Date : 4/10/2019 11:30:22 AM
From : "talraz"
To : "thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil"
Cc : "Avi Herskowitz" , "benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il" , "'Gabi Siboni'" , "talraz1959@gmail.com"
Subject : FW: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Modeling and Simulation cooperation
Attachment : 10887_STD מעודכן.pdf;


Dear Sir,

 

My name is Tal and I serve as an advisor to the Israel Defense Forces – Operations Directorate. On November 12th - 14th 2019, the 1st International Military Operations Simulation Summit will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, headed by the Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Aharon Haliva. The Conference is led by IDF’s J-3 in partnership with the Concepts Laboratory. We are in the process of building the detailed agenda for the summit that will include officials overviews’ as well as speaking opportunities for the different guests from institutes and parallel Laboratories from around the world. I'm responsible for organizing the summit.

Please advise whether you / your organization can contribute in the relevant topics and whether people you know would like to participate in the summit. With the help of CPT Zimmerman we are working with the US military attaché in Israel (and other countries) in order to contact the relevant people.

 

For the moment, regarding US, we know that Mr. McCarty (SES), Chief, Plans and Operations, Network Cross-Functional Team will participate and tentatively his commander (a MG) and probably others. I'm also in a process to contact PEO STRI, STE and people connected to OneSAF.

 

Background:

 

Purpose of the IDF Concepts Laboratory – Development & Experimentation:

To operate as the Professional Authority in the IDF for Concept Development, Script and Initiatives in order to help direct Force buildup and best prepare the IDF for future challenges.

 

Main roles of the Concepts Laboratory:

·         Initiate, Formulate and Script IDF Concepts (Multi-Force)

·         Identify Operational Gaps, Initiate Operational requirements & recommend COA’s in force build-up.

·         Constitute the Analytical – Operational authority of J-3, to assess and validate IDF Concepts and plans, through simulation.

Operational Simulation:

In order for the concepts laboratory to fulfill its purpose and perform its functions, different tools are utilized, the main tool is an operational simulation system/software.

·         Allows the run-up of different operations scenarios

·          Assists decision-making

·          Analysis of OPLANs

International Military Operation Simulation Summit – Objectives:

·         Mutual learning and knowledge sharing between the different institutes and offices.

·         Creation of an International Community for ongoing information Exchange and mutual learning.

·         Creation of an infrastructure for further cooperation with relevant partners.

Target Audiences:

·         Institutes and relevant positions holders in the field of force buildup and force deployment that make use of similar tools to the concept laboratory.

·         Academic Professionals in the field of M&S force build-up and Force Deployment.

·         Industrial Professionals in the field of M&S force build-up and Force Deployment.

Attached you will find a save-the-date document for the event. Next week I will be able to send you a draft agenda of the summit.

 

Best regards,

 

Tal

 

COL (Res.) Tal Raz

Senior Consultant

talraz@mail.idf.il

talraz1959@gmail.com

+972 (0) 585600432

 

 

From: Tal Raz <talraz1959@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 1:16 PM
To: talraz‏ <talraz@mail.idf.il>
Subject: Fwd: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Modeling and Simulation cooperation

 

 

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From: Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil>
‪Date: יום ג׳, 9 באפר׳ 2019, 12:43
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Modeling and Simulation cooperation
To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Cc: Krauz, Matthew B CDR USN EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <matthew.b.krauz.mil@mail.mil>, Lemay, Joseph J LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <joseph.j.lemay.mil@mail.mil>, Martin, Jan M Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <jan.m.martin2.mil@mail.mil>, talraz1959@gmail.com <talraz1959@gmail.com>



Hello Benzi,

Yes, I would be happy to discuss this further with your lead. Can you provide a good number and a date and time to call. Or if it's easier my POC information is in my signature block. Look forward to discussing this opportunity...thanks.

v/r,
-Tom

LTC (OF-4) Thomas Tabaka
Chief, Wargaming
US EUCOM HQ
ECJ7-OARD
DSN: 314-430-5859
VOIP: 324-412-7224
Comm: +49 711-7080-7224
SVOIP: 304-412-5866
NIPR: thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil
SIPR: thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.smil.mil
JWICS: thomas.b.tabaka@coe.ic.gov



-----Original Message-----
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Hey
Can I put you in touch with my lead at the m&s concepts lab?



v/r

CPT Benzi Zimmerman
Head, International Cooperation Desk

IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)

T: + < tel:+972-3-740-7723 > 972-3-740-7723 < tel:+972-3-740-7723 >  | M: + < tel:+972-5-42074487 > 972-5-42074487 < tel:+972-5-42074487 >  | E: benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il >


On Mar 29, 2019, at 10:51, Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > > wrote:



        Benzi,

        It's great to hear back from you.

        Can you provide some details or general information about the summit in November. We are interested in this event and would like to have a discussion about it.

        Look forward to hearing back from you.

        v/r,
        -Tom

        LTC (OF-4) Thomas Tabaka
        Chief, Wargaming
        US EUCOM HQ
        ECJ7-OARD
        DSN: 314-430-5859
        VOIP: 324-412-7224
        Comm: +49 711-7080-7224
        SVOIP: 304-412-5866
        NIPR: thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil >
        SIPR: thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.smil.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.smil.mil >
        JWICS: thomas.b.tabaka@coe.ic.gov < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka@coe.ic.gov >




        -----Original Message-----
        From: Benzi Zimerman [Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il > ]
        Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 6:55 PM
        To: Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > >
        Cc: Krauz, Matthew B CDR USN EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <matthew.b.krauz.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:matthew.b.krauz.mil@mail.mil > >
        Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Modeling and Simulation cooperation

        Hey Thomas,

        I am so sorry I dropped the ball on this.

        I would love to connect with you soon. We are planning an international operational simulation summit this coming November and we would love to discuss EUCOMs participation.

        v/r
        CPT Benzi Zimmerman
        ​Head, International Cooperation Desk
        IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)
        T: ​+972-3-740-7723 | M: ​+972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il >

        -----Original Message-----
        From: Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (US) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > >
        Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 1:28 PM
        To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il > >
        Cc: Krauz, Matthew B CDR USN EUCOM ECJ7 (US) <matthew.b.krauz.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:matthew.b.krauz.mil@mail.mil > >
        Subject: RE: Modeling and Simulation cooperation

        CPT Zimmerman,

        What is a good number to reach you? I tried your office number but unfortunately the message I hear is in Hebrew.

        Thanks

        -Thomas
        LTC (OF-4) Thomas Tabaka
        Chief, Wargaming
        US EUCOM HQ
        ECJ7-OARD
        DSN: 314-430-5859
        thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil >
        thomas.b.tabaka.mil@smil.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@smil.mil >



        -----Original Message-----
        From: Benzi Zimerman [Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il > ]
        Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 5:42 AM
        To: Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (US) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > >
        Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Modeling and Simulation cooperation

        Hey Thomas,

        Thanks for reaching out.

        Would love to hop on a quick phone call with you next week - im pretty much available throughout next week. 

        -----Original Message-----
        From: Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (US) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > >
        Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:45 AM
        To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il > >
        Subject: RE: Modeling and Simulation cooperation

        CPT Zimerman,

        I am the Chief of the Wargaming Branch at EUCOM.

        I would be happy to discuss wargaming, M&S and assessment tools. Let's set up a date and time to discuss.

        Thanks!

        -Thomas
        LTC (OF-4) Thomas Tabaka
        Chief, Wargaming
        US EUCOM HQ
        ECJ7-OARD
        DSN: 314-430-5859
        thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil >
        thomas.b.tabaka.mil@smil.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@smil.mil >



        -----Original Message-----
        From: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (US)
        Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 7:49 AM
        To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il > >
        Cc: Tabaka, Thomas B LTC USARMY EUCOM ECJ7 (US) <thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > >
        Subject: RE: Modeling and Simulation cooperation

        Benzi,

        The Wargaming POC for EUCOM is LTC Tabaka (thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.b.tabaka.mil@mail.mil > ).
        Unfortunately,  we do not have a M&S person at EUCOM.  The Joint Staff provides those capabilities for us.

        Tom

        -----Original Message-----
        From: Benzi Zimerman [Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il > ]
        Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:50 PM
        To: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (US) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil > >
        Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Modeling and Simulation cooperation

        Hey Tom, I hope all is well by you.

        I'm sure youv'e been following the news in Israel - it's been a hectic 2 days, but seems like things are calming down thang g-d.



        Part of what we do in our branch is to look for cooperation opportunities throughout our J3 and J7. We are trying to enhance our knowledge and expertise in the wargaming, modeling and simulation and assessment tools and capabilities. Can you connect me with a POC at the J7 that deals with this in EUCOM (is it even in the J7 by you?).



        Thanks brother,



        Benzi.



        v/r

        CPT Benzi Zimmerman

        Head, International Cooperation Desk

        IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)

        T: +972-3-740-7723 | M: +972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il < Caution-mailto:benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il >