Prototype Decision Support System Improves Situational Awareness Published May 8, 2008 Space Vehicles Directorate KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Prompted by an Air Force request for improved situational awareness, AFRL initiated development of the Joint Situational Awareness & Response System (JSARS). The specific aim of this Core Process-3 effort was to provide the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) with a prototype decision support system enabling improved situational awareness. In addition to satisfying its intended purpose as an early prototype system for JSpOC use, the resulting JSARS product also addresses technical difficulties related to the Rapid Attack Identification Detection and Reporting System. The technology thrusts associated with the JSARS effort include threat detection, tracking, relationships, and situation assessment.