READY FOR TODAY – EVOLVING FOR TOMORROW
Figure 1 – A screen shot of a strategic movement animation showing force flow and individual lift assets.
Input Requirements
The LogFAS program relies on data
from a common database consisting
of interrelated hierarchical data (the
LOGBASE). The data about the force(s)
is placed against the statement of
requirements, which is imported from
the Tool for Operational Planning, Force
Activation and Simulation (TOPFAS). So
that the full utility of the programs can
be applied, the basic data sets need
to be accurate and understandable
(in the multinational environment
misunderstandings can happen due to
language) in terms of abbreviations and
acronyms, terminology and format. The
LogFAS program uses processes and
functions to help to overcome these
issues and contains all the required data
fields.
The LOGBASE is derived from five
components. First, the Geographic Data
Management Module (GeoMan) is the
primary module where all data related
to mapping, locations, infrastructure
and networks (routes) are managed and
maintained (Figure 2). The GeoMan is
also the primary module used for the
exporting and importing of geographic
related data.
Second, the Projects (or Map Projects)
can be best described as map and route
network sets, which can be used for a
plan or a series of plans. Projects are
created within the Geographic Manager
(GeoMan) and can be selected for use
within, or in conjunction with, other
specialist modules by the individual
subject matter user.
although other subject matter users
may find them useful for information
or analytical purposes, particularly as
the Supply Distribution Model (SDM) is
progressively introduced for analysing
sustainment plans. It is very important to
understand the relationship between the
two different types of path information
available within the relevant modules.
Third, the Paths (Networks and Trails)
are mainly used for movements planning,
Figure 2 – GeoMan mapping used for situational updates.
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