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This work item aims to develop a comprehensive Standard for Classification and Mitigation of Interference/Aggression in Wireless Communication Systems, focusing on real industry relevance and practical application in mission-critical operations. This task group and subsequent standards will address the needs of sectors relying on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems, including manufacturing, mining, construction, and logistics. The primary objective is to bolster the integrity and reliability of both existing and emerging communication systems through a collaborative effort between ASTM and IEEE. The key goals are to identify and classify interference/aggression among communication systems, enhance interoperability, and ensure robust performance in diverse industrial environments through the development of: (1) Clear Definitions: Establish precise and universally accepted definitions of terms related to interference/aggression and resilience in communication systems; (2) Inclusion: Ensure that the standard is comprehensive and inclusive of all relevant communication systems and their components. (3) Real Industry Relevance: Maintain a focus on practical and industry-relevant scenarios to ensure the standard's applicability in real-world settings.(4) Global Applicability: Design the standard to be applicable across various regions and industries worldwide, ensuring broad utility and adoption; (5) Establish Mechanisms for Assessment: Develop robust mechanisms for the assessment of interference/aggression and resilience, providing a structured approach for evaluation. (6) Regular Reviews & Updates: Implement a process for continuous review and updates of the standard to keep pace with technological advancements and evolving industry needs.(7) Real-World Use Cases: Compile a list of verifiable use cases based on evidence-based research. Focus on documented instances where interference/aggression has led to mission-critical failures in robotics, automated systems, autonomous systems, and remote-controlled components. (8) Lessons Learned: Provide detailed analysis and lessons learned from these cases to inform the development of mitigation strategies; (9) Assessment and Resilience: Establish criteria and methods for assessing the resilience of communication systems against Interference/Aggressors . Develop guidelines for improving system resilience through design, implementation, and operational practices; (10) Baseline for Efficacy and Guidance: Utilize the results of this standard to establish a baseline for evaluating the efficacy of interference/aggressor mitigation strategies and technologies. Create standardized verbiage and language to be used in the development and discussion of wireless communication systems. Provide an evidence-based guidance system to support the development and advancement of wireless communications and interoperability technologies.