Preliminary Training Requirements Analysis for the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV)

Abstract

This report provides a preliminary analysis of the training requirements for the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV). CITV is a real-time thermal sensing system designed for the tank commander (TC) to use in both open and closed hatch for target acquisition and surveillance. It has been proposed as an integral component of the M1A1 fire control system and will provide a backup capability for firing the main gun. For this analysis two configuration of the CITV are included. The first considers the CITV in relation to the already existing system including the Gunner's Primary Sight Extension (GPSE). The second assumes that the GPSE is removed and only the CITV exists. This analysis identifies the necessary changes in the duties of the TC as a result of the addition of a CITV. These changes are then incorporated into a conduct-of-fire procedure and subjectively analyzed for potential problems related to TC training. Additionally, they provide information about the location, cause, and tentative solutions for the potential training problems. Keywords: Tanks(Combat Vehicles), Military training, Target acquisition, Thermal targets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA185467

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  • Kathleen A. Quinkert

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamics
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Line Of Sight
  • Military Research
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Psychology
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Target Acquisition
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Training

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