Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC)
Abstract
The Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) provides comprehensive Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities which prepare warfighters to conduct dominant operations in air, space, cyber, ground, and surface domains in an environment for theater-level, full spectrum combat training for Air Force/joint/coalition partners. This reaches 31 geographically separated LVC locations across 17 time zones representing such assets as real-world weapon systems, operator-in-the-loop, and constructive or computer-driven simulations. It is responsible for development and integration of scenarios, models, and databases and the integration of participating sites into Virtual Flag (VF) training events via numerous network connections, DMOC-developed interoperability tools, and controlled interfaces in support of Air Force, joint, and coalition warfighter readiness. In addition, activities include Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) technology and capability studies/analyses which support both current and future program planning and execution. The DMOC utilizes RDT&E funding for the following to enhance DMO training: 1. Distributed Mission Operations Capability/Battlespace Systems Development: The DMOC upgrades and enhances the capabilities of various systems, tools, and simulators to incorporate ever-changing technology and emerging training requirements into DMO events such as VIRTUAL FLAG (VF), Coalition VF (CVF), etc. to enhance the quality of warfighter training. Activities include: a. Environment Generator development: DMOC is in partnership with the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to enhance the capabilities of the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS). The NGTS is the primary environment generator for both Blue and Red Air in DMOC White Force; b. DMO Tool development: The DMOC Replay Tool facilitates a more complete mission review and debrief capability of the exercises as more sites and systems are added to events. Future DMO Tool development includes enhancement & improvement of the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Filter; the Tactical Air Datalink Information-J (TADIL-J) Doctor-J (Dr. J) tool to enable tactical datalinks to be communicated and translated between disparate simulator and operationally fielded (i.e. live aircraft) communication formats; and development of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) to improve damage state models used by intelligence analysts in exercises and develops solutions for integrating Contested Degraded Operations (geographical and communications jamming) into DMO events; and c. Simulator Enhancement: Incorporates Mission Package standards upgrades into the Control and Reporting Center Simulation Package (CSP) to allow a real-world system to be used as a simulator when needed in DMO events. 2. Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Networthiness: The DMOC supports requirements definition, integration test support, analysis, systems engineering support, and C&A and Networthiness of core systems. It implements requirements of Cybersecurity and is working toward the application of the Risk Management Framework and Continuous Monitoring. Efforts include Cross-Domain Information Sharing / Multi-national Information Sharing (CDIS/MNIS) ruleset development, load sharing, and testing; accreditation work for various newly developed / updated systems such as the DMOC Replay Tool, Dr. J, DIS Filter, and the DMOC Battlespace. 3. Distributed Training Sites & Systems Integration: DMOC integrates distributed training sites and systems into LVC DMO training events; such as, VF and CVF (four-eyes events) by resolving interoperability issues between disparate systems and networks so that all exercise participants can interact in the DMO environment. New sites and systems are incorporated into LVC DMO events each year based on higher headquarters and Combatant Commanders (CCDRs) emerging requirements. The FY 2017 funding request was reduced by $1.77 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 672888_0207605F_7_3600_PB_2017
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