MSSOC 10-04, Newport News, VA, 22-24 June 2010
OPEN For Registration

COURSE INFORMATION

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 Alion Science and Technology, Chesapeake Bay room, 11815 Fountain Way Suite 500, Newport News, VA, 23606.

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.

Directions

From DC/Hampton /Newport News:
Take 95 South toward Richmond. Take 295 around Richmond or go through Richmond to get to 64 east. Merge onto JEFFERSON AVE/VA-143 E via EXIT 255A. Turn LEFT onto THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD. Pass through 1 roundabout. Turn LEFT onto FOUNTAIN WAY. 11815 FOUNTAIN WAY is on the LEFT.

From Norfolk International Airport:

Start out going west on INTL TERMINAL toward PARKING. Stay stright to go onto TERMINAL. Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT EXIT. Turn LEFT onto NORVIEW AVE. Merge onto I-64 W/HAMPTON ROADS toward HAMPTON/RICHMOND. Merge onto JEFFERSON AVE/VA-143 E via EXIT 255A. Turn LEFT onto FOUNTAIN WAY. 11815 FOUNTAIN WAY is on the LEFT.

Hotel Information

La Quinta Inn Hampton Norfolk 2138 W Mercury Blvd Hampton, VA 23666 - Courtyard at Marriott 1917 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 - Holiday In Express (757) 887-3300, 16890 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23603.

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.