JTLS-GOExecutive OverviewJTLS-GOExecutive OverviewFebruary 2017February 2017JOINT THEATER LEVEL SIMULATION-GLOBAL OPERATIONS(JTLS-GO 5.0.3.0)JOINT THEATER LEVEL SIMULATION-GLOBAL OPERATIONS(JTLS-GO 5.0.3.0)DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEJOINT STAFF J7116 LAKE VIEW PARKWAYSUFFOLK,VA 23435-2697JTLS-GO Document 09Blank PageFebruary 2017JTLS-GO Document 09JTLS-GO 5.0.3.0iiiExecutive OverviewABSTRACTABSTRACTThe Joint Theater Level Simulation-Global Operations(JTLS-GO)is an interactive,web-enabled,joint and coalition wargaming system.JTLS-GO represents civil-military decision-makingenvironments from a globally integrated operational-level perspective,which includes Air,Land,Maritime,Space,Intelligence,Logistics,and Special Operations.These environments can beconfigured and scaled to examine joint tasks,operations,functions,and missions at thestrategic national(SN),strategic theater(ST),operational(OP),and tactical(TA)levels of war.It isimportant to understand that JTLS-GO is primarily an operational-level simulation.The Executive Overview describes the basic operations of the Simulation including the majorsoftware programs and numerous smaller support programs that comprise the system.Thesediverse and interdependent programs inter-operate to prepare the scenario,run the Simulation,and analyze the results.This Overview also provides a description of the software and standardhardware needed to run the Simulation.JTLS-GO can operate simultaneously on one or severalcomputers,either at single or multiple distributed sites,depending on the training or analysisenvironment and size of the scenario.It is theater-independent and does not require knowledgeof programming to execute.A few of the new Simulation capabilities and features are highlightedon page iv.JTLS-GO is a sophisticated simulation designed specifically to examine the changing modality ofwarfare.Leaders and directors from combatant commands(CCMDs),Services,ReserveComponents,National Guard,Combat Support Agencies(CSAs),Joint Staff(JS),and Joint TaskForces(JTFs);including NATO and Coalition military forces,understand this because they mustcontinually plan,program,budget,and execute fiscal policies in the context of nationalstrategies.This publication is updated and revised for major and maintenance version releases of JTLS-GO.Corrections,additions,or recommendations for improvement must include the specific sections,pages,and paragraphs with appropriate justifications and be forwarded to:JTLS-GO Development Team LeaderROLANDS&ASSOCIATES Corporation120 Del Rey Gardens DriveDel Rey Oaks,California 93940United SCopyright 2017-ROLANDS&ASSOCIATES Corporation-All Rights ReservedJTLS-GO Document 09February 2017Executive OverviewivJTLS-GO 5.0.3.0SUMMARY OF CHANGESJTLS-GO Version 5.0November 2015SUMMARY OF CHANGESJTLS-GO Version 5.0November 2015Replaced hexagon-based terrain with a multi-level worldwide grid terrain system.Replaced hexagon-based terrain with a multi-level worldwide grid terrain system.Theability to simulate military operations and campaigns in multiple geographic combatantcommands,while also examining support implications of functional combatantcommands is vital to understanding and executing national military strategy and therapidly changing conditions that comprise warfare.Reconfigured movement of air,ground,sea,and space objects to simulate smoothmovement between locations using a variety of Synthetic Natural Environment(SNE)characteristics,such as climate,weather,terrain,oceans,and space.Reconfigured movement of air,ground,sea,and space objects to simulate smoothmovement between locations using a variety of Synthetic Natural Environment(SNE)characteristics,such as climate,weather,terrain,oceans,and space.The ability to viewSNE characteristics in a real-time Common Operating Picture provides Players,wargamesponsors,and exercise directors increased realism.Modified day-night conditions with global sunrise and sunset that represents dynamicand realistic Modified day-night conditions with global sunrise and sunset that represents dynamicand realistic worldwide day and night light conditions according to simulation game time.Integrated JTLS-GO Satellite Service(JSAT).day and night light conditions according to simulation game time.Integrated JTLS-GO Satellite Service(JSAT).As a component program of JTLS-GO,the JSATwill function as a free-standing service,which accepts commands from externalprograms and provides output data that accurately represents positions of orbitingsatellites.Modified land movement across terrain types.Modified land movement across terrain types.For all terrain types(forest,mountains,jungle,etc.)land movement matches the type of combat systems(wheeled and tracked)owned by the moving unit.This includes ability to adjust movement for foot traffic over avariety of terrain types.Improved air mission directives to recognize crossing national boundaries.Added an Egress field to ground directives.Improved air mission directives to recognize crossing