Trainer's Guide: Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) Basic Rifle Marksmanship (M16 Rifle)
Abstract
The Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) is a low cost, part task weapons trainer that has been validated as a teaching device with entry level soldiers. The system may be used for basic, preparatory, sustainment, and remedial training. The MACS system has four parts: An M16 demilitarized or replica rifle with a light pen attached to the barrel; a Commodore 64 computer; a computer monitor; and a Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) cartridge designed for use with the M16 rifle. MACS allows soldiers to practice marksmanship skills by firing at targets at scaled ranges displayed on a computer screen. Diagnostic feedback is provided on the screen. The Trainer's Guide is intended to accompany each MACS system. The Guide provides instructions for assembly of the system and for correct alignment of the light pen mount. Summary descriptions of each level of the program are provided along with descriptions of the feedback and standards at each level. In addition to the nine teaching levels, a sight and grouping program, designed to teach the basic skills of sight alignment and shot grouping to the novice marksman, is included. Other options include 'call your shot' and incorporating the effects of wind of varying speeds and directions. The MACS system software is largely self-explanatory but assumes the presence of an instructor. Before using the MACS system as a teaching device with soldiers, the instructor should read the MACS Trainer's Guide and shoot the entire program several times to become familiar with the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA217593
Entities
People
- Ellen W. Wiley
- Jamie W. Purvis