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SIMBRIG - Simple Brigade Model. Meeting the need for fast operational analysis support at the formation level. David Wrigley (EDS Defence Ltd) Ben Taylor (Dstl) August 2003. What does the Customer really want?. KURs: Formation level Simple Quick to set up Data driven Perception lead
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SIMBRIG - Simple Brigade Model Meeting the need for fast operational analysis support at the formation level David Wrigley (EDS Defence Ltd) Ben Taylor (Dstl) August 2003
What does the Customer really want? • KURs: • Formation level • Simple • Quick to set up • Data driven • Perception lead • All aspects of manoeuvre
‘Simple’ Model Suite SIMBRIG SIMBAT FCM Dstl Combat Modelling Suite Campaign level CLARION, COMMAND Formation level CLASS,WISE Battlegroup level Janus , ATLAS Company level CAEn Performance Models
Intended Use • Formation level • Rapid quick look studies • Low preparation times • Support to operations
Node/Arc Terrain Abstract Representation • Node arc network
Abstract representation • Node arc network • Entities (not distinct units)
Abstract representation • Node arc network • Entities (not distinct units) • Simple representations and interactions • More about “who, what, where, why, when” • Encounters evaluated at element level and their meaning assessed at entity level for onward transmission to the C2 system
Innovative Features • Entities • Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield • Synchronisation Matrix Planning • Combat Service Support
Entities • Aggregated Force • CSS and Rear Operations • Templates • Spawning
Development of SIMBRIG • Partnership • “Keep it Simple” • Judicious re-use • Phased development
Payoff • Brand new model that meets Customer requirements • Appropriate and simple • Builds on lower level model inputs as required • Complete - all aspects of manoeuvre • Lines of communication as far back as required
DG (S&A) Funding DEP Studies Consolidation programme Validate Beta test version to produce version 1.0 Complete & verify Beta test version of SIMBRIG Initial Study Usage Project Planning Software Support Brief Consolidation Programme User community training package Environment / Productivity Enhancements Scope and implement Command and Control Enhancements Scope and implement CBW Enhancements AirM & LitM Evaluation AirM and LitM Enhancements including relevant CSS FRES Ground manoeuvre Enhancements including relevant CSS Other Land Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
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