Non-Standard Simulator Munitions
Abstract
Project EC4 Non-Standard Simulator Munitions will standardize various pyrotechnics that simulate battlefield effects. The Army's Combat Training Centers (CTCs) are currently using non-standard munitions to replicate both conventional and asymmetric warfare battlefield effects. These modified commercial-off-the-shelf products have not been type classified or material released and are not safe or sustainable for use by Soldiers. This effort will develop and demonstrate various pyrotechnics/simulators to replicate both conventional and asymmetric warfare battlefield affects such as: -Black smoke signature (burning vehicles, buildings, and equipment); -Yellow smoke signature (chemical, biological or nuclear effects); -Mini Blast to simulate hostile fire and small Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during mounted operations in urban terrain; Micro pyrotechnics to simulate indoor hostile fire and IED effects that are capable of being integrated into existing facilities; -Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) simulators to replicate the flight of a Rocket Propelled Grenade; -Macro Pyro to simulate hostile fire, booby trap and IED Simulations indoor and outdoors; -High Order Blast Effect (HiOBE) used to replicate a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), building explosions, and other significant explosive events; -Artillery airburst simulator to replicate indirect fire; -Antitank Guided Missile and Rocket (AGMR) simulator to replicate surface to air missile or shoulder launched rocket; -Tracer Fire-back simulator to replicate enemy small arms fire and anti-aircraft fire. Standardization will reduce training costs, eliminate redundancies between systems and mitigate environmental concerns and safety risks associated with realistic scenario-based training. FY 2024 funding will support the development of RPG on a wire, Mini Blast, Tracer, and HiOBE.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- EC4_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2024
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