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1 n WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Conference Welcome 2 Keynote Speakers 3 Conference Leadership 4 Interservice Executives 5 Principals & Advisor 6 n AGENDA Pre-Conference Agenda 7 Dress Code 7 Conference Agenda 8 Continuing Education Units/Continuous Learning Points 12 Orange County Convention Center Diagram 13 Hyatt Regency Diagram 14 In Memoriam 15 n TUTORIALS Tutorial Grid 17 Tutorial Synopses & Schedule 18 n SPECIAL EVENTS Signature Events 29 Floor Events 39 Focus Event 41 Community of Interest 47 International Programs 50 Special Guests 52 n PAPER SESSIONS Paper Session Grid 53 Papers/Authors Presentation Schedule 58 n STEM STEM Workforce Initiative 69 Future Leaders Students at I/ITSEC 70 America s Teachers at I/ITSEC Educators (techpath) 71 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge 72 STEM Pavilion: Project Based Learning 73 I/ITSEC Scholarships 74 Post I/ITSEC Professional Development Workshops 75 n EXHIBITS Hall Happenings Exhibitors 82 n COMMITTEES Conference Committee Council of Chairs 85 Program Subcommittees 86 Special Teams 88 n CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration Information Parking Dress Code 89 Lodging 90 Getting Around 91 Publications & Media 92 Association Sponsors 93 Safety & Security 94 Golf Tournament 95 5K Run 96 n I/ITSEC 2016 I/ITSEC 2016 Save the Date 97 Call for Papers and Tutorials 98 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge 99 n ABSTRACTS 101 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE WORLD S LARGEST MODELING & SIMULATION EVENT 1

2 ELCOME ATTENDEES OF I/ITSEC 2015: WELCOME On behalf of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, this year s Lead Services, our sponsoring organization, the National Training and Simulation Association; the Service Executives and their Principals; and the 250-plus volunteers from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Industry, and Academia, it is my distinct honor and great pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference. With continuing and emerging threats around the world, our military services and government organizations both here in the U.S. and abroad are being asked to do more with less. Now more than ever before, innovative modeling and simulation strategies and technologies can help organizations train in Live, Virtual, and/or Constructive (LVC) environments reducing the time to achieve proficiency and saving significant dollars. This year s Conference theme, Forging the Future through Innovation, underscores this crucial need for new and innovative approaches to how we train. Building on the Conference s military-focused history, I/ITSEC has emerged as the predominant cross-industry forum, drawing an increasing number of attendees from industries including healthcare, energy, transportation and manufacturing, who are in search of new innovations to change the way people learn and perform, to drive down costs, and increase their ability to compete. The volunteer members of our six subcommittees, the Tutorial Board and the Conference Committee have spent this year finding the best technical papers (150), tutorials (21), educationally-focused special events (12), and a range of special programs including the inaugural Operation Blended Warrior multi-year Special Event which will highlight readiness through LVC activities on the exhibit floor. Other special programs include a Black Swan panel, the Future Leaders Pavilion, Serious Games Showcase & Challenge, and Warfighters Corner wrapping up Friday with our Professional Development Workshops. As a result, I am certain you will find the 2015 Program to be rich, diverse, and highly relevant. All tutorials, papers and professional development workshops, as well as the Fellow Special Event are available for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuous Learning Points (CLP). Be sure to visit the I/ITSEC exhibit hall, which hosts the largest display of training systems capabilities in the world. This year, we also welcome continued growth in the number of international attendees. With nearly 2,000 attendees from over 60 countries expected, we have created even more opportunities for networking to promote dialogue and idea exchange. Finally, I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to our dedicated volunteers and their sponsors. Their commitment and support has made I/ITSEC 2015 a reality and ensured this Conference remains the premier professional development event across the globe for the training and simulation professional. As you attend the events and walk the exhibit floor over the next few days, please take a moment to thank the authors and other volunteers who have helped make this program a success. Sincerely, D. David Hutchings 2015 Program Chair INTERSERVICE/INDUSTRY TRAINING, SIMULATION & EDUCATION CONFERENCE

3 Admiral John M. Richardson, USN Chief of Naval Operations Service Keynote Admiral John Richardson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He holds master s degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and National Security Strategy from the National War College. At sea, Richardson served on USS Parche (SSN 683), USS George C. Marshall (SSBN 654) and USS Salt Lake City (SSN 716). He commanded USS Honolulu (SSN 718) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Richardson also served as commodore of Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 12; commander, Submarine Group 8; commander, Submarine Allied Naval Forces South; deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet; chief of staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa; commander, Naval Submarine Forces, and director of Naval Reactors. His staff assignments include duty in the attack submarine division on the Chief of Naval Operations staff; naval aide to the President; prospective commanding officer instructor for Commander, Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet; assistant deputy director for Regional Operations on the Joint Staff; and director of Strategy and Policy at U.S. Joint Forces Command. Richardson served on teams that have been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Navy Unit Commendation, and the Navy E Ribbon. He was awarded the Vice Admiral Stockdale Award for his time in command of USS Honolulu. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Waymon Armstrong Founder and Chief Executive Officer Engineering & Computer Simulations Industry Keynote Waymon Armstrong is founder and CEO of Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS). As CEO, Armstrong provides strategic leadership to a growing technology company that employs over 110 simulation professionals, computer programmers, artists, and designers who develop, produce, and operate interactive and immersive advanced learning technologies. Armstrong is a visionary and an implementer of novel learning technologies that change the way we implement the art and science of learning and the way we conduct training. ECS, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a leader in modeling simulation and training industry. The company delivers innovative software and simulations technology and services to both government and commercial markets, and has changed the way our military, first responders, emergency management personnel, and professionals in all business sectors learn and practice their professions. Armstrong led the company as a first adopter of computer game technology for learning. His philosophy of early adoption, and implementation of evolving technology solutions continued as the company invested in mobile and virtual world technologies. From its position as a leading U.S. military solution-provider, to its bold early expansion into the commercial sector, Armstrong s devotion to excellence in learning technologies sets the company apart as a leader in the simulation industry. ECS is a four time I/ITSEC Serious Games Showcase and Challenge winner. The company has also won National awards including Inc. 500/5000, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and other pre-eminent accolades in the United States and Canada. In 2010 Armstrong was selected by the Small Business Administration as the National Small Business Person of the Year. Armstrong has called Orlando home for over 40 years. He attended Valencia College and the University of Central Florida. He remains a is strong supporter in the Orlando community, currently serving as the chair of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Modeling and Simulation Blue Ribbon Commission and is the immediate past chair of Orlando Inc. He is a passionate business leader, and can be frequently heard speaking at CEO events and forums such as Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship Center, GrowFL, and other events encouraging individual business owners and company growth. THE WORLD S LARGEST MODELING & SIMULATION EVENT 3

4 WELCOME Conference Chairs Brent Smith I/ITSEC 2015 Conference Chair BRENT SMITH is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Engineering & Computer Simulations in Orlando, Florida. As the CTO, Mr. Smith is responsible for the overall design of the company s next generation of learning technologies which include intelligent systems, virtual environments, modeling & simulation applications, and serious games that improve training efficiency. In this role, he is responsible for the strategy and vision of the company s portfolio of training and education products. He also coordinates research and development activities across the organization with a focus on modeling & simulation, blended learning, performance assessment, and managing big data. Mr. Smith brings over 20 years experience in developing enterprise learning architectures and is a nationally recognized expert in the modeling and simulation (M&S) industry. Mr. Smith has written numerous papers, managed large multi-disciplinary programs, and developed award winning simulation content that has been recognized in numerous publications. Mr. Smith has a long standing association with I/ITSEC. Prior to serving as the 2013 Program Chair, he has been an author, a presenter, and exhibitor, and a technology consultant working to help modernize the conference infrastructure. David Hutchings I/ITSEC 2015 Program Chair Conference Sponsor RADM James Robb, USN (Ret.) President National Training and Simulation Association DAVID HUTCHINGS is the Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development for Raydon Corporation headquartered in Port Orange, Florida. In this role, his primary responsibility is the planning and execution of the strategic growth plan with primary focus on strategic pursuits, partnerships, and M&A. Mr. Hutchings has over 32 years of comprehensive business development and senior management operations experience in DOD, commercial and other government agencies with a strong focus on custom training and simulation solutions. His experience has included playing a significant role in corporate start-ups, turnarounds, acquisitions, business strategy, marketing initiatives, and establishing strategic business partnerships. He has held senior level management positions in regional and national business development, operations, and sales for Raydon Corporation, Camber Corporation, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Interactive Media Corporation, APEX Technology, Simms Industries, and General Physics Corporations. Mr. Hutchings has served on the NDIA Central Florida Board of Directors since 2003 with his current role as the Vice President of Recognition and Awards. Prior to serving as the I/ITSEC 2015 Program Chair, he served as the I/ITSEC STEM Student Tour Coordinator from as well as other I/ITSEC subcommittees in prior years including the Training, Education, Best Paper and PSMA Subcommittees. He is a member of AUSA, NTSA, and NDIA. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Management/Marketing and has served on the Huntsville, AL BizTech Small Business Incubator Board of Advisors. Mr. Hutchings also served six years in the U.S. Navy s Submarine Force. Following graduation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, designation as a Naval Aviator and training in the F-14 Tomcat, Admiral Robb deployed nine times across the globe accumulating over 5000 hours and 1000 carrier landings. Following a tour flying Russian fighters in the Nevada desert, he commanded Fighter Squadron Fifty One, Carrier Air Wing Nine, the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), and Carrier Strike Group Seven. As a Flag Officer he managed all Naval Aviation Programs (N980) and was the Director of Navy Readiness (N43). Following 9/11, he joined US- CENTCOM as the Director of Plans (J5) deploying to the Middle East in support of combat operations. Retiring in 2006, he built a successful small consulting business before joining the National Training and Simulation Association as President in June Gen Craig R. McKinley, USAF (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer National Defense Industrial Association Craig R. McKinley, Gen (ret), USAF, became President and CEO, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in January He had previously worked at the Air Force Association (AFA). His final assignment in uniform was Chief, National Guard Bureau, where he also served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Craig received his commission in 1974 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He has served in numerous assignments in flying and operations; command positions at group, wing, sector and field operating agency levels. He was a command pilot with more than 4,000 hours. He graduated with a bachelor s degree in business administration from SMU in 1974 and his Master s in management and economics from Webster College in He completed studies at the National War College, National Defense University, in INTERSERVICE/INDUSTRY TRAINING, SIMULATION & EDUCATION CONFERENCE

5 CAPT Wes Naylor, USN Commanding Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division Col Walter Yates, USMC Program Manager, Marine Corps Systems Command PM Training Systems Navy Service Executive (Lead Service) CAPT WES NAYLOR, USN: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is the Navy s principal center for modeling, simulation, and training systems technologies. The command provides training solutions and research for a wide spectrum of military programs, including aviation, surface & undersea warfare, and other specialized requirements. CAPT Naylor leads a workforce of more than 1,000 scientists, evaluators, engineers, technicians, logisticians, contracting specialists, and support personnel. A native of McLean, Virginia, CAPT Naylor is a graduate of George Mason University, where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Government, and a 2007 graduate of the National War College, where he was awarded a Master s Degree in National Security Strategies. As a Naval Aviator, CAPT Naylor flew the Navy s P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft. He also has experience serving in various acquisition and staff positions. CAPT Naylor served as the Executive Officer of NAWCTSD for two years prior to assuming command in June His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and the Achievement Medal. Marine Corps Service Executive (Lead Service) Col WALTER YATES, USMC, Program Manager, Training Systems: As the Marine Corps Systems Command Program Manager for Training Systems Col Yates is responsible for managing a workforce of over 150 personnel in the acquisition and sustainment of training systems used throughout the Marine Corps. Col Yates graduated from Texas A&M University in 1990 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2004 with a M.S. in the field of Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation. As a Field Artillery officer he served ashore and deployed afloat in billets including forward observer, platoon commander, fire direction officer, and battery commander. Col Yates served as the officer in charge of the Battle Simulation Center for MAGTF Training Command from 2004 to Col Dan Marticello, USAF Chief, Simulators Division, Air Force Materiel Command From 2007 to 2011, he served on the Program Manager for Training Systems staff, including a year as the Marine Corps Systems Command Liaison Officer to the Command Element of Multinational Force-West, Iraq. In 2011, Col Yates returned to Marine Corps Systems Command, as the Deputy for Modeling and Simulation. He completed his assignment as a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow at Norfolk Southern Corporation prior to reporting for duty as PM TRASYS. Air Force Service Executive Col DAN MARTICELLO, USAF, is Chief of the Simulators Division, AF Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He directs 400 employees in the acquisition and sustainment of more than 40 USAF and 10 foreign AF training systems. Col Marticello graduated from the USAF Academy and earned an M.S. degree at the University of Colorado. He graduated from USAF Test Pilot School, and Air Command and Staff College. His assignments have included serving as flight test program manager for the F-15 Joint Helmet-mounted Cueing System and AIM-9X missile; overseeing F-117A developmental flight test; working on the HQ AFMC Commander s Action Group; managing upgrades to the F-15C/D air superiority fleet; and commanding a squadron executing classified acquisition programs. He attended MIT as an AF Fellow, and then managed a C-17 capability upgrade program. He deployed with NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan, where as Chief of Plans and Operations (DCGS), he created the Afghan Defense Acquisition & Resource Management Institute. He was then assigned as Chief of the HQ AFMC Capabilities and Requirements Division, managing the AF Agile Combat Support Core Function portfolio. MG Jon Maddux, USA U.S. Army Program Executive Officer for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Frank C. DiGiovanni, SES Director, Force Readiness and Training, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Readiness) Army Service Executive MG JON MADDUX, USA, is responsible for simulation, training and test/instrumentation to support the U.S. Army. PEO STRI annually executes a multi-billion dollar program with a workforce of 1200 employees. He oversees approximately 1600 contracts valued at over $28 billion. MG Maddux has held key positions in the Army, including Assistant to the Principal Military Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)); Deputy Commanding General, Support, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan; PEO Ammunition/Commanding General, Picatinny Arsenal; Chief of Staff, Office of the ASA(ALT); Director for Army Evaluation Task Force Integration, Directorate for Program Manager for Future Combat Systems (Brigade Combat Team); and Project Manager for Future Combat Systems Network Systems Integration. MG Maddux entered the Army as an enlisted Soldier in 1976 and he has earned several awards, including four Legion of Merit awards and the Bronze Star Medal. MG Maddux graduated from the U.S. Army War College and has three Masters degrees. Senior Advisor for Readiness and Training FRANK C. DIGIOVANNI, SES, serves as the Director, Force Readiness and Training, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Readiness). His responsibilities include policy and oversight of military training readiness and capability modernization. He leads the Department s $4.3B Combatant Commander Exercise and Engagement and Training Transformation, the sustainment of military training ranges, the development of Live, Virtual and Constructive Training Standards and Architectures, the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative, the creation of a virtual world training capability, and ensures training is properly incorporated into major acquisition programs. He also serves as a senior DoD training member on the Modeling and Simulation Steering Committee and collaborates with interagency partners to develop training strategy and policy to ensure Government civilians and Service members are better prepared to conduct reconstruction and stabilization operations. He oversees efforts and policies associated with sustaining access to DoD s land, air and sea training space and for developing policy, strategic communication and the research agenda associated with energy infrastructure and its impact on the ability of the Department to conduct readiness training activities. EXECUTIVES THE WORLD S LARGEST MODELING & SIMULATION EVENT 5

6 PRINCIPALS & ADVISOR Service Principals Diana Teel Navy Industry Outreach, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Tony DalSasso Air Force Chief Engineer, Simulators Division, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Martin Bushika Marine Corps Director, Strategic Business Operations, PM TRASYS MARCORSYSCOM Traci Jones Army Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) OSD Principal Sae Schatz, Ph.D. Director, Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Readiness) Education and Training Advisor VADM Al Harms, USN (Ret.) Vice President (Emeritus) for Strategy, Marketing, Communications and Admissions, University of Central Florida INTERSERVICE/INDUSTRY TRAINING, SIMULATION & EDUCATION CONFERENCE