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Stay informed about the latest JTLS 5.1 updates and solutions for the RedHat 7.7 issue. Find out about exercise plans and necessary ECPs.
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JTLS 5.1Update Ellen Roland ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation
Current Releases ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1 Release Status • JTLS 5.1.0.0 – 22 December 2018 • JTLS 5.1.1.0 – 22 April 2019 • JTLS 5.1.2.0 – 21 June 2019 • JTLS 5.1.3.0 – 23 August 2019
Current Major Exercise Plans ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Currently Planned Exercises • NATO Exercise – September 2019 • US INDO-PACOM Test Event – October 2019 • JS/J7 US CENTCOM Exercise – October 2019 • NATO Exercise – November 2019 • US INDO-PACOM Exercise – January 2020
RedHat 7.7 Issue ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Two Weeks Ago RedHat Released Version 7.7 • JTLS (And Many Applications Worldwide) Do Not Work • After the upgrade to RHEL/Oracle Enterprise Linux/CentOS 7.7, open a terminal window under the JTLS account. An error "if: Expression Syntax“ is generated. • Information on the problem and possible fixes can be found at: • https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1738491
RedHat 7.7 Issue ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Two Weeks Ago RedHat Released Version 7.7 • The problem is that one of the files in the package: • kde-settings-19-23.9.el7.noarch is misconfigured. • One Possible Solution • JTLS Does Not Use The Package – It Could Be Removed • yum remove kde-settings* • R&A Continues To Monitor RedHat Solutions • Expected JTLS 5.1.4.0 Will Be Approved For RedHat 7.7
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JS/J7 Approves Small ECPs After Delivery • JTLS 5.1.1.0 • Provide Target Data On Log Rollup Report • Implemented During A Poland Exercise • In English Version Of Report • Type / Sub-type Of Target • Original / Current Elements • If An AD Site, Number Operational Launchers
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.1.0 (Con’t) • Make LOGIN Build Order A WHIP Spreadsheet • Also Implemented For Poland Exercise • WHIP Filtering By Target Strength • Automatic Supply Calculation Improvements • Do Not Decrease Stockage Level Options • Needed When Computing Supplies For Specific Unit
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.2.0 • Provide IMT Row Selection Count • IMT Doesn’t Allow Info Retrieval On More Than 100 Rows • Example: Highlight All ADA Targets – Retrieve Their Current Supplies • If More Than 100 ADA Targets, IMT Refused For Efficiency Reasons • User Had No Idea How Many ADA Targets Were Highlighted • Needed To Know So The Highlighted List Could BE Made Smaller
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.2.0 (Con’t) • New WHIP Spreadsheet Orders • Change Higher HQ Order • Manage TPFDD Order • Delay Order • Withdraw Order • Add JREAP Number To Link-16 Message Service Setup
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 • LC2IS Message Service • Implemented During NATO Events • Rick Will Demonstrate Tomorrow • Create Send E-Mail Capability For TACELINT Messages • Implemented During US CENTCOM Test Event At JS/J7
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 (Con’t) • Dual Location Format In Same Message • Implemented To Support US CENTCOM Exercise IIR Needs • Previous Capability • User Selects Location Preference (Lat/Lon or MGRS) • Message Locations Displayed In Selected Format • New Capability • A Message Format Can Indicate Override Preference • LOC/GEO:633022.1N0091203.3E/UTM:5100007042000//
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 (Con’t) • Expand TACELINT Data Fields • Mentioned During JTLS 6.0 Brief This Morning • Can’t Change JTLS 5.1 Database • Used Non-Configuration Managed Data File • To Add New Data Hand-Edit <scenario_name>.ncm • SENSOR_ELINT Sensor_Type_NamePulse_Duration_TxtScan_Type_TxtScan_Rate_Txt • JAMMER_ELINT Jammer_Type_NamePulse_Duration_TxtScan_Type_TxtScan_Rate_Txt
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 (Con’t) • Expand TACELINT Data Fields (Con’t) • Controller Can Change Attributes During Game • New Data Saved During ASCII Checkpoint In • <scenario_name><checkpoint_number>.ncm Data File • Generating New TACELINT Messages • JTLS-GO TACELINT Message Service Gets New Data From EMITTER Objects In JODA • NWARS Gerts New Data From TARGET Objects In JODA
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 (Con’t) • Additional HRU Creation Flexibility • Needed To Support NATO Database Needs • Previously Two Creation Options • Create Using Existing HUP • Create Using Existing HUP Limiting Capability • User Could Not Add Systems Or Targets, Just Limit • User Could Add More Supplies • Limitation Due To Entity Level Simulation (ELS) Restrictions
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 (Con’t) • Additional HRU Creation Flexibility (Con’t) • Added New Creation Option Called Customize HUP • User Selects HUP • Model Uses HUP Basic Data: Radius, Maximum Speed Etc. • User Must Specify: Combat Systems, Supplies, and Targets • ELS Issues Exist For This Option • Currently Do Not Use With MUSE, NWARS, and GlobalSim • We Are Working This Issue In JTLS 6.0
Small But Exercise Necessary ECPs ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • JTLS 5.1.3.0 (Con’t) • Create BDA IIR Message • Needed To Support US CENTCOM Intel Staff • Wanted To Automatically Sort IIR Messages In Two Groups • Those That Only Report Order of Battle • Those That Report Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) • Create Two IIR Messages (Normal And BDA) • Need To Be Aware Of Existence For • WHIP Filtering • Message Delivery Program (MDP) Forwarding
Issues We Are Working ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • DSA Coverage Inconsistency • Satellites Use One Method • Considers Swath Between Last Location / Next Location • Tactical Air Collect Another • Considers Circle Around Current Location • Support Units With Multiple Types Cargo Trucks • Not Properly Assigning Assets
Issues We Are Working ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Air Mission Detection Locations • Report From Two Users – Detections at 0N 0E • Cannot Reproduce In “wespac51” Scenario • Ground Tactical Formation Conducts Attack • Transporting Unit Convoy Completely Destroyed • Multi-Point Group Move Has Final Location Issues
Issues We Are Working ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Sector Air Defense Sites Inaccuracy • Work For TBMs Because Of Very Quick Updates • Not Accurate Against Aircraft • Possible Aircraft Moves Into and Out Of Sector In Single Move • Convoys Select Random Location In Unit • Can End Up On Wrong Side Of River • Units Can Jump Over Minefields
Issues We Are Working ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Unit With Replenish Unit Task • Does Not Compute Intercept Path • Enter Port At Future Time • Ship Leaves Immediately
Observations Being Considered ROLANDS & ASSOCIATES Corporation • Port Location Is Mandatory • Make It Optional – Default Is Port Location • Need Formation Enter Port Order • Submarine Leaving Port Stays On Surface • When Should It Submerge Automatically • Underwater Unmanned Vehicle • Needs Better Detection Model
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