A FAST template corresponds to a FIX message type and uniquely identifies an ordered collection of fields. The template also includes syntax indicating the type of field and transfer decoding to apply. A template is communicated between CQG and client systems in XML syntax using the FAST v1.1 Template Definition Schema maintained by FIX. The XML format is human- and machine-readable and can be used for authoring and storing FAST templates. Session Control Protocol (SCP) will not be used.