Presentation Simulation Solutions The advantages of linking simulators at Platform, Combined and Joint Force levels, including a brief overview of the Federal German Navy (FGN) Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) environment and the German Armed Forces experience of a Simulation and Test Environment (SuTBw) Some conclusions for questions and open discussion Rheinmetall Defence 2013 1
Why do Simulations need to be linked/networked? Varied Mission Spectrum Environmental Conditions Asymmetric Threats C2 Systems, Link Interoperability Joint/Combined/Multinational Limited Resources for Training Personnel Ships, Air, Submarines Multi crew platforms Increasingly complex systems Shorter training cycles Training Areas/Home Training Threat Environments Rising demands Accountability / Due diligence Budget cuts Training Means Joint Task Force Task Group Total Platform Command Team Crew Sailor Live Ships Capability Gap CBT Full Mission Simulators Live Exercise Constructive Sim. Command Team Trainers Rheinmetall Defence 2013 2
Additional to existing individual, part task and sub team task training enhanced motivation and measureable success can be gained through the linking of simulators for platform training. Sensor & Weapon System specific Solutions Mission Battle Damage Control How best to put the pieces together? Navigation & Manoeuvres Machinery Break down Drills Ship Control Rheinmetall Defence 2013
Total Ship (Platform) Training Linked training of relevant onboard parts of ship : The Nucleus for Synthetic Total Ship Training Bridge CIC and Sensors Engine Room and Automation System Damage Control Virtual & Live Rheinmetall Defence 2013 Chart 4 4
Why do Simulations need to be networked at combined and joint force levels? Joint and Combined Network Centric Warfare Lines of Communication in theatre Radio / C2I Simulation for Training and Exercise Analysis and planning Testing and functional analysis in support of acquisition Mission Support Rheinmetall Defence 2013 5
Strengths through Joint Training with linked Simulations and Systems Bridge Operational Team Trainer U 21 2 A Units linked On Board Training Ship Engineering Simulation and Battle Damage Control SWS Specific Sensor- and Weapon Simulator (OPV) SCTT Submarine Command Team Trainer ASW Trainer Naval Light Gun Simulation MLG 27 Mine Hunting Simulation ASTT Action Speed Tactical Trainer Part Task Trainer Sonar Rheinmetall Defence 2013
Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) Networking Concept Test German Navy experimental study to link Naval Simulators FGN TAUES (Wilhelmshaven) : Tactical Training Support & Experimentation Federation for linking of simulators and real combat systems of the Federal German Navy, NATO & Allied partners Submarine Command Team Trainer (SCTT) TVTM = Tactical & Ops Training Centre Advanced Naval Synthetic Environment SuTBw Scenario Generator for Naval Simulation. DIS Distributed Interactive Simulation SIMPLE = Std. Interface for Multiple Platform Link Evaluation, a Link connection protocol SWS = Sensor Weapons Simulator Rheinmetall Defence 2013 7
ASW Fleet Synthetic Training - Networking Exercise Case Study SCTT U212 A U212 A SWS F123 Rheinmetall Defence 2013 8
Why is a holistic approach necessary for Simulation federations? Heterogeneous proprietary Simulations and Simulation Devices from different Suppliers At the same time: Train (Simulate) as You Fight/Operate Train (Simulate) where you Fight/Operate Fair Fight In spite of decades of standardisation effort there is still no Plug&Play federation / DIS Rheinmetall Defence 2013 9
History Developments within the German Armed Forces 90 s: Experiments / First Ideas Beginning 00 s: regular Experiments / raised awareness Mission Involvement: changing training needs Compilation of Conceptual Basis Use Cases / Studies Mid 00 s SuTBw Basic Capability End 00 s: SuTBw Full Capability Continuous Improvement by facilitating Study Outcomes Rheinmetall Defence 2013 10
Rheinmetall Defence 2013 11 Simulation Solutions Project Phases PHASE 4 FinalOC PHASE 3 IntermediateOC RFQ PHASE 1 Research 2004 2005 PHASE 2 InitialOC July 2009 Development/Acquisition November 2010 Roll Out R&D 2006 Development/Acquisition 2008 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
SuTBw (Simulation & Test Environment) of the German Armed Forces NetOPFü Exer HQ & Command post C2IS TDL Recording WHV Land vehicles C2IS MIP DEM Live Fleet Synthetic Training WHV = Wilhelmshaven Naval systems TDL C2IS TDL ADatP-3 OTH-T Gold Link 11, 11B, 16 DIS HLA Virtual AMTLT Bückeburg Airborne systems Analysis Constructive Virtual Elite Landsberg Distributed Simulation interfacing with Live Virtual & Constructive Systems Rheinmetall Defence 2013 12
Simulation and Test Environment of the German Armed Forces Interfacing Live/Virtual/Constructive (LVC) Simulation with real systems, focusing on C4ISTAR 16 sites, including 2 abroad permanently connected Establishment of an Organisation to support simulation users Enterprise Wide Provision of a Tool Box and Services for simulation users Besides others the following is also included: 3 scenario generators providing a joint simulation environment for all 3 forces: ANSE Advanced Naval Synthetic Environment Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (RDE) Naval Simulation Scenario Generator TaCSi (RDE) : Scenario Generator for Land Forces simulation SAAPES (IABG): Scenario Generator for Air Force simulation - General Scenario Editor to provide homogeneous scenarios - Simulation Management and Analysis Tools Rheinmetall Defence 2013 13
Summary Concept already implemented Iterative development based upon studies and use cases Enterprise Wide Solution Open Standardised Tailored for Customers Needs Allows a utilisation of Full Concept or only Components Rheinmetall Defence 2013 14
Some concluding points: Simulation forgives, reality does not Simulation can do more than just Train Future Operational Team Training should, will and is taking place in Networked Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) Environments It is not a technical challenge... but an organisational one, based upon what the organisation needs! Networking begins in the mind! Further conclusions remain open for discussion. Rheinmetall Defence 2013 15