Virtual Flag Integration Lessons Learned

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Virtual Flag IntegrationLessons Learned

• 04F-SIW-090

Vehicle/Weapons System Modeling Forum Wed, 22
Sep, 1030-1100
For Alan Berry DMOC/SRC Senior Engineer Phone
505-853-1440 Email alan.berry_at_kirtland.af.mil
John Hancock DMOC/SRC Senior Engineer Phone
505-842-5127 Email jhancock_at_scires.com
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Outline

• Introduction
• Exercise Planning
• Exercise Standards
• Integration Testing
• Exercise Control
• Summary

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Introduction

• Characterization
• Joint Warfighter Focus
• Geographic Diversity of Sites
• Quarterly Schedule
• Tactical Level of Warfare
• Large Scale Exercise

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Geo DiversityJoint Warfighter Focus
Kirtland AFB AWACS, CRC, JSTARS, Predator, Cobra
Ball F-15C WTT, HH-60G, MC-130H/P,
MH-53J Constructive Air, Gnd, TBMs
Elmendorf AWACS

DTOC ARC A-10s
Offutt AFB RC-135VW
Schriever AFB Space
CIDS F/A-18
Pentagon CVC
Nellis AFB CAOC
Kirtland AFB DMOC 58 TRS
El Segundo B-2
Ft Bragg SOF Aviation
Ft Sill CGS
Tinker AWACS
Luke/Mesa F-16C
Ft Benning Virtual Village
Robins JSTARS
Charleston AFB C-17
Ft Bliss PATRIOT
Eglin CRC
Ft Huachuca CGS
Lackland AFB AFWC--Red IADS
Hurlburt Field AC-130U Ground Targets MC-130H
Orlando DMON
Live Training Audience Locations
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Large Scale Event
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Introduction

• Obstacles
• Short Planning time lines
• Inconsistent Simulation Standards Compliance
• Limited Integration Testing Time
• Fast-paced Exercise Environment

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Introduction

• Lessons (General Categories)
• Comprehensive Exercise Plan
• Appropriate Exercise Standards
• Detailed Integration Testing
• Extensive Exercise Support

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Exercise Planning

• Technical Working Group
• Fidelity Requirements
• Network Design
• LAN Configuration
• WAN Configuration
• Filter Plan

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Notional Network Design
DFA
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Exercise Standards

• Participant Capabilities
• Interface Standards
• Natural Environment Standards
• Entity Standards

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Exercise Standards Cont.

• Sensor Standards
• Warfare Standards
• Tactical Data Link Standards
• Voice Standards

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Integration Testing

• Technical Briefings
• Single Site
• Multiple Site

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Exercise Control

• Exercise Management
• Problem Resolution

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Summary

• VF Highlights the Need for Renewed Emphasis on
  DIS Interoperability Standards
• Success in Distributed Mission Operations calls
  for
• Realistic Simulation Standards
• Presentation of a Complete Exercise Plan
• Attention to Bit-Level Detail, where required
• Unwavering commitment to Warfighter Needs

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Questions
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Back-Ups
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PDU Counts