Force on Force Training Systems (FoFTS)
Abstract
Force on Force Training Systems (FoFTS) provides realistic, non-live fire capabilities to perform force on force training using personnel, combat vehicles, and weapons surrogate devices as part of a suite of tactical engagement capabilities that enhance training around the world and across the range of military operations. The program includes tactical training systems such as the Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) and advanced, instrumented, laser-based tactical engagement systems such as the FoFTS-Next that provide realistic weapons effects, position locating, and enhanced After Action Review (AAR) capability to support Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) events in the MAGTF Training Program curriculum. This program is critical to enabling Marines to train in a realistic, force on force environment in lieu of live-fire training, and allows for training against a peer and near peer threat in a more authentic, multisensory environment. This capability improves training realism through Force on Force training capabilities, and is a line of effort in the Marine Corps Range Training Area Management Campaign Plan, which was developed to address the specific challenges articulated in the Commandants Planning Guidance. To that end, the program's production and fielding of the FoFTS-Next Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation System - Personnel (MCTIS-P), comprises a complete replacement and increased capability of the in-service I-TESS II system. Additionally, through integration of combat vehicle (MCTIS-V) and weapons surrogates (MCTIS-WS) capabilities, the FoFTS-Next program will field an entirely new realistic and immersive Force on Force training capability. Funding supports procurement of FoFTS-Next MCTIS-P, MCTIS-V, MCTIS-WS, and enhanced networking capability to provide a more robust and comprehensive AAR. The program is on schedule to achieve initial operational capability (IOC) by FY 2024 and FOC by FY 2026.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 876694cb3232c26fce2afd07d5044a81