Battlespace Modeling and Simulation

The Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Division is the Test and Evaluation (T&E) center of excellence for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) responsible for modeling and simulating the behaviors and interactions of elements within the modern battlespace environment. BMS provides credible scenario development, UAS expertise and repeatable models of highly complex, interactive and reactive environments that are used across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Naval Aviation Systems Command (NAVAIR) for training, testing, analysis and experimentation.

The Division utilizes and supports multiple warfare environment models and is the developer of two government-owned, license-free, mission-level models. These conflict simulation models support acquisition decision, warfare analysis, aircraft/aircraft systems ground testing evaluation, and training. BMS supports the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC), a DoD corporate approach for linking distributed facilities, enabling customers to develop and test warfighting capabilities in a joint context and modeling and simulation to be more efficient.

The Division maintains expertise in supporting the Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF), the Naval Simulation System (NSS), Joint Integrated Mission Model (JIMM) and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS).

The Division actively works with Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Integrated/Distributed Events. The LVC environment provides a common battlefield, on which live units can be represented along with virtual and constructive simulation units. These units interact with one another to conduct a coordinated event (fight, etc.), as though they were physically together on the same ground or in the same air zone. LVC Integrated/Distributed Events utilize protocols (DIS, HLA, TENA), interfaces and virtual battlespace environments (JIMM, NGTS, etc.) to provide realistic, accurate representations of the simulated environment.

Additional information can be obtained by emailing bms@navy.mil