ECS Awarded Contract for Continued Enhancement of USAF Aircrew Training

ECS has worked with the USAF’s Expeditionary Operations School since 2019 to develop new applications, courseware, and simulation that directly support its combat support mission in the full range of expeditionary operations By DA Staff / 05 Dec 2022

Combat Convoy Simulators

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
ECS LTA 1
Follow DA

Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) has been awarded a follow-on order to continue its work with the US Air Force (USAF) to modernize and advance the use of innovation and emerging educational technologies for its training programs at the Expeditionary Operations School (EOS) at the Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst in New Jersey. 

ECS has worked with the EOS since 2019 to develop new applications, courseware, and simulation that directly support the USAF’s combat support mission in the full range of expeditionary operations and allow aircrew to safely prepare for in-garrison and deployment operations. 

Enhanced modernizations include:

  • Deployment planning
  • Logistics readiness
  • Air transportation
  • Maintenance
  • Command and control

“We are proud to provide critical support for the EOS in their efforts to modernize and advance the use of innovation and emerging educational technologies in the development of their logistics training programs,” said Mick Golson, president of Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS). “While our objective is to develop relevant equipment and simulated environments that mirror real-life situations in an academic environment, our priority is to help prepare our Airmen to remain safe and unharmed in hazardous conditions.”

ECS LTA 2

Through its EOS contract, ECS is developing animated models of aviation equipment and logistics environments that mirror real-world operations in the academic environment. 

Utilizing the latest technology and equipment integrated into the simulators, the ECS team will continue to maintain, upgrade, and strengthen the capabilities through constant communication with the EOS. Specific projects include:

  • Aerial Port Expeditor
  • Installation Deployment Officer
  • Air Mobility Command & Control
  • Pallet Build-Up
  • Air Terminal Operations Center
  • Passenger Service
  • Unit Deployment Manager
  • Aviation Resource Management
  • Joint Inspection simulators
  • Center-of-Balance and Cargo Restraint applications
  • A Customer Service course

“These EOS projects are primarily centered around operations within the military logistics community; however, as these capabilities continue to evolve in the logistics and aviation industries, we are demonstrating how these types of immersive training tools can be used in practically any industry,” said Teresa Sewell, ECS Vice President of Operations/Project Management Office (PMO), who oversees the EOS project.

Find suppliers of simulated combat training technology>>

Posted by DA Staff Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

GA-ASI Integrates Optix Software for USMC Weapons & Tactics Instructor Course

GA-ASI integrated the Optix software into the U.S. Marine Corps' Common Intelligence Picture (CIP), advancing ISR capabilities during the recent Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course

May 21, 2025
New AI Platform & Autonomous Underwater Glider Unveiled for Maritime Surveillance

Helsing is launching the Lura software platform and SG-1 Fathom autonomous underwater glider—a new maritime surveillance system that uses advanced AI to detect and deter underwater threats with speed, precision, and scale

May 21, 2025
Elistair to Supply Tethered Drones for Enhanced Wildfire Response in Greece

Elistair will supply tethered drone systems to Greece for integration into Mobile Operations Centers, enhancing the country's disaster response capabilities

May 21, 2025
RAF Fields Electronic Warfare Drones to Disrupt Enemy Radar

The RAF has deployed StormShroud drones, UK-made uncrewed systems equipped with electronic warfare payloads, to jam enemy radar and protect frontline combat aircraft

May 21, 2025
Latest USV Platform Enables Versatile Operations in Contested Waters

SubSea Craft’s MARS is a rapidly developed, modular uncrewed surface vessel built to enhance maritime operations with scalable, multi-mission capability and autonomous deployment

May 20, 2025
New Line of Kinetic-Capable Unmanned Surface Vessels Introduced

Red Cat Holdings enters the maritime autonomy market with a new line of combat-proven USVs, expanding its multi-domain unmanned systems for naval operations

May 20, 2025

Featured Content

New Line of Kinetic-Capable Unmanned Surface Vessels Introduced

Red Cat Holdings enters the maritime autonomy market with a new line of combat-proven USVs, expanding its multi-domain unmanned systems for naval operations

May 20, 2025
Next-Gen Group 2 UAS Enters Production with Extended Endurance & Upgrades

Aurora Flight Sciences upgrades the SKIRON-X Group 2 UAS with greater versatility and tactical mission endurance, as well as announcing the hydrogen-powered SKIRON-XLE variant

May 13, 2025
Discover ANELLO’s SiPhOG™ for GNSS-Denied Navigation at XPO25

CEO of ANELLO Photonics, Dr. Mario Paniccia, will present at Xponential 2025 on the company's SiPhOG-based inertial navigation technology in GPS-denied and GNSS-contested environments.

May 09, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.