Trainer's Guide; Personal Computer (PC) Version of the Basic Rifle Markmanship Program for the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS)

Abstract

The Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) system 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 preparatory, basic, sustainment, and remedial training. The PC Version of MACS requires the following equipment and components: M16 rifle with a light pen attached to the barrel; IMB-AT-compatible computer, keyboard, and high resolution color monitor; PXL-380 high resolution light pen board; EGA color graphics board; and the PC version of the MACS Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) program. MACS allows soldiers to practice BRM skills by firing at targets at scaled ranges displayed on the computer screen. Diagnostic feedback is provided on the screen. The PC Version of the BRM program is comparable to the Commodore version of the BRM program. Both are intended to provide part-task training in BRM. The Trainer's Guide for the PC Version of BRM is intended to accompany each MACS PC Version assembly kit. The guide provides instructions for assembly of the MACS system, using the menu, aligning the light pen, and an extensive description of the BRM program. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA221732

Entities

People

  • Ellen W. Wiley
  • Jamie W. Purvis

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Breakers
  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Feedback
  • Graphics
  • High Resolution
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Keyboards
  • Light Pens
  • Marksmanship
  • Military Research
  • Personal Computers
  • Security
  • Simulators
  • Training
  • Training Devices

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