Problem To Solve:
The NATO Lessons Learned Process is based on the collection and analysis of observations throughout all NATO structures and activities.
Lacking a single standardised tool for this collection and analysis phase means using a number of different solutions, leading to a complicated and cumbersome process, loss of information, visibility, and time.
- Need to have all the unit messages in a single repository
- Need to be aware of the unit-associated form of support
- Needs to display the future location/area of operations of the unit
- Needs to display the units associated with support in a timeline
Details
Client: NATO MARCOM
Status: Completed
User Group: MARCOM Staff Officers and Operations Division
Product Highlights:
NATO Maritime Availability Database system for Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) is a cloud-based web application that will enable the MARCOM Staff Officers to determine, visualize, and report the future location of Standing NATO Maritime Framework based on the received messages/reports and their planned involvement in Blue exercises and operations. It will allow the gathering and filtering of information regarding various naval units’ activities.
NMAD will enable this by collecting and storing automated and manual messages. Based on the message information, it will allow the user to visualise and update the upcoming units’ location and area, and their participation in a specific form of support.
- NMAD will automatically read the national messages, store them and generate the required reports and dashboards.
- NMAD will support the operational user in managing the messages by allowing message data updates.
- NMAD will enforce a standard format for the messages.
- Data will be presented in a structured format.
- The data sources that NMAD will use require the installation of NMAD software on the NATO Operational Network.
- NMAD is an accurate, intuitive, and user-friendly interface solution for visualising upcoming presents, the locations of units in the required operational area, and the associated forms of their support. The software will feature an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for operational users to navigate and utilise.
- Lightweight Application for Planning, Scheduling and Commander Situation Awareness: The software will be a lightweight application, easy to install, and will not demand extensive server resources.
- Minimal Training Requirement: It won’t demand advanced training, enabling new users to quickly adapt and utilise the software.
- Immediate Operational Deployment and Use: Upon installation, the software will be immediately deployed for operational use.
- Free for NATO: NATO Command Structures and NATO Nations.
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