Date : 7/3/2019 9:24:26 AM
From : "talraz"
To : "DSTL-Parkman Jonathan M Mr " , "Bagwell Michael T "
Cc : "talraz1959@gmail.com" , "Lester, Philip Air Cdre (DCDC-Hd Doctrine) " , "rolfie.dunne@fco.gov.uk" , "Till, Toby Lt Col (DCDC-AH Concepts Joint-Land) " , "benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il" , "nco.herskow@gmail.com" , "elizabeth.tsirelson@gmail.com"
Subject : The 1st International Military Operations Simulation Summit
Attachment : 12451_Brochure.pdf;12451_Draft Agenda.pdf;12451_Letter to Industries.docx;
Dear
Mr. Mike Bagwell and Mr. Jonathan Parkman,
My name is Tal Raz 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 Concept 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.
Please advise whether DSTL has anything to contribute in the relevant topics and whether people from your organization would like to participate
in the summit.
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 brochure, a letter to industries and a draft agenda.
Best regards,
Tal
COL (Res.) Tal Raz
Senior Consultant
+972 (0) 585600432