SIMBRIG Simple Brigade Model Meeting the need for
SIMBRIG Simple Brigade Model Meeting the need for fast operational analysis support at the formation level David Wrigley (EDS Defence Ltd) Ben Taylor (Dstl) August 2003
What does the Customer really want? • KURs: – Formation level – Simple – Quick to set up – Data driven – Perception lead – All aspects of manoeuvre 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Dstl Combat Modelling Suite Campaign level CLARION, COMMAND ‘Simple’ Model Suite Formation level CLASS, WISE SIMBRIG Battlegroup level Janus , ATLAS SIMBAT Company level FCM CAEn Performance Models 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Intended Use • Formation level • Rapid quick look studies • Low preparation times • Support to operations 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Abstract Representation • Node arc network Node/Arc Terrain 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Abstract representation • Node arc network • Entities (not distinct units) 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Abstract representation • Node arc network • Entities (not distinct units) • Simple representations and interactions – More about “who, what, where, why, when” – Encounters evaluated at element level and their meaning assessed at entity level for onward transmission to the C 2 system 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Innovative Features • Entities • Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield • Synchronisation Matrix Planning • Combat Service Support 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Entities • Aggregated Force • CSS and Rear Operations • Templates • Spawning 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Synchronisation Matrix 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Combat Service Support 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Development of SIMBRIG • Partnership • “Keep it Simple” • Judicious re-use • Phased development 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
Payoff • Brand new model that meets Customer requirements • Appropriate and simple • Builds on lower level model inputs as required • Complete - all aspects of manoeuvre • Lines of communication as far back as required 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
DG (S&A) Consolidation programme Complete & Validate verify Beta test version to produce of SIMBRIG version 1. 0 Funding DEP Studies Initial Study Usage Software Support User community training package Project Environment / Productivity Enhancements Planning Brief Scope and implement Command Control Enhancements Consolidation Scope and implement CBW Enhancements Programme Apr May Jun 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Jul Aug Air. M & Lit. M Air. M and Lit. M Evaluation Enhancements including relevant CSS FRES Ground manoeuvre Other Land Enhancements including relevant CSS Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
SIMBRIG 15 September 2020 © Dstl 2003 Dstl is part of the Ministry of Defence
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