MSSOC 09-02, DamNeck, VA, 24-26 March 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 Distributed Training Center, Atlantic, Bldg 127GH located at 1904 Regulus Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2002.

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 DamNeck, Virginia area:

Holiday Inn SunSpree, 3900 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Website | 757-428-1711

Springhill Suites, 901 S Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
757-417-3982 (2.93 miles away)

Schooner Inn, 215 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
757-425-5222 (3.79 miles away)

Dolphin Run Condominium, 303 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Website | 757-425-6166 (3.86 miles away)

Turtle Cay Resort Sales Ctr, 600 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Website | 757-222-3347 (4.06 miles away)

Ramada-On the Beach, 615 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Website | 757-425-7800 (4.07 miles away)

705 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Website | 757-428-8935 (4.16 miles away)

Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St), 21st & Atlantic Ave, Virginia
Website | 757-425-6166 (3.86 miles away)

Doubletree-Virginia Beach, 1900 Pavilion Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
757-422-8900 (5.03 miles away)

Directions

From DC/Hampton /Newport News: Take 95 South toward Richmond. Take 295 around Richmond or go through Richmond Merge onto I-64 E via EXIT 28A toward NORFOLK/VA BEACH. Take the NEWTOWN RD exit, EXIT 284B. Merge onto I-264 E/NORFOLK-VIRGINIA BEACH EXPY. Take the FIRST COLONIAL RD SOUTH exit, EXIT 21A, toward OCEANA NAS. Turn RIGHT onto FIRST COLONIAL RD. FIRST COLONIAL RD becomes S OCEANA BLVD/ VA-615. Turn RIGHT onto GENERAL BOOTH BLVD/ VA-615 S. Turn RIGHT onto GENERAL BOOTH BLVD/ VA-615 S. Turn LEFT onto DAM NECK RD (Gate access required). Turn RIGHT onto REGULUS AVE. End at 1904 Regulus Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2002

From Norfolk International Airport:Start out going west on INTL TERMINAL toward PARKING. Stay straight to go onto TERMINAL. Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT EXIT. Turn LEFT onto NORVIEW AVE. Merge onto I-64 E via EXIT 28A toward NORFOLK/VA BEACH. Take the NEWTOWN RD exit, EXIT 284B. Merge onto I-264 E/NORFOLK-VIRGINIA BEACH EXPY. Take the FIRST COLONIAL RD SOUTH exit, EXIT 21A, toward OCEANA NAS. Turn RIGHT onto FIRST COLONIAL RD. FIRST COLONIAL RD becomes S OCEANA BLVD/ VA-615. Turn RIGHT onto GENERAL BOOTH BLVD/ VA-615 S. Turn RIGHT onto GENERAL BOOTH BLVD/ VA-615 S. Turn LEFT onto DAM NECK RD (Gate access required). Turn RIGHT onto REGULUS AVE. End at 1904 Regulus Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2002

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.