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; - Longer burning remotely and electrically initiated smoke pots and smoke grenades of various colors. Standardization will reduce training costs, eliminate redundancies between systems and mitigate environmental concerns and safety risks associated with realistic scenario-based training. FY 2025 funding will support the development of Tracer, HiOBE, Micro Pyro, Colored Smoke Pots and Grenades.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- EC4_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2025
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