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Naval exercise and experimentation support framework Kurt Salchert CAE Inc. Prepared By: CAE Inc. 1135 Innovation Drive Ottawa, ON K2K 3G7 Contractor's Document Number: 5902-002 Version 01 Contract Project Manager: Peter Avis, 613-247-0342 PWGSC Contract Number: W7714-083663/001/SV TASK 199 Technical Authority: Dr P. Dobias and C. Eisler Disclaimer: The scientific or technical validity of this Contract Report is entirely the responsibility of the Contractor and the contents do not necessarily have the approval or endorsement of the Department of National Defence of Canada. Contract Report DRDC-RDDC-2016-C095 March 2016 This S&T document is provided for convenience of reference only. 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Canada does not assume any liability in respect of any damages or losses arising out of or in connection with the use of, or reliance on, any information, product, process or material included in this document. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2016 © Sa Majesté la Reine (en droit du Canada), telle que représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2016 CAE Inc. 1135 Innovation Drive Ottawa, Ont., K2K 3G7 Canada Tel: 613-247-0342 Fax: 613-271-0963 NAVAL EXERCISE AND EXPERIMENTATION SUPPORT FRAMEWORK CONTRACT #: W7714-083663/001/SV TASK 199 FOR MARPAC OPERATIONAL RESEARCH TEAM (DR. P. DOBIAS & C. EISLER) PO Box 17000 STN Forces, Victoria, BC, V9A 7N2 31 March 2016 Document No. 5902-002 Version 01 © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2016 © Sa Majesté la Reine (en droit du Canada), telle que représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2016 Naval Exercise and Experimentation Support Framework APPROVAL SHEET Document No. 5902-002 Version 01 Document Name: Naval Exercise and Experimentation Support Framework Primary Author Name Kurt Salchert Position Senior Consultant Reviewer Name Tab Lamoureux Position Senior Consultant Approval Name Peter Avis Position Senior Consultant 31 March 2016 – ii – 5902-002 Version 01 © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2016 © Sa Majesté la Reine (en droit du Canada), telle que représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2016 Naval Exercise and Experimentation Support Framework REVISION HISTORY Revision Reason for Change Origin Date Draft A Initial document issued for comment 18 March 2016 Version 01 Final report issued, incorporating 31 March 2016 customer comments 31 March 2016 – iii – 5902-002 Version 01 © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2016 © Sa Majesté la Reine (en droit du Canada), telle que représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2016 Naval Exercise and Experimentation Support Framework TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ................................................................. 1 1.1 Objectives of this Work ......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Organization of This Report .................................................................................. 2 2 MILITARY EXERCISE DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK ............... 4 2.1 Exercise Overview ................................................................................................ 4 2.1.1 Exercise Methods .............................................................................................. 5 2.1.2 Exercise Cycle ................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Fundamentals of Exercise Design, Development and Delivery ............................ 8 2.3 Phase 1 – Initiate ................................................................................................ 11 2.3.1 Phase 1 ORT Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 11 2.4 Phase 2 – Conceive ........................................................................................... 12 2.4.1 Phase 2 ORT Inputs and Outputs Phase 2 ORT Inputs and Outputs .............. 12 2.5 Phase 3 – Design ............................................................................................... 13 2.5.1 Determine Mission Essential Tasks ................................................................. 13 2.5.2 Building on the Mission Essential Tasks .......................................................... 18 2.5.3 Phase 3 ORT Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 21 2.6 Phase 4 – Plan ................................................................................................... 23 2.6.1 Resource Planning Considerations .................................................................. 23 2.6.2 Scenario Planning Considerations ................................................................... 24 2.6.3 Master Scenario and Events List Planning Considerations .............................. 25 2.6.4 Modelling and Simulation Considerations ........................................................ 27 2.6.5 Phase 4 ORT Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 28 2.7 Phase 5 – Conduct ............................................................................................. 29 2.7.1 Data Collection ................................................................................................ 30 2.7.2 Phase 5 ORT Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 31 2.8 Phase 6 – Assess ............................................................................................... 31 2.8.1 Phase 6 ORT Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 32 2.9 Sample Exercise and Training Objectives – Examples ...................................... 32 2.9.1 Evaluation on the Conduct of a Task Group Exercise...................................... 33 2.9.2 Evaluation of a Concept of Operations during a TGEX .................................... 35 2.9.3 Validation of Concept of Operations of Tactical Elements during a TGEX....... 38 2.9.4 Validation of Concept of Employment of Combat Systems during Live Trials .. 41 2.9.5 Evaluation/Assessment of the Conduct of a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) .......... 43 2.9.6 Validation of a Concept of Operations (including Multi-Agency) during a Table- Top Exercise .................................................................................................... 47 2.9.7 Assessment of Command-Post Exercises ....................................................... 51 2.10 Most Common Objectives, Topics and Measures .............................................. 54 31 March 2016 – iv – 5902-002 Version 01 © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2016 © Sa Majesté la Reine (en droit du Canada), telle que représentée par le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2016 Naval Exercise and Experimentation Support Framework 3 FORMULATING RESEARCH HYPOTHESES IN MILITARY EXPERIMENTS .... 56 3.1 Defence Experimentation ................................................................................... 56 3.2 Experiment Types ............................................................................................... 57 3.3 Experiment Cycle ............................................................................................... 57 3.4 Hypothesis Formulation ...................................................................................... 61 3.5 Measurement Planning Considerations .............................................................. 64 3.5.1 Defining the Concept to be Measured .............................................................. 65 3.5.2 Establish the Importance of Measurement within the Event ............................ 65 3.5.3 Establish the Context of the Event ................................................................... 65 3.5.4 Establish the Timing of the Measurement Activity ........................................... 65 3.6 Template Hypothesis Formulation by Activity Type ............................................ 66 3.6.1 Comparison of Two or More Combat Systems/Naval Platforms ...................... 66 3.6.2 Evaluation of Operational Plans ....................................................................... 66 3.6.3 Evaluation of Tactical Plans ............................................................................. 67 3.6.4 Development and Assessment of a Concept of Operations ............................. 67 3.6.5 Development and Assessment of a Concept of Employment for a Particular Capability ......................................................................................................... 68 3.6.6 Impact of an Increase or Decrease in a Particular Capability .........................