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DAF M&S Summit

ABOUT NTSA

Organizations and individuals in the Modeling & Simulation and Training industries are represented through membership in the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), a proud affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).

NTSA provides the training, simulation, related support systems, and training services industries a focused, formal organization to represent and promote their business interests in the market place. 

NTSA also fosters relationships between the training industry, planners, and acquisition agencies regarding requirements, procurement issues, and policies.

ASSOCIATION OBJECTIVES
  • Represent to government the non-partisan business interests of the simulation, training, and support services industries.
  • Increase the value of training systems and services provided by industry to government.
  • Inform and educate the legislative policymaking acquisition and regulatory functions of government, including Congress, the Department of Defense (DoD), and other agencies.
  • Provide direct contact between acquisition activities and the industry to better communicate with regard to procurement issues and policies.
  • Provide industry-wide bulletins and news reports.
  • Act as a clearing house for business policy, ethics, and practices affecting industry.

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ABOUT CMSO

FOCUS
Align forces to create unity in action, to rigorously develop superior tactics and advanced solutions that support our airmen and guardians

VISION
Marshal collective modeling & simulation capabilities that are compatible and complimentary, and that affordably enable core Department of the Air Force competencies underpinning advanced employment of power in the air, space, and cyber domains.

MISSION
Advance warfighting readiness by increasing collective, affordable, interoperable modeling & simulation-enabled capabilities vital to air, space, and cyber power.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as the primary advisor to Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), and Chief of Space Operations (CSO) for Modeling & Simulation (M&S) policies, practices, and processes.
  • Act as the single authority for M&S standards, interfaces, and investment strategy.
  • Serve as the Air Force and Space Force focal point for coordination of M&S equities with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint, and multinational partners.
  • Routinely engage the DAF M&S Executive Steering Group, the DAF M&S Council, AF Futures and other headquarters elements, as appropriate.
  • Lead strategic M&S initiatives that impact Air Force and Space Force stakeholders across the enterprise.
  • Promotes a cohesive M&S enterprise, enabling a stronger foundation for the DAF digital transformation.

CMSO Website