STRI Tech Exchange 11 Feb Final.pdf
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This is a presentation deck from a Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) led by the Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), focused on advancing military training capabilities. The presentation covers key topics including Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), Agile Methods, and technology gaps. The panel includes leaders from various project management offices including PM SE, PM CT2, PM TRADE, PL ETI, and the CTO's office.
The deck outlines several technology focus areas and gaps, including all-domain operations modeling, cyber range capabilities, digital twin infrastructure, and cybersecurity friction. It announces quarterly TEMs to replace standard PALT meetings, with the next TEM scheduled for May 13, 2025. The presentation also includes information about upcoming events like the Army 250th Birthday Ball on June 21, 2025, and industry networking opportunities through AUSA and AAAA social events. The document emphasizes PEO STRI's commitment to industry engagement through one-on-one meetings that can be requested through their website.
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Distribution A: Approved for public release
MR. LEE JAMES, SES
DEPUTY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation
Advancing Today’s Training … Defeating Tomorrow’s Threats
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
• Introduction and Welcome
• Panel discussion with Q&A:
•OTAs
•MOSA
•Agile Methods •Technology Gaps
• Closing remarks and Summary
Agenda
Advancing Today’s Training Defeating Tomorrow’s Threats
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Introduction
Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) Objectives:
Facilitate open communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing between PEO STRI and industry partners.
Panel Introductions:
PM SE: Mr. John Gillette, Project Manager Mr. Amit Kapadia, Chief Engineer PM CT2: Ms. Christina Bell, Deputy Project Manager Mr. Robbie Parrish Jr., Chief Engineer PM TRADE: COL Thomas Monaghan, Project Manager Mr. Jesse Campos, Chief Engineer PL ETI: Mr. Brian Kemper, Chief Engineer CTO: Mr. Marwane Bahbaz
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Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
Strengths:
- Flexibility & Speed.
- Attract Non-Traditional Vendors.
- Encourage Risk Taking.
- Rapid Response to Capability Needs & Changes.
- Suitable for Prototyping.
- Low-Risk Termination.
Weaknesses:
- Lack of Consistent Structure.
- Accountability Concerns.
- Government Under-Involvement
- Not Suitable for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products & mature designs.
- No CPAR Reporting.
- DoD/Other Agencies adding red tape to OTA processes.
- Lack of understanding in Pentagon / on Hill of OTA utilization & implementation.
- International Considerations
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Agile Methods
Strengths:
- Continuing Iterative Improvement.
- Increased Adaptability.
- Improved Stakeholder Engagement.
- Delivers Products Iteratively.
- Soldier-Centric Design.
- Rapid Rework and Prioritization.
Weaknesses:
- Agility vs. Runaway Scope Creep.
- Inflexible Government Processes and Cultural Barriers.
- Too much “flexibility” potentially leading to ill thought-out procurement processes and frequent stake holder changes of mission.
- Rituals without Results.
- Challenging Timelines.
- Limited Understanding by Key Stakeholders.
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
Strengths:
Standardization
Emerging Technologies
Ongoing Updates
Industry Feedback
Warfighter utilization of nested training systems at Home Station & Combat Training Centers
Enterprise Architecture
Weaknesses:
PDK Maintenance
Repository Needs
Cross-Community Coordination
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Technology
Highlighted Gaps
• All-Domain Operations Modeling
• Cyber Range Capabilities
• Digital Twin Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity Friction
• Upgradable training systems IOT rapidly/efficiently replicate current threats during training
Insights
• Day 2 Operations
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cloud Delivery vs. heavy server footprint
• Technology Fragmentation
• Scalability and Progress
• Autonomous and Robotics
Technologies
• Deliver “good enough” capability faster…then enhance based off threats
Enterprise-Wide Gaps
• Simulation Electronic Warfare
• Radio Frequency Jamming
• Cyber Engagements
(modification)
• Augmented Reality
• Artificial Intelligence
• Intelligence Radio Frequency
Network
Closing Remarks/Summary
• TEMs to be led by PEO STRI quarterly, in lieu of Standard PALT
• Requesting industry recommendations/ input on topics for next TEM •Next TEM: 13 May 2025 (T)
• One on One engagements (Post TEM) to be scheduled as requested https://www.peostri.army.mil/Engagement-Request/
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
AUSA Tech Exchange Feb 25
• Thanks for those who attend the Pre PALT Tech Exchange social last night at Island Wings UCF. Thanks for sponsoring Engenium.
• Next Pre PALT social 10 Mar 25 at Island Wings sponsored by CESI (T).
• Next CFL AAAA social Feb 14th at Froggers. Great place for Valentine's day…. Q4 is the sponsor. Membership night.
• General Membership Meeting 24 APR 25 COL Jason West, STE CFT Director, Holiday Inn UCF.
• Army 250th Birthday Ball 21 Jun 25 Dr Phillips Center. Website coming soon!
• SPC Brenden Salazar Memorial 3rd Annual Golf 8 Sep 25, Eagle Creek
• Any questions Kevin Vizzarri kvizzarri@avtsim.com mailto:kvizzarri@avtsim.com
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