Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)

Mission — Joint Simulation Environment source

Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is the Air Force's synthetic solution for High-End Advanced Training, Tactics, and Testing (HEAT3). JSE supports operational plan rehearsals, large force exercises, and aircrew training events. This capability directly supports United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC), United States Air Force Weapons School, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), and augments platform training efforts that cannot be performed in open air. JSE encompasses, but is not limited to, lab facilities for development and experimentation, as well as multiple test and training locations, to include, but not limited to: Joint Integrated Test & Training Center Nellis AFB (JITTC-N), Digital Test & Training Range Nellis AFB (DTTR-N), Digital Test & Training Range Edwards AFB (DTTR-E), and future planned location JITTC-Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JITTC-E). JSE Platform-In-A-Box (PIAB) Operational Flight Program (OFP) Based Simulator Development: Entails the study, evaluation, early experimentation, and development for platforms beyond the current/existing F-35 capability. Activities include analysis of OFPs against JSE software and interface standards, as well as common hardware standards enabling remote monitoring, updates, and security management. JSE Digital Test and Training Ranges (DTTR): Maintains and upgrades existing test capabilities, to include the continuation of installation, integration, and verification/validation activities in support of fielded and future platforms and virtual air threats. Furthermore, the 445 Test Squadron at DTTR-E manages Developmental Test (DT) and Operational Test (OT) events, as well as cyber testing integration for the JSE Enterprise as part of their Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) designation. JSE Core Environment Development/Integration: Continues to develop JSE foundational capabilities enabling further test, integration, and training. Activities include but are not limited to experimentation, development/enhancement of JSE connected systems, tools, services, hardware, and simulators to integrate new and existing digital entities (platforms, sensors, adversary & friendly weapons, ground & airborne threats), and common services including but not limited to weather effects, infrared (IR) models, cyber, and space. Funding may also be used to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, obsolescence resolution and similar emerging requirements, as well as for overarching programmatic support. Funding for this exhibit is contained in PE 0207606F. This requirement supports performance of a full financial audit as required by title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 9A, Sec 240-D. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, 0605898F. As this PE was established in FY 2025, FY 2024 civilian pay costs are not applicable, and in FY25 10.395M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This effort is in Budget Activity 4, Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (ACD&P), because efforts are necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, representative modes or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment.

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