The Joint Deployment and Logistics Model (JDLM) is extremely high fidelity, map centric, comprehensive logistics simulation and training software that depicts detailed transportation, supply, maintenance, medical, personnel, and multi-modal infrastructure behaviors. JDLM displays all of these operations through a wide variety of scalable, easy to recognize moving icons (with drilldown capabilities) on high fidelity map backgrounds (including satellite imagery) with user applied filters for instant situational recognition and assessment.  JDLM is the largest, most capable logistics simulation ever created, with hundreds of features and functions.

JDLM was developed in 1998 to support US Army Europe's then evolving role from Cold War defense of Europe to "expeditionary force" operations.  JDLM evolved into the both the US Army and Marine Corps choice for a high fidelity logistics simulation and training tool.   JDLM is in use at both the Army and Marine Corps Logistics Schoolhouses and is a key part of both services Simulation Training Federations.  JDLM simulations are also used to stimulate theBattle Command Support and Sustainment System (BCS3) fielded to US Army and US Marine Corps units for live operations logistics training in specific scenarios.  

ENVIRONMENTS

Stand-Alone (JDLM) -  As a completely independent high fidelity Logistics simulation with full functionality (as outlined in capabilities), JDLM routinely runs worldwide scope logistic exercises including: Deployment, Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, Integration (RSOI), all phases of Sustainment, and Re-Deployment.

 

 

Federated (LOGFED) -  Working in conjunction with other simulation software to provide detailed logistics data to a federated simulation.

LOGFED Entity Resolution Federation(ERF) -  Federated with the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) combat model (and soon with 1SAF) for hi-fidelity simulation of individual entities (tanks, troops, etc.) in small scale warfare (Micro). 

LOGFED Managed Resolution Federation  (MRF)-   Federated with Corps Battle System (CBS) (and soon with WarSim) for high fidelity simulation of individual units in large scale warfare (Macro). 

Distribution Environment Support System (DESS) -  JDLM processes Joint Planning and Execution System (JOPES),GDSS, and Sustainment Generator (SUSGEN) data for Strategic Asset Management training during global deployment and sustainment exercises using actual US Air Force (USAF) air flow messages to create, fly, and divert simulated aircraft.

Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) -  Federated with JDLM DESS and JCATS to provide a tactical picture in sync with the larger deployment scenario.

Net Centric Logistics (NCL) -  JDLM generates detailed logistics data for the Boeing NCL Total Domain Server to route for the development of new live operations logistics reporting tools under development.

Joint Logistics Command and Control Experiment (JLC2E) - Running federated strategic and tactical JDLM servers, JDLM process JOPES, GDSS and SUSGEN data and uses the new AIC process to transmit data to and from a central server without the delay of making and reading files.  This data is forwarded to logistics reporting tools like BCS3.  In the next phase JDLM will interact with new Boeing simulations like RAMBO and SIM Tracer.

 

CAPABILITIES

Easy Database Creation - One click loading of complete or parts of Units (from MTOE), equipment and supplies (FEDLOG), and global location data from databases resident in the application.  Simple loading of saved transportation networks, filters, maps, and operational views allows users to create and reuse complex databases quickly and easily with maximum fidelity.

Worldwide Map Graphics -  All Units and other entities are displayed on worldwide graphic maps (Vector/Raster/Satellite Imagery), with variable stretch, compress, intensity, and color saturation.  Add easy one touch zoom, distance tool, scalable grid, and exact coordinates (in Military Grid or latitude/longitude) wherever the cursor is and you have a very powerful mapping engine.

 

 

Server/Client Operations -  Allows hundreds of workstation users to connect securely and interact with the simulation over Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) with server defined views and permissions.

Transportation -  Multi-modal strategic, operational, and tactical movements over detailed and accurate infrastructure via individual single vehicles or convoys.  JDLM models exact aircraft/ship/railcar/vehicle dimensions and cargo capacities and when federated can model crew, fuel, supplies, and weapons and defensive capabilities. 

Supply -  Instant import of all military supply items directly from the resident FEDLOG database.  Consumption of supplies (by individual supply item or group of items) by personnel (food, water, clothing, medical, etc.) or equipment (fuel, oil, tires, parts, etc.) globally or regionally.     Requisitions through specified supply chains, from end user up to production facility.  Configuration of Supply shipments by container, including container tracking and recovery.  Supply Distribution through specific and limited distribution channels.  All of this by Unit Basic Load Inventory/Supply Point Inventory/Repair Station Inventory/Medical Supply Inventory, each down to the unit of issue for all classes of supply, including bulk liquids.  In bulk liquids, Units can only receive quantities up to the capacities of their specific equipment designated for that supply (water, fuel, etc.) or the transporter returns the excess to the originator.  

Maintenance - JDLM models both scheduled and breakage maintenance by a nearly infinite variety of Maintenance Conditions, each covering a single type of equipment or an entire class of equipment.  Details include available parts, personnel (by mechanical specialty), specific tools, and time to repair.  Maintenance Contact Teams and Float equipment are also modeled.  Equipment determined to be not repairable by a maintenance unit automatically generates a Class VII replacement request for that item.

Medical/Medical Evacuation -  JDLM models both disease and injury through detailed Medical treatment by a nearly infinite variety of Medical Conditions treatable through complex treatment briefs modeling echelon care from point of injury through definitive care (including medical supply consumption, personnel [by medical specialty], equipment, ward space, time to perform treatment, with individual procedure mortality rates). Unlike the Maintenance model where delayed treatment has no consequence, if patients in medical are not treated, they can die.  Patient status in Medical can trigger Personnel replacement.

Personnel  Replacement Operations - For both hard and soft casualties as well as strength management from specific personnel replacement units located in theater or reaching all the way back to CONUS.  Replacements must be transported from the personnel replacement unit via available transporters, over the infrastructure, to their unit before they can be effective. 

Overlapping Regions -  JDLM can create a wide variety of different Consumption/Medical/Maintenance regions causing different  levels of casualties as entities move in and out of them on the map.  These can simulate different consumption and causality rates found in safe areas, combat zones, and hot spots.    

Filters -  Easily user created or brought in from saved repository, filters for almost anything, displayed by variable size and color, alone or in combination with other filters, maps, and zoom levels.   

       

Operational Views -  One touch operational views combining unlimited sets of filters and overlays matched to specific maps and zoom levels to give a precise picture of a specific operational aspect in a limited area.

 

Command and Control (CAC) Graphic Overlays -  CACs can be created in an almost infinite variety of colors and shapes either freeform or using pre-programmed symbols or by importing Excel coordinates.  These overlays can be layered over the map and included in Operational Views.

Deployment Planner - The Deployment planner can process JOPES/JFAST/JFROG TPFDDs to analyze and edit deployment plans, or run a detailed training simulation from them.

 

 

 

Convoy Routing (March Credit) - Allows users to perform detailed route planning and automatically de-conflict convoys on critical routes.  These plans also show the road space that each convoy occupies at a given moment.

Proximity Alerts - Allow users to program specific alerts when selected entities enter or leave a defined area on the map.  This feature is often used to report transporter departure and arrival or report a convoy's departure from a specified route.

Callouts - These are like sticky notes that you can stick on the map.  They are small and out of the way until you click on them and then they pop up and offer as much information as the user wishes to create.

Find Entity - One touch easy find for any entity in the simulation.

Briefing -  Real time briefing slides using detailed Operational Views (OpViews) from the actual running simulation with the icons still in full motion.  These OpViews can also be run through automatically scrolling in the Marquee function.

Reports -  Hundreds ofbuilt in reports dealing with all aspects of the simulation and able to be sent automatically via e-mail.

Instant Export to Excel and PowerPoint - JDLM data can be dumped directly to either Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint slides in three easy clicks.

Web Order Client - Allows users not at a JDLM workstation to securely access the simulation through Internet Explorer and interact with the simulation for the processing of Supply, Medical, and Transportation transactions.

JDLM Websystem -  Allows users not at a JDLM workstation to securely access the simulation through Internet Explorer and review cumulative data and reports on all logistics functions.

Operations Orders (MDMP) -  Construction and execution of METL tasks, assignment to individual units through detailed chain of command (with progress monitoring of each step), and dissemination of results and shortfalls.   

Hazardous Environments - JDLM models air or ground chemical and radioactive contamination with moving hazards and varied dissipation rates tied to detailed weather and wind models.  These hazards create both medical casualties and decontamination requirements that can be processed in detail in the simulation.