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BattleModel: Simulation Based Decision Support

Dr. Gil Tidhar, KESEM International

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KESEM InternationalKESEM International is a leading provider of advanced robust simulation technology, decision-support systems, and services and solutions to diverse government and commercial organizations.

KESEM incorporates over two decades of development experience and is at the forefront of leading-edge simulation and decision-support technology.

KESEM’s BattleModel based simulation suite is an integrated package that supports an organization's key decision makers.

KESEM International is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Organisation.

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VSSVSS

JSIMSJSIMS

ONESAFONESAF

DMO

ADF

TRAINING EXERCISES MISSION REHEARSAL TRAINING DEVICES

DoDADF HQ

BATTLELABS ATDs/ACTDs CONCEPTS DOCTRINE NEWINITIATIVES

Current Approach

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DoDADF HQ

ADF

VSSVSS

JSIMSJSIMS

ONESAFONESAF

SMARTSMARTCOST AVOIDANCE STRATEGYCOST AVOIDANCE STRATEGY

DMO

TRAINING EXERCISES MISSION REHEARSAL TRAINING DEVICES

BATTLELABS ATDs/ACTDs CONCEPTS DOCTRINE NEWINITIATIVES

FASTER -- BETTER -- CHEAPERFASTER -- BETTER -- CHEAPER

ACQUISITIONSACQUISITIONS

SMART Approach

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What are the objectives of BattleModel?

Provide robust and timely support for:

ExplorationExploration& Concept& ConceptDevelopmentDevelopment

Tactical Tactical SimulationSimulation

Tender EvaluationTender Evaluation

AcquisitionAcquisitionSupportSupport

Introduction Introduction to Serviceto Service

BattleModelBattleModelSupporting Today’s Supporting Today’s

decision makers faced with decision makers faced with tomorrow’s opportunitiestomorrow’s opportunities

ExperimentationExperimentation

System UpgradeSystem Upgrade

Within a Local Context

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How does one set up a scenario?

Deploy Forces

Brief Missions

OperationalScenario

Parameters

Procedures

ScenarioDefinition

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How does one set up a scenario?

ScenarioDefinition

Operationalentities

Computationalrepresentations

ModelLibrary

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Operational Setup Structure

Definition

Simulation

MOE Output/Control

Scenario

Blue force

Orange

AEW&C #1 Fighter #1

Radar ESM Platform Controller Platform Pilot

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Computational Setup Structure

Definition

Simulation

MOE Output/Control

Scenario

Blue force

Orange

AEW&C #1 Fighter #1

Radar ESM Platform Controller Platform Pilot

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How does one run a scenario?

View

Evaluation

ComputationalDefinition

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Operational Concept/Tactics Development Cycle

TacticsRefinement

Test & Evaluation(virtual or real)

Analysis

Operational tactics

Proposed new CONOPSModelling

BattleModel

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What are the benefits of using this approach?Organisational

– Through-life support within a single tool – Scenario Setup & Turn-around time (weeks -> hours)– Multiple levels of fidelity within a single tool– Operators and Analysts can use same specification tool– Re-use of validated models across the organization– Standardization of interfaces– Reduced costs

Methodological– Separation of Operational and Computational Scenarios– Separation of MOE from Scenarios– Improved Verification & Validation– Better Software Engineering–Repeatable Modelling and Simulation

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• F/A-18 and F-111 capability ‘replacement’ (AIR6000)

Some current BattleModel projects

• Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter tactics

• F-111 strike tactics

• AP-3C Orion surveillance tactics (AIR5276)

• AEW&C acquisition and CONOPS support

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BattleModelBattleModel

Supporting today’s decision-makers faced with tomorrow’s opportunities