Joint Service Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (JMACS) User Guide

Abstract

The Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) is a part-task weapons trainer that consists of a microcomputer, video monitor, program cartridge, and long-range light pen mounted to a demilitarized weapon. Although designed to provide inexpensive training with a variety of weapon systems, interest has focused largely on its use as a rifle marksmanship trainer. Because of U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force interest in the potential applications of MACS technology in their respective weapons training programs, a 2-year Joint Service MACS (JMACS) program was initiated in 1986. The JMACS User Guide was developed to support instructor training before user testing in each Service. It presents information on system assembly, operation, and troubleshooting. Features of JMACS training software and associated performance standards also are described. Keywords: M16 Rifle; Rifle marksmanship; Training devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212773

Entities

People

  • Frederick H. Heller
  • Kenneth L. Evans

Organizations

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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Computers
  • Feedback
  • Fungi
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Keyboards
  • Light Pens
  • Military Research
  • Multipurpose
  • Power Supplies
  • Security
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.