Army Modeling & Sim X-Cmd Collaboration & Integ

The Army Modeling & Sim X-Cmd Collaboration & Integ program, designated as Program Element (PE) 0605718A, is a research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) initiative managed by the U.S. Army. Its primary objective is to advance the Army's Modeling and Simulation (M&S) strategy, focusing on developing and modernizing standards, architectures, networks, environments, and simulation tools. The program supports the Army's need for credible, timely, and interoperable M&S capabilities to inform senior-level decision-making and enhance operational effectiveness across a broad range of missions.

A key goal of this program element is the modernization of the Center for Army Analysis (CAA) models, simulations, and analytic capabilities. The CAA provides analytical support for senior Army leadership, conducting decision support analysis for current and future national security issues. The program ensures that the suite of models and analytic tools used by CAA remains relevant and responsive to evolving operational environments, including the integration of emerging concepts like Multi-Domain Operations.

The HQDA Decision Support Tools & Services (Project S02) line item is a major component of PE 0605718A. Its objective is to assess and enhance existing modeling and simulation tools, data sources, and research to improve the accuracy and relevance of theater campaign analysis in joint and combined multi-domain contexts. Efforts are focused on evaluating current models for suitability and transitioning to the development of a modernized campaign analysis model. This work includes research, systems engineering, software architecture, and software engineering, with a shift toward software development activities.

The Analysis M&S Tools and Services (Project S03) line item addresses two primary functions: developing M&S standards, architectures, networks, and environments to promote interoperability and sharing among users, and developing and improving M&S tools and technologies to support the full range of Army interests. Project S03 supports various M&S communities including acquisition, analysis, experimentation, test and evaluation, training, and intelligence by enabling the design and modernization of reusable, trusted models and tools. This includes leveraging partnerships with industry and academia to promote interoperability both within M&S and between M&S and operational capabilities.

Specific planned activities under Project S03 include the development of an Army Fires Community Analytical Environment Model (AEM), creation of network modeling scenarios for test and analysis communities, and updates to intelligence models for existing simulations and Mission Command Information Systems (MCISs). These efforts are intended to ensure that analytic tools are documented, verified, validated, and accredited for their intended purposes, thereby supporting effective decision-making.

The program also places a strong emphasis on the consistent use of standards, architectures, and environments to advance interoperability and collaboration with Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) partners, as well as with industry and academic stakeholders. By overseeing the application of standards and promoting common formats, the Army aims to increase M&S and data reuse, ensuring that tools and environments are accessible and reliable for all users.

The budget for PE 0605718A reflects adjustments to promote efficiency and workforce optimization in line with executive orders on government efficiency. Funding realignments between projects S02 and S03 are designed to concentrate resources on the modernization of campaign modeling and simulation, supporting the Army's strategic priorities in M&S and ensuring that analytic capabilities remain current and effective in supporting national defense objectives.