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 United States European Command (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 campaign. - Work with Program Offices and the Warfighter; publish a Concept of Operations that will support future MDA M&S 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 portions of CCMD Operation Plans and Contingency Plans. - Engage in MDA/GCC interface and synchronization of information regarding capabilities and security cooperation strategies. - Develop and provide Wargames, Exercises and TTX in support of CCMD-specific scenarios as listed in the R4-4A schedule for the USEUCOM, United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), and United States Northern Command / United States Strategic Command 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 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies and regional partners during MDA Ground tests, Flight tests, Wargames and Exercises in order to improve Allied - United States 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 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) Joint Chiefs of Staff 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, 2025
- Source ID
- edff58ccc943b8bdd2338628913edc65