2021 Tactical Data Link Training Dates Confirmed

 

For many organisations, employee training has assumed a greater priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Investing in your personnel has been a critical factor for success in terms of responding to the pandemic, navigating a changing environment, and giving confidence to employees.  For individuals, many of us have increased time and resource for study.

If upskilling yourself or your team remains high on your list of priorities for 2021, you may be interested to know that our Tactical Data Link (TDL) training dates have now been confirmed and we are currently taking registrations for a range of courses throughout the year.

Maybe you are unsure of your exact training requirements?  We can help by offering a complimentary training needs assessment, where we will assist in identifying your needs to ensure that the training received by your personnel is truly valuable to your organisation.

Unique to SyntheSys is the ability to provide a simulation-aided learning process, which ensures our students receive the theory, reinforced by hands-on practical experience. We are also able to offer flexible online delivery for some of our training solutions.

For more information about our TDL training courses, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html

If you would like to discuss your training requirements with us, or take advantage of our free training needs assessment service, please contact training@synthesys.co.uk

New Year, New Decade, New Tactical Data Link Courses Announced

If your resolution coming into the new year is to learn a new skill, or you have made further commitments to your professional and personal development, you may be interested to hear more about our 2020 Tactical Data Link (TDL) and related training courses.

In response to requests from our customers, we are pleased to publish our 2020 TDL Training schedule which includes a range of different training options to suit all levels and budgets from Variable Message Format (VMF) and Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP) through to our flagship Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM / ICO) course.

Registration is currently open for the following courses:

Variable Message Format (VMF) and Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP)

Delegates are invited to attend this unique course which relays knowledge around both JREAP and VMF.  Attendees are welcome to attend the combined courses or can opt to attend the individual course.

24-27 March | Lincoln, United Kingdom

Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM / ICO)

The DLM/ICO course is designed to catapult individuals with little or no knowledge of TDLs and associated responsibilities, to a stage where they can successfully and efficiently carry out their duties. 

4-22 May | Oeiras, Portugal

29 June-17 July |  Nieuw Milligan, The Netherlands

14 September–2 October | Vredepool, The Netherlands

For more information, including a detailed overview of how you will benefit from attending one of our courses, the full 2020 Training Schedule and course booking information, visit: https://bit.ly/35Ul1SU

If you would like to speak to one of our trainers about this course, or any other TDL training requirements, please email: training@synthesys.co.uk or telephone:
+44 (0) 1947 821464

SyntheSys Delivers Variable Message Format (VMF) over Combat Net Radio (CNR) Training to Airbus Defence & Space

SyntheSys Defence is delighted to announce it has recently delivered another two and half day VMF over CNR training course.  During day one, the course initially explored the history, basic features and operational users of VMF before progressing on to K-Series messages and their functional use.  The relevant United States (US) Military Standards were then introduced with focus on the mandated US/United Kingdom (UK) header.  On the second day, the attention at first switched to CNR and the many technical aspects, with emphasis on Types of Service and Network Access Control.  The second day concluded with the key VMF planning and network design parameters.  Finally, on day three Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) Block 1 & 2 Engineering Change Proposals were discussed in detail.

All students provided a feedback score of Excellent and identified that their top learning outcome from the course was the realisation of the potential complexities of both VMF and CNR interoperability.  Paul Czajkowski who presented the course said, “It’s extremely rewarding that those who attend our training courses, develop their knowledge of the subject so quickly and whilst doing so actually enjoy the experience!”

To find out more about SyntheSys Defence and how we can support you, email training@synthesys.co.uk.

New VMF Course Hits the Airwaves

In a fast-moving training environment, both operators and engineers need to recognise and subsequently educate themselves as to the latest developments and enhancements. Here at SyntheSys Defence we recognise the importance of this and ensure our training courses provide the most comprehensive learning possible.  Accordingly, we are pleased to announce our new 2.5-day VMF training course which will provide students with both technical and operational instruction on VMF over a Combat Net Radio (CNR) bearer.

The course references US MIL-STD, NATO ATDLPs and UK specification documentation, as well as other technical and operational directives, such as the operational usage of VMF over CNR.  In particular, the course focuses on the VMF Message set and syntax as described in MIL-STD-6017B, the Application Header defined in MIL-STD-2045-47001D Change 1, and the CNR Bearer protocols identified in MIL-STD-188-220D Change 1.  Discussion on the latest revisions of the document set then follows.

Interoperability between systems is discussed in depth, as well as the operational use of VMF. Furthermore, the course has utilised operator procedures detailed within the US Joint Multi-TADIL Operating Procedures. Each student will receive a copy of each of our highly regarded VMF and CNR Handbooks.  These handbooks provide excellent in-depth detail and instruction on both subjects, and act as a valuable reference.

Training Manager Paul Czajkowski said ‘Our VMF training course provides a balanced approach. We recognise that the requirements of the operational community, compared to that of engineers can, on many occasions, be very different.  Our flexible approach ensures we incorporate as many learning styles as possible, according to the role of those attending the course.  The VMF course includes subjects such as message set and syntax, CNR bearer protocols, VMF Planning, Network Access Control, through to Digitally Aided Close Air Support Block 1 & 2 Engineering Change Proposals.’

For further detail, download the information sheet here, or to receive a full syllabus, contact training@synthesys.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1947 821 464. 

Places still available for our October VMF Course

SyntheSys has been requested to provide a VMF training course at which there are some spare places available.  The course will be held at Branston Hall Hotel, near Lincoln, UK, between 6-8 Oct 15.  As well as expert tuition, all delegates will receive both printed and electronic copies of the training materials, a copy of the “Introduction to VMF” manual, an attendance certificate plus lunch.  If you wish to receive more information please contact us at training@synthesys.co.uk or call +44 (0)1947 821464.

Great to see you at IDLS!

As Berlin marks the 25^th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall on 9^th November 1989, we reflect on our attendance at the International Data Link Symposium (IDLS) 2014.

In keeping with our overall business objective to create an integrated Tactical Data Link (TDL) Community, we were pleased to see so many delegates participate in our ‘Follow the Link’ activity. Congratulations to Mads Pedersen and Andreas Saatze who were each the lucky winners of a Kindle Fire HD6.

Our training day for this year’s show took an interactive approach and was based primarily on our Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) training course.  The DLM/ICO course is designed to inform individuals with little or no knowledge of TDLs and associated responsibilities to a stage where they can plan, design and manage Data Link Networks.  Many thanks to those who attended.

The Data Link Training Suite (DLTS) was in full force at the event and we are eagerly anticipating further discussions about this powerful application and how it will shape the future of TDL Training.

Our educational contribution did not end there.  Our Advanced Link 16 presentation, as part of the educational stream, gave delegates an understanding about Joint Tactical Information Distribution System/Multifunctional Information Distribution System (JTIDS/MIDS) Link 16.  The presentation focused on time slot structure and how to calculate a specific Network Participation Group (NPG) capacity within Network Designs which stimulated some excellent discussion points.

For delegates particularly interested in Variable Message Format (VMF), we delivered a presentation on Day 2 giving an introduction to this subject.  

You can access the presentation material relevant to the workshops and courses you attended on the IDLS website.  

We extend special thanks to Diginext with whom we partnered to deliver our Open Test Lab.  The Test Lab enabled us to establish a common interface in order to demonstrate requirements engineering, development engineering, testing, training, analysis and results recording.  These functions are then able to support individual programmes and the system-of-systems for interoperability through-life.

Here at SyntheSys, we look forward to the annual IDL Symposium and this year’s event did not disappoint.  It was a great opportunity to talk to our customers and friends, old and new and as ever, we had an enjoyable time in Berlin. 

Visit our IDLS Virtual Networking Site or contact info@synthesys.co.uk 

CUSTOMER WIN: HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security Ltd UK selects SyntheSys to deliver TDL Network Design Station Training

SyntheSys announce that HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security is the latest organisation to invest in the company’s Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network Design Station (TNDS) training capability. Held in the UK, SyntheSys welcomes attendees from the UK Joint Data Link Management Organisation, Danish Data Link Management Cell (DLMC), Finnish DLMC and Italian DLMC

SyntheSys’ TNDS training is the only training solution combining technical expertise with computer-based training, which not only examines the capabilities of TNDS but empowers attendees to identify the correct calculus in which to construct Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16 networks and how to employ the full features of TNDS to ensure operational effectiveness for both the user and TDL community.

The TNDS is a fully integrated, WindowsTM-based facility for the planning, design, distribution and configuration management of TDL Network Designs. It supports both the generation of initialisation data for JTIDS/MIDS assets and the exchange of International Network Designs. It is designed to operate in a Windows 7, WindowsTM XP environment on COTS PCs.

SyntheSys’ unique approach to training is keeping the company first choice providers for TNDS and related TDL courses due to the unrivalled suite of tools and simulations which enhance classroom learning. Tony Castle, SyntheSys’ Training Manager, commented ‘We are seeing particular success around our TNDS training and services due to our ability to simulate what a Link 16 Network Designer would typically see outside of the classroom, the courses are sharp and precise, which is what DLMC and other MIDS users are looking for. We look forward to working with HP Enterprise Services Defence & Security Ltd and continue to develop our training offerings’

For further information on TNDS, TDL Related Training or support, visit
http://synthesystraining.co.uk/index.html

SyntheSys provides Variable Message Format Training to Norwegian F-35 Programme

Members of the Norwegian F-35 programme have recently been provided with Variable Message Format (VMF) training by SyntheSys. The training took place at Branston Hall Hotel, near Lincoln, England, and consisted of a 2 and a half day introductory course covering the bearer, application header, and messaging protocols. If you should be interested in VMF or any of our other training events, please contact us via training@synthesys.co.uk

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SyntheSys delivers Data Link Management (DLM) training at Italian Air Base Poggio Renatico

Personnel from both the Italian DLMC and Polish Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) were instructed on Link 1, Link 11A&B, Link 16, 22, Variable Message Format and JREAP. Utilising the Data Link Training Suite, TACTx and JRE software the students were able to effectively plan, design and manage Multi TDL architectures in a synthetic environment truly enhancing an operators understanding of the subjects taught, and further demonstrating SyntheSys commitment to ‘hands on training’. Mr Szymon Tarnoruda, Polish AFIT said, “The course was very well presented and provided a great deal of essential information and practical skills on a wide range of TDLs. One of the most important features was the excellent use of real systems and simulation”.
SyntheSys would like to thank the Italian DLMC for hosting the course and their kind hospitality. For further information on any of our training courses or support services please contact us at training@synthesys.co.uk

Further training to Dutch NDMC

SyntheSys to provide further training to Dutch NDMC

SyntheSys are very pleased to have again been invited by the Dutch National Data Link Management Cell at Nieuw Milligen to provide further training for their personnel. The training, which will cover Link 22, VMF and JREAP, will take place over 5 days at the end of November 13. This course will be the fifth time that SyntheSys has provided TDL training at the Dutch NDMC. Unsurprisingly, we are delighted to continue our excellent relationship with the TDL community in the Netherlands. If you would like to know more about our training courses please contact training@synthesys.co.uk or phone +44(0)1947 821464

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