Current worldwide operations have again proven that serious training is required for logisticians supporting forward deployed units and the modular brigades. We must provide their sustainment brigades, higher echelon staffs, and other logisticians with the simulation tools necessary to conduct this training. In order to train as one team with one fight, we must integrate a superior logistics model into our combat simulations.
PEO-STRI is leading the way to integrate the Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM) into the ACTF. This program is called the Logistics Federate (LOGFED). Current development, within the JDLM model, will provide LOGFED a stand alone capability and allow it to be used with aggregate and entity level simulations. LOGFED will operate as a functional member of the federation of models under ACTF.
JDLM s current simulation functionality includes the ability to simulate TPFDD flow and the management of all classes of supply, maintenance, medical, personnel and transportation. It is in the second year of integration with JCATS through the DIS protocol. Plans to integrate using HLA protocols are currently underway for multi-resolution federations. The stimulation of the Army s logistics C4I system, BCS3, is also under current development. JDLM has already been proven as an operational tool and is the primary technology involved in BCS3.
As the material developer, PEO-STRI is refining requirements and providing configuration management with input from its customers. The functional lead for this project is the Army s logistics simulations experts at the Logistics Exercise and Simulation Directorate, Fort Lee, VA. The current development effort will provide a usable logistics simulation to the Army in FY06. Concurrently, PEO-STRI is working with the Joint Community to provide a deployment and sustainment model that will provide a logistics training solution for joint force training events.
As the Army s logistics C4I tool, BCS3 has the ability to display supply point status, maintenance data, and ITV. By gathering and displaying sensor data, the system can provide the logistician updated information on transportation and cargo assets. LOGFED is able to stimulate BCS3 to include providing transponder position reports and ITV.