Army Modeling & Simulation Office
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Army Modeling & Simulation Office (AMSO) is a US Army
organization within the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 of the United States Army
, Center for Army Analysis
(CAA). Previously, AMSO transitioned from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7.
level will routinely employ models and simulations that support decision-making, course of action development, mission planning, rehearsal, and operations.
in 2008 identified five strategic objectives vital to the Modeling and Simulation enterprise to achieve the Army intent.
The technical and cultural boundaries between modeling, simulation, and games are
increasingly blurring, providing broader access to capabilities in modeling and simulation and
further credibility to game-based applications.The National Research Council’s Committee on Modeling, Simulation, and Games, conducted a study whose purpose was to provide a technical assessment of Modeling, Simulation, and Games (MS&G) research and development worldwide and to identify future applications of this technology and its potential impacts on government and society. This study, entitled, "The Rise of Games and High Performance Computing for Modeling and Simulation",identifies feasible applications of gaming and simulation for military systems; associated vulnerabilities of, risks to, and impacts on critical defense capabilities; and other significant indicators and warnings that can help prevent or mitigate surprises related to technology applications by those with hostile intent. The report recommends priorities for future action by appropriate departments of the intelligence community (IC),1 the Department of Defense (DoD) research community, and other government entities.
• Train & supply qualified M&S professionals to the Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
organization within the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 of the United States Army
Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 of the United States Army
United States Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 See the Continental Staff System for an explanation of "letter-number" designations United States Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 (DCS G-8) See the Continental Staff System for an explanation of "letter-number" designations United States Army Deputy...
, Center for Army Analysis
Center for Army Analysis
The Center for Army Analysis is a US Army organization under the Deputy Chief of Staff G-8See the Continental Staff System for an explanation of "letter-number" designations The Center for Army Analysis (CAA) is a US Army organization under the Deputy Chief of Staff G-8See the Continental Staff...
(CAA). Previously, AMSO transitioned from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7.
Mission
The mission of AMSO is to guide, coordinate, integrate, and synchronize strategic M&S efforts across the Army in order to create unity of effort and purpose. AMSO also develops and implements a coherent and unified Army M&S strategy to organize and equip the Army with M&S capabilities in support of Operating and Generating Force functions and institutional processes. As Proponent for Functional Area 57 Simulation Operations & Battle Command Officers, and Career Program 36 M&S Civilians, AMSO recruits, trains, supplies, and maintains a professional M&S workforce.Vision
By 2016, leaders at all levels, from the Generating and Operating Forces down to platoonPlatoon
A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or squads and containing 16 to 50 soldiers. Platoons are organized into a company, which typically consists of three, four or five platoons. A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer—the...
level will routinely employ models and simulations that support decision-making, course of action development, mission planning, rehearsal, and operations.
Strategic Objectives
The Army Modeling & Simulation Strategy signed by the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States ArmyVice Chief of Staff of the United States Army
The Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army is the principal advisor and assistant to the Army Chief of Staff, the second-highest ranking officer in the US Army. He handles the day to day administration of the Army bureaucracy, freeing the Chief of Staff to attend to the interservice...
in 2008 identified five strategic objectives
The technical and cultural boundaries between modeling, simulation, and games are
increasingly blurring, providing broader access to capabilities in modeling and simulation and
further credibility to game-based applications.The National Research Council’s Committee on Modeling, Simulation, and Games, conducted a study whose purpose was to provide a technical assessment of Modeling, Simulation, and Games (MS&G) research and development worldwide and to identify future applications of this technology and its potential impacts on government and society. This study, entitled, "The Rise of Games and High Performance Computing for Modeling and Simulation",identifies feasible applications of gaming and simulation for military systems; associated vulnerabilities of, risks to, and impacts on critical defense capabilities; and other significant indicators and warnings that can help prevent or mitigate surprises related to technology applications by those with hostile intent. The report recommends priorities for future action by appropriate departments of the intelligence community (IC),1 the Department of Defense (DoD) research community, and other government entities.
Responsibilities
• Organize and equip Army M&S• Train & supply qualified M&S professionals to the Army