Distributive Interactive Simulations (DIS) - Eng Dev

Mission — One Semi-Automated Forces source

One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF) develops and delivers a software application that represents activities of units and forces in simulation to support Army Training and Readiness. The application is used by Army agencies to support the concept evaluation, experimentation, materiel acquisition and training. The focus of this project is systems/software engineering and design for development and evolution of the architecture and software tools for a universal system of Army computer-generated forces -- OneSAF. OneSAF is a high fidelity brigade-and-below SAF that represents a full range of operations, systems and control processes in support of stand-alone and embedded training and Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) simulation applications. OneSAF is fully interoperable with the Army's virtual, live, and division-and-above constructive simulations. FY 2026 base funding in the amount of $6.703 million allows for continued development of the software product line Prioritized Improvements. This funding also provides for the management of the infrastructure, equipment, laboratories, and processes needed to develop, test, and release the required product baseline.

Mission — Distributive Interactive Simulations (DIS) - Eng Dev source

The program element applies to the Army's Advanced Simulation Program, which enables operational readiness and the development of concepts and systems for the Future Force through the application of new simulation technology and techniques. The development and application of simulation technology will provide the means to link electronically a range of various simulation tools in a manner that is transparent to the user. The amalgam of simulations and tools is linked together to enable execution of an event; to verify the scenarios, tactics/techniques and procedures; to train testers on new hardware/software; and to conduct trial test runs before costly live field tests. The tools developed are available for reuse by developers and users of simulations throughout the Army. Project C74, Devel Simulation tech, funds the Headquarters Department of the Army-chartered mission of the Simulation-to-Mission Command Interoperability (SIMCI) Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) in support of Army Training and Readiness. The SIMCI OIPT mission is to provide policy recommendations to Army senior leadership to improve organizations by allowing Soldiers to fight in the same manner in which they train. This is accomplished by interoperability between Mission Command (MC) systems and the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) systems that the Army uses to stimulate MC systems for training Soldiers and their Leaders. SIMCI also invests in targeted solutions to critical problem areas that exist between MC and Simulations. The SIMCI OIPT uses focused collaborative processes among its 30+ Army organizations to identify key/critical interoperability shortfalls and the required materiel solutions. Project C77, Army Geospatial Data Master Plan, focuses on activities that start with data acquisition from multiple sources and culminate in (1) accurate, robust and timely geospatial data and data management and (2) integration and conversion tools that support multiple battle command, training and mission-rehearsal applications. Project C77 continues development efforts associated with the Ground-Warfighter Geospatial Data Model (GGDM) and Geospatial Data Standards. Project C78, One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF), develops and delivers a software application that represents activities of units and forces in simulation to support Army Training and Readiness. The application is used by Army agencies to support the concept evaluation, experimentation, materiel acquisition and training throughout the communities. The focus of this project is systems/software engineering and design for development and evolution of the architecture and software tools for a universal system of Army computer-generated forces -- OneSAF. OneSAF is a high fidelity brigade-and-below SAF that represents a full range of operations, systems and control processes in support of stand-alone and embedded training and Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) simulation applications. OneSAF is fully interoperable with the Army's emerging virtual, live, and division-and-above constructive simulations and provides next-generation simulation products. OneSAF replaces a variety of legacy simulations used within the Army to support analytic and training simulation activities. Distributive Interactive Simulations (DIS) - Eng Dev program is part of the Army Transformation Initiative. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.316 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative."

Mission — Devel Simulation Tech source

Project C74 funds the Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA) chartered mission of the Simulation-to-Mission Command Interoperability (SIMCI) Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) in support of Army Training and Readiness. The SIMCI OIPT mission is to provide policy recommendations to Army senior leadership to improve organizations by allowing Soldiers to train as they fight. This is accomplished by interoperability between Mission Command (MC) systems and the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) systems the Army uses to stimulate MC systems for training Soldiers and their Leaders. SIMCI also invests in targeted solutions to critical problem areas that exist between legacy and developing MC systems and Simulations, such as Next Generation Constructive (NGC) and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2). The SIMCI OIPT provides the following: (1) Advisor to Army Leadership--improve MC and M&S interoperability programs, policies, directives, resourcing, and procedures; (2) Technical Investment--sponsor/support initiatives that seek common solutions to critical interoperability issues surrounding MC and M&S systems; (3) Outreach--conduct & participate in interoperability outreach activities. SIMCI investments consist primarily of cost-sharing initiatives, leveraging initial system solutions of acquisition programs to enhance the interoperability of multiple systems in the Joint Operational Environment. SIMCI investments accelerate implementation within MC and M&S systems, of common data models and information exchanges that are used by other Services and coalition nations. FY 2026 base funding in the amount of $1.021 million continues progress with embedding simulation into Mission Command Systems, continues management of the SIMCI OIPT's Army-wide collaborative, interoperability enhancement activities, including architecture alignment, data model alignment, common standards, components, and products. It is focused first on reducing costs and improving capabilities in the areas of automating Operational Plans, Orders, and Reports in support of Army, Joint, and Coalition operations. Objectives are: identify and articulate to HQDA senior leadership specific standards that require Army-wide implementation; co-develop data standards, architecture standards, implementation specifications and Joint/Coalition products; continue transition of SIMCI knowledge and proof-of-principle products to Army and Joint acquisition programs.

Mission — Army Geospatial Data Master Plan source

The Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) provides the geospatial foundation, consisting of accurate, robust, and timely 2D and 3D geospatial data, robust tools and services, in support of mission command, intelligence, training, mission-rehearsal and other mission-applications. It addresses the implementation and acceleration of Army modernization objectives focused on enhancing situational awareness to the warfighter. This effort provides a geospatial standards-based framework that enables the management, dissemination, and update of 2D and 3D geospatial data and services within the Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) across Mission Command, all Cross-Functional Team (CFT), and with our National and UAP partners ensuring a common operational picture enhancing soldier situational awareness and increasing mission success. Provides support to synthetic training environment, network and soldier lethality cross functional teams. Establishes a geospatial enterprise architecture framed around geospatial standards that enable address geospatial data, services, and application interoperability from National to tactical as required by as Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.56, AR 525-95 - Army Geospatial-Intelligence and Geospatial Information and Services, Geospatial Annex to COE IP, Net-Enabled Mission Command ICD, OMB-Circular A-119 and A-130, the FY17 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act), section 875, 10 U.S. Code 2223, Public Law 108-237, Standards Development Organization Advancement Action of 2004 and Public Law 108-113, National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 and Public Law 82-436. Key lines of effort include Ground-Warfighter Geospatial Data Model (GGDM), development and maintenance of geospatial Standards, and integration with the Army Modelling and Simulation Enterprise.

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