Non-System Training Devices - Eng Dev

Mission — Nstd Combined Arms source

The Common Training Instrumentation Architecture (CTIA) program is the foundation architecture of the Live Training Transformation Family of Training Systems (LT2-FTS). The program contains critical core product-line architecture which provides commonality across training instrumentation systems and interoperability across Live, Virtual, Constructive Integrated Training Environment (LVC-ITE) and joint training systems. CTIA includes Army owned software components, architecture services, standards, protocols and governance used by domain-specific Live Training Transformation (LT2) and Live Training Systems (LTS) to include instrumented Force-On-Force (FOF) and Force-On-Target (FOT) training requirements. The CTIA also provides Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) and technology refresh for the LT2 family of LTS supporting over 23 live instrumented training products which are fielded at over 200 CONUS and OCONUS sites across the Army. Combat Training Center Instrumentation System (CTC-IS) funds the continued development of the existing Instrumentation Systems (IS) at the National Training Center (NTC), Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC). CTC-IS funds the development of the Integrated Tactical Network Communication System integration into the CTC-IS and development and integration of new warfighting capabilities into the CTC-IS to provide high-fidelity live, virtual, and constructive brigade training rotations which prepare Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), Joint partners, and supporting units to deploy in support of the Army Sustainable Readiness Model (SRM). The CTCs primary goal is to develop agile and adaptive leaders at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels while providing BCTs the core training necessary to conduct decisive action in a dynamic operating environment. The Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES) program provides realistic, real-time casualty effects for force-on-force tactical engagement training scenarios. Its ability to integrate into training instrumentation systems provides for high fidelity combined arms combat exercises supporting Readiness and closely aligns with the Modernization priority of Soldier Lethality. I-MILES is required for use at Home Stations, the Combat Training Centers (CTCs) and in theater of operations to meet force-on-force training requirements. I-MILES program funding provides for the Development and Integration of new vehicle and dismount weapon systems meeting the Common Operating Environment (COE) requirements, as well as embedded Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) development. This includes development efforts of the Live Training Engagement Composition (LTEC) / Live Player Area Network (LPAN) Development of Legacy software patches that incorporate the Government owned LTEC operating system software. This creates a common architecture that provides the ability to develop new services to adapt to evolving Army requirements (i.e. Changes in weapon platforms, technologies, Pk Table Updates). The Home Station Instrumentation Training System (HITS) currently provides a high-fidelity deployable instrumented training capability to support platoon thru battalion ground-based Soldiers and vehicles in Force-on-Force Training. HITS tracks location of soldiers and vehicles and simulates weapons' effects and engagements, allowing units to "Train as they Fight" against live opponents. HITS provides accurate feedback to training units. HITS consists of light deployable components that can be rapidly assembled/disassembled and transported to support deployed training. HITS is a member of the Live Training Transformation (LT2) product line of training systems implementing hardware and software reuse with other Instrumentation Systems (IS). HITS provides the only Live training component for the large scale Live- Virtual-Constructive (LVC) military training exercises. The Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) provides realistic medical training to both medical and non-medical Soldiers in the Active, Reserve, and National Guard. MSTCs provide hands-on instruction on the latest battlefield trauma and critical care techniques based on Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) approved performance-oriented Program of Instruction (POI). Medical treatment validation exercises simulate the high stress of performing medical interventions in combat. MSTC supports Unit Medical Readiness by validating Combat Medic (68W) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) biennial recertification requirements and provides Combat Lifesaver (CLS) training to non-medical Soldiers. The Tactical Combat Casualty Care Exportable (TC3X) Soldier System provides capability to train Soldiers on medical Warrior skills at the individual, leader, and collective levels. The Live, Virtual, Constructive Integrating Architecture (LVC-IA) provides a net-centric linkage that collects, retrieves and exchanges data among LVC Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, and Simulators (TADSS) to include: Games For Training (GFT), Home Station Instrumentation Training System (HITS), Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) and Synthetic Environment Core (SE Core), Universal Mission Simulator (UMS) and Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS). The LVC-IA defines "how" information is exchanged among the different LVC domains and the MCIS. The LVC-IA provides enterprise level tools for exercise control, after action review, and system information assurance. It develops hardware and software to interface the different Live, Virtual, Constructive and Gaming communication protocols and to provide a correlated common operating picture for the training audience on their organic Mission Command equipment. The integration of the LVC TADSS with the Mission Command equipment will enable larger and more robust training events, to better prepare U.S. Soldiers for their missions at an overall reduced cost. The end-state goal is to enable an LVC Integrated Training Environment that can replicate Operational Environments in a cost-effective manner to provide a high level of value-added training and mission rehearsal opportunities to Army Commanders and their Soldiers. In FY 2019, the LVC-IA program commence design and developmental activities for Version 4, which allowed for Web-based optimization; inclusion of new simulations to the architecture; and concurrency with core system TADSS and MCIS through FY 2022. Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT) provides Live Fire training systems and software capable of supporting all Army automated ranges and its Installations around the world. The FASIT training systems include: A single, universal target control software for all automated ranges (ground and aviation) identified in TC 25-8, providing users a controller with a common look and feel; downrange stationary and moving infantry and armor Presentation Devices (PDs) that interact with the control software to present targets and provide scoring feedback; battlefield/weapons effects devices that simulate combat situations, visuals, and sounds; and targets that provide visual, and thermal representations of friendly/threat engagements. The FASIT systems enable trainers to develop scenarios to simulate wartime mission tasks in a stressful battlefield environment. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Swarm provides integrated, multi-domain threat representative UAS platforms through custom UAS components and payloads that challenge training communities' execution of UAS Tactics, Techniques and Procedures, use of current and evolving UAS technologies (i.e., Drone buster), and gives feedback on their vulnerabilities to UAS-enabled Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, Cyber, Electronic Warfare, Dynamic Targeting and Swarm operations. Opposing Forces Mechanized Vehicle Replacement (OMVR) will consist of a common Army tracked platform that uses sectional visual modifications (VISMODs) to represent and replicate five of six Opposing Force warfighting vehicles and their combat capability functions. OMVR will provide peer-threat representative tracked/mechanized vehicles and formations to the Rotational Training Unit (RTU) across the depth and breadth of the training area to provide intelligence support to decision making and provide the opposing force (OPFOR) units with a sustainable system that is safe for soldiers to install, operate, and maintain. Pacific Multi-Domain Training & Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) enables Joint, Combined, and Coalition warfighters to realistically rehearse fighting in highly contested all-domain environments against peer adversary capabilities supporting the integrated Pacific Deterrence Initiative. Provide Training and Operations Support through the cloud enterprise to set up a cloud-based infrastructure and network for intelligence and warfighter training, information sharing, and collaboration. U.S. Army Japan operates in a contested logistics environment with increased threats to supply chains, reduced mobility and freedom of movement; and the need to operate in austere and resource-constrained environments. This task involves providing comprehensive support to ensure the successful delivery of modular data centers. US Army Pacific (USARPAC) Low-Cost Threat Emitter (LCTE) Prototypes support the expansion of the existing emitter environment and integration of data from the threat emitters into other required systems for real-time decision-making during operations. In support of the USARPAC LCTE prototypes for the Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability campaign plan, funding will be used to instrument high-end threat replication capabilities using Integrated Air Defense Radar emulators that operate from mid-S-Band to mid-C-Band as well as X-Band to fulfill this requirement. Combines Joint Systems Integration Laboratory (CJSIL) USARPAC will establish U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) CJSIL nodes to enhance experimentation in support of the IPWC for the future force. Access through the CJSIL increases and improves integrated experimentation with emerging C5ISR capabilities & DOD technologies.

Mission — Non-System Training Devices - Eng Dev source

Program Element funds development of Non-System Training Devices to support force-on-force and force-on-target training at the Combat Training Centers (CTC), general military training, and training on more than one item/system, as compared with system devices which are developed in support of a specific item/weapon system. Army training devices and training simulations contribute to the modernization of the forces by enabling readiness and strengthening combat effectiveness through realistic training solutions for the Warfighter. Training devices maximize the transfer of knowledge, skills, and experience from the training situation to a combat situation. Force-on-force training and force-on-target at the National Training Center (NTC), Ft. Irwin, CA; Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Ft. Johnson, LA, Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), Hohenfels, Germany; Home Stations and deployed locations around the world; and battle staff training in Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) provide increased combat readiness through realistic collective training in low, mid, and high intensity scenarios. Project 241, Non-System Training Devices-Combined Arms, develops simulation training devices for Army-wide use, including the CTCs. FY 2026 Project 241 funds significant development efforts in support of U.S. Army Training and Readiness on the Combat Training Center Instrumentation Systems (CTC-IS), Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES), Common Training Instrumentation Architecture (CTIA), Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT), Home Station Instrumentation Training System (HITS), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Swarm, and Opposing Forces Mechanized Vehicle Replacement (OMVR). FY 2026 funding in the amount of $5.477 Million is in support of the Pacific Defense Initiative. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $2.797 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative."

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