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IDLS2025 Training Day - Option 2


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Multi-TDL Support of the Operational Environment
Presented by: Jeffrey Withee & Edward Delaney
 

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems and their critical role in modern military operations. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Multi-TDL platforms facilitate data exchange between Command-and-Control (C2) systems, sensors, and weapon systems to enable seamless coordination in dynamic operational environments. Through detailed lessons, the course examines key mission threads:

  • Counterair
  • Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD)
  • Digitally-Aided Close Air Support (DACAS)
  • Dynamic Targeting (DT)

Each mission type will be broken down into the sequence of data exchanges throughout the mission thread, emphasizing the identification of Information Exchange Requirements (IER), operational requirements, and message exchanges, The course concludes with a focus on data collection processes and the information within tactical messages that can provide decision-makers with actionable insights during mission execution. Participants will learn how to develop data collection plans and utilize available tools to enhance operational effectiveness.

Course Syllabus
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Operational Environment
  1. Define the operational environment from the Multi-TDL perspective
  2. Define mission threads
  3. Explain the capabilities of Multi-TDL platforms
Lesson 2 - Counterair Mission Thread
  1. Explain the operational requirements of counterair
  2. Identify the message exchanges that support the IERs for counterair
  3. Determine the IERs for a Counterair mission based on a Multi-TDL Architecture (MTA)
Lesson 3 - Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) Mission Thread
  1. Explain the operational requirements of Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD)
  2. Identify the message exchanges that support the IERs for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD)
  3. Determine the IERs for a Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) mission based on a Multi-TDL Architecture (MTA)
Lesson 4 - Digitally-aided Close Air Support (DACAS) Mission Thread
  1. Explain the operational requirements of Digitally-aided Close Air Supprt (DACAS)
  2. Identify the message exchanges that support the IERs for Digitally-aided Close Air Support (DACAS)
  3. Determine the IERs for a Digitally-aided Close Air Support (DACAS) mission based on a Multi-TDL Architecture (MTA)
Lesson 5 - Data Collection
  1. Explain the purpose of data collection of tactical data
  2. Explain the information available to decision makers in an operational Multi-TDL Network (MTN) during the execution of mission threads
  3. Identify the tools available for data collection
  4. Determine a data collection plan for a mission thread
Target Audience

This course is aimed at the operational users from all levels who want to understand and operationalize the technical data exchanges between command and control (C2) systems, sensors, and weapon systems. Additionally, it may benefit military leaders who want a better understanding of how the Multi-TDL interface can help their decision-making ability.

Number of attendees

20

Course Length

This is a one (1) day course.

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