MSSOC 09-01, Alexandria, VA, 3-5 February 2009

Modeling & Simulation Staff Officer Course

This three-day course provides a broad overview of modeling and simulation (M&S) policy and activities of the Department of Defense (DoD), with discussion of how DoD employs M&S in support of training, analysis, acquisition of new products and systems, test and evaluation (T&E) and experimentation.  The course focuses on M&S terms, concepts, applications, and information resources, preparing attendees for positions that require conversancy in these topics.  Students will gain familiarity with major M&S concepts, policies, organizations, programs, activities, and issues within the Department of Defense.     Two (2) Continuous Education Units (CEUs) are available for this course as well as twenty-one (21) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).

Course Goal

The goal of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about the use of M&S in training, analysis, acquisition, operations, T&E and experimentation activities.

Course Site Information

The MSSOC will be conducted at the Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office, (M&SCO), located at 1901 North Beauregard Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, Virginia, in Conference Room One.

Student-incurred costs will be $795.00 (U.S. Military/U.S. Government Civilian) or $1095.00 (All others) for the three-day course, which includes course material, a comprehensive modeling and simulation (M&S) reference CD, a recommended M&S reading list, and course certificate. Each individual student will be responsible for housing, transportation, and food, if you have to travel to the course location.  The appropriate dress for the course is "business casual".  Be sure to bring a sweater due to temperature variation in the classroom.

Hotel Information
To accommodate our out-of-town participants, we have reviewed and selected two hotels in the Alexandria, Virginia area:

Hawthorn Suites Alexandria
420 N Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: 703-370-1000

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: 703-845-1010

The Hilton is offering single and double rooms at the government rate of $233 plus tax a night.

The Ramada Plaza Hotel Pentagon
4641 Kenmore Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 751-4510
Fax: (703) 751 9170

Shuttle Transportation
Those traveling by way of the Metro's subway transit system can take the "Yellow or Blue" line to Pentagon City. The station is located at the East and West sides of Hayes Street between Army-Navy Drive and 15th Street. For your convenience the Mark Center Express Shuttle stops in front of the Ritz Carlton on South Hayes Street. The green and white shuttle's first pick-up at Pentagon City begins at 6:15 am and operates every 30 minutes until 9:45 am. Please let the driver know that you need to be dropped off at the curbside of Bldg. 1901. Evening pick-up begins at 3:53 pm and operates every 30 minutes until 7:15 pm. You will board the shuttle on the opposite curbside from which you were dropped off. A complete schedule will be provided by request at the time of registration. The Mark Winkler Company has established a hotline that will give current shuttle information. It is updated anytime there is a change in the regular schedule. This hotline should be checked especially during adverse weather conditions. The hotline phone number is 703-578-9100. Thank you for your interest in the MSIAC M&S Staff Officer Course. We look forward to receiving your attendance email confirmation. Please be sure you email your confirmation not later than ten days prior to the class start date to retain your seat in the class. You must periodically view this site for important course information. Changes will be posted as they occur.

Thank you for your interest in the MSIAC M&S Staff Officer Course. We look forward to receiving your attendance email confirmation. Please be sure you email your confirmation not later than ten days prior to the class start date to retain your seat in the class. You must periodically view this site for important course information. Changes will be posted as they occur.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need further information.