SyntheSys is extremely pleased to
announce that 12 NATO personnel have just completed our DLM/ICO Course. The 3 week intensive course supported by 2
instructors was kindly hosted by the Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC)
Uedem, Germany. NATO was represented by
personnel from CAOC Uedem and CAOC Torrejon, Spain and the Deployable Air
Command and Control Centre (DACCC) based at Poggio Renatico, Italy. Also, in attendance were personnel from the
Netherlands National Data Link Management Cell.
Personnel were instructed on Link
1, 11, 11B, 16, 22, Variable Message Format and Joint Range Extension
Application Protocol (JREAP) making it a truly Multi Tactical Data Link (TDL)
course. However, unlike other training
programmes, personnel continuously utilised real-life operational software and
simulation systems to reinforce theory lessons. These included: Daronmont Data Link Training
Suite (DLTS); Diginext TACTX; Hewlett Packard TDL Network Design Station (TNDS)
and Engility Joint Range Extension (JRE) software. These added benefits allowed personnel to
swiftly grasp the complexities that surround TDLs and their operational use.
The course is designed with
particular emphasis on practical exercises and the subsequent use of those
systems described above. To
progressively challenge students on their understanding of the Multi TDL
Planning process, they were tasked to create several complex Multi TDL
architectures based upon real-life scenarios. Furthermore, students then briefed their Multi
TDL plan and subsequently validated their architecture through the use of
simulation. This check of understanding
provided an invaluable learning experience and enabled them to confirm that
their architecture would work in reality.
Those who undertook this training
course came from a breadth of national and diverse backgrounds, and ranged in
rank from Sergeant to Lieutenant Colonel. This provided an excellent base for
personnel to share their own experience and conversely learn from others.
SyntheSys would firstly like to
thank the students involved in the course in making this a great success, and
secondly personnel at CAOC Uedem whose efforts in organising this course are
greatly appreciated.
A second course is
already in planning for later this year with the location yet to be confirmed. If you require any
further information on this immersive training course or indeed any of our
training courses, then please contact SyntheSys Training at training@synthesys.co.uk or call UK
+44 (0)1947 821464.
