<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xml><records><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>13</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Valeri Ratchev</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Crisis management related research at the IT for Security Department</style></title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">capability development</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">crisis management</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">decision making</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">foresight</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">training</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2013</style></year></dates><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Presentation to the international seminar on “Interagency Cooperation in Crisis Management and Disaster Response”, hosted by the CMDR Centre of Excellence at the &quot;G.S. Rakovski&quot; Defence Academy in Sofia,17-28 September 2013. It outlines the main challenges to crisis management and presents recent and forthcoming research activities of the IT for Security department with its Centre for Security and Defence Management and Joint Training, Simulation, and Analysis Centre, focused on decision making under uncertainty, capability planning and capability development, computer assisted exercises and training. </style></abstract></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Irena Nikolova</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Computer Assisted Exercises Management Environment for Civil Security</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">balanced scorecard</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Computer Assisted eXercises</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Integrated Security Sector</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">management environment</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">portfolio management</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Project management</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2011</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2011</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">27</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">147-159</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;Developing new training models along NATO and EU priorities, conducting computer assisted exercises and applying lessons learned from practical experience contribute to the strengthening the individual and team readiness for crises management. However, no matter how important CAX are for the enhancement of training in the integrated security sector, practically a unified CAX management environment in civil security area is still missing. This environment would form an organizational system comprising concepts, approaches, methodologies, tools and means for effective process implementation and their improvement. A model of unified CAX management environment for concept development, selection of methodology, application of tools, detailed analyses, prognosis, evaluations and scientifically based solutions is presented here. This model is based on the most accepted method for the enhancement of effectiveness, result-oriented management, ensuring transparency and oversight &amp;ndash; the application of project management methodology for the entire management of CAX in civil security&lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2</style></issue></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Orlin NIKOLOV</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Distributed Training, CAX and Experimentation in support of Crisis Management</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Civil-Military Interoperability</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Comprehensive approach</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Defence Support to Civilian Authorities</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">disaster relief</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">interagency cooperation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">multinational exercise</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">NATO-EU Cooperation</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2011</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2011</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">27</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">138-146</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">This paper addresses multinational and interagency cooperation in efforts to create expertise in the crisis management area. The focus is on using a simulation environment and conducting Computer Assisted eXercises (CAX) in order to enhance NATO-EU relations through development of military capabilities. More specifically, it is about how the EU and NATO and their Member States should pursue multinational projects and deliver the military capabilities they need and can use not only for military purposes but for crisis management in support of civilian authorities as well. Finally, it presents ongoing Bulgarian activities towards the creation of a Centre of Excellence in Crisis Management and Disaster Relief in support of the efforts of the EU and NATO to develop capabilities in areas where both organizations have the same requirements and similar shortfalls. </style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2</style></issue></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Orlin NIKOLOV</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX, Joint Training and Transformation Objectives</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Joint National Training Capability</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Joint Training</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Modeling and Simulation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Transformation</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2007</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2007</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">22</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">7-13</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">This article elaborates on the issues related to improving joint training. Special emphasis is given to transformation of training and especially to the establishment of the Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) as the cornerstone of training transformation. The author presents the six functional areas of JNTC implementation: Joint Management Office, Joint Training System Application, Joint Command and Control, Opposing Forces, Joint Training Infrastructure, and Advanced Training Technologies. The role of modeling and simulation and CAX in particular is also discussed. The various challenges and approaches are presented in a global distributed training environment. </style></abstract></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Velizar Shalamanov</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Computer Aided Dispatch – A Tool for Effect-Based Multinational and Interagency Operations</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Computer Aided Dispatch</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Concept Development and Experimentation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">crisis management</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Effect-Based Operations</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">emergency management</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Integrated Security Sector</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2007</style></year></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">22</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">123-137</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">This article presents a general model for effect-based multinational and interagency operations coordination by means of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) tool. The focus is on the analysis of this model as integration based on CAD technology between incident, emergency, and crisis management C4ISR systems in order to be used in effect-based multinational/interagency operations with heavy military forces participation. A CAD-based C4 model for incident/emergency/crisis management requires a lot of tests before industry/field implementation owing to its complexity. This is the reason why the presented work considers the role of computer simulation experiments in driving this change, using the general process of Concept Development and Experimentation (CDE) used in NATO.</style></abstract></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Alexi Naidenov</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Computer-aided exercises in training commanders and HQ staff:  Note on Bulgarian Experience</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">military training</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">multi-national peace support operations.</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Peace Shield 2000</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">PfP exercise</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">simulation-based training</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2001</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2001</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">6</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">105-114</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Computer-aided exercises (CAX) are a valuable tool for training under resource and environmental constraints. CAX allow to train realistically commanding officers and headquarters for participation of a broad range of missions. This article describes the recent experience in using distributed CAX to conduct a Partnership for Peace exercise of a multi-national peace support operation. Touching briefly on the technical setting for the exercise, the author puts the emphasis on operational and training advantages and limitations of CAX systems. The experience is assessed in the framework of traditional Bulgarian understanding of the role of CAX.</style></abstract></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Nikolay Vraikov</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Alexi Naidenov</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">The Computer- Aided Exercise – An Alternative of the Conventional Exercises in the Armed Forces</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%"> Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Command Post Exercise</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">distributed simulation</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2000</style></year></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%"> 119-131</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">In the article officers from the General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces present their viewpoint on the issues of simulation systems and their application in training and conduct of computer assisted exercises. A classification of simulation systems is presented in terms of scope and designation. Further, the authors focus on the nature and specifics of the command post computer assisted exercises. The process of their preparation, organization and conduct is set forth, as well as the roles of individual participants. Special attention a devoted to the functional and technological structures, as well as to the information flows during a conduct of a exercise of that type in the Bulgarian Armed Forces.</style></abstract></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Nikolay Vraikov</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Alexi Naidenov</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">The Computer Aided Exercise – An Alternative of the Conventional Exercises in the Armed Forces</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Command Post Exercise</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">distributed simulation</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">1999</style></year></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">119-131</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">In the article officers from the General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces present their viewpoint on the issues of simulation systems and their application in training and conduct of computer assisted exercises. A classification of simulation systems is presented in terms of scope and designation. Further, the authors focus on the nature and specifics of the command post computer assisted exercises. The process of their preparation, organization and conduct is set forth, as well as the roles of individual participants. Special attention a devoted to the functional and technological structures, as well as to the information flows during a conduct of a exercise of that type in the Bulgarian Armed Forces.</style></abstract></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Juliana Karakaneva</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">The Modular Simulation Language (MODSIM) -A Powerful Tool for Computer Simulation</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Information &amp; Security: An International Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">CAX</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">event management</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">MODSIM</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">object management</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">1999</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">1999</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">132-139</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">The focus of this article is on the implementation of specialized software for simulation experiments as an important aspect of modeling efficiency. The attention is directed towards the process-based computer simulation, which is supported in the Modular Simulation Language MODSIM. Model project creation, as well as management of objects, processes and events are described consecutively. The MODSIM simulation model advantages are outlined.</style></abstract></record></records></xml>