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IC-OUM-08000 Rev 7.1 11/29/2017

Operator User Manual for the Operating System of FLEXTRAIN Mobile After Action Review Center (MAARC)

Date: 29 November 2017

Prepared by: Tommy Swanson

Operator User Manual for the Operating of FLEXTRAIN Mobile After Action Review Center (MAARC)

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 General Information

1.1.1 Scope

1.1.2 Safety

1.1.3 Security

1.1.4 List of Abbreviations/Acronyms

1.2 Equipment Description

1.2.1 Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features

1.2.2 Equipment Data

1.3 Principles of Operation

2. Operating Instructions

2.1 Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators

2.2 Operation under Usual Conditions

2.2.1 Preparation for Operation

2.2.2 Operation

2.2.3 Termination

2.2.4 Removal

2.2.5 Preparation for Storage

2.2.6 Preparation for Shipment

2.3 Operation under Unusual Conditions

2.3.1 Unusual Environment

2.3.2 Emergency Procedures

3. Operator Maintenance Instructions

3.1 Troubleshooting

3.2 Maintenance Procedures

4. Special Tools/Installation Equipment

5. Appendix

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Table of Figures Figure 1. Video Switching Matrix Figure 2. Audio Mixer Figure 3. Amplifier (Front / Back and cables) Figure 4. UPS Control Panel Figure 5. XLR Spliter Figure 6. Package Exrtractor Window Figure 7. Choose Package Figure 8. Package Exrtractor Running Figure 9. Package Exrtractor Complete Figure 10. Orion Importer Figure 11. File Path (CAM SD) Figure 12. File Path (DCIM) Figure 13. Orion Importer Figure 14. Orion Importer (All Selected Videos) Figure 15. Orion Importer Figure 16. Logger Figure 17. Basic Software Splash Screen Figure 18.. Default MAARC Software Interface with Fremont 3D Imagery Figure 19. Home Toolbar Figure 20. Entity Toolbar Figure 21. Leftside Toolbar Figure 22. Annotations Figure 23. Annotator Figure 24. Rightside Toolbar Figure 25. VIDEO Menu Figure 26. Data Client Menu Figure 27. Clutter Menu Figure 28. Entity Table Figure 29. Timeline Menu Figure 30. MAARC Cable Diagram Figure 31. Video Cable Diagram Figure 32. Audio Cable Diagram Figure 33. Power Cable Diagram

List of Tables

Table 1. Abbreviations and Acronyms

Table 2 MAARC Wiring Table

Table 3. Audio Cable Table

Table 4. Power Cable Table

1. Introduction

1.1 General Information

1.1.1 Scope

a) Facilitate the incorporation of XCTC technology into NGB AARs

b) 3D Visualization

c) Video Playback

d) Tactical Audio

e) Maintain a clean, professional work environment

1.1.2 Safety

a) When moving the components of the MAARC stations, most major items require a minimum of two personnel to lift. Take special care when trouble-shooting the systems to avoid electrical shock, which may cause injury and/or damage to the equipment. The Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) should be powered down and have the battery disconnected when being shipped.

1.1.3 Security

a) No part of the Pre-mobilization Training system hardware/software is classified. Protection of electronic and hard copy information created and stored is the responsibility of the user in accordance with applicable policies and local SOP.

b) Equipment not stowed in lockable transit cases should be secured together with a wire cable and lock routed through the handles of the MAARC and AUX Systems.

1.1.4 List of Abbreviations/Acronyms

Acronym RS Definition MAARC Mobile After Action Review Center

(MAARC)

NOC Network Operation Center (NOC) TAC Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) CEP Communications Electronic Package (CEP) COP Common Operator Picture Tower Masthead Tower Masthead RF Cable RF Cable Fiber Connection Fiber Connection Wireless Backhaul Configuration

Wireless Backhaul Configuration

Commented [JD1]: Spell out tactical

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ACC Administrative Communication Center

(ACC)

UHF Repeater System 4100 UHF ATLAS 5 SITE 6 CHANNEL

SYSTEM

RTS Radio Test Set (3550 R) Service Monitor Service Monitor Mobile Radio UHF MOBILE RADIO KIT (5300) Base Station UHF MOBILE BASE STATION RADIO KIT

(5300) FSC Field Support Center (FSC) BSC Battery Service Center (BSC) EDI Enhanced Dismount Instrumentation

(EDI)

FREDI-2 First Responder Enhanced Dismount

Instrumentation (FREDI-2)

RANGE OPS RANGE OPERATIONS

TURTLE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT

PDU PLAYER DATA UNIT – 30 BYTE data packet that transmits and receives TSPI or TESS information

CSS-E Combat Service Support EDI CSS-F2 Combat Service Support FREDI-2 MAARC TENT Tent, Mobile After Action Review

RSOI RSOI – (RECEPTION STAGING ONWARD-

MOVEMENT & INTEGRATION)

TOWER MOBILE RELAY TOWER (SR – 106,

PORTABLE)

10 METER MAST MAN PORTABLE TOWER (BLUSKY)

MCD Micro Control Device (MCD) UCD Universal Control Device (UCD) TESSCD TESS (MILES) Control Device (MCD)

DOME TENT DOME TENT

EDI to WITS EDI to WITS FREDI-2 to WITS FREDI-2 to WITS

WITS WIRELESS INDEPENDENT TARGET SYSTEM

(VEHICLE iMILES) TVS TACTICAL VEHICLE SYSTEM (Newer

Vehicle MILES)

M2K MILES 2K

TESS TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT SIMULATION

SYSTEM

TPSI TIME SPACE POSITION INFORMATION

Night Vision Camera Kit Night Vision Camera Kit VIDEOK Hand Held Video Kit (VIDEO)

LMR LAND MOBILE RADIO

VIDEO EDITING KIT VIDEO EDITING KIT

AUX VIDEO TAKE HOME PACKAGE (AUX)

DTHP DIGITAL TAKE HOME PACKAGE

DVS DATA VERIFICATION SYSTEM

RHU VILLAGE TRAILER SET

VILLAGE SET DRESSING VILLAGE SET DRESSING

HOME STATION AFTER ACTION REVIEW TRAILER CENTER

SINCGARS SINCGARS Radio Fuel Transfer Tank Fuel Transfer Tank Spill Berm Spill Berm Spill Kit Spill Kit TOWER CABLES Mobile Tower Cable Set 915 915MHz Amp box FREDI-2 CARRIER FREDI-2 Satchel FREDI-2 8-hour battery FREDI-2 8-hour battery FREDI-2 Battery Shuttle FREDI-2 Battery Shuttle

Table 1. Abbreviations and Acronyms

1.2 Equipment Description

The MAARC has many internal components in the Rack. This area describes each device and how to proper have them plugged in each other.

1.2.1 Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features

1.2.1.1 Functions of Video Switching Matrix

Figure 1. A Video Switching Matrix

i) Shows an example of a video matrix. There are a few different models of this matrix deployed.

They all operate in a similar manner to each other.

ii) Setup

(1) There are 3 inputs into the Matrix

(a) Input 1: Base Computer

(b) Input 2: Video Computer

(c) Input 3: OC Laptop

(2) Each output is connected to a specific device

(a) Output 1: Left Projector

(i) This output will be changed during AAR

(b) Output 2: Right Projector

(i) This output will be changed during AAR

(c) Output 3: Base Computer Monitor

(i) Have this output fixed to Input 1

(d) Output 4: Video Computer Monitor

(i) Have this output fixed to Input 2

(e) Output 5: Base Computer out to the AUX Rack

(i) Have this output fixed to Input 1

(f) Output 6: VIDEO Computer out to the AUX Rack

(i) Have this output fixed to Input 2

(g) Output 7: OC Laptop out to the AUX Rack

(i) Have this output fixed to Input 3

iii) Typical Operation:

(1) The main purpose of the Video matrix will be to control the projector outputs during the AAR. You will be requested to change the output of the projector during the AAR.

(2) To change the input assigned to an output:

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(a) First press the button associated with the output

(b) Then, press the button associated with the input

(c) If the switch is a black VEEMUX model, you will need to press the enter key to commit the changed.

(3) Outputs 1-2 will be changed during your AAR depending on what your OC has requested

(4) Assign outputs 3-7 to the inputs directed in section ii)(2)

1.2.1.2 Functions of Audio Mixer

i) Shows the typical Audio Mixer.

ii) Setup:

(1) There are 7 inputs to the Audio Mixer

(a) Input 1 – Hand Held Microphone

(b) Input 2 – Lavalier Microphone

(c) Input 3 – Overflow/Extra Microphone

(d) Input 4 – Overflow/Extra Microphone

(e) Input 5 – TAC Audio (from Base computer)

(f) Input 6 – Video Audio

(g) Input 7 – OC Laptop Audio

(2) There are 2 outputs on the Audio Mixer

(a) Output 1 – Left Speakers

(b) Output 2 – Right Speakers

Figure 2 - An Audio mixer

Figure 3 - An Amplifier front (top) and rear (Bottom) view; Speaker output cables (Female) and Speaker (Male to Male)

1.2.1.3 Functions of Amplifier

i) Figure shows the typical Amplifier

ii) Setup:

(1) Do not power on until the speakers are plugged in. If it is powered on and speakers are not plugged in, power down the device with the on/off switch located in the center on the front

(2) Plug the ¼” speaker cables into the Banana plugs hanging off the back of the Amp.

(a) These have a tendency of falling out, make sure they are plugged into the correct slots or you will not get audio out of speakers

(3) Lower the volume knobs to the lowest setting before powering on

(a) To get access to the knobs, press the knobs in and they will pop out to turn

(4) Power on the Amp

(5) Set volume to proper levels – feedback is common through the microphones and properly setting volume will reduce this during your AAR

1.2.1.4 Functions of Base Computer

i)The base computer is the main system you will be using. You will be controlling the VIDEO computer from here.

Ii) Video connections:

(5) One output from the video card will plug directly into a monitor on the table. This output will be your control and annotations screen.

(6) The second output from the video card will plug into Port 1 of the Video matrix. This should already be plugged in and should not have to be touched. This output is to mirror the Map screen on your monitor, the AUX input, and will be used for the projectors

iv) To power on:

(1) There are two power buttons on different versions on this server

(a) There is a power switch in the middle section, next to an identical switch that resets the computer

(b) Or there will be a small grey button at the bottom of the middle

v) You will need to enter the Hard Drive password to start loading the Operating System (OS -

Red Hat Linux). You will receive this password from the AARP-TL

vi) Once the OS loads, you can log into the computer.

vii) How to use the software will be explained in detail in the next section.

1.2.1.5 Functions of Video Computer

i) The Video computer will display any video data you load onto the Base computer.

iii) Fully log into the Video computer before you load any video data from an SD card.

(1) If you do not do this, video will not appear on the video display

iv) To power on:

(1) There are two power buttons on different versions on this server

(a) There is a power switch in the middle section, next to an identical switch that resets the computer

(b) Or there will be a small grey button at the bottom of the middle

v) You will need to enter the Hard Drive password to start loading the Operating System (OS - Red Hat Linux). You will receive this password from the AARP-TL

vi) Once the OS loads, you can log into the computer.

vii) How to use the software will be explained in detail in the next section.

1.2.1.6 Functions of UPS

viii) Figure shows the control panel of the typical UPS.

ix) To power on:

(1) Press the button that has a vertical line and the word “Test”.

(a) If it does not power on, check to see if the battery is connected and the power connector is plugged in.

(2) If any of the lights above the power button are lit (amber or red), contact your lead or a FAE to troubleshoot /replace the UPS.

1.2.1.7 Functions of XLR Splitter

x) shows the panel of the XLR splitter.

xi) The XLR Splitter is in the rear of the MAARC rack and will take your Microphone and Overflow inputs.

(1) On MAARCs that have the Audio Mixer

(a) Channel 1 – Hand Held Microphone

(b) Channel 2 – Lavalier Microphone

(c) Channel 3 – Overflow/Extra Microphone

(d) Channel 4 – Overflow/Extra Microphone

(2) On MAARCs that have the ART Audio Mixer

(a) Channel 3 – Hand Held Microphone 1

(b) Channel 4 – Lavalier Microphone 1

(c) Channel 5 – Hand Held Microphone 2

(d) Channel 6 – Lavalier Microphone 2

(e) Channel 7 – Overflow

(f) Channel 8 – Overflow

Figure 4 - A UPS Control Panel

Figure 5 – XLR Splitter

i) AUX rack will also plug into each respective channel to get a direct audio feed off the microphones. This reduces the AUX operator missing audio if the volume is turned down on the Audio Mixer to the speakers.

1.2.2 Equipment Data

Not Applicable

1.3 Principles of Operation

Not Applicable

2. Operating Instructions

2.1 Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators

xii) The software package containing 3D data and video playback on the MAARC is used to help present the training data collected in an Instrumented AAR (iAAR). Below are instructions on how to set up video monitor setup

(1) There is only one output from the video computer going into input 2 of the Video Matrix.

(2) The resolutions will need to be set as well and it will depend on which MAARC rack number you have

(a) On MAARCs 1-3 and 19-22, you will need to set the resolution to 1920x1080

(b) On MAARCs 4-18, you will need to set the resolution of the monitor to 1280x1024.

xiii) Make sure that the pictures appear on the Projectors properly. Consult your team lead or a FAE if these displays do not properly work.

2.2 Operation under Usual Conditions

Not Applicable

2.2.1 Preparation for Operation

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2.2.1.1 Installation of Monitor Setup

i) The monitors need to be set up properly to have the correct view on the AUX rack and the projectors.

j) Base Computer Monitor setup (refresher)

(1) There are two outputs on the graphics card on the base computer.

(a) The first will be plugged directly into one of the monitors.

(b) The second should already be plugged into input 1 of the Video Matrix. You will be pulling the third output of the video matrix, plugging it into a second monitor on the table and setting the video matrix to take input 1 and output it on 3 (and 5).

(2) Once the monitors are plugged in, you will need to set the type of display setup and resolutions.

(3) To open the display settings, click on System > Preferences > Display Settings

(4) The base computer uses an extended display setup, so you can utilize both monitors.

Make sure both monitors appear on the preview screen.

(5) The resolutions will need to be set as well and it will depend on which MAARC rack number you have

(a) On MAARCs 1-3 and 19-22, you will need to set the resolution to 1920x1080

(b) On MAARCs 4-18, you will need to set the resolution of the Map monitor to

1280x1024. The monitor that is plugged directly into the computer can be set to the default

ii) Video monitor setup

(1) There is only one output from the VIDEO computer going into input 2 of the Video

Matrix.

(2) The resolutions will need to be set as well and it will depend on which MAARC rack number you have

(a) On MAARCs 1-3 and 19-22, you will need to set the resolution to 1920x1080

(b) On MAARCs 4-18, you will need to set the resolution of the monitor to 1280x1024.

iii) Make sure that the pictures appear on the Projectors and AUX rack properly. Consult your lead or a FAE if these displays do not properly work.

2.2.1.2 Installation of Data Extraction Process

i) Insert CD-ROM or plug in the Hard Drive containing the Data Package(s) into the Base computer

(1) If you are using a hard drive, check for an on/off switch. If it does, ensure it is in the off position before plugging it in.

xiv) Locate the CD-ROM or hard drive icon on the desktop

xv) Verify that the package for the unit you are conducting an AAR with is included on the disk.

xvi) To extract the package on the machine, click: Applications > Orion > Package Extractor

(1) This is also used for changing between packaged that have already been extracted on the machine

xvii) After the application has opened, select “Browse for data packages…” in the top left of the application window.

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Figure 6 - The Initial Package Extractor program window. The bottom area will display any messages related to unpacking data.

vi) Once the new window has opened select disk drive in the left pane of the window.

Figure 7 - A "Choose Package" window opens where you can navigate to folder that contains the package

i) Once you select the correct disk, you will see the contents of the disk in the right window pane. Navigate to and select the data package you wish to extract and click “Open” in the bottom right.

ii) The Data Package will start to extract onto the machine. This process can take a while to complete depending on the data package size.

Figure 8 - When you have selected a package, the status message will update.

i) Do not close the window until you see the green Package Extraction Complete indicator appear at the top of the window.

Figure 9 - When the package has completed, the status message will update again. This will also inform you of any failures.

i) After the Data Package extraction is complete and you have closed the window proceed to select Disk on the Desktop, right click it and select Eject to properly eject the disk.

(1) If you fail to do this, the next disk you insert might take a computer restart to read properly.

(2) If you are using a hard drive and it has an on/off switch, power it down before removing the plug.

ii) Place the CD-ROM or Hard Drive containing the Data Package in a safe and secure area.

2.2.1.3 Installation of Video Importer

xviii) Video should be properly labeled and placed into an archive folder after an AAR is completed, as explained in section 2)iii)(2) on page 33. You should check to see if the folder exists and contains data first.

(1) To do this, on the Base computer navigate to /oriondata/hhv folder by clicking on the

Computer icon on the desktop, scrolling down to and double clicking the oriondata data folder.

(2) Open the HHV folder if it exists and check to see if there are any files in it. If there are any files in here, continue to step 3. Otherwise you may skip to xix).

(3) If there is no “old hhv” folder within oriondata, create one (right click a white space, click new, click folder, name it “old hhv”).

(4) Move the “hhv” folder into the “old hhv” folder. If it asks to merge/replace folders or items, click yes to all.

(5) One the folder has been moved, close all the folder windows.

xix) Take a SD card you received from an VIDEO operator, plug it into the USB SD Card reader and plug that into the Base computer.

xx) Important: Make sure the Video Computer is turned on and logged in. Video will not play on the external viewer otherwise!

xxi) To open the Video Importer, click Applications > Orion > Video Importer.

(1) Once the application window has opened select the file path box next to “Currently Viewing”.

Figure 10 Orion Importer

(2) Once the new window has opened select the SD card (the name will vary depending on the camera that was used) in the left pane of the window.

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Figure 11 File Path (CAM SD)

(3) Upon selecting CAM_SD you will see the DCIM folder in the right window pane, select the DCIM folder and choose open in the bottom right of the window.

Figure 12 File Path (DCIM)

(4) Once the DCIM folder has been opened you will see all the video files that are on the SD card, make sure that all the dates correlate to the date of the Data Package that you imported previously, then select the top file by single left clicking it.

Figure 13 Orion Importer

(5) The next step is to select all the videos in the folder by either pressing CTRL+A, or by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking on the bottom file.

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Figure 14 Orion Importer (All Selected Videos)

(6) After selecting all the videos that you want to be imported, type in the EDI Number of the video operator in the “EDI ID:” box. This will associate all the imported video to that video operator. You can find the EDI Number of the Operator on the log sheet that accompanies the SD Card. Do not include any 0’s that precede the number. For example, if the EDI number is 0043, only type in 43 into the box as show in. Depending on how much video has been recorded, this might take a while.

Figure 15 Orion Importer

(7) Upon the completion of the import process a window will appear notifying you that the Import is Complete, select OK and then return to the previous window.

(8) Following conformation that the Video Import Process has been completed, close the Video import application.

iv) Once this SD card has been completed, safely eject it by right clicking the SD Card’s icon on the Desktop and selecting “Eject”.

v) Repeat for each SD card that is needed for this AAR.

2.2.1.4 Installation of Software Interface

i) On the Base computer, you need to start the services first. (Be sure to select the correct package before you start the services.

(1) To start the services, click Applications > Orion > MAARC Services. The splash screen of logger will appear and start loading along with 2 terminal windows. These can all be minimized once the Logger window loads up.

(2) Don’t close any of these windows. Orion playback will not function properly if any of them are closed. Perform the previous step if a window is closed.

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Figure 16- Main Logger window (can be minimized)

i) On the Video computer, to start External Video click on Applications > Orion > External Video.

(1) This is the only step you need to perform on the Video computer. The videos that are displayed will be handled by the Base computer.

(2) Keep your eye on the monitor. If no video is showing, the screen saver might have been activated and you need to move the mouse to show the screen.

ii) Back on the Base computer, you can start the Rigel Interface. Click on Applications > Orion > Rigel.

Figure 17 - Basic Software Splash Screen

(1) Error! Reference source not found. Shows what would pop up after the splash screen.

This is the default Rigel Interface.

Figure 18- Default MAARC Software Interface with Fremont 3D Imagery loaded

(2) To detach the map from the Rigel interface to place on the secondary monitor, click File > External Map. This makes it so you can have all your controls up on one screen while everyone who will watch the AAR will only see the Map.

(3) The Home Toolbar under the Home tab at the top will give you tools mostly for map manipulation. Descriptions are below from left to right

Figure 19 – Home Toolbar

(a) View Points – A drop down list of saved viewpoints to snap the map to (handy during AAR talking points)

(b) Save Viewpoint – Click here to save the current map view as a view point.

(c) LOS+ - Click this button, then a point on the map to get the LOS view from that coordinate

(d) Unit Display – Removes individual entities from the map and shows the selected group movement

(e) Wireframe Mode – Turns the building into wire frame models to see inside of them

(f) Detonate Now – Set the munitions type in the button to the right. Once that has been done, click the “Detonate Now” Button and click at a location on the map to create a detonation.

(g) Generate Detonation – Use this menu to set the munitions for “Detonate Now” as well as setting a Detonation at a specified time and location

(h) Activate Measuring tool – Click this icon, then on two points on the map. This will draw a line and have the measurement of the distance between the two points.

More points can be added and will accumulate the distance

(i) Clear measuring points – This icon will clear any measuring points on the map. You can also right click a measuring point and remove individual ones

(j) Zoom to Sector – Click this Icon and the click on the map and draw a square over an area to zoom into. The computer will do its best to zoom in on the selected area

(k) MRGS Location – You can manually enter in a MRGS location that the map will drop a red pin and zoom into

(4) The Entity toolbar under the Entity tab will give you tools for manipulating the appearance of the 3D Entities on the map

Figure 20 – Entity Toolbar

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(a) Track - Selecting an entity on the map or in the entity table and clicking on this icon will center and follow that entity

(b) History - Selecting an entity on the map or in the entity table and clicking on this icon will create a dotted line of where this unit has been (good for tracking movement).

Multiple entities can have their history displayed, you need enable it for each entity

(c) Clear History – This will clear all the History lines shown on the map

(d) All Entity Labels – This will show or hide all the Entity labels on the map

(e) Selected Entity Label – This will show or hide the Entity label of the selected entity

(f) Info Box – This will show or hide the information box of the selected entity

(g) Model Size – This menu changed the size of the models. It will be easier to track the models when the map is zoomed out

(h) Force Color – This will change the color of the 3D model of the entity to its force color for easy distinction

(i) LOS – When you have an entity selected, clicking this icon will show its LOS.

(5) The toolbar on the left has some useful menus and tools for setting up and running the

AAR

(a) Annotation - Shows all the annotations created by the TAC operator and the MAARC operator. Annotations are the time stamped events either bookmarked by the TAC OC’s throughout the training lane or made by the MAARC Operator during rehearsals for an AAR. Example Annotations are show in .

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Figure 22 - Annotations

To view an Annotation, double click it and it will jump to the time and to the location on the map. You can also select an entity here to edit on the Annotator Tab.

(l) Annotator – This is used to create Annotations. These are very useful in using as bookmarks in the timeline for AARs.

(i) To create an annotation, click new to clear out any contents

(ii) Type in the event name (AARs usually assign them as Talking points, or TP followed by a number)

(iii) The start time can be manually entered or will choose the time of where the timeline was set when you clicked net

(iv) The default stop time for an annotation is 1 minute from the start. This can be changed manually.

(v) Unit/Element – If the unit has already been created, you can select it from the drop-down menu. If you wish to create a new one, simply type it into the box to the right. After you save, it will be available under the drop-down menu.

(vi) The Annotation area is used as a notes section. This can be notes from the TAC OC that might be useful to the OC running the AAR. They can also be the MAARC operator notes to say what the projector setup will be as well as any VIDEO or TAC audio channels that should be selected for the talking point.

(m) Unit Selection – This will have the unit tree that is present in the current package. You can narrow down the Entity table by clicking a specific unit or Force. You can also hide units not necessary to view on the map by clicking the little Eye icon.

Figure 23 Annotator

(n) Overlays – You can create Map Overlays with this menu. The OC running the AAR can request an overlay to be placed on the map to show a military symbol from their Lane book.

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(7) The toolbar on the right has a few different functions

(a) VIDEO – This menu has options on which VIDEO operator’s video to display. It has the Name or EDI number of the Entity and options to display the video locally on the Map view or on the External VIDEO computer. You can mute the audio by selecting the check box next to mute.

Any VIDEO will appear as a green bar in the Timeline.

(b) Tactical Audio – If Tactical Audio was recorded during any time, this menu will have the channel that the Unit was assigned in the TAC. Any tactical Audio that was recorded will appear as a purple line in the Timeline.

(c) Clutter – You may be required to place pre-modeled clutter to make the 3D environment look more realistic. Open this menu to place or modify any clutter on the map. To place clutter, click the picture of the desired item, click the location on the map you which to place it down. Instructions are on screen to move, resize or rotate the item. You can only delete clutter while this menu is up. To do so, click on the piece of clutter you want removed, and press the “Del” key on the keyboard.

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Figure 25 - VIDEO Menu

(d) Data Client – You can manipulate data in the package, Overlays, Viewpoints, Annotation, and clutter, in this tab. If you need to delete many items, this is the quickest area to do so.

Figure 22 - The Data Client Menu

Figure 27 - The Clutter Menu

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(6) The bottom toolbar is where you can view the Entity Table and to open the Timeline.

(a) The Entity table has a list of all the entities you have selected in the unit table.

(i) The default selection is all, but you can narrow down the results by choosing a different unit.

(ii) Any entities you have hidden will not show up.

(iii) You can sort by any column in addition to have a nested sorted list by shift clicking the next column.

(iv) To find an EDI quickly, click the entity table and press CTRL+F. This will open the find menu. Type in a name or an EDI number to narrow the results down to the EDI you’re looking for. Click the clear button to the right to have the list back to normal.

Figure 28 – The Entity Table

(b) The Timeline is the main menu you will be using to navigate through time in the package.

(i) Audio – If there was any TAC audio in the timeline, it would appear in here. You can go to the start time of an audio sample by clicking on it

(ii) Video – If there was any VIDEO data loaded into the system, it would appear in the section. You can go to the start of any video by clicking on it

(iii) Annotation – Any annotations created will show up here. You can go to the start time of the annotation by clicking on it.

(iv) Hit – If there were any shot lines recorded by the NOC, they would appear here.

This is the victim of the shot. There might be unpaired shot lines, where you can have a victim, but not a shooter. These are usually admin kills.

(v) Shot – This is the shooter of the shot line. When the time reaches this event, a shot line between the shooter and victim will be drawn on the map.

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(vi) Emergency Events – If the emergency beacon on a FREDI was activation, it would show up here.

(vii) The Play line section is to navigate to a time. You can click this to get to a time quickly, but it isn’t as accurate as manually typing in a time to jump to.

(viii) Play/Pause – stop or continue the playback of the package

(ix) Rate - You can increase or decrease the play rate of the package

(x) Advance – Specify a jump time in the drop-down menu and click the corresponding arrows to just that amount of time into the past or future

(xi) Jump to Time – If there is a specific time that you need to go to, type it in here and click the arrow.

(xii) Annotations – You can narrow down the annotations in view on the Timeline by selecting the user who made it and the unit is assigned

Figure 29 – Timeline menu

2.2.1.5 Power-up and Initialize

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2.2.2 Operation

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2.2.3 Termination

ii) After the AAR is completed and you do not have another AAR on that for the day, you may start shutting down the system.

(1) If you do have another AAR, follow steps (1) through and start again from section.

iii) On the Base computer:

(1) To close the Rigel interface and close logger, simply hit the “x” in the top right of the screen or click File > Exit. Some programs will take up to a few minutes to close, this is normal.

(2) You need to archive the video properly. This should be done after each AAR as to not mix the video data from different units.

(a) Navigate to the /oriondata/ folder by clicking the computer Icon on the desktop, then selecting system and oriondata.

(b) Find the hhv folder and rename it to today’s date and the unit that this AAR was for, YYYYMMDD-UNIT_INFO. An example: 20160615-1-501-3CO-1PLT.

(c) Move the folder into the “old hhv” folder this is also located in the oriondata folder.

iv) On the Video Computer

(1) Close the External Video player by pressing the keys “Alt” and “F4” at the same time.

v) If there are no other AARs scheduled for this MAARC, both computer can be shut down by going to System > Shutdown. Click Shutdown on the pop up to confirm shutting down.

2.2.4 Removal

i) Once power is off, disconnect all items and cables for storage as per company SOP.

ii) The UPS battery should be disconnected for storage and shipment.

2.2.5 Preparation for Storage

i) Wipe down all items, Tag and note any items needing replacement Follow storage as per company SOP.

2.2.6 Preparation for Shipment

i) Follow shipping procedures and documentation as per company SOP.

2.3 Operation under Unusual Conditions

Not Applicable

2.3.1 Unusual Environment

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2.3.1.1 Lightning

All electronics should be powered off and follow all current SOPs for bad weather.

2.3.1.2 Strong Winds

Follow all current SOPs for bad weather.

2.3.1.3 Cold

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2.3.2 Emergency Procedures

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3. Operator Maintenance Instructions Not Applicable

3.1 Troubleshooting

a) General Troubleshooting guide: Cabling, Power, Reboot (CPR)

i) Some of the most common problems and quickest fixes can be caused by cabling, power, or just rebooting the system. Make sure that all the cables are connected properly and secured correctly. Loose or disconnected cables usually tend to hide in piles of cable (“rat’s nest”). If the device needs power, be sure to check that the power cord is fully plugged in on both ends. If an emergency arises contact a FAE or Systems Lead immediately.

ii) If you cannot locate the issue within 5 minutes, contact the lead or FAE, get out a pen and paper and write down what happened and everything you do. This will help diagnose the issue much quicker when the lead or FAE arrives.

b) Broken or Malfunctioning Equipment

i) If you find a piece of equipment that is broken or not functioning correctly contact the lead or a FAE for replacement or troubleshooting tips. Below are some things that you can attempt in waiting for the lead or a FAE to arrive.

c) Software Troubleshooting

i) If something that is not supposed to happen in the software, including: freezing, locking up, or not displaying properly, contact a FAE and your lead immediately. Write down what happened. If the lead or FAE is not in the area to look at the machine, restart the software. If the software cannot be closed, restart the computer.

d) Power Issues

i) If the generator fails to power on or spontaneously shuts down, contact the systems lead or a FAE, do not try to fix it yourself, a generator tech will be sent out to fix the problem.

ii) If the UPS does not stop beeping, this means that it is not connected to a power source.

Make sure that the power cord of the UPS is plugged into the Power Distribution box; reset the socket that it is plugged into. If that still does not work, try changing what socket it is plugged into. Make sure that the Power Distribution Box is receiving power from the generator.

iii) If the UPS is on but none of the rack equipment is powering on, check that they are plugged into the power strip and that the power strip is plugged into the UPS. Also make sure that the power switch is turned on. If the monitors do not turn on, check the power connections and check if the power strip is also turned on and plugged in.

e) Audio

i) If there is no sound coming from any of the speakers, make sure the audio cables from the speakers are going into the Amplifier. There are two inputs for the ¼” audio cables that are not very long, so they might be hiding in the MAARC rack.

ii) There might be one bad speaker or cable preventing some or all the speakers from working.

Swap around cables and speakers to see if it is a cable or speaker causing the problem.

iii) If sound is still not coming out, contact the lead or FAE to have the bad speakers or cables replaced.

f) Projector

i) If no video is showing up on the projectors check the Video Matrix first to see if it is properly configured. Then double check that the HDMI cables and DVI adapters are fully seated in the labeled cables out of the back. If they are fully seated and no video is being output, try a different HDMI cable. Check to see if the computer’s display settings are properly set. The Base computer should be set to Extend while the VIDEO computer display settings should be set to “Duplicate”.

3.2 Maintenance Procedures

3.2.1 Wiring Diagrams

a) Overview

i) Below is the overview of a typical MAARC rack’s wiring. Each section after this one will have the cut out of each portion: Video, Audio, and Power. They will all have a guide on where the cables plug into each device.

Figure 30 MAARC Cable Diagram

b) Video

Adapter

Adapter

Power

PowerPower Power

UPSUPS

APF 4x4 SplitterAPF 4x4 Splitter

SLA2 AMPSLA2 AMPAudio MixerAudio Mixer

XLR SplitterXLR Splitter

4x8 Video Matix4x8 Video Matix

OC LaptopOC Laptop

DVI

Power

HDMI

HDMIHDMI

To DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI

Power

Power

Power

Audio 3.5mm to

2 x ¼”

XLR

XLR

Audio 3.5mm to

2 x ¼”

3.5mm Audio

Audio 3.5mm to

2 x ¼”

XLR

XLR

Speaker

¼” Audio

VTHP

Rack

Power

Power Strip

Power

Power

Power

XLR

Power Strip Audio

Receiver LAV x2

Audio Receiver

HH x2

XLR

XLR

Power

XLR

XLR

¼” Audio

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USB

Puck

Mouse Keyboard

LightsLights Power

DVI

Power

DVI

HHV GDMHHV GDM

USB

MouseKeyboard

Wire Guide Out In

Wire Guide Out In

DVI

XLRXLRBase GDM

DVI

USB

DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI

USB

USB

Ethernet

XLR

XLR

XLR

Speaker

Speaker Speaker

¼” Audio ¼” Audio

Power Power

Adapter

Adapter

4x8 Video Matix4x8 Video Matix

OC LaptopOC Laptop

DVI

HDMI

HDMIHDMI

To DVI

DVI

DVI

VTHP

RackDVI

DVI

Wire GuideWire Guide

DVI

Base GDM

DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI

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Figure 31 - Wiring diagram of the Video cables in a MAARC rack

i) The video has the output from the computers and laptop going through a matrix outputting to the projectors and AUX Rack.

ii) Below is Table 2 MAARC Cable Wiring that says where the output of a device is plugged into another device. Some cables plug devices directly into each other, while others go through an adapter or extension. Any extension cables coming from the video matrix should be labeled.

c) Audio

Output Adapter Input Base Computer 1 Direct Monitor (Base Control) Base Computer 2 Direct Video Matrix Input 1 Video Computer 1 Direct Video Matrix Input 2 OC Laptop Extension Video Matrix Input 3 Video Matrix Output 1 Extension w/ HDMI Adapter Left Projector Video Matrix Output 2 Extension w/ HDMI Adapter Right Projector Video Matrix Output 3 Extension Monitor (Base Map) Video Matrix Output 4 Extension Monitor (VIDEO) Video Matrix Output 5 Extension AUX (Base Map) Video Matrix Output 6 Extension AUX (VIDEO) Video Matrix Output 7 Extension AUX (OC)

Table 2 MAARC Cable Wiring

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Figure 32 - Wiring diagram of the Video cables in a MAARC rack

i) Audio is produce from each of the laptops and microphones and routed to the AUX for direct recording and to the speakers for the audience to hear.

ii) Below is Table 3 that says where each device is plugged into. There are a few different kinds of audio cable that are used in the system, and some racks slightly differ from one another.

This is the most common layout. The XLR Splitter has 3 outputs per channel, so multiple outputs from the splitter will occur. The speakers are daisy chain between each other with a 10’ ¼” audio cable. Only one speaker connects directly into one output from the amplifier.

Output Cable Input Channel Base Computer 3.5mm Headphone Cable to ¼” Mono

Adapter Audio Mixer Input 1

SLA2 AMPSLA2 AMPAudio MixerAudio Mixer

XLR SplitterXLR Splitter

OC LaptopOC Laptop

Audio 3.5mm to

2 x ¼” Audio 3.5mm to

2 x ¼”

3.5mm Audio

Audio 3.5mm to

2 x ¼”

XLR

XLR

VTHP

Rack

XLR

Audio Receiver LAV x2

Audio Receiver

HH x2

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

HHV GDMHHV GDM

XLR

XLR

Base GDM

XLR

XLR

XLR

Wire Guide Out In

Wire Guide Out In

Speaker

¼” Audio

Speaker

Speaker Speaker

¼” Audio ¼” Audio

XLR

XLR ¼” Audio

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Video Computer 3.5mm Headphone Cable to ¼” Mono Adapter

Audio Mixer Input 2

OC Computer 3.5mm Headphone Cable through HDMI Cable to ¼” Mono Adapter

Audio Mixer Input 3

LAV Mic 1 XLR Cable XLR Splitter Input 1 LAV Mic 2/Overflow XLR XLR Splitter Input 2 HH Mic 1 XLR XLR Splitter Input 7 HH Mic 2/Overflow XLR XLR Splitter Input 8 XLR Splitter Output 1 XLR Audio Mixer Input 5 XLR Splitter Output 1 XLR AUX Rack XLR Splitter Output 2 XLR Audio Mixer Input 6 XLR Splitter Output 2 XLR AUX Rack XLR Splitter Output 7 XLR Audio Mixer Input 7 XLR Splitter Output 7 XLR AUX Rack XLR Splitter Output 8 XLR Audio Mixer Input 8 XLR Splitter Output 8 XLR AUX Rack Mixer Output 1 XLR Amplifier Input 1 Mixer Output 2 XLR Amplifier Input 2 Amplifier Output 1 ¼” Audio Speakers Amplifier Output 2 ¼” Audio Speakers

Table 3 Audio Cable Wiring

d) Power

Figure 33 Power Cable Diagram

i) Power comes from the generator and is routed to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) inside the tent behind the MAARC Operators Chair. You will be plugging the in UPS from the MAARC

Power

PowerPower Power

UPSUPS

APF 4x4 SplitterAPF 4x4 Splitter

SLA2 AMPSLA2 AMPAudio MixerAudio Mixer

4x8 Video Matix4x8 Video Matix

OC LaptopOC Laptop

Power

Power

Power

Power

VTHP

Rack

Power

Power Strip

Power

Power

Power

Power Strip Audio

Receiver LAV x2

Audio Receiver

HH x2

Power

Power Power

LightsLights Power

Power

HHV GDMHHV GDM

Wire Guide

Out In Wire Guide

Out In

Base GDM

Power Power rack into this PDU. The GFCI outlets on the PDU are sensitive to power surges, so make sure everything on the UPS is powered down before plugging it in.

ii) Below is Table that says where each device is plugged into. Most of these are standard “D” power plugs, but some of the accessories have their own power adapters. The number of the outlet does not matter when plugging these devices in, only to what device matters.

Output Input UPS Out Base Computer

Video Computer Lights Power Strip to monitors Rack Mounted Power Strip

Power Strip to Monitors OC Laptop Base Monitor (Control) Base Monitor (Map) Video Monitor

Rack Mounted Power Strip Video Matrix (APF 4x4 Splitter) Audio Mixer

Amplifier (SLA2) LAV Mic Receiver HH Mic Receiver

Table 4 Power Cable

4. Special Tools/Installation Equipment Not Applicable

5. Appendix Not Applicable

1.2.2 Equipment Data

1.3 Principles of Operation

2.3.2 Emergency Procedures