Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS)

NATO has taken a page from the United States Air Force’s innovation playbook, setting up a technology accelerator and a venture fund to nurture and financially support small companies working on cutting edge #technology development in critical fields. “The U.S. has been really doing a lot of very important work … and many of the European countries, the U.K. and others, are really trying to learn from that and do that themselves,” Dame Fiona Murray, vice chair of the board of directors for the?#NATO Innovation Fund?(#NIF), said during an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). “We can really see how the technology is doing,” she said. The companies “can engage with the end user and … can really get a good feeling for what’s needed in the security market to meet the demands and the needs [of the warfighter], or even think of whole new solutions and capabilities that could be an advantage for us,”?said Barabar McQuiston, chair of?Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (#DIANA). Read full story: https://lnkd.in/ge7gcyNk Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) Team Orlando

The Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) both hosted and also served as the United States Air Force representative to the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (#JTSE) Working Group this week here in #Orlando. The JTSE Working Group is a Joint Staff-led community of interest that brings together representatives from the Services and Combatant Commands (#COCOMs) to address joint #training issues and requirements. The JTSE is a simulated operational environment composed of live, #virtual, and constructive (#LVC) components, allowing joint #warfighters to conduct realistic training exercises. ? #AFAMS also represents the Air Force as an enterprise representative to the Air Force/A3TE-led Joint National Training Capability (#JNTC) Working Group. Both forums facilitate stakeholder information sharing, capability requirements management, and technical interoperability. AFAMS identifies enterprise requirements and advocates on behalf of the #USAF and Joint community. Additionally, the agency hosts a conference for Major Command (#MAJCOM) representatives to discuss training gaps and requirements, helping to satisfy the needs of the #Air_Force and other services. Team Orlando

The United States Air Force has launched the Squadron Innovation Fund (#SIF) Marketplace, a new initiative aimed at revolutionizing how #innovation is funded and fostered across the service. The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower #Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the #Air_Force. “The SIF Marketplace allows Airmen and squadron commanders to engage in idea submission and funding allocation directly,” said Senior Master Sgt. Brett Kiser, Office of Disruptive Thinking senior enlisted leader. “The goal is to create a more agile, transparent, and collaborative system for solving problems at every level of the Air Force.” Historically, higher command levels directly distributed Squadron Innovation Funds leave individual squadrons with limited flexibility in how they use these resources. The new SIF Marketplace process provides squadron commanders with virtual tokens — each worth $100 — that they can allocate to fund promising initiatives. This token-based system gives commanders more control and enables them to collaborate with other units and pool resources to support larger, more impactful projects. To participate in the SIF Marketplace, whether as an innovator submitting ideas or as a commander allocating resources, Department of the Air Force members must create an account on the VISION Joint Innovation System platform. Submissions are open year-round, with quarterly funding windows that provide continuous opportunities to receive support. For more information on participating or creating your account, read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/gAyTE4eQ Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) AFWERX Team Orlando

If you haven't met our new Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) commander yet. Team Orlando News recently sat down with Col. Anthony “ABC” Graham to learn more about his background and who he is. https://lnkd.in/enYTaXf9

United States Air Force announces 2024 Spark Tank winner. A prototype?F-16 Fighting?Falcon?cockpit collapsible ladder for?agile combat employment?and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner following presentation and judging at the Pentagon, Oct. 30. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top leadership and industry experts in pursuit of sponsorship to realize their idea. The Spark Tank judging panel included Under Secretary of the Air Force?Melissa Dalton; Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force?Gen. Jim Slife; Vice Chief of Space Operations?Gen. Mike Guetlein; Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Coleman with the?Space Force?Chief Technology and Innovation Office Futures Task Force; and Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman with the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “What a tough set of decisions and just a remarkable opportunity today to be able to engage with our innovators in the Department of the Air Force,” Dalton said. “So inspirational. Please keep innovating, please keep leading yourselves and encouraging others to lead innovation.” The program encourages both Airmen and Guardians to find ways to innovate and improve operations around the department. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gXf4HkUM Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) Team Orlando

Going to I/ITSEC 24 this year? Then make sure to attend the signature event, "Supporting the Future of Training and Experimentation Infrastructure," on Dec. 4th (Wednesday) with a special panel made up of knowledgeable senior military and government speakers. As the U.S.?postures for great power competition, each #military service?will require more robust experimentation and training environments to hone their #warfighters skills and future operational concepts for high-end combat. Interoperable #test, experimentation, and #training infrastructure will be pivotal to ensure warfighter readiness for evolving threats. This panel, featuring military and government speakers across the U.S. military services and Joint Staff,?will examine present opportunities and roadblocks for supporting interoperable training and experimentation infrastructure. Moderator Information: Chris Duncan Director, 5th Gen CAE Panelists: Brig. Gen. Travolis Simmons, Director, U.S.A.F. Training and Readiness, United States Air Force Capt. Tim James, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), US Navy Col. Corey Klopstein, Program Executive Officer, Operational Test and Training Infrastructure, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force Mr. Ron Keter, JLVC Modernization Lead Joint Staff J-7 Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) Team Orlando

?? #AFAMS Spooktacular Halloween Party! ?? What a frightfully fun time we had yesterday with our AFAMS teammates, as we took some time off to celebrate Halloween with a spook-tacular Halloween Family Feud and trivia competition. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, unwind, and celebrate our hard work throughout the year, and reminder that building up a strong team culture can sometimes be just as important as achieving our goals. A big shoutout to Ms. Arnitra Davis who not only hosted the Family Feud, but also organized the entire event and made it a Halloween to remember! Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS)

Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (#AFAMS) Commanding Officer Col. Anothony “ABC” Graham is joining other AFAMS team members in San Antonio, Texas for the 8th Annual Military Flight Training USA Conference this week. The conference brings?together over 300 flight training program managers, instructors, industry leaders and subject matter experts to discuss modern challenges found at the forefront of pilot #training.?A few of the topics this year include the ATO process, balancing training in synthetic environments and live flight hours, training for special forces, advancements in flight simulation technology, synthetic training, rotary training, and cybersecurity. With the help of the experts and panels, event attendees can potentially gain the knowledge to reduce the gaps in skills and capabilities from training aircraft to operational aircraft in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. AFAMS is a field operating?agency?operating under the Air Force Training and Readiness directorate “A3T.”?Director of Training and Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Headquarters U.S. Air Force (A3T), Brig. Gen. Travolis “Jaws” Simmons is speaking on a panel this morning discussing, "the Future Synthetic Environments in the Air Force."? Air Force OTTI Authorizing Official Designated Representative from AFAMS Mr. Karl Wiers will provide training discussing Air Force Operational Test & Training Infrastructure Cybersecurity later today. Photo taken by A3T’s Maj. Kimbery “Virus” Bennett (pictured from left to right): Mr. Larry Cook (AFAMS eXploration Division Program Analyst), Mr. Karl Wiers (OTTI Authorizing Official Designated Representative, AFAMS), Col. Anothony Graham (AFAMS Commander), Dr. Chad Rawls (AFAMS Instructional Systems Specialist, M&S Workforce Development Division), and Brig. Gen. Travolis Simmons (Director of Training and Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Headquarters U.S. Air Force - ‘A3T’) Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) Team Orlando

"Training Tomorrow’s U.S. Airmen: The Rise of Secure Military Simulations" (an article by The National Interest) . The United States Air Force has integrated Command: Modern Air Naval Operations PE, a sophisticated military #simulation, into secure networks for training purposes. Unlike eSports-style games, Command PE enables #Airmen to simulate complex battle scenarios, offering a realistic database of global #military assets. Read more about the online simulation Command: Modern Air Naval Operations?– or more specifically Command PE?(Professional Edition), and how the #Air_Force is looking into #simulations like it for future #training in this article: https://lnkd.in/gaAcEvSk Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) Team Orlando

Just a few days left for you to register for the Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS)'s (in collaboration with the Central Florida Tech Grove) PRIZE CHALLENGE to win $$$ and help track United States Air Force immersive technologies and training implementations! The registration deadline for the hashtag #AFAMS prize challenge is Oct. 29th! Click the LINK below for details!