michael c. syfert convoy program manager (386) 267-2936 ext 442 'this presentation, the...

Michael C. SyfertConvoy Program Manager(386) 267-2936 Ext 442

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Virtual Convoy Operations TrainerVirtual Convoy Operations Trainer(VCOT)(VCOT)

*****Raydon Proprietary*****

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Variety of Trainer Configurations Available• Mobile or fixed site convoy trainer sets• Appended Trainers that attach to the tactical vehicle• Crew Station Trainers with crew stations for each crew member• Tabletop Trainers for quick and easy set up and movement

Trainer Capabilities allow Maximum Training Benefits• 360-degree visibility and weapon engagement area• Exercises include enemy IEDs, RPGs, machine gunners, riflemen, technical trucks, mortars, & suicide vehicles• After relocation – mobile set ready for training in approximately 60 minutes• All trainers can network via standard DIS with other ARNG virtual infrastructure trainers

CapabilitiesCapabilities

Product DescriptionProduct Description


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Levels of Convoy TrainersLevels of Convoy Trainers


Level 1 Trainer – High Fidelity-Appends to actual HMMWV-Supports Driver and Gunner positions-360 degree Gunner movement-Head Mounted Displays for Commander and Gunner-Flat Panel Displays for Driver-Acoustical Head Tracker provides X and Y eye point control-Networkable

Level 2 Trainer – Medium Fidelity-Modular Crew Station design-Supports Driver and Gunner positions-360 degree Gunner movement-Head Mounted Displays for Commander and Gunner-Flat Panel Displays for Driver-Acoustical Head Tracker provides X and Y eye point control-Same exercise library as Level 1 and 3-NetworkableLevel 3 Trainer – Low Fidelity

-Table top design-Supports Driver and Gunner positions-360 degree Gunner traverse / 32 degree FOV-17” COTS Monitors-Driver able to steer, brake, accelerate thru database-Same exercise library as Level 1 and 2-Networkable


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Driver ModuleDriver Module• Based-on Raydon’s Virtual Driver

(RVD) COTS product• Three 17 inch LCD panels provide

120 deg HFOV by x 30 deg VFOV extendable to 180 deg total HFOV via thumb switch

• High fidelity vehicle dynamics• Controls include steering wheel,

brake, accelerator, gearshift, parking brake, discrete thumb switches (look left/right and side view mirrors)

• Day and night (passive) views with virtual speedometer

• Vehicle and weapon sound effects

• Based-on Raydon’s Virtual Driver (RVD) COTS product

• Three 17 inch LCD panels provide 120 deg HFOV by x 30 deg VFOV extendable to 180 deg total HFOV via thumb switch

• High fidelity vehicle dynamics• Controls include steering wheel,

brake, accelerator, gearshift, parking brake, discrete thumb switches (look left/right and side view mirrors)

• Day and night (passive) views with virtual speedometer

• Vehicle and weapon sound effects



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Commander’s ModuleCommander’s Module

• Helmet Mounted Display with Head Tracker (HMD/HT) provides full spherical FOV– Unrestricted views horizontally &

vertically• M16/ M4 Individual weapon • Ballistics based on AMSA tables & ammo• Controls:

– Trigger, charging handle, HMD/HT calibration switch, reload (magazine)

• Day and night (passive) views• Weapon sound effects• Dismount capability• Simulated SincGARS


vertically• M16/ M4 Individual weapon • Ballistics based on AMSA tables & ammo• Controls:

– Trigger, charging handle, HMD/HT calibration switch, reload (magazine)

• Day and night (passive) views• Weapon sound effects• Dismount capability• Simulated SincGARS

Product Description


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Gunner ModuleGunner Module• Helmet Mounted Display with Head

Tracker (HMD/HT) provides full spherical FOV– Unrestricted views horizontally &

vertically• CAL .50 weapon mock-up replicates look

and feel of real weapon– Weapon is cradle/pintle-mounted on a 360

degree traverse ring– Slip ring allows unlimited rotations

• Ballistics based on AMSA tables & ammo• Controls:

– Trigger, charging handle, HMD/HT calibration switch, auto reload (virtual)

• Other weapons available– MK-19, M240B 7.62mm, & M249 SAW

• Day and night (passive) views• Vehicle and weapon sound effects


vertically• CAL .50 weapon mock-up replicates look

and feel of real weapon– Weapon is cradle/pintle-mounted on a 360

degree traverse ring– Slip ring allows unlimited rotations

• Ballistics based on AMSA tables & ammo• Controls:

– Trigger, charging handle, HMD/HT calibration switch, auto reload (virtual)

• Other weapons available– MK-19, M240B 7.62mm, & M249 SAW

• Day and night (passive) views• Vehicle and weapon sound effects

slip ring

traverse ring


Flexible Design Flexible Design

Networkable• Distributed crew positions linked via ‘CrewNet’ local network• Vehicles linked via DIS network

DIS Hub

CrewNet

CrewNet

CrewNet

CrewNet


CrewNet

Wabash Trailers:-Dry Trailer-53’ Length-8’ Wide-8’6 High

Commercial Carriers used to pull the trainer to its location. After acceptance, the unit with ownership can contract directly to a commercial carrier or use their organic assets, e.g.…. Military Tractor (M915)

VCOT Relocation ProcessVCOT Relocation Process

Raydon PM will coordinate with Government POC and Raydon shipping/receiving for initial trailer movement to its training location.


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56” Overall53’ Dry Trailer

FRONT

- HVAC Unit- IOS/AAR Station

IOS/AAR AreaMain EntryEmergency Exit

-Generator Mounted under Trailer

Standard Suite ConfigurationStandard Suite Configuration

Ethernet <100’

GunnerCMDR

Level 3 Tabletop Trainers(1 per table)

16’

Dvr


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Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (VCOT): One (1) 53’ trailer containing One (1) HMMWV-FIST, Four (4) reconfigurable Convoy Vehicles, One (1) Instructor Operator/ AAR Controller.

Each Trailer Comes with a Kit to Provide Soldiers the Highest Fidelity Convoy Training Experience Available

Three (3) Reconfigurable Tabletops Allow Instructors to Mix Convoys with Combat Vehicles and Any of the Available Wheeled Vehicles

Power On Board Generator or Shore Power (Same as a COFT Hook Up)

Setup Time 1 Hour

Exercises(40 Baghdad/20 Zussman)

44 Gunnery16 Convoy

NETT Course 1 Week

After ActionReview Theater

One (1) 3 Position Multipurpose Convoy Vehicle

TrainerDriver, Commander and

Gunner

Level II ConvoyLevel III Tabletop

Level I - HMMWV FIST


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Mobile IOS/AAR Concept

IOS/AAR Station (4 foot table)

Pull-down screenProjector

(ceiling mounted)

Benches

Area Not to scale

Config & SpecsConfig & Specs


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IOS/AAR StationIOS/AAR Station

• IOS/AAR supports prebrief, exercise control, AAR & scenario editing

• Design accommodates one or two operators/role players– Each PC is equipped with a 17 inch LCD Panel – Stealth Viewer is Raydon developed COTS product called

BAREView– Logger is GFE software (part of OneSAF TestBed)

• IOS/AAR supports prebrief, exercise control, AAR & scenario editing

• Design accommodates one or two operators/role players– Each PC is equipped with a 17 inch LCD Panel – Stealth Viewer is Raydon developed COTS product called

BAREView– Logger is GFE software (part of OneSAF TestBed)

Stealth Viewer

Logger, Radio, Exercise Ctrl,

Scoring

To crew modules

keyboardspaceball

DIS network

projector

keyboard



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Convoy Training in Baghdad and other geo-specific areas

• Mission rehearsals in the current COE• Detailed AARs and Leader Training• Training exercise generation to meet emerging requirements

After Action Review• Playback of voice and data (stealth view) to facilitate

Commander’s critique

Scoring Methodology• Scoring is based on the percentage of total targets presented vs.

total targets killed

Convoy Training in Baghdad and other geo-specific areas

• Mission rehearsals in the current COE• Detailed AARs and Leader Training• Training exercise generation to meet emerging requirements

After Action Review• Playback of voice and data (stealth view) to facilitate

Commander’s critique

Scoring Methodology• Scoring is based on the percentage of total targets presented vs.

total targets killed

Training HighlightsTraining Highlights


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