An Introduction to the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS)

1. 15 Dec 10 Version 7.0 An Introduction to the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS)

2. Overview Modeling and Simulation (M&S) 101 The Genesis of AFAMS AFAMS’ Vision and Priorities AF M&S Governance and AFAMS Organization/Mission Team Orlando

3. M&S 101 Maximizing warfighter performance and decision making…

4. What is M&S? • Model – A physical, mathematical, or otherwise logical representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process (DoD Directive 5000.59, 1994, P# 114) • A model is a simplified substitute for a more elaborate or complex item • Static – feeds simulations • Simulation – A method for implementing a model over a period of time (DoD Directive 5000.59, 1994, P#132, E2.1.16) • Dynamic - simulations incorporate models to represent change over time • Actively shows what has, is or may happen

5. Types of Simulations: Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Live – “… involving real people operating real systems.” • Virtual – “…involving real people operating simulated systems. ” Constructive – “…. involve simulated people operating simulated systems (machine-to-machine). Real people stimulate (make inputs) to such simulations, but are not involved in determining the outcomes.”

6. Air Force Challenges M&S Can Meet

7. Genesis Maximizing warfighter performance and decision making…

8. General Fogleman’s Vision ~ 1995 “…allow us to demonstrate the flexibility, responsiveness and utility of air power in peace and war.” “…get senior leadership understanding and involvement in the development of an accelerated Air Force M&S Program.” “Develop a capability using interoperable M&S systems to provide warfighters and decision-makers the tools to ensure readiness across the full spectrum of conflict.” Gen Fogleman’s task is still relevant!

9. Policy Implementation USAF XOM Why AFAMS? DoD / OSD / Joint / Other Services AFAMS • Air Force 4-Star Summit created AFAMS • Personally sponsored by CSAF and SECAF • Why AFAMS? • USAF can not effectively implement critical simulation-enhanced air and space capabilities without an implementer/integrator and office of primary responsibility

10. Vision, Mission and Priorities Maximizing warfighter performance and decision making…

11. Air Force’s Visions for M&S Air Force Vision The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, includingsupporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the Combatant Commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resourcesin service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the Nation. AF M&S Vision Modeling and simulation capabilities enabling the United States Air Force to organize, train, educate, equip, and employ current and future air, space, and cyberspace forces for the full range of operations.

12. AFAMS Mission Statement The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. “Maximizing warfighter performance and decision making for all operations through seamless integration of live, virtual and constructive environments.”

13. AF and AFAMS Priorities AFAMS Priority Maximizing the performance and decision making for the warfighter on the tip of the spear for the current war and the most probable future war through seamless integration of live, virtual and constructive environments so that they can deter or win the fight. • AF Priorities • Continue to Reinvigorate the Nuclear Enterprise • Partner with Joint and Coalition Team to Win Today’s Fight • Develop and Care for Airmen and their Families • Modernize our Air and Space Inventories, Organizations & Training • Recapture Acquisition Excellence Relevant… Effective… Get it done!

14. AF M&S Governanceand AFAMS Organization/Mission Maximizing warfighter performance and decision making…

15. AF M&S Governance and Functional Communities AF Warfighting Integration General Officer Steering Group (GOSG) Co-Chairs – AF/A3/5 and SAF/CIO A6 AF M&S Board Chair – SAF/A6W AF M&S Council of Colonels Chair – SAF/A6WM

16. Organizational Structure SAF/CIO A6 Maximizing warfighter performance and decision making … SAF/A6W SAF/A6W M&S Advisor AFAMS Commander (CC) SAF/A6WM LVC Programs (MSC) LVC Operations (MSO) Innovation Lab Director LVC Foundations (MSF) Mission Support (MSD) Executive Services Technical Director Deputy Director )

17. AFAMS “OV-1” Air Forces M&S Execution Arm’s Spear of Engagement MSO SMEs MSS MSF AOs MSC Putting the right team on “the tip of the spear” to get it done for the Warfighter

18. AFAMS “Value Added” Missions *From AFMD 56, 25 Jul 2003 Always evolving to meet warfighter and AF M&S community needs. Ensure appropriate representation of air, space and cyberspace in Air Force models and simulations Integrate and ensure interoperability of Air Force models and simulations* Coordinate Air Force modeling and simulation support for Service, Joint, Inter-Agency and Coalition events Develop and maintain appropriate modeling and simulation skills and knowledge for Air Force personnel* Facilitate establishment, transition, and integration of Air Force M&S initiatives and programs* Facilitate corporate Air Force M&S planning, requirements and investments*

19. AFAMS Focus Areas for FY11 Lead the charge in communicating the message that “LVC is the Core of Air Force Ops --- Permeating the Entire Air Force Mission” Identify, evolve and advocate cyberspace operations M&S requirements Identify, evolve and advocate irregular warfare M&S requirements Identify and advocate innovative acquisition processes for M&S and the use of M&S Modernize Air, Space and Cyberspace Constructive Environment (ASCCE) capabilities for seamless LVC integration Lead implementation for an Enterprise Architecture for Live, Virtual, and Constructive Environments (EA-LVCE) Lead execution of M&S workforce development, and outreach and education of AF senior leaders Integrate and implement improved space M&S capabilities

20. Team Orlando

21. Team Orlando

22. Synergies from Proximity UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA Georgia Tech Research Institute National Center for Simulation JFCOM & JTIEC Simulation & Trng Technology Center (STTC) L3 COM ARMY Institute for Simulation & Training GENERAL DYNAMICS Booz-Allen & Hamilton Partnership 2 AT&T Partnership 1 RAYTHEON NAVY MARINE CORPS Partnership 3 ARMY Congresswoman Kosmas ARMY UNIVERSITY High School NAVY NORTHRUP GRUMMAN ARMY ARMY COAST GUARD Joint ADL Co-Lab AIR FORCE ARMY ARMY LOCKHEED MARTIN SAIC CSC RAYTHEON

23. Questions? Maximizing Warfighter Performance and Decision Making on the Tip of the Spear

24. Backup Slides

25. Operations Division (MSO) • Exercise/Event support • Interact with operators/training audience/sim centers • Gather requirements, issues, and lessons learned • Ensure Air, Space, and Cyber power is portrayed correctly • Upchannel significant issues to AFAMS/CC and XC • M&S requirements • Lead for AFAMS requirements process • Maintain USAF M&S master requirements list • Seek funding through 27601 PE, T2, OCO, and fall out money • Joint/USAF M&S focal point • Coordinate support and provide information across COCOMs, MAJCOMS, Sim Centers, Joint/Service reps, and warfighters • Examine current/future ops and extract M&S requirements • Provide direct support to major M&S and training thrusts (Distributed Mission Operations, JTAC/ASOC and CAOC/JSpOC training)

26. MSO DivisionValue Added

27. MSO Exercise/Event and AOR Support • Exercise/Events FY10 • PACOM/PACAF (5) • EUCOM/USAFE (3) • NORTHCOM/NORAD (3) • STRATCOM/AFSPC (5) • USAF CONUS (8) • SOCOM (1) • Army (2) • Experimentation (2) • AOR M&S Support • All COCOM/MAJCOMs • KASC, WPC, 505 CCW • DMOC, DTOC • AFISR Agency • AFSPC/A9 (Cyber) • AOC Working Group • AFWC • SIDC • JSpOC and SMC

28. Programs Division (MSC) • MSC’s Role: • Executive Agent for ASCCE • Model Management • Certification & Accreditation • Integration and Test • Assess M&S Capabilities • Users’ Advocate • ASCCE is the Air Force’s authoritative environment for: • Air and space power • Information operations • ISR still imagery, MTI, FMV • Integration • ASCCE stimulates critical C2 and collection management systems • Provides the JFACC with decision quality information Constructive Live Virtual

29. MSC DivisionValue Added

30. AFAMS M&S Foundations Technical Environment Force Development M&S Force Structure LVC Integration Architectures M&S Education Databases Tracking of M&S Workforce Standards Knowledge Management Interoperability Awareness & Culturalization Synthetic Environments

31. VOLUME I—PARTS 1 TO 51 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION DOD Technical Non Technical Funding Metrics Policy M&S Foundations Technical LVC Environment While not a separate aspect of the issue - marketing LVC to the USAF leadership is critical

32. MSF Division Value Added

33. Mission Support Division (MSD) • Financial Management • Contract Management • Manpower/Personnel • Network/IT

34. MSD DivisionValue Added • Commander's trusted advisor on all matters financial, contractual and manning • Value is based on providing effective, efficient and transparent allocation and execution of Air Force M&S resources to the decision maker • Providing customer-focused support services to the M&S community that ultimately supports the top priorities of the SECAF and CSAF

35. Technical Director • M&S Support to Acquisition • Acquisition M&S IPT - Chaired by SAF/AQR • 4 Goals – Goal 2 Lead • Way Ahead - Briefing to SAF/AQ, Lt Gen Shackelford - Apr ’10 • M&S Support to Cyberspace • Cyber M&S Working Group – Led by 90th IO Squadron • Leverage M&S Capability for Cyberspace Operations • Increase Cyber Effects in Exercises • Coordinate Range Activities • Potentially Migrate Working Group to an IPT • Live, Virtual and Constructive Integrating Architecture (LVC-IA) • Overall Technical Support to Initiative • Establish Common Set of Tools, Data and Services • Other • Medical Simulation • Technical Interchanges with Government agencies, Industry & Academia

36. Technical DirectorRelevancy • Agency focal point and advisor on all technical matters • Matrix across Divisions and projects to ensure effective solutions that are integrated, efficient and timely • Leverage the latest technological innovations to improve Modeling and Simulations ability to support the mission

37. IPAs • Senior Advisors to the Commander provide: • Continuity Perspective • Operational Expertise (JTAC to JFACC) • Integration and Implementation Advice • Contracting Expertise • Innovative Ideas

38. IPAsValue Added

39. AF Senior Leadership Perspective “We’re using Live, Virtual, & Constructive modeling and simulation capabilities to really raise our game – to compress the experience of our young pilots…This is not your father’s Red Flag.” -- ACC/CV Maj Gen Worden (2008-2009) “USAFWC Needs Common Databases, Standards, MLS, Ability to Train 5th Gen Aircraft with Legacy Constructive/Virtual Simulations” -- USAFWC/CC Maj Gen Hoog (2008-2009)