Live/Virtual/Constructive-Integrating Architecture (LVC-IA)

The LVC-IA is a network-centric linkage that collects, retrieves and exchanges data among live instrumentation, virtual simulators, and constructive simulations as well as between joint and Army battle command systems. This architecture provides the common protocols, specifications, standards and interfaces that help standardize common LVC components and tools required for interoperability of LVC components for simulation/stimulation (SIM/STIM) of unit Battle Command Systems for mission rehearsals and training. The LVC-IA includes LVC simulation equipment (LVC SE) and interoperability tools along with integration support personnel. It also includes common and reusable LVC components and tools such as enterprise after-action review, C2/ISR ADAPTER Adapters, correlated terrain databases, multi-level security and hardware/ software requirements for LVC-IA. It involves data management, exercise management, exercise collaboration and updating training support system products.