OneSAF

One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF)

Challenge

OneSAF will be a composable, next-generation computer generate forces (CGF) that can represent a full range of operations, systems, and control processes from the individual combatant and platform level to battalion level. Unit behaviors and command entities will be modeled to the battalion level for selected units.

Solution

DRC is a key participant in the SAIC Architecture and Integration Team for the OneSAF program. DRC is supporting OneSAF development in the following areas:

MANPRINT, Human Systems Integration, and System Safety. DRC established the contractor's MANPRINT Program for OneSAF A&I, documented the plan for the MANPRINT Program and is leading the effort to implement that plan throughout the OneSAF A&I contract. DRC developed the OneSAF Objective System (OOS) User Interface Style Guide that defines user interface standards. DRC is also working closely with OneSAF A&I developers to define requirements, create prototypes and complete design for OneSAF user interfaces. DRC is developing position descriptions and illustrated task lists to support system engineering efforts. Due to the close relationship between safety, training development, user documentation and logistics support and MANPRINT, DRC is also providing assistance in these domains.
Data Architecture and Repository Lead. The OneSAF program has selected the Extensible Markup Language (XML) as the Data Interchange Format (DIF) across all OneSAF architecture components to support platform-independent data interoperability. DRC is leading the team of data engineers in support of all data engineering activities on the OneSAF program.

In a related OneSAF effort, DRC is conducting the Knowledge Acquisition/Engineering (KA/KE) effort under a subcontract to Aegis Technologies Group, Inc. DRC leads the KA/KE effort to document required unit, behavior, equipment and physical model descriptions (BLUFOR and OPFOR) necessary for software development. This information, coordinated across Army Battle Operating Systems and validated by Army proponents, will also be used to Validation and Verification (V&V) OneSAF models and algorithms.

Benefits/Achievements

OneSAF will have a variable level of fidelity that supports all models and simulations (M&S) domains. It will accurately and effectively represent specific activities of combat, command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I), combat support, and Combat Service Support (CSS). It will also employ appropriate representations of the physical environment and its effect on simulated activities and behaviors.

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