The 3rd NATO JTLS-GO Practitioner Course has just concluded
The 3rd NATO JTLS-GO Practitioner Course has just concluded at the NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence (M&S COE).
The NATO JTLS-GO Practitioner Course was attended participants representing four nations from the NATO Command Structure, National Joint Warfare Center, militaries, and the defense industry.
The course was instructed by Ms. Ellen Rolland, the lead developer and architect of JTLS-GO, with the support of Valkyrie Enterprises and Fabaris company. Together, they guided the students through an intensive and practice-oriented program designed to strengthen their ability to apply JTLS-GO for operational analysis and wargaming.
Throughout the week, participants explored advanced system design, analytical configuration, automatic decision rules, and post-simulation reporting, delving into the practical use of the TRIPP replay capability, AAR Viewer, and database tools for creating customized analytical outputs. The syllabus also featured forward-looking sessions on the newest JTLS-GO capabilities, including UAV swarms, hypersonic weapons, and satellite expansion — highlighting how modern simulation supports NATO’s evolving operational needs.
This course reaffirmed the growing relevance of simulation-based education to ensure member nations can independently conduct modeling and simulation while remaining fully interoperable within the NATO framework.
The NATO M&S COE Director, Col. Francesco Pacillo, extended his appreciation to all participants, instructors, and partners for their contribution to the success of this edition, stressing that the training like the JTLS-GO Practitioner Course represents the core of NATO M&S COE mission — building knowledge, fostering cooperation, and preparing NATO and Partner Nations to meet the challenges of tomorrow through innovation and education.
MSCOE course offerings will feature a pilot course for Modelling and Simulation support to experimentation and wargaming, a seminar on the System Tool Kit (STK), and the NATO M&S Basic Course.
Written by Cdr Dino D. Tropea NATO M&S COE
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