NCS is not just a connection; it is a bridge between “traditional” defense simulation organizations and diverse simulation-related communities of interest, from Artificial Intelligence, Aviation & Aerospace, Data Analytics Digital & Gaming, Education, Emergency Services, Entertainment Homeland/Cyber Security, Manufacturing, Medical Technology, Optics & Photonics, Space, and Transportation.

NCS is located in the Central Florida Research Park, adjacent to Naval Support Activity Orlando, and the simulation headquarters of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the Joint Program Office for Medical Simulation, Army Futures Command Synthetic Training Environment (STE) and an Army Contracting Command Office in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Its many goals include improving defense readiness, and facilitating other sectors of industry to extend their knowledge and applications of simulation.

U.S. Coast Guard interests are handled by a liaison officer and staff embedded in the Navy's training systems organization.

Dr. Neal Finkelstein became Chief Operating Officer in October 2019, https://militarysimulation.training/technology/ncs-hires-former-army-research-lab-chief/ NCS is part of the "Team Orlando" partnership between military organizations, the modeling and simulation industry, and academic institutions working together to leverage resources and contribute to the overall security of the United States.