MSDL and C - BML Working Together for NATO MSG - 085

Two SISO technology threads are associated with the general area of C2-Simulation Interoperability: the Military Scenario Definition Language (MSDL) and the Coalition Battle Management Language (C-BML). The two have been developed independently since 2005, with the understanding that, for full effectiveness, they must operate together. This paper reports on an effort to achieve a basic level of compatibility between MSDL and C-BML in support of NATO MSG-085 "Standardization for C2-Simulation Interoperation." The purposes and states of development of MSDL and C-BML are described, followed by a discussion of issues that must be resolved for the two to work together harmoniously. The MSG-085 project's purposes and general approach are set forth, followed by a description of work currently underway to use MSDL and C-BML together in that project, including software needed for supporting services. The paper concludes with a projection of the path to full harmonization of these two SISO standards.