Introduction to DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
(Room 320F)
02 Dec 19
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Tracks:
Full Schedule, Monday Schedule
This tutorial will describe the fundamental technologies, terms and concepts associated with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and describe M&S development and application in the Department of Defense (DoD). The tutorial will cover various aspects of M&S including key M&S terms and concepts that describe M&S technology, development, and application. It will include: (a) M&S terminology and concepts used in the DoD; (b) M&S technology, architectures and interoperability protocols; (c) the processes for developing valid representations of DoD warfighting capabilities, threat capabilities, cyber, natural environment, complex systems, and human/organizational behavior. The attendee will become familiar with how M&S is used in the DoD for operational purposes - especially training and other areas of direct warfighter support; and the DoD M&S role in enabling key functions of the Department. This tutorial will identify key policies and procedures for DoD M&S, and present the critical role of Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) in ensuring that models and simulations meet the needs of their users. The tutorial will present the role of M&S Standards in the Defense Standardization Program, its role within the M&S framework, and its relationship with the Joint Information Enterprise (JIE) and cloud-based DoD IT. The tutorial will describe the characteristics and associated challenges of M&S applications within DoD functional areas with examples of: Training, Analysis, Acquisition, Test and Evaluation, Experimentation, Planning, and Intelligence. The tutorial will also identify accessible DoD M&S information resources and explain the role of the DMSCO as the focal point of DoD M&S information, practice, technology, and functional use.