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Headquarters U.S. Air Force
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How to Apply
GeoBase to Your
Mission
Mr. Stephen Luttrell
JSEM 2007
Columbus, OH
Purpose
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Provide an update on GeoBase
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Highlight major initiatives & policies effecting AF
Information Technology and GeoBase
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Facilitate a discussion on policy impacts, GeoBase
capabilities, and direction
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Gather feedback from environmental professionals
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Agenda
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Review of GeoBase
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Program Purpose
„ Organization
„ Terms & Concepts
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New Drivers for GeoBase
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Portfolio Management
„ Data Standardization & Mission Data Sets (MDS)
„ GeoBase Architecture development
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Meeting new challenges
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Information requirements
„ Consolidated Services
„ Total accounting of investments
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Discussion
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GeoBase Review
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Implemented within the Installations and Environment
domain to eliminate redundant mapping efforts and
duplicative data
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Provides a common IT framework for mapping
technologies – The GeoBase Service
„ Consolidates collection of common data elements – The
Common Installation Picture
„ Empower functionals to identify their geospatial
requirements via Mission Data Sets
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Program executed via Geo Integration Offices (GIOs)
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Installation GIOs collect data and provide direct mission
support
„ MAJCOM GIOs manage implementation and provide
resources
„ HAF GIO develops policy and program oversight
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Terms & Concepts
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Common Installation Picture (CIP)
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Mission Data Sets
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36 Data elements identified as the common “core” map required by
most missions
Collected and served by the GIO
Available to all USAF personnel
Based on functional requirements
Collected by various means, made available via the GeoBase service
Access to MDS based on need to know
Most MDS are standardized at the MAJCOM level
GeoBase Service
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Collection of COTS and GOTS used to serve geospatial data and
applications
MAJCOMs are now consolidating installation services at the
command level
Available via AF networks and protected behind CAC/PKI login
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GeoBase & the DoD
Defense Agencies
DoD “Enterprise”
missions (RPI, DCIP)
Federal Agencies
Combatant
Commands
Department,
OSD
Strategic
Focus
Component
Regions and
Major Commands
Installations
Installation
Data
Feature
Stewards
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Tactical
Focus
Time of Transition
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A7C Transformation will have rippling effects on its IT
programs – ACES, GeoBase, EESOH
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Congress and the AF require visibility on all IT
investments, before they happen
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GeoBase is transforming from 10 MAJCOM centric
systems to a single AF system
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Many new policies and processes have been published
to address these issues --- how do we adjust?
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Overview of Key Policies
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2005 NDAA - Portfolio Management Policy (PfM)
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Oversight by Congress, OSD, SAF/XC, A4IS
„ Components are required to track all IT investments
„ IT investments must align with mission priorities
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SECAF Data Transparency Policy - Information
Management via Communities of Interest (COIs)
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SECAF established USAF Information Management policy with
the goal of Data Transparency
„ The Transparency Integrated Product Team (TIPT) oversees
the implementation of the Data Transparency policy
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Air Force Enterprise Architecture
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Global Combat Support System – Air Force (GCSS-AF) is the
future IT backbone of the AF
„ AF Portal will serve as the entry point for all systems
„ New systems must comply with its architecture
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Information Policy Components
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Data Transparency is a policy issued by the SECAF
and applicable to all AF data/information
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Clearly defines all information as an AF asset
„ Sets the priorities and responsibilities of information
owners, producers, and users
„ Establishes a framework for implementation of the
policy
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Communities of Interest (COIs) are the implementing
arm of Data Transparency
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Secretary Wynn chairs an oversight group called the
Transparency Integrated Product Team (TIPT)
„ A COI coordination panel facilitates the development of
COIs as required
„ COIs provide a formal process for documenting
information and establish it as an AF wide standard
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GeoBase & COIs
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SECAF Transparency initiative is active and gaining
momentum
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Most Air Staff directorates are now heavily involved
COIs provide visibility to high level initiatives – RP, EL
LIMS-DP is the functional COI for most I&E information
GeoBase initiated a cross functional COI with Ops and
Intel – Fall 2006
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COI would serve as a coordinating body for all
geospatial information in the AF
„ Other COIs, such as the LIMS-DP would interact with the
COI for their geospatial requirements
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COI Primer outlines the “vocabulary” requirements
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Glossary, Semantic Model, Thesaurus, LDM, and
authoritative sources
„ The vocabulary requirements will replace current
program documentation
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COI Process – First Steps
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Step 1 - Functional community
identifies a process that requires
a MDS
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Step 2 - Functionals and GIOs
develop list of requirements and
submit to the functional
community for review and
comment
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Step 3 - Completed list of MDS
requirements is documented
according to COI requirements
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Step 4 - HAF GIO staffs the MDS
as a program requirement for
GeoBase
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Step 5 – Push MDS to COIs for
review & adoption
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Portfolio Management (PfM)
Policy
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Portfolio Management is the term used to describe the
methods by which the Department of Defense governs
and reports on its investment in Information
Technology (IT) tools, applications and systems
PfM Policy is driven by congressional oversight and
applies to all DoD personnel regardless of mission
area
PfM plays a large role in DoD and AF Transformation
activities
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Supports the automation of processes and decision
making
„ Designed to ensure no resources are expended on
redundant applications
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GeoBase is now reviewing all of its investments for
compliance with PfM guidance
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GeoBase & PfM Today
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Portfolio Reporting in the Enterprise IT Data Repository (EITDR)
„ EITDR is the web-based system that catalogs all AF IT
investments for review by SECAF, OSD and Congress
„ All AF personnel executing IT investment are required to enter
those investments in EITDR
„ Leadership approval is based on the data entered in the
system
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Actions for Portfolio Management stakeholders
„ A6s at the MAJCOM and HAF level review EITDR entries and
gather reports for SAF/XC and OSD
„ Functionals must define their IT requirements and track the IT
investment
„ Developers must build solutions that conform to AF
architecture standards and PfM policies
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GeoBase Architecture
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Current program capabilities
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Most MAJCOMs are a mix of installation and MAJCOM
level data services and applications
„ Small level of content available through the AF Portal
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Planned capabilities
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Standardize MAJCOM architecture - One look and feel
for GeoBase across the AF
„ Standardize the tools that provide functional support
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Support our PfM requirements
Will require active engagement from functionals, GeoBase won’t
pick your solutions for you
Move towards a more centralized model for program execution
e.g. centralize resources, selection of Lead Commands
GCSS-AF provides the ultimate “to-be” Architecture for
nearly AF functional communities
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GeoBase Architecture
Yesterday
Today
Tomorrow
GCSS-AF
Many Orgs with
different maps
at Base level
Multiple Local &
Portal Viewers
1. Enterprise
Viewer/Editor
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No AFI
„ No data for
Enterprise View
„ Similar but
disparate efforts
Local RP
Database
Local Geo
Database
Maturing Capabilities
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2. Enterprise
Data Strategy
Enterprise Capability
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GeoBase Recap
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Focus on Data Standardization
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Purpose - standard data drives standard tools
„ Functional community must identify the requirements as
the first step
„ SECAF Data Transparency policy provides a standard
approach for the AF
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Development of the Enterprise Architecture
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Standardize MAJCOM efforts & tools
„ Develop the plan for GCSS-AF integration
„ Retire redundant applications and systems
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Portfolio Management (PfM) reporting
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Entry of all systems in EITDR
„ Alignment of applications with requirements
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Impact on Environmental
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Identify your priorities as a functional community
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Focus on the process not a specific tool that might fit
your needs
„ Use formal and transparent methods to define your
requirements
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Staff Packages, working groups, A7C Monthly VTCs
Information requirements should come first
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Quality data is essential avoid Garbage In, Garbage Out
„ Standard tools flow naturally from standard data
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Meet the PfM Requirements and use the processes
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SAF/XC policies are not a hurdle, they are legally
required
„ Process helps ensure the survival of your system
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Geo-Enabling – First Steps
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Step 1 - Functional community
identifies a process that requires
a MDS
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Step 2 - Functionals and GIOs
develop list of requirements and
submit to the functional
community for review and
comment
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Step 3 - Completed list of MDS
requirements is documented
according to COI requirements
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Step 4 - HAF GIO staffs the MDS
as a program requirement for
GeoBase
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Step 5 – Push MDS to COIs for
review & adoption
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Key Takeaways
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Congressional oversight and budget restrictions are
forcing rapid changes in DoD IT Policy
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Environmental Managers must define AF-wide
information requirements
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Pursuing local level solutions is no longer an option
Connect Air Staff information policies and procedures to
functionals needs
Communication between IT professionals and
functionals is essential to success
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Without dialog divergent paths will emerge and IT
solutions won’t meet the needs of the Air Force
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Discussion
„ General
Questions and Comments
„ Discussion
of community priorities
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How are you currently using GIS
„ Where are the needs for Environmental?
„ What processes require GIS?
„ What is your desired “end-state”
„ Follow
ups
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Contact Information
Lt Col Andrew Lambert
Headquarters Air Force Geo Integration Officer
(HAF GIO)
andrew.lambert@pentagon.af.mil
Mr. Stephen Luttrell
A7CIS
GeoBase Integration & Outreach
stephen.luttrell@pentagon.af.mil
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