Modeling and Simulation Instrumentation
Abstract
The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command (U.S. ATEC) plans, executes, and reports on operational tests, assessments and experiments in order to provide essential information for the acquisition and fielding of Army systems. A subordinate unit of ATEC, the Operational Test Command (OTC) provides support to Army Future Command (AFC), Cross Functional Teams (CFT), and Programs of Record. OTC employs Modeling, Simulation, and Instrumentation (MS&I) to provide a realistic multi-domain operational (MDO) test environment with modern threat effects, conduct test monitoring and control, and perform data analysis. OTC performs Risk Management Framework (RMF) functions on all technology tools across OTC and develops and adapts Army training simulations (such as Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Real Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA), One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF) Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC), Extensible Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Intelligence (C4I) Instrumentation Suite (ExCIS), and others for use in Operational Tests (OTs). By using MS&I tools, OTC reduces test cost and the demand for Army test units by simulating tactical engagements, adjacent and higher headquarters units, mission command message traffic, and battlefield kinetic and non-kinetic effects. OTC provides test monitoring and control through video monitoring, Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled networks, and integration with Army mission command systems to collect real-time position location and status tracking to ensure test safety and provide status of data collection devices. OTC uses video equipment, appended data collection devices, and embedded software to collect and analyze system performance during test. MS&I funding is used to adapt/integrate current Army training simulation capabilities to function with new Army systems, purchase commercial off-the-shelf systems, and develop and sustain OT-unique simulation and instrumentation systems. The MS&I program also funds the technical expertise and hardware to sustain cyber security of OTC's technology capabilities, and provides for minor data collection device development and sustainment to support systems undergoing OT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 62C_0605602A_6_2040_PB_2023
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