6th edition of the NATO Exercise Support, M&S Integration Specialist Course
The NATO M&S Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the NATO Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC), the US Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) and the Italian Army Simulation and Validation Centre (CESIVA) in Civitavecchia, is conducting the 6th edition of the NATO Exercise Support, M&S Integration Specialist Course. This NATO-approved course is highly technical and attracts students from several nations. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of NATO training activities and the integration of NATO simulation systems with NATO command-and-control systems to support joint operational activities.
Simulation systems and command-and-control systems are essential for joint operational activities. NATO plays a crucial role in training its members and improving their capabilities in this area. The Exercise Support, M&S Integration Specialist Course is critical to this effort.
The course is designed to support NATO alliance operational requirements and the E&T pillar as one of the most relevant COEs supporting NATO activities. The course comprises both theoretical and practical components to ensure students gain knowledge and hands-on experience in this area. The Exercise Support, M&S Integration Specialist Course is one of the residential courses offered in the M&S COE portfolio and is the most technologically advanced.
Furthermore, the integration of the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) and Virtual Battlespace 3 (VBS3) provides an immersive environment for students to train and gain practical experience. This integration ensures that students have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support NATO exercises. Those simulators are both included in the list of the NATO Next Generation of modelling and simulation systems. To meet the increasing technological demand, the M&S COE recently integrated advanced workstations in our classroom, giving the students a better overall experience.
The Exercise Support, M&S Integration Specialist Course aims to provide students with the skills and tools necessary to successfully execute a CAX event and assist others in the process as well. There is a high demand for the course, as an increasing number of students are enrolling, making it a success.
Written by Cdr Dino D. Tropea and Lt. Col. Cristoforo Russo NATO M&S COE
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