Wargames and Exercises
Abstract
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) provides operational-level interfaces to the Global Combatant Commands (GCCs) and ensures Warfighter participation to develop future missile defense capabilities. - Work with Combatant Commands (CCMDs) on the inclusion of Allies and regional partners into MDA Ground and Flight tests and Wargames and Exercises simulations. - Support JFCC IMD and USEUCOM in the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) implementation process through the planning, testing, integration and execution of Missile Defense System Wargames and Exercises. - Support Joint Staff integration of MDA models into Tier I events through the Joint, Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) campaign. - Work with Program Offices and the Warfighter; publish a Concept of Operations that will support future MDA Models and Simulation support to Missile Defense System Wargames and Exercises. - Coordinate and integrate CCMD requirements into the Missile Defense System Integrated Master Test Plan and Integrated Master Schedule. - Provide support to the development and update of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) portions of CCMD Operation Plans (OPLANS) and Contingency Plans (CONPLANS). - Engage in MDA/GCC interface and synchronization of information regarding capabilities and security cooperation strategies. - Develop and provide Wargames, Exercises and Table Top Exercises (TTX) in support of CCMD-specific scenarios as listed in the R4-4A schedule for the United States European Command (USEUCOM), United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Geographic Combatant Commands. USEUCOM Engagement: - Coordinate with USEUCOM for continued MDA support of key EPAA Approach milestones in order to provide a full range of Missile Defense System capabilities addressing ballistic missile threats to the European theater. - Work with USEUCOM to include NATO Allies and regional partners during MDA Ground tests, Flight tests, Wargames and Exercises in order to improve Allied - US Missile Defense System interoperability. - Coordinate with MDA program elements to facilitate rapid agency responses to USEUCOM requests for analysis and information. Provide reach-back support for the MDA Assistant to the MDA Director and Liaison Officer in USEUCOM for activities requiring visibility by the MDA Director and Director for Test. USCENTCOM Engagement: - Promote CCMD leadership in developing a regional partner data sharing system supporting USCENTCOM regional Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture development. - Coordinate with MDA program elements, assisting in planning and execution activities supporting USCENTCOM's regional partners. USINDOPACOM Engagement: - Assist USINDOPACOM leadership in broadening Phased Adaptive Approach planning to address a full range of threats and integration of allies into the Missile Defense System. - Support USINDOPACOM (Operations Directorate) J3 in efforts to promote the Aegis Ashore system. - Share operational information and knowledge and help allies develop common operational procedures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 2005eee13b7ac5d40625f85a0179dd11