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| What is the governing documentation for M&S? |
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Definition
1. PAM 5-11
2. DA MEMO 5-15
3. AR 5-11 |
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| The CSA identified a lack of strategic-level focus and synchronization for the Army’s efforts in models and simulations. |
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| What is AMSO's mission statement? |
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Definition
| In support of the Army - its mission and soldiers - provides the vision, strategy, oversight, and management of Models and Simulations (M&S) across all M&S communities. |
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| What are 7 AMSO core compentencies? |
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Definition
1. policy
2. integration of M&S
3. resourcing
4. foster reuse
5. focal point for Army M&S matters
6. promote M&S research
7. proponent for FA 57 and CP 36 |
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| Full dress rehearsal for all components of the CPX. It provides the critical opportunity for everyone to rehearse their respective roles adn interactions. Should fully stress C4I. |
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| What is Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)? |
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Definition
| Supports CJCS in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing joint military capability needs. Implements an integrated, collaborative process to guide development of new capabilities through changes DOTMLPF. |
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| What are the four steps to develop simulations requirements? |
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Definition
Part 1 - Identify the Users
Part 2 - Describe the Problem
Part 3 - Assess Requirements
Part 4 - Establish Alternatives |
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| What is an operational needs statement? |
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Definition
| Operational field commander’s urgent need for a materiel solution to correct a deficiency, improve a capability, or request HQDA to procure a new or emerging capability that enhances mission accomplishment. |
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| The response to an ONS will be based on an ARSTAFF validation supported by TRADOC, AMC, and MATDEV reviews. |
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Term
| What is a mathematical model? |
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Definition
| A mathematical model is a symbolic model whose properties are expressed in mathematical symbols and relationships. |
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| What is a physical model? |
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| A physical model is a model whose physical characteristics resemble those of the actual system. |
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| A method for implementing a model over time. |
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| A process model represents the procedural steps of a task, event or activity performed by a system. Represent the dynamic relationships of a situation expressed by mathematical and logical processes. |
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| What is programming language? |
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| In order for a computer to recognize the instructions you give it, those instructions need to be written in a language the computer understands -- a programming language. |
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| The interval in seconds that is allowed for the processor to check and update the status of every internal simulated object, is called the update rate or update frequency. |
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| Latency refers to the time it takes for a single bit of data, or an electronic impulse to travel from one end of a message circuit to the other. |
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| The processor can fall behind in its updates. This overloading condition can temporarily cause the processor to lag, or fall behind real time. |
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| What is the 6 step simulation study process? |
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Definition
1. problem formulation.
2. data collection and analysis.
3. model development.
4. model verification and validation
5. model experimentation and optimization.
6. implementation of simulation. |
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Term
| What is real time in simulations? |
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Definition
| A way to think of real time is as a ratio where one unit of time in the simulation is equal to the same unit of time on the clock. (Real time = 1/1.) |
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Term
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| Data is the representation of facts and concepts in a formal manner for study or interpretation. |
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| What is data architecture? |
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| Data architecture is the method or framework for organizing and defining data for multiple uses. |
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| A collection of interrelated data, organized according to a schema to serve one or more applications; the data are stored so that they can be used by different programs without concern for the data structure or organization. |
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| A record is a collection of data about a single product, activity, or transaction. |
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| A field is each separate piece of related information in a record. Fields are the “building blocks” for records containing the data you want to store, find, sort and print. |
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Term
| What are two types of common databases? |
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Definition
1. flat-file
2. relational |
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Term
| What is a flat file database? |
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Definition
| It is a relatively simple database system in which each database is contained in a single table. |
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Term
| What is a relational database? |
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| A common database type is the relational database which is composed of a set of tables from which data can be accessed and analyzed in different ways by different users. |
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| A collection of related database information. |
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1. A specific set of ordered operations for a computer to perform.
2. The program contains a one-at-a-time sequence of instructions that the computer follows. |
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| Bridges the credibility gap. Ensures simulation does what it was designed for. |
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Term
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| The process of determining the degree to which a model is an accurate representation of the real world from the perspective of the intended uses of the model. |
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| The process of determining that a model implementation accurately represents the developer's conceptual description and specifications. |
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| An official determination that a model or simulation is acceptable for use for a specific purpose. |
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Term
| What are the three major questions with the MS dilemma? Three questions that must be answered when dealing with M&S development? |
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Definition
1. What is my real world requirement and how will M&S be used for that requirement?
2 - What are my resources?
3 - How much risk am I willing to take? |
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| What is gained From VV&A? |
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Definition
1. Verification - Reduces the risk that the software you build (or use) has undetected errors in it that are fatal to your intended use.
2. Validation - Reduces the risk that simulation outputs won’t match the “real world” well enough for you to use them credibly as part of the solution to your problem.
3. Accreditation - Reduces the risk that an inappropriate or unsuitable simulation is selected for use in solving your problem. |
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Term
| What is MDEP? (Management Decision Package) |
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| A stand alone functional package that describes a particular organization, program, or function capturing total resources over a nine-year budget period. |
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Term
| What is a PEG? (Program Evaluation Groups). |
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| MDEPs provide a structural basis for competing for resources with other program requirements. This is accomplished by partitioning the MDEPs into six groupings called Program Evaluation Groups (PEGs). |
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Definition
1. Manning (MM)
2. Training (TT)
3. Organizing (OO)
4. Equipping (EE)
5. Sustaining (SS)
6. Installations (II) |
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| What are the 6 things that TT PEG resources? |
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Definition
1. Training Readiness
2. Institutional Training
3. Training, Simulations, and Simulators (TSS)
4. Intelligence Training and Readiness
5. Reserve Component Training
6. Other (National Science Center, Residual Force Missions, NATO, etc.) |
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| A formal, written, detailed statement of resources required and activities planned for the entire command to accomplish its mission. |
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| Who is the G3 DAMO-TR (TT PEG)? |
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| Resources the modeling and simulation training enablers. |
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Term
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Definition
- The document that defines the government/industry agreement
- A set of mutual promises
- Enforceable by law
- Oral or written |
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Term
| Can a contractor attend governement training? |
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Definition
| yes, but they have to pay for it. |
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Term
| What are the five things that a government employee can do to get in trouble when dealing with contractors? |
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Definition
1. Perceptions to prejudice, fraud or waste.
2. Privity of contract rule - attempting to provide supervisoryrole within contractor chain of command.
3. Revealing information prior to or after solicitation.
4. Contracts that appear as "personal services".
5. Scope - directing something done that isn't included in the scope of work. |
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Term
| What do the MTC's provide? |
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Definition
1. Provides turn key venue for commanders to to conduct individual, collective, and multi-echeloned unit battle command training.
2. Provides regional hubs and spokes sized to support the unit population and leverage resources.
3. Integrates Live, Virtual, and Constructive training environments. |
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Term
| Who is the Army's overall contact for contract performance? |
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Definition
| The contract program manager (PM) has overall responsibility for on-site contract performance. |
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Term
| What is an operating systems? |
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Definition
| A software program that performs multiple functions (system supervision, services, communications, and security). |
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Term
| What is a computer program? |
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Definition
A set of instructions that tell
a computer exactly what to do. |
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Term
| What are the 5 system components to address when discussing interoperability? |
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Definition
1. Subroutine
2. Attribute
3. Activity
4. State
5. Event |
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Term
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Definition
| A graphical display of a process or system. |
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Term
| What are three parts of a database? |
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Definition
1. fields
2. files
3. records |
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Term
| Who is responsible for ensuring competative bides in a contract? |
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Definition
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Term
| What did we develop the COR position? |
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Definition
| Contracting officers were getting overwhelmed. |
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Term
| What does the National Simulation Center provide (NSC)? |
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Definition
| Conducts M&S capabilities development. |
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Term
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Definition
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| Conduct M&S material development to fill requirement gaps. |
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| Conducts real world material developement for ABCS systems. |
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Term
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Definition
| Conducts and supports large organization's warfighters and validations. |
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Term
| Why do we develop new M&S systems? |
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Definition
1. New doctrine
2. New threat
3. New mission requirements
4. New capability
5. New technology |
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Term
| What are some M&S constraints (training and development)? |
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Definition
1. Time
2. Money
3. Competing operational requirements |
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Term
| What is programming language? |
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Definition
| In order for a computer to recognize the instructions you give it, those instructions need to be written in a language the computer understands -- a programming language. |
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Term
| What are the 6 steps for simulation study process? |
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Definition
1. Problem formulation.
2. Data collection and analysis - one of the most important and time consuming.
3. Model development.
4. Model verification and validation.
5. Model experimentation and opimization.
6. Implementation. |
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Term
| What are three types of time progression? |
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Definition
1. slower than real time
2. real time
3. faster than real time |
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Term
| What are two types of time progression? |
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Definition
1. fixed increment - developer
2. event driven - user |
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Term
| When would I use multiple databases? |
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Definition
| Based upon the complexity of the contemporary operating environment (COE) and the execution of diverse, simultaneous operations, multiple databases will be the norm. |
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Term
| What is the web site that is a good source for VV&A infomration? |
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Definition
| Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office (MSCO) |
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Term
| Why do soldiers prefer GOTS/COTS? |
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Definition
1. Soldiers are familiar with the technology.
2. It is fun. |
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Term
| Who is important when using GOTS / COTS systems during training? |
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Definition
| The instructor who is famialar with the technology. |
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Term
| What document outlines the basis for performance during a contract? |
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Definition
| Performance Work Statement (PWS) |
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Term
| What is the anti-deficiency act (ADA)? |
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Definition
Prohibits;
1. excess expenditure.
2. obligate in excess that is permitted. |
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Term
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Definition
| MTCs are the ARFORGEN and MCTS Operational Domain training enabler and integrator. They are the center of gravity for mission command training and provide a capability that is adaptive and relevant to the contemporary operational environment. |
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Definition
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| Contractors, with DA supervision. |
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| What determines the size of an MTC? |
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Definition
| Size and composition of the unit that they support (Corps, BDE, etc). |
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Term
| What determines the staffing size of each MTC? |
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Definition
| The size of the MTC (large, med, small). |
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Term
| Who validates MTOE information for a MS system? |
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Definition
| US Army Force Management Support Agency |
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Term
| What does an operating system do? |
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Definition
| Manages hardware and software. |
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Term
| What does an operating system do? |
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Definition
| Manages hardware and software. |
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Term
| What are the five characteristics of an entity? |
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Definition
| entity, attributes, activity, state, event |
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