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Attachment J.2

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Attachment J.2

System Specifications

For

Range Training Systems (RTS-II)

Version 1.1 25 February 2013

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

PROGRAM MANAGER FOR TRAINING SYSTEMS

12350 RESEARCH PARKWAY

ORLANDO, FL 32826-3275

11.

SCOPE

12.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

12.1 Government documents

22.2 Non-Government documents

42.3 Order of precedence

43.

REQUIREMENTS

43.1 Live Fire Ground Based Training Systems

43.1.1 Range Control Station (RCS)

43.1.1.1 RCS - Stationary RCS and Portable RCS Requirements

103.1.1.2 Stationary RCS Requirements

103.1.1.3 Portable RCS Requirements

113.1.2 Target Lifters

113.1.2.1 General Requirements

143.1.2.2 Target Lifters – Stationary Targets

173.1.2.3 Target Lifters – Moving Targets

233.1.2.4 Physical Silhouette

233.1.3 Switches and other Networking Devices

233.2 Battlefield Effects Simulator (BES) Requirements

233.2.1 Sound Effect Simulators (SES)

233.2.1.1 Integrated Sound Effect Simulator (SES), Shore Powered

253.2.1.2 Portable Sound Effect Simulator (SES), Shore & Battery Powered

263.2.1.3 SES Mixer

273.2.2 Dust Generator

273.2.2.1 Dust Generator – General Requirements

273.2.2.2 Dust Generator – Controls

283.2.2.3 Dust Generator – Configurations

293.2.2.4 Dust Generator – Maintenance Requirements

293.2.2.5 Dust Generator – Transportability Requirements

293.2.3 Smoke Generator

293.2.3.1 Smoke Generator – General Requirements

303.2.3.2 Smoke Generator - Configurations

303.2.3.3 Smoke Generator - Controls

313.2.3.4 Smoke Generator - Maintenance Requirements

323.2.3.5 Smoke Generator - Transportability Requirements

323.2.4 Reserved

323.2.4.1

323.2.4.2

323.2.5 Explosive Effect Simulators

323.2.5.1 Large Explosive Effects Simulator

333.2.5.2 Portable Explosive Effects Simulator with disposable cylinder

333.2.5.3 Explosive Effects Simulator with detachable explosion chamber

343.2.5.4 Reconfigurable Non Pyrotechnic Explosive Effects Simulator

343.2.5.5 Indoor Non Pyrotechnic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Simulator

353.2.5.6 X-Large Explosive Effects Simulator

353.2.5.7 Rocket Propelled Grenade Effects Simulator (RPGES)

353.2.5.8 Long Range Transmitter

363.2.6 AK-47 Machine Gun Simulator (MGS)

363.2.7 Roadside Improvised Explosive Devices Effects Simulator

363.2.8 Radio Controlled 4 Channel Long Range Detonator

363.2.9 Radio Controlled 4 Channel Long Range Detonator Kit

373.3 Ground Range Sustainment Systems

373.3.1 Multi-Purpose Pneumatic Target System (MPPTS)

383.3.2 Pistol Pneumatic Target System

383.3.2.1 Pistol Pneumatic Target Control System

393.3.2.2 Pistol Pneumatic Operating System

393.3.2.3 Pistol Pneumatic RF target control system

403.3.3 Non-automated Steel Targets

403.3.4 Remote Sniper Targets

413.3.4.1 Remote Sniper Targets Recharging Storage Stand

413.3.4.2 Remote Sniper Targets Silhouettes.

413.3.5 “Environmentally-friendly” 3D Steel Armor Targets (EFSAT)

423.3.6 Steel Silhouette Targets

423.3.6.1 Steel type “E” Steel Silhouette Target

423.3.6.2 Steel type “F” Steel Silhouette Target

423.3.7 Reactive Steel Target

423.3.7.1 Reactive Steel High Velocity International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Target

433.3.7.2 Reactive Steel High Velocity Bobber Target

433.3.7.3 Reactive Steel Precision Rifle Target

443.3.7.4 Reactive Steel High Velocity 2/3 size Target

443.3.7.5 Reactive Steel High Velocity Multi-Purpose Target

443.3.8 Heavy Duty Target Carriages (HDTC)

453.3.9 Manual Moving Target System (Manual-MTS)

463.3.10 Ballistic Concrete Blocks and Panels

463.3.11 Targetry Solar Power System

473.3.11.1 Targetry Solar Power System – SIT

473.3.11.2 Targetry Solar Power System – SAT

473.3.12 Ballistic Rubber Protection

473.3.12.1 Ballistic Rubber Block

473.3.12.2 Ballistic Rubber Panels

483.3.13 Moving Target System - Rail

483.3.14 Portable Moving Target System - Cable

493.3.15 SIT Ballistic Protection Shield and Sub-plate Assembly

493.3.15.1 Ballistic Shield

493.3.15.2 Sub-Plate

493.3.15.3 SIT Ballistic Protection Shield and Sub-Plate Assembly with 2” Ballistic Rubber

503.3.16 Pre-Cast Re-locatable Equipment Pad

503.3.17 Multi-Target Moving Target System (MMTS)

503.3.17.1 MMTS – Transport System

513.3.17.2 MMTS – Target Lifters and Silhouettes

513.3.17.3 MMTS – Reliability

513.3.18 LOMAH System Requirements

523.4 Miscellaneous Requirements

523.4.1 Solar Power Systems

533.4.2 Batteries

543.4.3 Transit Cases

543.5 Environmental Requirements

543.5.1 Storage

543.5.2 Operating Temperature

543.5.3 Solar Loading

543.5.4 Humidity

543.5.5 Sea Coast/Salt Spray

553.5.6 Desert Conditions

553.5.7 Snow and Ice

553.5.8 Wind

553.5.9 Rain

553.6 Materials and processes

553.6.1 Materials

553.6.1.1 Flammable materials

553.6.1.2 Hazardous materials

563.6.1.3 Metals

563.6.1.4 Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)

563.6.1.5 Radioactive material

563.6.2 Processes

563.6.2.1 Protective finishes and coatings

563.6.2.2 Corrosion prevention

573.7 Product markings

573.7.1.1 Plug-in assemblies

573.7.1.2 Controls and Indicating Devices

573.8 Trainer Peculiar Equipment (TPE)Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) marking

593.8.2 Safety markings

603.8.2.1 Unit Internal Hazards Markings

603.8.3 Interchangeability

603.8.4 Safety

603.8.4.1 Equipment energized from multiple power sources.

613.8.5 Lasers

613.8.6 Maintenance

613.8.6.1 Availability

613.8.6.2 Qualitative maintainability requirements

623.9 Fabrication and Installation

623.9.1 Workmanship

623.9.1.1 Cleaning

623.9.1.2 Threaded fasteners

623.9.1.3 Wiring

633.9.1.4 Shielding

634.

Verification

635.

Packaging

636.

Notes

636.1 Definitions

58Figure 1 ESD Symbols

58Figure 2 ESD Sensitive Equipment

59Figure 3 Examples of Cable Markings

60Figure 4 Multiple Power Source Label

System Specification

For

Range Training Systems II

1. SCOPE

The Marine Corps has a current operational requirement to modernize its Range Training Systems II (RTS II) with various types of automated and non-automated target equipment and simulators as listed herein. This document establishes the system requirements for the development, fabrication, installation, and testing for the training automated and non-automated target systems to be deployed at these various ranges.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents of the exact issue listed form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. This specification is designated as a first tier document. The documents referenced directly in this specification are designated as second tier documents and are considered part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Documents referenced in successive tiers are not part of this specification and are to be used for guidance only.

2.1 Government documents

CEHNC 1110-1-23

Amidon Ballistic Concrete(ABC)

SACON Ballistic Concrete

Range Design Guide, US Army Corps of Engineers, 1 December 2004 ABC Technical Specification, 1 February 2012, Revision 1.4- dependent upon Government Final Approval Shock Absorbing Concrete Technical Specification, US Army Corps of Engineers, Section 03333(Latest version)

MIL-STD-130

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Note: If document version listed is not the most current, then substitute with the latest version available at time of contract award.

2.2 Non-Government documents

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

ANSI/IEEE 446-1987

IEEE 802.3-2000

IEEE C2

Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Industrial and Commercial Applications

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specification (Superseded by 802.3-2008)

National Electrical Safety Code

National Fire Protection Association

Other:

Also, refer to:

Federal, State, County, and local environmental regulations

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

American Society of Testing and Materials

Note: If document version listed is not the most current, then substitute with the latest version available at time of contract award.

2.3 Order of precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this specification, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations, unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

The requirements in this Specification are for CONUS (Continental United States) installed ranges. Ranges installed Outside the CONUS (OCONUS) area may have differing electrical power requirements depending on the location. Target systems installed on ranges OCONUS shall include alterations, if necessary, to operate under the local voltage and frequency requirements.

All devices provided as part of the RTS II contract shall be non-pyrotechnic.

3.1 Live Fire Ground Based Training Systems

3.1.1 Range Control Station (RCS)

3.1.1.1 RCS - Stationary RCS and Portable RCS Requirements

The requirements in this section shall apply to both the Stationary RCS and Portable RCS.

The RCS systems –

(a) Shall provide an integrated range control software package. The range control software shall provide applications to:

(i) Control targets and all other RCS-controlled equipment

(ii) Monitor targets and all other RCS-controlled equipment

(iii) Record training scenario data

(iv) Store training scenario data

(b) Shall display all RCS-controlled equipment graphically on the operator’s visual display. The visual display graphical user interface (GUI) shall display the RCS-controlled equipment in a manner that is representative of the range’s physical layout.

(c) Shall incorporate required Information assurance and computer security features to allow only approved range personnel to logon and operate the system.

(d) Upon user-initiated shut-down, the RCS shall completely power-down without damage and loss of data in less than 8 minutes.

3.1.1.1.1 RCS-Controlled Equipment

The following Range Training Systems shall be controllable by a RCS:

(a) Stationary Infantry Target (SIT) shall be controlled by a RCS.

(b) Double SIT (DSIT) shall be controlled by a RCS.

(c) Stationary Armor Target (SAT) shall be controlled by a RCS.

(d) Moving Infantry Target (MIT) shall be controlled by a RCS.

(e) Moving Armor Target (MAT) shall be controlled by a RCS.

(f) Omega 36/B2 shall be controllable by a RCS, through SATs and MATs.

(g) Smoke Generator shall be controllable by a RCS.

(h) Portable Sound Effect Simulator (SES) shall be controllable by a RCS.

(i) Integrated SES shall be controllable by a RCS.

(j) Badger AK-47 Simulator shall be controllable by SITs that are controlled by the RCS.

(k) Dust Generator shall be controllable by a RCS.

(l) Badger AK-47 Simulator shall be controllable by a RCS.

(m) All Explosive Effect Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Simulators shall be controllable by a RCS.

(n) Location of Miss and Hit (LOMAH) shall be controllable by a RCS.

3.1.1.1.2 RCS Network and Communication

The RCS and supporting network infrastructure shall control RTS targets and BES devices at a distance of at least eight kilometers (8km) for hard-wired networks.

The RCS and supporting network infrastructure shall control RTS targets and BES devices at a distance of at least three kilometers (3km) for Radio Frequency (RF) networks.

The RCS communication system shall support communication using the following mediums:

(a) The RCS communication system shall support communication via Hardwired Category 5 (CAT5).

(b) The RCS communication system shall support communication via CAT6 network cables.

(c) The RCS communication system shall support communication via single-mode fiber optic cables.

(d) The RCS communication system shall support communication via multimode fiber optic cables.

(e) The RCS communication system shall support communication via RF communication.

The network connecting the RCS to the RCS-controlled devices shall provide at least a 99% reliability rate (first time message throughput) to all hardwired and RF communication devices on the network. Failure of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will not be charged against the 99% communication coverage requirement; however, the mere existence of GFE within the range complex shall not be the basis of waiver or exception to the requirement.

All RCS, RCS controlled-devices, network devices, and network interfaces shall use Internet Protocol (IP) for hardwired connections, except when this specification states otherwise. The RCS network shall be IEEE 802.3 compliant.

The communication network shall operate 2 to 500 target positions simultaneously.

3.1.1.1.3 Communication – Status Reporting

All RCS-controlled devices shall provide initial status and operational status feedback to the RCS system.

RCS-controlled devices shall perform a Built-In-Test (BIT) and send status to the RCS. RCS-controlled devices shall provide local BIT status identification.

3.1.1.1.4 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – RCS Controls

(a) The RCS control program shall be configured so that a single operator can operate all RCS-controlled devices.

(b) The RCS shall concurrently control all possible combinations of RCS-controlled devices from one device to five hundred and twelve (512) devices.

(c) The RCS shall use the integrated interfaces for communication with the target lifters.

(d) The RCS shall allow the operator to control target kill parameters.

(e) The RCS shall allow the operator to control target bob parameters.

(f) The RCS shall allow the operator to control target exposure parameters.

(g) The RCS shall allow the operator to control target concealment parameters.

(h) The RCS shall allow the operator to control direction of moving target travel.

(i) The RCS shall have a remote hit sensitivity adjustment that allows an operator to adjust the detection sensitivity of differing calibers of ammunition striking the target.

(j) The RCS shall allow the operator to control target actuator’s muzzle flash simulator activation, deactivation, shot mode (single and burst), and repeat delay time.

(k) The RCS shall allow the operator to select from multiple SES sound effects and initiate playback of the selected sound effect at any time during range operations.

(l) The RCS shall enable and disable BES devices connected through the targets systems.

(m) The RCS shall control BES devices connected directly to the RCS network.

(n) The RCS shall permit selection of individual targets in both manual and programmed mode.

(o) The RCS shall permit selection of groups of targets in both manual and programmed mode.

(p) The RCS shall permit selection of all targets in both manual and programmed mode.

(q) The RCS shall include an SES sound-mixer IAW section 3.2.1.3.

(r) The RCS shall include all other necessary controls to execute the requirements in the Portable SES and Integrated SES sections of this document.

(s) The RCS shall permit the operator to execute all trigger-able commands (defined in the RCS Scenario Automation section below) manually in real time.

(t) The RCS shall allow activation and deactivation of emergency override mode.

(u) The RCS shall allow activation and deactivation of maintenance mode.

3.1.1.1.5 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – Multiple RCS Operation and Control

The RCS network configuration shall consist of one (1) to at least three (3) RCS on a single range.

The RCS network shall allow all configurations of one (1) to three (3) RCS to concurrently share control of a single range.

The RCS software shall include a feature for allocating and de-allocating control of RCS-controlled devices to each RCS.

3.1.1.1.6 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – RCS Scenarios

(a) The RCS shall store at least one hundred (100) scenarios.

(b) The RCS shall include operator controls to –

(i) Enter programmed scenarios.

(ii) Edit programmed scenarios.

(iii) Store programmed scenarios in memory.

(iv) Recall programmed scenarios from memory.

(v) Delete programmed scenarios from memory.

(vi) Execute programmed scenarios.

(c) The RCS shall include operator controls for programming scenarios with single courses of fire and multiple courses of fire.

(d) The RCS shall include operator controls to skip, repeat, and execute sections of programmed scenarios.

(e) The RCS shall include operator controls to pause and to continue action during the execution of a programmed scenario.

(f) The RCS shall include operator controls to switch from a programmed scenario mode to manual control mode.

(g) The RCS shall include operator controls to resume execution of a programmed scenario while in manual mode.

3.1.1.1.6.1 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – RCS Scenario Automation

The RCS shall include operator controls for automated scenario creation, saving, and editing. RCS scenario creation, saving, and editing shall be usable by an RCS operator who has less than two (2) hours of training on the software. New and existing scenarios shall be editable and modifiable by an RCS operator. The RCS shall allow the operator to cancel a scenario at any time during its execution.

The RCS systems shall include operator controls for the execution of a completely automated scenario. Automated scenarios shall not require operator interaction after starting. The RCS shall provide automated (time-event driven) scenario execution for individual targets, groups of targets, or all targets at once.

The RCS shall allow the operator to manually operate RCS-controlled equipment during the execution of a scenario. The RCS shall provide manual (user initiated) scenario execution for individual targets, groups of targets, and all targets at once.

Automated RCS scenarios shall use time-based triggers to drive events/steps. When a scenario is started, a scenario clock shall start at zero (0) seconds and increment up from there. All automated RCS-controlled device actions (steps) shall be programmable so that they can be triggered at an operator-specified time during the scenario.

When targets detect that they are killed during an automated scenario, they shall act in accordance with their assigned target reaction.

Time-based event/step execution shall be programmable in one-second time intervals, spanning from 0 to 7,200 seconds (2 hours) minimum. Automated scenario event/step execution shall allow for automated control of all RCS-controlled devices on the network.

The following RCS commands shall be programmable as time trigger-able events:

(a) For all RCS-controlled targets, the RCS shall provide target exposure as a trigger-able event. Trigger-able exposure shall last for an operator-specified period of time.

(b) For all RCS-controlled targets, the RCS shall provide target concealment as a trigger-able event.

(c) For all integrated RCS-controlled targets, the RCS shall provide a target reset command as a trigger-able event.

(d) For all integrated RCS-controlled targets, the RCS shall provide a target Configure Hit Sensor command as a trigger-able event.

(e) For MITs and MATs, the RCS shall provide target start-movement, direction and speed as a trigger-able event.

(f) For MITs and MATs, the RCS shall provide target stop-movement as a trigger-able event.

(g) For all RCS-controlled targets with tethered badger shoot-back simulators, the RCS shall provide the operator with controls to activate and deactivate the tethered system.

(h) The RCS shall provide SES sound effect activation, utilizing operator-selectable sound effects, as a trigger-able event.

(i) The RCS shall provide SES sound effect deactivation as a trigger-able event.

(j) The RCS shall provide smoke generator activation as a trigger-able event.

(k) The RCS shall provide smoke generator deactivation as a trigger-able event.

(l) The RCS shall provide dust generator activation as a trigger-able event.

(m) The RCS shall provide dust generator deactivation as a trigger-able event.

(n) The RCS shall allow the detonation of explosive effect IED simulator devices as a trigger-able event.

(o) The RCS shall allow exposure and concealment of MMTS targets as a trigger-able event.

(p) For the MMTS, the RCS shall provide target, exposure, concealment, start-movement, direction and speed as a trigger-able event.

(q) The RCS shall allow the firing of the Badger as a trigger-able event.

(r) The RCS shall allow the selection of single-shot mode and burst mode of the Badger as a trigger-able event.

3.1.1.1.7 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – RCS Data Reporting

The RCS shall display target-hit counts.

The RCS shall automatically provide scoring for the selected course of fire/scenario.

The RCS shall automatically collect and store data from the hit sensor detection system for the development of After Action Reviews (AAR). The data collected shall be available for operator use within five minutes of scenario conclusion. The data collected shall be exportable in one or more of the following formats: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, and Microsoft Word 2007. The data collected shall be exportable to other Windows-based computers.

3.1.1.1.8 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – RCS Emergency Override

The RCS shall have an operator controlled emergency stop button. Activating the emergency stop button shall cause the RCS to do the following:

(a) During emergency stop, all targets shall go into a concealed position/location.

(b) During emergency stop, movers shall stop traversing their tracks.

(c) SES devices shall stop playing sounds and shall only play public announcements streaming from the operator’s microphone.

(d) All other RCS-controlled devices shall stop operating and switch into standby modes.

The RCS shall provide operator controls to remove emergency stop condition, allowing the range systems to return to normal functionality.

3.1.1.1.9 Stationary RCS & Portable RCS – Maintenance Mode

RCS and RCS-controlled items shall provide a maintenance mode. Maintenance mode shall prevent accidental activation of the target device from the RCS while maintenance actions are being taken. When activated, the safety interrupt mechanism shall prevent RCS control of the devices so that RCS-controlled devices can only be controlled via direct physical access to the individual systems. The maintenance mode shall prevent RCS actuation of the target devices, prevent motion of targets, limit maximum sound to safe levels, and prevent other connected systems from engaging in actions that could harm maintainers; however, the devices shall still controllable via local control. Maintenance mode shall cut off power to Omega 36 devices.

The RCS shall provide controls to activate and deactivate maintenance mode. The maintenance mode control shall require two separate actions by the RCS-user to activate and deactivate maintenance mode. The actions for enabling and disabling maintenance mode shall prevent accidental activation and deactivation of maintenance mode.

3.1.1.2 Stationary RCS Requirements

The stationary RCS –

(a) UPS shall provide at least enough power for the RCS to run ten (10) minutes and then shut down properly (without losing data), upon failure of the 120 VAC power.

(b) The UPS shall make an audible alarm upon loss of power.

3.1.1.3 Portable RCS Requirements

The portable RCS shall allow a single operator to control RCS-controlled devices. The RCS shall operate while moving around within the range area during an operation.

The portable RCS shall support wireless RF as its primary connection to the RCS-network.

The portable RCS shall support a hardwired CAT5 line as a secondary connection to the RCS-network.

The portable RCS –

(a) Laptop shall be ruggedized.

(b) Laptop shall comply with IP65, as defined by IEC 60529.

(c) Laptop shall pass the following MIL-STD-810G tests: 62” transit drop, 40G functional shock, blowing sand, blowing dust, humidity, blowing rain, and drip rain.

(d) Shall have a display, which is viewable in direct sunlight conditions with an anti-reflective readable screen.

(e) Shall have an operator selectable (on/off) display backlight for nighttime operations.

(f) Shall contain a harness that allows an operator to carry and operate the portable RCS without having to set it down.

3.1.2 Target Lifters

3.1.2.1 General Requirements

All RCS-integrated target lifters shall respond to commands from fixed position RCS and portable RCS.

A Double Stationary Infantry Target (DSIT) shall be a Stationary Infantry Target (SIT), except that the target holding mechanism shall hold two infantry silhouettes (E, F, and Ivan) side by side. DSITs shall raise and lower silhouettes as a single entity. Engagements scored on the silhouettes shall be treated as a single silhouette. Requirements applying to SITs in this specification shall also apply to the DSITs

Each type of Target Lifter shall adhere to the following default behaviors. Upon initialization, all behavior registers/memory values shall be cleared (null value).

3.1.2.1.1 Target Lifters – Power Requirements

Shore-powered targets shall be equipped with the correct power cords and adapters to work with the specific range they are ordered for, as specified in the Delivery Order. When shore-powered targets are ordered for modern ranges with 240VAC power, the target lifters shall use power from a 240VAC GFE NEMA L14-20 receptacle in the target enclosure. When shore-powered targets are ordered for legacy ranges providing 120VAC power, the shore-powered targets shall use power from the available 120VAC power sources.

For battery-powered targets, SIT and MIT configurations shall have a power input of 12VDC. Battery-powered SAT and MAT configurations shall have a power input commensurate to the power requirements of the device.

Target Lifters shall prevent shorts in the output source from damaging the Lifter. The Target Lifter shall have a visual power trip activation indicator and an operator engage-able reset mechanism.

For fuses, identification and replacement of the fuse by the operator shall take less than 15 minutes. If the target lifters utilize fuses, the target lifter housing shall contain the room/space to store spares on-board.

For breakers, identification and reset of the breaker by the operator shall take less than 15 minutes.

3.1.2.1.2 Target Lifters – Kill Response Time

When a target lifter receives the user-designated number of hits required to register a kill, the target lifter shall lower its target silhouette from the exposed position to the concealed position. This shall take the same amount of time as the target actuation times defined for each target lifter type in the sections below.

3.1.2.1.3 Target Lifters – Contact Hit Sensor Requirements

The target lifter contact hit sensor shall detect live fire hits. The hit detection system shall collect and report hits to the RCS. The hit detection system shall detect and score a hit any time a portion of the target is exposed to any designated firing position on the range, including aerial gunnery.

The hit detection system shall score 97% or more of the rounds that penetrate targets as hits.

The hit detection system shall detect and record the presence of hits at all firing rates from 1 to 10 rounds per second. The RCS-integrated hit detection system shall be configured by the RCS.

The hit detection system shall count hits based on the hit detection mode, including the following: LOMAH, single shots, and bursts of shots.

In single shot hit detection mode, each hit on the target shall be counted as a hit towards a kill.

In the burst hit detection mode, each burst of hits shall count as one (1) hit towards a kill.

RCS-integrated target lifters shall accept changes in the hit detection burst separation time span from the RCS. The hit detection burst separation time shall be configurable from 100ms to 10000ms with a default of 250 ms.

In LOMAH mode, the contact hit sensor shall be bypassed, and each point scored by the LOMAH system shall count as a hit towards a kill.

The hit detection systems shall include hit detection sensitivity adjustment to allow for the increase and decrease of hit detection thresholds. The RCS-integrated targets shall accept hit sensitivity adjustments via the RCS sensitivity command.

The hit detection system shall not generate false hits under adverse weather conditions including rain and ¼ inch or smaller hail in winds up to 35mph.

The hit detection system shall not generate false hits from the concussion shock to the Silhouettes from near misses and overpressure events. The hit detection system shall not record false hits from debris striking the target because of rounds impacting the ground around the target silhouette.

The hit detection system shall not generate false hits caused by the actuation of the silhouette. The hit detection system shall not generate false hits caused by the movement of the target lifter.

3.1.2.1.3.1 Contact Hit Sensor Requirements – Infantry Targets

The infantry target hit detection system shall score both subsonic and supersonic ballistic strikes without requiring that the sensitivity be preset to a specific caliber/class of ammunition. At a minimum, the infantry target hit detection sensitivity shall detect the following ammunition types:

(a) Special Effects Small Arm Marking System (SESAMS) rounds

(b) 9mm

(c) 5.56mm

(d) 7.62mm

(e) .45 caliber

(f) .50 caliber

The infantry target hit detection system shall detect hits while using the Standard E, F, and Ivan silhouettes. The infantry target hit detection system shall allow for sensitivity adjustment to support hit detections using full-body 3-dimensional mannequins, and other unique threat/neutral/friendly silhouette.

3.1.2.1.3.2 Contact Hit Sensor Requirements – Armor Targets

The armor target hit detection system shall detect hits while employing silhouettes as described (size and profile) in TC-25-8. The armor target hit detection system shall record and report hits from varied sizes of small and large caliber rounds fired at a target during a single training exercise.

The armor target hit detection system hit sensitivity shall be adjustable such that only impacts from a projectile above an established threshold are counted as a hit. The armor target hit detection system shall detect and score hits ranging from 7.62 caliber and above.

At a minimum, the armor target hit detection sensitivity shall discriminate between hits from the following groups:

(a) Less than .50 caliber,

(b) .50 caliber to 20mm.

The armor target hit detection system shall discriminate between these thresholds with at least 90% accuracy.

3.1.2.1.4 Muzzle Flash.

SIT and MIT targets lifters shall simulate “shoot back” muzzle flashes. The RCS and integrated target lifter shall control the muzzle flash simulator.

The muzzle flash -

(a) Shall be enabled and disabled via the RCS.

(b) Shall not require a warm-up period.

(c) Shall activate 0 to 60 seconds after target exposure. This period of time shall be adjusted from 0 to 60 seconds by the RCS.

(d) Shall space subsequent firings 0 to 60 seconds apart. The period of time shall be adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds by the RCS.

(e) Shall deactivate when the target goes into a concealed position.

(f) Shall use electrical power only.

The muzzle flash simulator shall provide the following shot modes:

(g) Single shot mode (1 shot at a time).

(h) Burst shot modes. Bursts shall have multiple shots. Burst mode shall operate at 600 flashes per minute. During burst mode, there shall be a distinct on-off visual separation between each flash.

Single shot mode and burst shot mode shall be selectable via the RCS.

When set to burst shot mode with repeat delay set to zero, the flash simulator shall flash 360,000 times in ten hours without need for maintenance actions.

The small caliber version shall be visible from all distances up to and including 800 meters at night.

The small caliber version shall be visible from 1500 meters by IR spectrum assisted-viewing device during day and night conditions.

The large caliber muzzle flash shall simulate the muzzle flash of large caliber weapons, in single shot flashes, with a minimum repetition of once every second.

The large caliber muzzle flash shall be visible from 800 meters during both day and night.

The large caliber version muzzle flash shall be visible at 2000 meters using IR spectrum assisted vision device during day and night.

3.1.2.2 Target Lifters – Stationary Targets

Stationary targets shall be integrated with the RCS.

Stationary targets shall present, conceal, and provide visual indication of successful engagement.

Stationary targets shall mount, interface, and synchronize with the target silhouette(s).

All stationary targets shall stabilize the target silhouette to ensure steady presentation and fulfillment of exposure requirements.

3.1.2.2.1 SIT Actuation

The SIT shall meet all of the following requirements with all SIT silhouettes up-to and including the silhouette of the maximum weight and maximum size parameters defined in section 3.1.2.4.1.

In no wind conditions, SITs shall actuate full and half sized 3-D Infantry Targets, E, and F silhouettes in one (1) second or less.

In 0 mph to 35mph wind conditions, the SIT shall actuate a silhouette in less than two (2) seconds.

The SIT shall hold all targets upright and stable in winds from 0 mph to 35 mph (regardless of wind direction).

The target shall not move to a point where the target is unable to respond to a command to change the target position due to the weight of the target, or wind load.

3.1.2.2.2 SAT Actuation

The SAT shall meet all of the following requirements with all SAT silhouettes up-to and including the silhouette of the maximum weight and maximum size parameters defined in section 3.1.2.4.1.

In wind from 0 mph 35 mph (regardless of wind direction); the SAT shall actuate a silhouette to a fully upright or fully concealed position within nine (9) seconds.

The SAT shall hold the silhouette stable without tipping in winds blowing from any direction.

In winds from 0 mph to 35 mph, the SAT shall hold a frontal target upright.

The target shall not move beyond a point where the target is able to respond to a command to change the target position due to the weight of the target or wind load.

Actuation of a silhouette shall not cause damage to the silhouette supports.

The SAT lifter shall include variable position adjustment to allow at least 15 degree variation of the actuation limit end-points (e.g., adjust the silhouette up position from 75 to 90 degrees and the down position from 0 to +15 degrees).

The SAT target lifting arms shall include brackets, which can be located along the length of the arms and provide adjustments to securely clamp a target support with a maximum 4” x 4” cross-section.

The lifting arms shall mount and lift each of the frontal armor targets listed in TC 25-8.

If actuation is impeded, then the SAT target shall fail-safe to prevent damage to the lifting mechanism, silhouette supports, and the silhouette.

3.1.2.2.3 SIT and SAT Weight

The SIT Lifter shall weigh 55lbs or less, excluding detachable batteries, the interface box, cables and silhouettes.

The SAT Lifter shall weigh 300lbs or less, excluding detachable batteries, the interface box, cables and silhouettes.

3.1.2.2.4 SIT and SAT Storage and Lifting

SITs shall be stackable to at least 2 meters in height without causing damage to SIT Lifters and ancillary equipment.

The SITs shall include means to support easy lifting into a standard cargo truck.

SATs shall be stackable without causing damage to the SAT Lifters and ancillary equipment.

The SAT shall provide means for four (4) persons to carry and load it into a vehicle.

3.1.2.2.5 SIT and SAT Operation Capability

The stationary lifters (both SIT and SAT) shall have an average lifespan of at least two hundred thousand (200,000) actuations.

The SIT Lifters shall perform up to at least sixty (60) actuations per hour when the operator commands it to do so, without any required dedicated downtime for regeneration of the power supply. The SIT Lifters shall perform up to at least one-thousand two-hundred (1200) actuations per 24 hour period, without any required dedicated downtime for regeneration of the power supply. The SIT shall operate seven (7) days or more at 1200 actuations per day without requiring any maintenance actions to keep the lifter operational.

The SIT shall operate continuously, when commanded to do so. The SIT shall not have a wait period in between actuations.

The SAT Lifters shall perform up to at least forty (40) actuations per hour when the operator commands it to do so, without any required dedicated downtime for regeneration of the power supply. The SAT Lifters shall perform up to at least 300 actuations per 24 hour period, without any required dedicated downtime for regeneration of the power supply.

The SAT shall operate seven (7) days or more at the 300 actuations per day without requiring any maintenance actions to keep the SAT operational.

3.1.2.2.6 SIT and SAT Presentation

The SIT Lifter shall have a height adjustable mechanism to allow presentation of at least 90% (height) of a full size 3D target above the berm with no part of the lifting device exposed to direct fire, as described in CEHNC 1110-1-23.

The SAT shall have height adjustable mechanism to allow presentation of the bottom of the silhouette at least 15cm above the minimum and maximum berm heights in CEHNC 1110-1-23. The SAT lifter shall present the target with the target mechanism totally protected.

The height adjustment mechanisms shall be part of or an addition to, the SIT/SAT body and not part of the lifting arms; and shall allow for a one time height adjustment based on the berm height and angle of fire expected onto the target. The height adjustment mechanism shall not create imbalance or rocking of the SIT/SAT Lifters.

3.1.2.2.7 SAT – BES Interoperability

3.1.2.2.7.1 SAT – Omega 36/B2 Interoperability

The SAT shall interoperate with Omega 36/B2 systems already in the Marine Corps inventory. The SAT shall interoperate with the Omega 36 as follows:

(a) The SAT shall provide 11-16 VDC power the Omega 36/B2 through its ERETS cable.

(b) The SAT shall provide at least 1.5 amps to the Omega 36/B2 through its ERETS cable.

(c) The SAT shall control the Omega 36/B2 through its ERETS cable.

(d) When the SAT is exposed and the Omega 36 is armed, the attached Omega 36/B2 shall fire one round. This shall be user-switchable to activate and deactivate this feature.

(e) When the SAT is killed and the Omega 36 is armed, the attached Omega 36/B2 shall fire one round. This shall be user-switchable to activate and deactivate this feature.

(f) The SAT shall accept manual firing commands from the RCS.

(g) When the RCS-user triggers an activation command through the RCS, the SAT shall activate the Omega 36/B2 to fire one round.

3.1.2.2.7.2 SAT – Smoke Generator Interoperability

The SAT shall interoperate with the Smoke Generator as follows:

(a) The SAT shall control the Smoke Generator.

(b) When the SAT is killed and the Smoke Generator is armed, the attached Smoke Generator shall activate. This shall be user-switchable to activate and deactivate this feature.

(c) The SAT shall accept manual firing commands from the RCS.

(d) When the RCS-user sends an activation command through the RCS, the SAT shall activate the Smoke Generator.

3.1.2.3 Target Lifters – Moving Targets

A Moving Target is a Stationary Target that moves along a rail and provides status with respect to location, and velocity. The MIT shall meet all the requirements of the SIT in addition to the requirements in this section, unless otherwise stated herein. The MAT shall meet all requirements of the SAT in addition to the requirements in this section, unless otherwise stated herein.

3.1.2.3.1 Power and Cables

The movers shall dock with their docking stations without user intervention to make the connections.

The MAT docking station shall be place-able at both ends of the track, so that charging takes place at whichever end of the track the docking station is set up. Repositioning of the MAT docking station shall not require special tools.

The moving target systems (MIT and MAT) shall provide power to devices attached to the mover.

When low battery conditions arise for a target mover, the mover shall send an unsolicited target lifter status with the updated battery condition to the RCS and shall immediately return to the docking station for recharging after the completion of any pending event commands (i.e., if actively executing a movement and/or exposure command, continue normal execution until the end of engagement or return to concealed position; then move to docking station for recharging).

3.1.2.3.2 Target Actuation

3.1.2.3.2.1 MIT Target Actuation

The MIT lifters shall meet all of the following requirements with all MIT silhouettes up-to and including the silhouette of the maximum weight and maximum size parameters defined in section 3.1.2.4.1.

The MIT Lifter shall actuate full and half sized Ivan, E, and F silhouettes in one (1) second or less under no wind conditions.

The MIT Lifter shall actuate a silhouette in less than two (2) seconds in 0 to 35mph wind conditions (regardless of wind direction).

The MIT shall hold all targets upright and stable in winds from 0 to 35mph.

The MIT shall not move to a point where the target is unable to respond to a command to change the target position due to the weight of the target, or wind load.

If actuation is impeded, then the MIT target shall fail-safe to prevent damage to the lifting mechanism, silhouette supports, and the silhouette.

3.1.2.3.2.2 MAT Target Actuation

The MAT lifters shall meet all of the following requirements with all MAT silhouettes up-to and including the silhouette of the maximum weight and maximum size parameters defined in section 3.1.2.4.1.

The MAT Lifter shall actuate a silhouette within thirteen (13) seconds against any winds from 0 to 35mph (regardless of wind direction).

The MAT shall hold the silhouette stable without tipping in winds blowing from any direction.

The MAT shall hold a flank target upright in winds from 0 to 35mph.

The MAT shall not move to a point where the target is unable to respond to a command to change the target position due to the weight of the target or wind load.

Actuation of a silhouette shall not cause damage to the silhouette it supports.

The MAT Lifter shall include variable position adjustment to allow a 15 degree variation of the actuation limit end-points.

The MAT target lifting arms shall be located along the length of the arms and provide adjustments to securely clamp a target support with a maximum 4” x 4” cross-section. The MAT and its lifting arms shall mount and lift each of the flank armor targets listed in TC 25-8.

If actuation is impeded, then the MAT target shall fail-safe to prevent damage to the lifting mechanism, silhouette supports, and the silhouette.

3.1.2.3.3 Track Barriers

In cases where the mover fails to stop itself automatically prior to reaching the end of the track, the tracks shall physically stop the mover and prevent it from leaving the track.

3.1.2.3.4 Movement

The moving target devices, while transporting a silhouette:

(a) Shall change speeds in response to target control software

(b) Shall travel in both the "attack" and "retreat" directions depending on the range configuration

(c) Shall track and report the position of the mover within one (1) meter of the actual position

(d) Shall include evasive movement, which shall include the ability to start, stop, lower the target, raise the target, change speeds and change direction while traversing between the two ends of the course as commanded by the target control software

(e) The mover shall stop, pause, raise and lower on command on any portion of the course.

(f) Within five seconds of executing one of the commands in (e) above, the moving target lifter shall accept and execute a command from the target control software to be restarted in either direction.

(g) The moving targets shall automatically stop moving as they approach either end of the track; stopping the device shall not cause damage to the system or targets.

(h) Once the moving target has detected an end of course limit, the mover shall not accept a command to continue moving in the same direction The MIT, while transporting a silhouette, shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The MIT shall climb, descend, stop and restart movement both upwards and downwards on grades of zero percent (0%) to ten percent (10%).

(b) The MIT mover shall travel up an incline graded from zero percent (0%) to ten percent (10%) from a complete stop

(c) This MIT shall stop from speeds defined in paragraph 3.1.2.3.6 within 2m, after receiving a command from the target control software or the end of track sensor signal.

(d) On a track with a ten percent (10%) slope (Obliquity), the mover shall travel up the incline from a complete stop and accelerate to 2.5mph within 2m of travel.

(e) On zero (0%) to ten percent (10%) slopes (Obliquity), the MIT shall stop in less than 2m.

(f) The mover shall maintain a selected speed, IAW section 3.1.2.3.6, to within ten percent (10%) of nominal when climbing or descending a grade of five percent (5%).

(g) The mover shall maintain a selected speed, IAW section 3.1.2.3.6, to within ten percent (10%) of nominal when climbing or descending a grade of five percent (5%).

(h) The MIT shall continuously traverse at least 100m of track at the user-selected speed without having to slow down.

The MAT, while transporting a silhouette, shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The MAT shall climb, descend, stop and restart movement both upwards and downwards on grades of 0 percent to ten percent (10%).

(b) The MAT shall travel up an incline graded from zero (0%) to ten (10%) from a complete stop

(c) On both inclining and declining zero (0%) to ten percent (10%) slopes (Obliquity), the MAT shall accelerate to 12.5mph in less than 100m.

(d) On flat terrain, the MAT shall accelerate from 0mph to 20mph and then decelerate back to 0mph in a distance of less than 50m.

(e) On flat terrain, the MAT shall decelerate from maximum speed to a complete stop in a distance of less than 20m.

(f) The MAT shall maintain a selected speed, IAW section 3.1.2.3.6, to within ten percent (10%) of nominal when climbing or descending a grade of five percent (5%).

(g) The MAT shall traverse at least 700m of track without having to slow down.

3.1.2.3.5 Movement Layout (MIT Only)

The direction that MIT target silhouette faces shall be adjustable to all angles from -90 to +90 degrees from the direction of travel. The MIT target shall be configured so that the target silhouette to be oriented towards the intended shooter, regardless of direction of travel, when moving laterally, diagonally, towards, and away from the shooter.

3.1.2.3.6 Speeds

The speed for moving targets shall be controlled via RCS.

The MIT shall attain and maintain speeds from 0 mph to 10 mph on flat terrain.

The MIT shall be to maintain at least five (5) distinct speeds (stopped, slow-walking, fast-walking, jogging, and running). The MIT shall move at the following speeds:

(a) The MIT shall move at 2 mph at slow walking speed.

(b) The MIT shall move at 4 mph at fast walking speed.

(c) The MIT shall move at 6 mph at jogging speed.

(d) The MIT shall move at 10 mph at running speed.

The MAT shall be attain and maintain speeds from 0 mph to 20 mph.

The MAT shall maintain at least four distinct, equally separated speeds (stopped, low, medium, and high). The MAT shall move 20mph during its high movement speed setting.

The speed of the MAT shall be selectable such that the target on a MAT traveling on a track in the standard 350 meter emplacement is fully exposed for a minimum of 50 seconds during a MAT movement cycle.

3.1.2.3.7 Parking Brake

The moving target device (both MIT and MAT) shall be equipped with an automatic parking brake to hold the carrier in place when stopped on all slopes (Obliquity) up to 10% grade and in winds from 0 to 35 mph (regardless of wind direction).

The target device shall have a manual override of the brake to permit the carrier to be moved manually during maintenance.

3.1.2.3.8 Fail-Safe Mechanism

The target device shall have an integrated fail-safe mechanism to safely and quickly stop movement in the case…