M-SWORD - Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation

UNCLASSIFEDHeadquarters U.S. Air ForceI n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c eM-SWORDModeling & Simulation WarfighterOperational Requirements DatabaseRob CarterAFAMS/MSO18 Aug 20111

M-SWORD• Modeling and Simulation Warfighter OperationalRequirements Database (M-SWORD)• Database to track all USAF M&S Requirements• Provides visibility and eliminate duplication/stovepiping• Ensure all requirements are valid, sponsored, anddocumented• Efficiently seek funding for warfighter M&S needsUNCLASSIFEDI n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Requirements are gatheredUNCLASSIFEDFrom warfighter/training audience/simulation centersFrom MAJCOM, HQ USAF, DoD, or Joint staff repsWorking Groups, IPTs, conferences, exercises, etc.From AFAMS insight into current issues or future warfightercapability gaps/seamsDocumented AF and Joint requirements which M&S capabilitycan meetRequirement CategoriesUnvetted and unfundedVetted, documented (tied to an IPL, CDD, ICD, MOA, etc.), andin a POM processVetted, documented, and unfundedFundedAF M&S RequirementsI n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c eProcess

AF M&S RequirementsScenario 1: M&S Requirements given straight to the MAJCOMEnters the proper MAJCOM vetting and funding processPassed to AFAMS and added to the M&S requirements masterlist for trackingIf vetted by the MAJCOM, but not selected for funding itbecomes a MAJCOM and AFAMS Unfunded Requirement(UFR)Tracked until funded by MAJCOM or AFAMS, or eliminatedScenario 2: M&S Requirements given straight to AFAMSDetermine if requirement is valid and not a duplicateDetermine if should be MAJCOM or AFAMS sponsoredAttempt to fund through the appropriate process and trackPlace in the appropriate UFR process if unfundedProcess (cont)UNCLASSIFEDI n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

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M-SWORD Status TypesStatusUnvetted - This is a new record, no or little work has been done with itVetted - This record has been researched and found to be valid by theMAJCOM/COCOMAFAMS UFR - The record has been reviewed and gone through an AFAMS POM, UWG,etc, but was not important enough to fundAFAMS Submitted - Submitted by AFAMS for funding, pending outcome.Partial Funded - AFAMS found a partial funding sourceFunded - AFAMS found a funding sourceExternal UFR - The record has been reviewed and gone through an external POM, UWG,etc, but was not important enough to get fundingExternal POM – Requirement competing for funding by the MAJCOM or an externalsourceExternal Funded – Requirement funded by an external sourceFielded - All development has been completedUNCLASSIFEDI n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

M-SWORD Access• M-SWORD url:https://www2.afams.af.mil/requirements• Everyone has “Read” access via CAC-card, but mustinitially register, AFAMS will determine proper access• “Guest” can read everything except Funding data• “Submitter User” same as Guest, can addCRs/DRs, Ops reqts, Foundation reqts• “AFAMS Division User” can add any record, readrecords, and modify CRs/DRs, Ops reqts, andFoundations reqtsUNCLASSIFEDI n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Program Highlights• AFAMS Action Officer(s)• Assigned to each M-SWORD submittal• Advocate information is crucial for follow-up• Records• Search records by various sort features• Records are never closed or deleted, but can be Archived• Specific field input edits depend on user access• Read Only (Guest)• Add Requirement record, projected funding (Submitter User)• Status, Priority, Archive, Awarded Funding (Div User)UNCLASSIFED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e8

Future Versions• The addition of the AF 12 Core Functions will be addedto the next version of M-SWORD• Form 1067: Population form incorporating ChangeRequest (CR) and Deficiency Reports (DR) into M-SWORD• Create SIPRNET version of M-SWORD to help trackclassified requirementsUNCLASSIFED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e9

M-SWORD Summary• One stop shopping for entering Air Force OperationalRequirements• Everyone has “Read” access via CAC-card, but mustinitially register• Action Officer(s) are assigned to every M-SWORDsubmittal• Once a requirement is Vetted, the process to obtainfunding is establishedUNCLASSIFED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e10

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Develop & FieldYesYesFunded?NoYesFunded?MAJCOMVetting &FundingProcessNoCOCOM/MAJCOMUFRParallel UpdateAF M&S UFRProcess(T2, OCO, fall out)NoPOMFunded?AFAMSAction Officer(AO) assignedAFAMSMasterListWarfighter/FieldInputsWarfighter/Field/Working GroupInputsUNCLASSIFED I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e13

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