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FlexTrain Overview (Given at IPC or Later Conference)

FlexTrain Instrumentation Overview

XCTC XX-XX MPC

I&C Scope of Support for XCTC Provide support for Facilitated Daily Instrumented AARs for the soldiers Instrumentation support to include: issue, battery changes, replacement/repair, and recovery Live data monitoring support I-AAR equipment support MILES Replacement, Reset, and MILES Zeroing Provide Administrative Communications to all Exercise Support elements for lane coordination's, operations and I-AAR preparation OC/Ts issued handheld and vehicle mounted UHF radios Communications with OC/T at data monitoring station required thru training day Communications console at ESC to monitor all traffic Provide Exercise Collaboration Website: www.XCTC.org All exercise specific documentation posted here Request an account thru website

FlexTrain Mission Support Concept

Tracking Devices (2040 entities every 3.7 sec)

CSS Kits

Mobile Relay Trailer 7km coverage radius Network Operations Center (NOC) Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Real Time Exercise Monitoring and Data Collection Mobile After Action Review Center (MAARC) Video Take Home Package 3D/2D/Video and Tactical Audio OC/T’s TAC Operators

Common Operating Picture (COP) Virtual Unmanned Aerial Simulator (VUAS)

GPS and Radio device reports location of soldier in real time Updates roughly 3.7 sec for 2040-player system Transmits data via tower infrastructure Interfaces to MILES 2000 and IMILES Reports MILES status (alive, KIA, etc) Reports MILES engagements in real time Allows for creation of shot lines between shooter and target Can kill and resurrect MILES remotely Attaches to Players using a COTS Radio Pouch Smaller in size compare to EDI (8.4”H x x2.8” W x 1.65”D) Light weight (less than 2 lbs.)

48 hour battery life Recommended daily battery exchanges

First Responder Enhanced Dismount Instrumentation (FREDI2)

Enhanced Dismount Instrumentation (EDI)

GPS and Radio device reports location of soldier in real time Updates roughly 3.7 sec for 2040-player system Transmits data via tower infrastructure Interfaces to MILES 2000 and IMILES Reports MILES status (alive, KIA, etc) Reports MILES engagements in real time Allows for creation of shot lines between shooter and target Can kill and resurrect MILES remotely Tracking of Individual or Vehicle Individual worn on Back Vehicle Mount 40 hour battery life Recommended daily battery exchanges

Vehicle Instrumentation

EDI Vehicle Kit (CSS-E) Hardware to run EDI off vehicle power Interfaces with MILES ITS or WITS kits

FlexTrain Player Units Issue Process

Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Support 2D/3D Display with user-configurable ‘Annotation’ capability 3D Display 2D Display Displays show only data from Unit of Interest. All other data is hidden to minimize distraction.

Tracking feed and audio data can be filtered by BN, CO, PLT, etc.

Build AAR talking points throughout the training day

Tactical Audio Monitoring OC/T Net Admin Comms

Annotations List / Control window

Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Support 2D/3D Display with user-configurable ‘Annotation’ capability

FlexTrain Instrumentation EDI or FREDI Tracking Tracking devices will give a 3D representation when video is not available During I-AAR facilitator can show movement techniques or positioning of unit from different points of view

Hand Held Video Operators (HHV)

Operators on lanes to record video event sites Position determined by lane and embed OC/T Time stamped digital video re-playable during AAR Data collected at lane ENDEX and delivered to AAR site Time stamp allows for footage to be found instantly Out-of-play uniform HHV Operators will wear tan vest signifying a out-of-play role while on the lane HHV Operators wear EDI/FREDI to assist I-AAR camera angle and camera location within 3D View

Tactical Audio Capture System has the capability to monitor and record radio traffic directly from SINCGARS.

Multiple channels can be monitored and record at once 1:1 ratio of monitoring SINCGARS per channel/net What traffic do you want recorded for the AAR?

Platoon vs. Company nets Who will provide the SINCGARS radios and antennas?

Located close enough to “hear” lane traffic but still connect to base station

Audio Capturing Device

BASE

STATION

Tactical Analysis Facility SINCGARS programmed to Unit net Filtered to monitoring station and recorded Data pushed back to Base Station

2D Situational Awareness FlexTrain After Action Review 2D/3D/Video/Voice

Digital Video 3D Terrain Model

Mobile After Action Review Center (MAARC) Capacity 40-45 audience members MAARC and V-THP operator per tent Features Complete play back of tracking data in 2-D and 3-D 2 projectors to play back any combination:

(4 feeds) 2-D, 3-D, Video, and PowerPoint Time synced Video and TAC Audio (SINCGARS) MAARC Location Total of 8 MAARC sites MAARC Tents located close to I-AAR Lanes Take home package (THP) Digital THP CD-ROM format: full playback of tracking data, MILES information and shot lines, and SINCGARS recordings Video THP DVD format; “back of the classroom” recording of AAR One of each provided per I-AAR at end of exercise

Virtual UAV Terminal for BCT Support An analyst terminal displays the sensor view of a virtual UAV that can “see” all instrumented entities on the battlefield Terminal is typically located in HICON or BCT HQ and linked to master station in ESC SOP is for BCT to provide request for coverage of specific geographic area 24 hours in advance of time of interest BCT needs to provide POC for locating space, power, and operator for training and usage during STX / FTX

BASE

STATION

FlexTrain System Recap

MAARC

Mobile After Action Review Center

Real Time Monitoring Station 2D and 3D position MILES status Tactical Audio Feed Administrative Comms to downrange OC/T Control of MILES remotely Entry of time-stamped notes allow for easy event recall and minimal prep for After Action Review Full data playback flexibility with on-demand, synchronized information:

2D and 3D views of tracking MILES status and Shot lines Tactical Audio AAR template / Power Point Hand Held Video No canned video files RF transmissions from EDI carry real-time location as well as life status reported by MILES.

Live tracking of vehicles and individual soldiers is sent to the Base Station over our portable tower infrastructure.

TAC

Tactical Analysis Center Instrumentation & RF Comms

Instrumentation and Communications Schedule of Events

Teardown & Pack

Sample Instrumentation Application Plan

Need Battle Rosters for each instrumented BN no later than D-30 (can be DRAFT…90% solution is better than nothing)

Installation

Tower Locations for coverage 106’ towers with generators (12 each) Post Fiber Dark fiber separate from any tactical network Assist with Frequency Request Available Existing Facilities Network Operations location Building space required for Net Ops Center and TAC stations Range Operations location Warehouse space required for storage and staging of equipment Staging for 10 Transport Trailers Refueling stations: Gas and Diesel Post Access for staff

Contact Information Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns.

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