Conflict Simulation Laboratory

Enabling high-resolution, data-driven conflict simulation
for US military, domestic, and international partners

Since 1974, the Conflict Simulation Laboratory (CSL) has provided state-of-the-art simulation and modeling tools, including the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) and the JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD).

JCATS is a discrete event, constructive simulation that simulates effects-based, entity-level conflict scenarios. JCATS may be used stand alone or in federations using High Level Architecture (HLA) or Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) bridges.

How to get JCATS

JLOD is a multi-sided, white cell simulation tool that models force interactions on a global-level down to the individual entity. Together, JCATS and JLOD enable world-wide conflict simulation with high-fidelity simulation in targeted areas.

How to get JLOD
 

ALERT NOTICE:

JCATS and JLOD are transitioning to operate on RHEL v8. Versions 17.1 and 9.1 respectively are the last versions to operate on RHEL v7. They will also operate on RHEL v8. Upcoming versions 18.0 and 10.0 will operate solely on RHEL v8.

Events

17 – 28 Apr 2023

JLVC IE 7

08 – 12 May 2023

NATO M&S Integration Specialist Course

05 – 16 Jun 2023

JLVC IE 8

04 – 15 Jun 2023

CWIX

04 – 06 Jul 2023

International Users’ Conference 2023
Postojna, Slovenia


Latest Releases

JCATS v17.1 Feb 2023

JCATS v17.0.1 Apr 2022

JLOD v9.1 Feb 2023

JLOD v9.0.1 Apr 2022

JCATS v16.x & JLOD v8.x and older are no longer supported


Upcoming Releases

JCATS v18

JLOD v10

Hardware and Netware Requirements

 

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