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From: dtm@MBUNIX.MITRE.ORG
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Subject: Use of Precedence in the IP Type of Service field
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Date: 19 Apr 89 20:17:33 GMT
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I'm interested in information regarding the use of Precedence in the IP 
Type of Service field.  The draft Host Requirements document (April 6 ver.)
states the following:

"The Precedence field is intended for Department of Defense applications of
the Internet Protocols, and is outside the scope of this document and the IP
standard specification.  Vendors should consult the Defense Communications
Agency (DCA) for guidance on the IP Precedence field and its implications
for other protocol layers."

I'm not aware of any implementations using Precedence.  Does anyone have
information regarding present or future use of the Precedence field?  Also,
if anyone knows of the appropriate people in DCA to contact, I would
appreciate the information.

Thanx in advance.

David Miller
MITRE Corporation
dtm@mbunix.mitre.org