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Tapestry Solutions Provides Vital Training & Simulation Support for Multinational ‘Saber Strike 18’ Exercise

June 26, 2018

Military training experts from Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing Company, played a vital role in the success of Saber Strike 18 – a large-scale U.S. Army-Europe led exercise held June 3-15 that involved 18,000 military personnel and nearly two dozen partner nations. The long-standing exercise, conducted by the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC), helped facilitate cooperation among the U.S., Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and 17 other allied and partner nations.

A multinational formation of soldiers from five different countries waits to begin the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 18 with Battle Group Poland at Wierzbiny, Poland, June 4, 2018.  (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III)

Working alongside industry partners, Tapestry’s experts provided onsite Mission Command Training & Simulation (MCTS) support at training areas in Estonia and Latvia, with a focus on computer-based simulation. They also provided logistical coordination and support at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center (JMSC), headquartered in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

“We are proud to have the opportunity to provide ongoing mission-critical services for 7th ATC training events through a combination of live, virtual, constructive and gaming simulations,” said Debbie Churchill, Vice President, Mission Product Services, Tapestry Solutions.

“Saber Strike is among numerous multinational exercises that Tapestry supports annually in Europe, Africa and beyond – all of which are designed to ensure the highest level of readiness and cooperation among U.S., NATO and partner nations, which in turn, sets the conditions for peace,” she added.

For Saber Strike 18, the Tapestry team provided scenario development, exercise control and managed the Master Scenario Event List (MSEL). The team provided their usual simulation training for U.S. and multinational unit response cells during the event – as well as Opposing Forces (OPFOR) computer-based simulation support on behalf of JMSC using the Conflict and Tactical Resolution (JCATS) model.

Polish Army Rak 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Systems with 15th Mechanized Brigade, fire for effect during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, June 15, 2018, as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III)

The simulation provides constructive data to Army Mission Command Systems and input through other means to command posts in the field to simulate the combat environment.  Additionally, Tapestry supported unmanned aerial vehicle emulation simulation training in a Multiple Unified Simulation Environment, known as MUSE.

Work is being performed under the MCTS contract, awarded in 2017, which is potentially worth $58 million over five years. MCTS is a follow-on to the JMSC Battle Simulation Training (BST) contract that was awarded in 2011. As the prime contractor for MCTS, Tapestry leads a team that includes Capstone, Metro Productions and VATC (Visual Awareness Technology & Consulting, Inc.).

From May 2017 through June 2018, the Tapestry team supported training for approximately 50,000 military personnel across two dozen nations, according to Randy Hanes, Tapestry’s onsite program manager for the MCTS contract.

This included nearly three dozen exercises at JMRC/ JMSC – as well as over-the-shoulder support for numerous gaming events – across all four training areas in Germany, Italy, Poland and the Ukraine.

In addition to Saber Strike, Tapestry provides training support for large-scale, multinational exercises including Dynamic Front, Allied Spirit, Rapid Trident, Saber Guardian, Saber Junction, and Swift Response. With an emphasis on interoperability, the multinational training exercises teach participating nations how to communicate and operate together effectively, despite differences in capabilities, terminology and traditions.

 

About Tapestry’s Training & Simulation Services
Tapestry Solutions, a division of Boeing Global Services, supports Mission Command training and simulations in Live, Virtual, Constructive & Gaming (LVC-G) environments to help prepare commanders and their staff for full-spectrum military operations. The simulations enable warfighters to plan and rehearse large-scale, joint and multinational training events as well as logistics operations and small-unit tactical exercises. The company supports individual, leader and collective mission command training at major combat training centers and at home stations to help ensure the highest level of readiness and situational awareness for our troops.

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Contact:

Janet Dayton
Tapestry Solutions Inc.
Boeing Global Services
tapestrymarketing@boeing.com

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Filed Under: Blog Posts Tagged With: 7ATC, 7th Army Training, Grafenwoehr, JMSC, Military Training, Mission Command Training, Saber Strike

A Closer Look: Mission Command Training & Simulation Services from Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing Company

May 3, 2018

As the prime contractor for the Mission Command Training Support (MCTS) contract,  Tapestry Solutions has helped train over 30,000 military personnel across 22 nations for the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC) during the past year.  Learn more about our Mission Command Training & Simulation Services in this article, which appears in MS&T magazine:

 

Image result for The weather was cold, wet and gray as the soldiers stood by their guns awaiting fire missions at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Their mission was to defend a “mock” village – using artillery pieces like the M777A2 155mm Howitzer Artillery – to fight off opposing forces that attempted to seize and occupy the village.

U.S. Army soldiers with Archer Battery, Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct a fire mission with a M777 Howitzer during Exercise Dynamic Front 18 at the U.S. Army’s Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

The artillerymen were among 3,700 service members from 26 allied and partner nations, including the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corp, that participated in the Dynamic Front 18 joint fires integration exercise. Held February 23 to March 10, 2018, the multinational exercise was conducted by the 7th Army Training Command under the direction of the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR).

The objective was to provide hands-on training and testing of secure communications between NATO allies and partner nations. A major focus was on the U.S. Army’s digital software interface in response to NATO’s Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA) requirement to link disparate artillery and fire support systems. ASCA’s aim is to provide NATO commanders and forces with an interoperable multinational artillery team.

Participants included fire units from the United States, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Delivering Realistic, Innovative Training

In preparation for this massive event, training experts from Boeing subsidiary, Tapestry Solutions, worked round-the-clock designing and planning the exercise to ensure it met the U.S. Army’ training objectives. They prepared materials and personnel to execute the event, set up the training area, and prepared and executed the After Action Reviews, or AARs, to capture key lessons learned.

We are proud to provide critical training services that help ensure the highest level of readiness for our troops – courageous men and women who risk their lives every day to protect national security,” said Robin Wright, president and CEO of Tapestry Solutions. As a Boeing company, he added, “Tapestry is backed by an iconic leader on the cutting edge of technology, which boosts our customers’ confidence in our solutions and strengthens our position in the training and simulation industry.”

Improving Force Effectiveness for Allies & Partner Nations

Multinational training events like Dynamic Front focus on interoperability. The training helps ensure participating nations can communicate and operate together effectively, despite differences in capabilities, terminology and traditions.

Tapestry’s key customer, the 7th ATC, is the U.S. Army’s largest overseas training command that provides realistic, tailor-made training solutions to U.S., NATO and partner nations throughout Europe, Africa and beyond.

Tapestry supports 7th ATC training events at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center (JMSC) located in Grafenwoehr, Germany; its satellites in Baumholder and Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Vicenza, Italy; the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany; and Theater Security Cooperation exercises throughout NATO.

The 7th ATC conducts over a dozen large-scale, multinational exercises like Dynamic Front in the Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr Training Areas each year, plus hundreds of readiness events throughout the U.S. Army Europe’s area of responsibility.

Full-Spectrum Training, From the Classroom to the Battlespace

A multinational team deconflicts targeting priorities during a daily Targeting Working Group, during exercise Dynamic Front 18 (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Benjamin Haulenbeek)

Tapestry supports all levels of training – at home stations and major combat training centers – to prepare commanders, staffs and units up to brigade level for full- spectrum operations worldwide. Training is conducted in live, virtual, constructive and gaming environments.

Work for the 7th ATC is being performed under the Mission Command Training Support (MCTS) contract, potentially worth $58 million over five years. MCTS is a follow-on to the JMSC Battle Simulation Training (BST) contract that was awarded in 2011.

As the prime contractor for MCTS, Tapestry leads a team that includes Capstone, Metro Productions and VATC (Visual Awareness Technology & Consulting, Inc.). From May 2017 through March 2018, the team trained over 30,000 military personnel across 22 nations, according to Randy Hanes, Tapestry’s onsite program manager for the MCTS contract.

The Tapestry team supported 10 rotations at JMRC, 22 exercises at JMSC and 153 gaming events across all four sites in Germany, Italy, Poland and the Ukraine.

The People Behind Tapestry’s Success

People are our greatest resource– our analysts, SMEs, instructors and technicians. Over the years, our people have developed trusted relationships with our customers – ranging from the hands-on technician on up to the 3-star commanding officer,” said Michael Spencer, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, Tapestry Solutions.

Mike Spencer, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing

Spencer knows all too well about the importance of customer relationships in the military. Prior to joining Tapestry in 2008, he held key staff and command positions from 1st Lieutenant to Colonel, with key assignments with the 11th Armor Cavalry Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade, Defense Intelligence Agency, 7th Army Training Command and the Joint Staff. Spencer also led 7th ATC’s Directorate of Simulations-Forward from 1999-2003, the predecessor to the Joint Multinational Simulation Center.

Under Spencer’s guidance, Tapestry won its first major mission command training & simulation contract, the JMSC BST award. The award was a natural extension of Tapestry’s deep domain experience in information management, data fusion and analysis.

When Boeing acquired Tapestry in 2008, Tapestry was best known as a leader in supply chain and logistics command-and-control software and services for defense, government and commercial customers. With the JMSC BST award, followed by the MCTS award and other major contracts, Tapestry has emerged as a major player in the training & simulation services industry.

Today, Tapestry serves as a one-stop shop for exercise development, support and execution. The level of support varies according to type and size of the event.

“An exercise event will vary greatly in complexity and time, ranging from 200 to 6,000 man-hours of effort. JMRC rotations require approximately 3,600 man-hours per rotation depending on rotation complexity,” according to Hanes.

With this fast tempo, the job can be grueling yet rewarding, noted Hanes.  “The job is like a marathon with our customer’s customer – the training audience/rotational training unit – running a sprint,” Hanes said. “Our satisfaction is making sure the sprinter crosses the finish line knowing that they have won the race, and feeling confident they have increased their odds of survival on the battlefield.”

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Contact:

Janet Dayton
Tapestry Solutions Inc.
Boeing Global Services
tapestrymarketing@boeing.com

Watch video to learn more about Tapestry’s Mission Command Training Services

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Filed Under: Blog Posts Tagged With: 7ATC, 7th Army Training Command, 7th ATC, Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels, JMTC, JRTC, MCTS, Mission Command Training

Tapestry Solutions Awarded $58 Million Contract to Continue Mission Command Training Support for the 7th Army Training Command

May 23, 2017

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2017 – Tapestry Solutions, Inc., a Boeing Company [NSYE: BA], has received a contract award potentially worth $58 million to provide mission command training support services for the 7th Army Training Command – the U.S. Army’s largest overseas training command that provides realistic, tailor-made training solutions to U.S., NATO and partner nations throughout Europe, Africa and beyond.  The contract award covers a base year with four option years.

Under the contract, Tapestry will continue to support live, virtual and constructive training exercises at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center (JMSC) located in Grafenwoehr, Germany; its satellites

JMSC

Spc. Fernando Gomez operates a computer-based simulation during a recent exercise facilitated by the 7th Army’s Joint Multinational Simulations Center at Grafenwoehr, Germany.

in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Vicenza, Italy; the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany; and Theater Security Cooperation exercises throughout NATO.

Tapestry has supported U.S. and allied training exercises throughout Europe since 2011 under the JMSC Battle Simulation Training (BST) contract.

Tapestry designs, plans and conducts computer-based simulations to prepare commanders and their staff for full-spectrum military operations. The company supports all levels of training – from unit-level to joint and multinational exercises – in classroom and force-on-force environments.

“We are excited to win this competitive contract, as it demonstrates the Army’s continued confidence in Tapestry and our team’s ability to deliver exceptional services,” said Robin Wright, president and CEO, Tapestry Solutions.

As the prime contractor, Tapestry will lead a team that includes Capstone, Metro Productions and VATC (Visual Awareness Technology & Consulting, Inc.). Tapestry will provide overall management along with planning and execution of training exercises throughout the U.S. Army Europe’s area of responsibility.

“We are committed to continued excellence in providing Mission Command Training support to the U.S. Army and fostering lasting relationships with our customers,” said René Burgess, business development director, Tapestry Solutions.  “Tapestry is proud to support the Army’s mission to ensure the highest level of readiness for our forces – today and well into the future.”

The contract will be administered by the Regional Contracting Office, Bavaria (RCO-Bavaria). Work will be performed in Germany and Italy.

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does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Contact:

Janet Dayton
Tapestry Solutions Inc.
tapestrymarketing@boeing.com

 

VIDEO: The U.S. Army’s 7th Army Training Command, headquartered in Grafenwoehr, Germany, provides military training solutions to U.S., Allied and Partner Nation forces in Europe, Africa and beyond. (Courtesy of 7th Army Training Command and YouTube)

ABOUT TAPESTRY SOLUTIONS

Tapestry Solutions, Inc. is a global provider of information management software and services for defense, government and commercial markets. Backed by our parent company, The Boeing Company, we provide mission planning, training and simulation support to maximize readiness for our warfighters. We also help solve logistics challenges for the world’s largest and most complex supply chains. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Tapestry supports customers from more than 50 locations worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Afghanistan, Kuwait, the UK, South Korea, Australia, Germany and Italy.  

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Janet Dayton
tapestrymarketing@boeing.com

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Tapestry Solutions to Showcase Innovations in Mission Command Training & Simulation at I/ITSEC Conference

November 25, 2016

SAN DIEGO, November 25, 2016 – Tapestry Solutions, a non-fully integrated subsidiary of Boeing [NSYE: BA], will highlight its advanced Mission Command training & simulation solutions at Boeing’s booth No. 1962 at the 2016 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Nov. 28- Dec. 2, in Orlando, Fla.  As the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training conference, I/ITSEC is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the theme, “Pushing the Training Envelope: Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC).”

Leveraging its core expertise in software development and integration, Tapestry Solutions designs and conducts exercises in integrated LVC environments at major combat training centers, home station and forward-deployed environments. The training exercises enable warfighters to plan and rehearse large-scale, joint and multinational training events as well as small-unit tactical exercises.

“We are proud to showcase Tapestry’s wide range of modeling and simulation solutions that help ensure the highest level of readiness for our men and women in uniform – our mission-critical technologies that give warfighters the skills they need to conquer the Global War on Terrorism, and succeed on current and future battlefields,” said Michael Spencer, vice president of Global Marketing and Sales for Tapestry Solutions.Mission Command Training

Tapestry plays a key role for the exercises by managing and fusing data, and combining multiple sensor feeds such as video, audio and positional data. The data is presented during the After Action Reviews (AARs) to capture key lessons learned. Tapestry also provides maintenance, technical and field support at combat training centers and home stations.

At I/ITSEC, Tapestry will demonstrate how these same technologies can be applied in the area of military cybersecurity training, test and experimentation. The Tapestry/Boeing team will demonstrate its virtual cybersecurity training product, called Cyber Range-in-a-Box (CRIAB), which helps military and government agencies protect their networks from cyber attacks.  Boeing’s compact hardware/software solution provides tailored virtual environments to help users broaden their skills, identify and address deficiencies in their networks, and respond more quickly to network security threats.

ABOUT I/ITSEC
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, or I/ITSEC, is organized by the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA), which promotes international and interdisciplinary cooperation within the fields of modeling and simulation (M&S), training, education, analysis, and related disciplines at this annual meeting.

ABOUT TAPESTRY SOLUTIONS
Tapestry Solutions, Inc. is a global provider of information management software and services for defense, government and commercial markets. Backed by our parent company, The Boeing Company, we help solve logistics challenges for the world’s largest and most complex supply chains. We also provide mission planning, training and simulation support to maximize readiness for our warfighters. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Tapestry supports customers from more than 50 locations around the world, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Afghanistan, Kuwait, the UK, South Korea, Australia and Germany.

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Filed Under: Blog Posts, Press Releases Tagged With: CRIAB, Cyber Security, Data Fusion, I/ITSEC, Mission Command Training, Simulation

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