Technology Solutions Company Continues Support of Modeling, Analysis and Project Management for Army Modeling and Simulation Office

06:32 GMT, September 9, 2010 MCLEAN, Va. | Alion Science and Technology, an employee-owned engineering, R&D, IT and operational solutions company, is continuing their support to the Army Modeling and Simulation Office (AMSO) under a $3.6 million task order. The contract enables AMSO to leverage Alion’s expertise in support of its oversight role for managing modeling and simulation (M&S) processes throughout the Army.

As part of this ongoing effort, Alion will provide subject matter expertise and services to support AMSO and the Modeling and Simulation Proponent Office’s mission to train and supply qualified M&S professionals to the Army, recruit and manage the M&S community to best meet the Army's warfighting needs and to create a fully trained Army M&S community. Alion personnel will also analyze technical requirements and conduct staff-level research.

“With the Army’s increasing focus on using M&S for decision support, mission planning, training and more, it’s essential that they have the tools and capability to effectively introduce and manage relevant processes,” said Timer Keenan, Alion Senior Vice President and Manager of the Strategic Operations Group. “Alion’s continuing support of M&S integration will help move AMSO closer to its goals of extending M&S resources throughout the Army.”

The Army M&S Office guides, coordinates, integrates and synchronizes strategic M&S efforts across the Army in order to create unity of effort and purpose. The Office also develops and implements a coherent and unified Army M&S strategy to organize and equip the Army with M&S capabilities in support of Operating and Generating Force functions and institutional processes. As Proponent for Functional Area 57 Simulation Operations and Battle Command Officers, and Career Program 36 M&S Civilians, the Proponent Office recruits, trains, supplies and maintains a professional M&S community.