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Training for an Integrated ADF – LVC
"Where are we and where do we need to be?”
VADM David Johnston AM RAN
Chief of Joint Operations
3 June 2015
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Simulated entities in a computer model
ADF operational systems stimulated by live and
synthetic entities
Real people at training areas using real equipment
Real people in simulators
Live, Virtual, and Constructive Simulation (LVC)
JOC Mission
• To plan, control and conduct military
campaigns, operations, joint exercises
and other activities in order to meet
Australia's national objectives.
Joint Collective Training Authority• Collective Training Vision:
– Joint Collective Training is to be conducted to
enhance ADF force generation and preparation of
the Joint and Combined capability.
– This will be achieved by delivering: timely, realistic
and relevant, joint and interagency training
– All training will be supported by an appropriate LVC
simulation solution
• Services train and certify force elements up to an Agreed Point
• CJOPS responsibility: integration, collective training and certification
over and above the Agreed Point to directed levels required to
undertake operations
JTF Core Tasks & 24 Month Cycle
‘Conduct Joint Operational Command & Control’ (incl Planning for all Core Tasks, & supported by ISREW)
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Agreed Point of prerequisite Single Service capability
Fully certified Joint warfighting collective capability
Agreed Point of Joint enabled capability
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Issues
• Cost of exercising high end capabilities
• Force size, commitments, OPTEMPO
• Availability of key enablers
• Perishable skills
Where are we at?
• Simulation support to Live Ex and CPX
• Moving to Distributed Simulation
LVC Solution
• CJOPS ensure ‘… the appropriate integration of the
Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation framework
into the planning and conduct of collective training and
exercises.’
• Training, Modelling, Experimentation, OA, War-gaming
Defence Simulation Vision
• Lift excellence of individual & collective training by enhancing realism of training,
• Analyse and fully understand the cost of ownership & capability,
• Provide enhanced support to decision makers.
Benefits of LVC• Improved quality, quantity & flexibility of training
• Reduced training time, cost and environmental impact
• Reduced risks to:
– Safety
– OPSEC
– Schedule
• Supports Enterprise Goals for Joint Collective Training:
– Improve Joint Readiness
– Improve Joint Interoperability
– Improve National Unity of Effort
– Improve Efficiciency
First Principles Review
• Strategic Guidance – CPD – Joint Collective Training Directive
• PMSA > Program of Defence Activities (PADFA)
• J7 – AS led Joint Collective Training
• J8 – International Collective Exercises and Engagement
JP 3035 Ph2: Core Simulation Capability
• ADSTC – estb 2013
• JP3035-2 - will enable Defence to realise a
persistent (available on demand), integrated
and distributed core simulation capability
through the acquisition of a system of
services and products, collectively referred to
as the Defence Synthetic Environment (DSE)
Benefits - JP 3035 • More Effective Collective Training
– a training environment delivered to the point of need
– a system optimised for training delivery
– a secure environment protecting sensitive information whilst training
– a safer training environment
– increased collective training opportunities
– ability to easily re-run a training event and rapidly implement lessons learnt
• More Efficient Collective Training
– reduced time to achieve and maintain readiness
– reduced resources required to achieve and maintain readiness
– maximisation of ADF personnel trained and prepared for operations
– more frequent joint, combined and coalition training
– improved access to realistic training for ADF personnel
• Smarter Collective Training
– composable training to suit differing audience needs
– extended LOT for operational and training assets
– reduced carbon footprint
– designed for compatibility with future decision-analysis activities including
experimentation and concept development
Conclusion• Live – real people, real systems
• Virtual – real people operating simulated systems
• Constructive – simulated people in simulated systems
• Requirement: timely, tailored, realistic & relevant
training
• Uses of LVC: Training, Modelling, Experimentation,
OA, War-Gaming
• Benefits: quality, quantity, flexibility of training; reduces
risk (safety & OPSEC); reduces cost, enhances
flexibility, reduces environmental impact
• Future: JP 3035-2 (Core Simulation Capability)