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 Modeling
and Simulation
U.S.
Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) employs a variety of modeling
and simulation (M&S) technologies to accomplish
its joint force trainer and experimentation missions.
Advances
in M&S create opportunities for the United
States and its partners to effectively test and train on
the full range of joint capabilities. USJFCOM is a recognized
leader in M&S technology, garnering numerous awards,
most recently the 2005 Government Computer News Agency Award
for innovation in Secure Wireless Architecture, the 2005
E-Gov Institute award for Innovative Knowledge Management
Best Practices in Public Sector Organizations, and the 2004
Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education
Conference (I/ITSEC) top award for urban combat modeling
and simulation efforts.
The command uses realistic computer-generated battlefield
models and other types of simulation to support joint force
training. It uses these models to practice the movement or
coordination of forces, to provide an operational background
to a staff training event, and to augment live forces to
simulate a larger operational environment.
The intent
is not to replace actual experience, but to employ M&S
as a more cost-effective means to conduct higher-level
events more frequently.
M&S
allows participants to experience a higher level of joint
experimentation and joint training at a cost-savings.
By using systems distributed around the globe, more people
can participate in a greater number of events and work to
develop concepts and conduct joint training without the burden
of collocating.
The command
uses M&S to support numerous activities
across the command, including development of the Joint
National Training Capability (JNTC) and improving joint
urban operations (JUO) training. JNTC provides an enhanced method of training
using live, virtual and constructive (L-V-C) training environments.
Live forces are real people in real locations, while virtual
forces are real people in simulators. Constructive forces
are simulated entities in simulated environments.
USJFCOM works closely with numerous partners to improve
joint training and concept development, including:
• The services
• Combatant commands
• The interagency community
• Multinational partners
• National laboratories
• Academia
• Industry
The
command uses numerous M&S tools to accomplish its
mission, including:
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Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) – A simulation which
generates entity-level simulations;
•
Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) – An
environment used extensively for training and real-world
mission rehearsals;
•
Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) – An interactive,
computer-assisted simulation tool that focuses on the operational
level of war;
•
Joint Multi-Resolution Model – A computer federation
which uses JTLS and JCATS as its core models.
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