1. USMC WARGAMING CAPABILITY
24 January 2019 Mr. John Maurer Deputy Program Manager

2. Vision
PM Wargaming Capability will provide a significant enhancement to the wargaming capability for the USMC
Comprehensive environment to conduct the full spectrum of wargames
Capability that ensures wargames are data enabled and lead to defensible positions based on insights and analytical findings
Enhancement to the existing wargaming capability with a modernized and flexible facility
Capability leap that will enable the USMC to define the future force capability, test OPLANS and CONOPS, and inform resource priorities.

3. 6 Recommendations (ICD)
Background
SEQUENCE of EVENTS
Deputy SECDEF Guidance 2015
SECNAV Guidance 2015
POM-19 Marine Corps CBA results (in 2016)
Identified eight (8) Capability Gaps
General Officer’s Symposium in Jul 2017
CMC directed the development of a “world class” wargaming facility
CMDR MARCORSYSCOM Decision Memo in Sep 2017
Established the Wargaming Capability Program Office within MARCORSYSCOM
Assigned Col Ross Monta as the Program Manager
Conducted Wargaming Symposium Dec 2017
Analysis of Alternatives Initiated 29 Mar 2018
MROC Approved Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) 22 May 2018
Provided six (6) recommendations for resolving the Capability Gaps
Material Development Decision (MDD) 25 Jun 2018
8 Capability Gaps (CBA)
Define future force capability
Test existing OPLANS & CONOPS
M&S friendly & threat capabilities
Derive objective data for analysis
Wargame frequency for full development of concepts
Distributed wargames for broader participation
Education & leader development
Inform resource priorities
6 Recommendations (ICD)
Modeling & Simulation
Networked Wargaming Nodes
Data/Analytics
Facilities
Organizational & Personnel
Affordability
There are several sources of “capabilities and gaps.” If you are using an ICD, the capabilities are derived from section 3, the gaps to those capabilities are in section 4, and the non-materiel approaches from section 6.
If you are using a CDD, the capabilities are found in section 6; IOC in section 12 and FOC in section 13.
In a CPD, the capabilities (to include KPPs and KSAs) and “additional attributes” are found in section 6; IOC and FOC in section 13. For a SON, it’s section 3 “Need,” For a UUNS, it’s the “Type of Capability Needed.”
Identify capabilities for which there exist overlaps or redundancies. Identify areas where existing capabilities require recapitalization.
Describe (in broad operational terms and/or war fighting scenario) the capability which cannot be performed or is unacceptably limited.
WARGAMING APPLICATIONS
Concept Development
Capability Development
Science & Technology
Senior Leader Engagement
Operational Decisions and Plans
Training and Education 3 3 3

4. Notional Facility Design

5. Areas Where Industry Can Help
PM WGC Opportunities
Areas Where Industry Can Help
WARGAME DESIGN & SCENARIO GENERATION
Common Web Delivery & Portal (HTML 5.0)
Open Extensible Architecture-Master Object Model
Modular Design with Common Databases
Turbo-Tax like Design for Ease of Use
Automated Data Normalization / Business Intelligence (BI)
Runtime Database – dynamic results visualization
Automated Data Tagging for CM & CDIS
Multi-Level Security Enclave Design
SCALABLE INTELLIGENT DATA SERVICES & MMT LIBRARY
PLAYER INTERFACE & VISUALIZATION SERVICES
Wargame Visualization COP
Collaboration during Planning & Execution
Tablet/VR/AR/2D/3D/Halo-based delivery
Digital Orders and Plans
M&S TO ENHANCE ANALYTIC RIGOR
“Benchmarking” for Pre-Wargame Analysis
Technical Exchange Specifications
Synthetic Environment data exchange & reporting
Automated Adjudication / Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Program Announcement for Prototypes Available in FEDBIZOPS
Open Continuous / Set Periods for White Paper Reviews
Will Lead to Other Transaction Awards for Prototypes
Solicitation #: M PA-7404

6. QUESTIONS? MCSC_PM_WGC@usmc.mil