2. K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement ©Copyright KESEM International BattleModel: Simulation Based Decision Support Dr. Gil Tidhar, KESEM International

3. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement KESEM International  KESEM 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.

4. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement VSS JSIMS ONESAF DMOADF TRAINING EXERCISES MISSION REHEARSAL TRAINING DEVICES DoD ADF HQ BATTLELABS ATDs/ACTDs CONCEPTS DOCTRINE NEWINITIATIVES Current Approach

5. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement DoD ADF HQ ADF VSS JSIMS ONESAF SMART COST AVOIDANCE STRATEGY DMO TRAINING EXERCISES MISSION REHEARSAL TRAINING DEVICES BATTLELABS ATDs/ACTDs CONCEPTS DOCTRINE NEWINITIATIVES FASTER -- BETTER -- CHEAPER ACQUISITIONS SMART Approach

6. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement What are the objectives of BattleModel? Provide robust and timely support for: Exploration & Concept Development Tactical Simulation Tender Evaluation Acquisition Support Introduction to Service BattleModel Supporting Today’s decision makers faced with tomorrow’s opportunities Experimentation System Upgrade Within a Local Context

7. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement How does one set up a scenario? Deploy Forces Brief Missions Operational Scenario Parameters Procedures Scenario Definition

8. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement How does one set up a scenario? Scenario Definition Operational entities Computational representations Model Library

9. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement Operational Setup Structure Definition Simulation MOE Output/Control Scenario Blue force Orange AEW&C #1 Fighter #1 Radar ESM Platform Controller Platform Pilot

10. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement Computational Setup Structure Definition Simulation MOE Output/Control Scenario Blue force Orange AEW&C #1 Fighter #1 Radar ESM Platform Controller Platform Pilot

11. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement How does one run a scenario? View Evaluation Computational Definition

12. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement Operational Concept/Tactics Development Cycle Tactics Refinement Test & Evaluation (virtual or real) Analysis Operational tactics Proposed new CONOPS Modelling BattleModel

13. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement 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

14. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagement 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

15. ©Copyright KESEM International K nowledge E ngineering, S oftware E ngineering, and M anagementBattleModel Supporting today’s decision-makers faced with tomorrow’s opportunities