SRD_VCTS-ARCENT-Kuwait_1Oct2019.pdf

System Requirements Document (SRD) for the

Virtual Clearance Training Suite Army Central (ARCENT) -Kuwait

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Approved By:

Jeff Meister Chief Engineer, PM VTS

Date:

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Mathew Brothers Product Support Manager, PM TRADE

Prepared By:

Kien Le Lead Systems Engineer, PM VTS

Prepared By:

Iris Lloyd Logistics Management Specialist, PM

VTS

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01 Oct 2019

Change History

Revision Date Section Description

VCTS ARCENT 10/01/2019 All Modify VCTS SRD Phase II Baseline for the ARCENT (Kuwait).

Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Military Technical Manuals and Other Documents and Publications:

3.0 VCTS REQUIREMENTS

3.1 VCTS System Requirements

3.2 VCTS Simulator Capabilities

3.2.1 VCTS Operational Simulator

3.2.2 Computational Subsystem

3.3 Training Program Requirements

3.3.1 Student Scorecard

3.4 Training Environment

3.4.1 Training Scenarios

3.4.2 Training Environments

3.4.3 Training Regions and Characteristics Environment

3.4.4 Semi-Automated Forces (SAF)

3.4.5 Complex Threat Models...…………………………………………………………………..15

3.5 Specific VCTS and MTRS Virtual Simulator

3.6 Instructor Operator Station (IOS)

3.7 Interoperability

3.8 Malfunctions

3.9 Virtual Simulator Environment Infrastructure

3.10 Virtual Interactive Environment

3.11 Information Assurance (IA) Requirement

3.11.1 Cybersecurity……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25

3.11.2 Software Requirement

3.11.3 Hardware Requirement

3.12 Quality of Virtual Simulator Environment

3.13 System Communication

3.14 Operational Environmental Conditions

APPENDIX A

Buffalo MPCV Route Clearance Vehicle Driver and Co-driver Course Training Tasks and Training Plan

APPENDIX B

TWHS Route Clearance Vehicle Operator Course Training Tasks and Training Plan

APPENDIX C

MMPV Type II Route Clearance Vehicle Crew Course

APPENDIX D

MTRS Route Clearance Operator Course

APPENDIX E

SRD Acronyms List

Virtual Clearance Training Suite (VCTS)

System Requirements Document (SRD)

ARCENT Kuwait

1.0 SCOPE. This System Requirements Document (SRD) establishes the requirements (to include crew training packages, curriculum, and scenarios) for the design, development, production and fielding of VCTS in support of United States Army Central (ARCENT). VCTS includes the Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) – Buffalo, Tractor Wheeled High Speed (TWHS) – Husky, Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type I/II , and Man Transportable Robotic Systems (MTRS).

2.0 APLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Military Technical Manuals and Other Documents and Publications:

a. Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) Handbook 08-16, Route Clearance Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, APR 2008. Request for copies of CALL Handbook must be obtained from http://call.army.mil. In order to obtain access to this handbook, contractor must have an account or contractor may click on Request for Information (RFI) to establish an account

b. Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) Handbook 09-49, IED-Defeat Leader’s Handbook, SEP 2009

c. Anti-Personnel Mine Clearing System, Remote Control, TM 9-2350-392-10

d. FMI 3-90.119, Improvised Explosive Device Defeat

e. FM 3-34.210, Explosive Hazards Operations

f. Operator’s Manual for BUFFALO A2 Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV), TM 9-2355-352-10 dated May 2011

g. Operator’s Manual for HUSKY Vehicle Mounted Mine Detection (TWHS) MK III

System, TM 9-2355-316-10 dated 3 April 2012

h. Operator’s Manual for Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV Type II), TM 9-

2355-361-10 dated December 2010

i. Operator’s Manual for Medium Mine Protected Vehicle II/MMPV Type I (MMPV

Type II/I), TM 9-2355-101-10

j. Operator’s Manual for PANTHER Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV), TM-9-

2355-314-10 dated March 2010

k. Operator’s Manual for the HUSKY Mine Detection System (HMDS)

l. Capabilities Production Document (MPCV), Cards # 06036

m. Capabilities Production Document (MMPV Type II), Cards # 06035

n. Capabilities Production Document (TWHS), Cards # 06034

o. Part # Dsi-900-0090, rev 1.0, Talon Robotic Vehicle Users Guide, 25 Aug 2004.

p. The Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI) Extensions to Support the Stryker

Mobile Gun System (MGS) Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS) Analysis and Implementation Report (V 1.0 22 Feb 2008)

q. Training Support Package for the Buffalo MPCV Crew Course (Redacted)

r. Training Support Package for the Husky TWHS Crew Course (Redacted)

s. Training Support Package for the MMPV Type II Crew Course (Redacted)

t. Training Support Package for the MTRS Crew Course (Redacted)

u. Student Scorecards Templates

v. SE Core Confederate Plug-in Process; SECORE-2009-DB-002

w. SE Core Software Developers Kit (SDK) for Plug-in Development; DVED-M0075

Rev 2.3.2

x. HMDS Technical Manual TM 5-66665-413-13&P, dated 26 Jul 2010

y. HMDS Computer Based Trainer CD, dated 20 Jan 2011, Build 1.0.0.0

z. HMDS Operator Training Course, Student Guide dated 26 Jul 2010

aa. Jumpback Description 30 March 2012

bb. DODI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information

Technology (IT)

cc. Operator’s Manual for Vehicle Optics Sensor System TM 5-5895-1984-10 dated 8

Dec 2014

dd. Operator’s Manual for the Armament Subsystem, Remotely Operated:M153

Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station TM 9-1090-219-10 dated 1 Jan 2016

3.0 VCTS REQUIREMENTS

3.1 VCTS System Requirements

VCTS shall provide training for Clearance operations through classroom instruction and the virtual simulator environment. VCTS Clearance operations include the following Student Training Stations (STS):

a. Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) (Buffalo). VCTS shall be used to train

MPCV handling characteristics and vehicle limitations, improve individual Soldier skills in route clearance driving, interrogation of explosive hazards, marking, and proper interaction with other route clearance team members (other MPCV, TWHS, MMPV, etc.)

b. Tractor Wheeled High Speed (TWHS)-Husky. VCTS shall be used to train TWHS- Husky handling characteristics and vehicle limitations, improve individual Soldier skills in route clearance driving, performing detection and marking of explosive hazards, and proper interaction with other route clearance team members (other MPCV, TWHS, MMPV Type II, etc.).

c. Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type I/II. VCTS shall be used to train MMPV Type I and MMPV Type II handling characteristics and vehicle limitations, improve individual Soldier skills in Clearance driving, conducting clearance team security, and proper interaction with other route clearance team members (other MMPV, MPCV, TWHS, etc.). Vehicle Optics Sensor System (VOSS) capability shall be added to MMPV Type I and II to provide electro-optical sensing capability.

Addition of a simulated VOSS capability shall be implemented by appending the software and hardware required to supply VOSS operator and vehicle commander trainees with realistic and correlated display imagery at the specific MMPV Type I and II STS.

d. Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS). VCTS shall be used to train MTRS handling characteristics, equipment operation, and equipment limitations and functions to improve individual Soldier skills in performing explosive ordnance disposal and reconnaissance missions with the MTRS.

3.2 VCTS Simulator Capabilities

VCTS shall immerse the vehicle operator or crew in a virtual environment that provides the opportunity to train clearance tasks.

3.2.1 VCTS Operational Simulator

VCTS is intended to train clearance operations, improve Soldier skills, provide the ability to train the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and practice how to employ clearance vehicles, including the Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) – Buffalo (reconfigurable operator’s platforms having the capability to be changed from Buffalo to MMPV Type II), Tractor Wheeled High Speed (TWHS) - Husky with Mine Detection System and Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS), Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type I /II (reconfigurable operator’s platforms having the capability to be changed from one vehicle variant to another i.e., MMPV Type I and Type II) with Multi-function Video Display( MVD), Gunner stations: .50cal, MK19 and CROWS stations; Vehicle Optics Sensor System (VOSS) with MVD display and Man Transportable Robotics System (MTRS). After initial power up is completed, VCTS Operational system shall be ready to train within five minutes. Also, the reconfiguration time for the MMPV Type I/II (hardware and software) shall not exceed one hour.

a. The system shall provide a high-fidelity, immersive training environment (driving controls and visual displays) for familiarization and sustainment of individual and collective skills. The system shall provide high-fidelity replication of system initiation, system deployment and stowing, and system calibration. At a minimum, VCTS shall provide a virtual training environment that simulates motion through seat shakers in all vehicle seats. The system shall provide visual and audio cues associated with: acceleration, deceleration, braking, rates of turn, collisions, skids, banks, turns, sluggish steering, pivot steering, tire blowout, loss of steering, loss of brakes, brakes locked, transmission lock-up, engine over-speed, clogged filters (oil, air, fuel), terrain following, speed, traction, suspension and motion resulting from terrain surface conditions (e.g., hard, gravel, mud, sand, ice, falling and cumulative snow, and falling and cumulative rain/water), grade ascent and descent, soil resistance (to include gravel, loam soil, sand, rubble), and response to organic and external weapon effects and explosion effects (i.e., vehicle follows the terrain of a crater or hole that occurs from a blast)

b. Up to five self-contained mobile trailers shall contain all vehicle/equipment modules, spares storage, a minimum of four each Instructor Operator Stations (IOS), and a minimum of four each After Action Review (AAR) areas. The first AAR area shall be capable of seating 24 people, the second AAR area shall be capable of seating ten people, and the third AAR area shall be capable of seating five people. VCTS common modules shall include at a minimum: the IOS, computational subsystem, visual display subsystem, aural/communication subsystem, AAR subsystem and the Specific Modules (simulated crew compartments). The simulated crew compartments shall contain the instruments and controls for the Driver/Co- Driver/Gunner, the commander station (as required), any appended subsystem associated with the vehicle and/or capability, and the software required to operate each capability of the vehicle. VCTS shall have the capability to operate up to 20 Student Training Stations (STS). The IOSs shall be capable of simultaneously controlling and communicating with all VCTS modules even if they have different vehicle configurations and/or are operating under a different database or a different scenario. The system shall be able to network all VCTS modules to allow the trainees to interact in the same scenarios in collective training. Also, the system shall allow individual or collective training simultaneously.

c. VCTS system configuration.

1) Trailer 1: Four IOS with AAR capability.

2) Trailer 2: Two MPCV STS with the following subsystems/components on each: air digger, interrogation arm and EHP Blower; two MMPV Type II STS with the following subsystem/component: two MVD displays, two Robot Deployment System (RDS), and two interrogation arm (there will be a total of two arms but only 1 MMPV Type II STS can select the arm during a collective scenario; there is only one MMPV Type II arm in a route clearance mission).

3) Trailer 3: One TWHS STS with Metal Detection and GPR/HMDS and Wire Detection. One MMPV Type II STS with the following subsystem/component:

one MVD display, one EHP Roller, and one .50 Cal Gunner Station. One MTRS STS. One MMPV Type I STS with one .50 Cal Gunner Station.

4) Trailer 4: One TWHS STS with Metal Detection and GPR/HMDS and Wire Detection. Two MMPV Type II STS with the following subsystem/component:

two MVD displays, one MK 19 Gunner Station, one EHP roller, and two Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (CROWS). One MTRS STS.

5) Trailer 5: Two TWHS STS with the following subsystems/components for each: GPR/HMDS and Wire Detection, Metal Detection, and EHP WNS.

Two VOSS STS with MVD displays. One CROWS (weapon systems for the two MMPV Type II in trailer 2).

d. VCTS system shall simulate the vehicle roll over indicators in the actual vehicles (inclinometer).

e. VCTS shall provide realistic automated instructor voice messages within preprogrammed scenarios to provide instructions to the trainee and reduce instructor workload. A computer voiced Interactive Multi-Media Instruction (IMI) instructor/assistant shall provide corrective input to the student. These instructions shall be pre-programmed in the system; the instructor shall have the option to disable this capability.

f. VCTS seat shakers shall provide virtual training environments with the associated attributes: acceleration, deceleration, braking, rates of turn, collisions, skids, banks, turns, sluggish steering, pivot steering, tire blowout, loss of steering, loss of brakes, brakes locked, transmission lock-up, engine over-speed, clogged filters (oil, air, fuel), speed, traction, suspension and motion resulting from terrain surface conditions (e.g., hard, gravel, mud, sand, pavement, ice and snow), grade ascent and descent, and soil resistance (to include gravel, loam soil, sand, rubble, and organic), external weapon effects, and explosion effects.

3.2.2 Computational Subsystem

VCTS systems shall consist of a computational subsystem to provide simulator control, calculation of vehicle operating characteristics (simulated vehicle dynamics and feedback in response to driver input), data interface, and student record keeping. Also, it shall consist of a visual/display subsystem to provide a computer generated representation of the synthetic environment to the crew. The visual display subsystem shall portray the simulated training environment to the crewmember utilizing the visual interface (e.g., windshield/ windows, cameras, sensors, etc.) with applicable obscurations/restrictions of the specific operational vehicle being simulated. The Driver/Co-Driver require at a minimum a 45 degree vertical by 180 degree horizontal field of view out the windshield viewing for each vehicle variant. The Gunner requires at a minimum 80 degrees vertical by 360 degrees horizontal field of view with sufficient Visual Display resolution and illumination to provide sufficient image detail to support Detection, Recognition, and Identification of Gunnery Targets at distances required by the Gunnery Tables. The visual database shall depict various types of terrain including flat, hilly, mountainous, urban, and desert terrain. The visual database shall also depict various types/configurations of roads, off road obstacles, hazards, and a variety of combat and environmental conditions.

a. VCTS shall be capable of voice and data communications in accordance with (IAW) specific variant capabilities and elements participating in the simulation environment, to include other manned modules role players and Tactical Operations Centers (TOC). VCTS shall have the ability to communicate on three separate channels/frequencies: the battalion command, company/team command, fire-support network, internal to the specific vehicle, and all vehicles in the same scenario. VCTS provides realistic real-time aural cues appropriate to the vehicle dynamics, malfunctions, terrain, and exterior occurrences.

b. The vehicle module shall include the crew compartment and software necessary to simulate the vehicle configuration and vehicle dynamics. The main components of the crew compartment are the controls, instruments, switches, panels, seating and physical structure of the actual vehicle variant necessary to accomplish the required training tasks while replicating the form, fit, and function of the vehicle variant. The simulation software shall provide the interaction and simulator response for the controls, instruments, switches and panels necessary to accomplish the required training tasks.

c. An AAR capability shall be provided with all IOSs to allow off-line review of training results. The AAR shall allow playback of an exercise with display of a bird’s eye view. The AAR shall playback (instant replay) all or part of the scenario (audio and video) based on instructor selection. After the playback of an exercise, the instructor shall be able to restart the same scenario or select a different scenario.

Student performance records shall also be printable when conducting AAR. The AAR shall have capability to replay audio and visual for both individual and collective student station information on the AAR. The AAR shall capture all audio transmissions and all data files of all STS in the scenario. The AAR playback file shall be able to export to external media in a standard file format for replay on a standard computer.

3.3 Training Program Requirements

VCTS shall include an individual and collective training program for all the Clearance Vehicles (MPCV, TWHS, MMPV Type I/II, and MTRS) and sub-systems. It shall consist of two courses:

(1) Train the Trainer (TTT) course to prepare Instructors to train Clearance Operations utilizing VCTS simulators.

(2) Specific Clearance Vehicle Crew Courses to improve individual Soldier/Crew route and area clearance knowledge, understanding and operation of VCTS clearance vehicles to include MTRS, and also the training of TTPs.

The system shall have a training management tool to allow specific design and development editing. This tool will allow the IOS to manipulate unique courses and grading criteria (course administrator controlled). The training management tool shall allow tailoring to the appropriate training domains (Operational, and Self Development) within the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the Soldier being trained. The training management system shall allow a minimum of 100 scenarios to be modified by the course administrator. The administrator shall have the ability to modify scenarios as needed to provide realistic training to meet Contemporary Operational Environment (COE) requirements.

3.3.1 Student Scorecard

VCTS shall provide effective feedback to leadership on training results. VCTS shall provide a formal scorecard on all IOS to evaluate student performance; which shall be completed by the instructor for each Soldier trained at the end of each training session.

The instructor’s assessment shall provide an evaluation of the Soldier performance.

Evaluation criteria shall include the consequences for the use of the TTPs, identifying proper technique, management of switches and controls, physical control of the vehicles, response to malfunctions, actions required by the tasks for VCTS vehicles. The scorecard shall have a space to address areas for improvement. The scorecard shall provide feedback for both individual and collective scenarios. VCTS shall also provide a formal scorecard for all the Gunner Table scenarios. VCTS shall have a printer; student scorecards shall be printable from any IOS.

3.4 Training Environment

3.4.1 Training Scenarios

Pre-programmed scenarios shall be provided which integrate the Clearance Training tasks in Appendices A, B, C, and D and allow practice in conducting those clearance tasks. VCTS training scenarios shall train Soldiers to improve route clearance skills and decision- making skills using a range of realistic environments replicating the COE and a variety of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Explosive Hazards situations. The size, shape, composition, and types of IEDs and explosive hazards shall be robust and varied.

The placement, activation, and detonation triggers of these IED/explosive hazards shall be controlled by the instructor in real time. The training tasks in the scenarios shall be designed to demonstrate the importance of effective interrogating, handling, and manipulation of controls for appropriate route clearance operations such as detecting, interrogation/investigation, marking, and reporting of explosive hazards in various types of terrain and weather conditions. Training scenarios shall include as a minimum:

a. Introductory suburban situations.

b. Rural environment situations.

c. Intersection analysis situations.

d. Urban situations.

e. Complex urban scanning exercise.

f. Middle East environment (Iraq and Afghanistan) situational scenarios with heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, multiple obstacles and environments in day and night conditions.

g. Dirt road and off-road convoy situations.

h. Varying terrain types (mountains and desert) and soil conditions (loose sand, compact sand, mud, compact clay, dirt, pavement, and gravel).

i. Varying atmospheric and meteorological effects/conditions shall be provided to include day, dusk, dawn, night, clouds, sand storms, overcast, fog, dust, rain, and snow; both day and night.

j. Middle East complex situations - dealing with enemy actions, civilians, poor road conditions, trash and debris.

k. Vehicle handling around turns and higher speeds to include up and down grade handling.

l. Conducting preventive measures and reporting procedures for suspected and detected IEDs and Explosive Hazards.

m. IED interrogation exercises with multiple IED and Explosive Hazards configurations under day time and night time operating conditions.

n. IED and Explosive Hazards situation - handle interrogation arm operator control malfunction situations. All malfunctions listed in section 3.8 may also be triggered by the detonation of IEDs or by improper operation of the vehicle systems. The weather conditions (rain/snow) will affect the operation of the systems, as it is presently done in VCTS.

o. IED and Explosive Hazards detection exercises with multiple IED and Explosive Hazards configurations under day time and night time operating conditions.

p. Route Clearance Security exercises dealing with enemy actions during route clearance operations.

q. Other “Land Owner” security vehicles (e.g., M1s, Bradleys, and/or Strykers) shall be realistically included in VCTS to provide perimeter security for Area and Route Clearance operations.

r. IR signatures and models in the virtual environment to support realistic VOSS, DVE, and CROWS capabilities.

s. Ownship vehicles/student modules can engage to each other and cause damage to their vehicles. The scorecard shall track these friendly engagements.

t. Gunnery Tables Scenarios for M2 and MK19 weapons.

3.4.2 Training Environments

VCTS shall provide realistic urban and cross-country virtual environments to train -clearance operations. The virtual environments shall be correlated across all STS and its subsystems to provide immersive training. VCTS shall replicate varied terrains to include but not limited to flat to rolling, temperate, desert, urban/complex, mountainous regions utilizing virtual geo-typical terrain depicting:

a. Middle East urban

b. Middle East rural

c. Middle East test track areas

d. Geo-typical areas of the COE shall be provided for training. Specifically, four regions of East Afghanistan (Jalalabad, Kabul, Khost, Pul-i-Alam) terrain database.

The environment shall be a continuous representation of terrain elevation, terrain features (trees, rivers, soil type, etc.), regional location (Jalalabad, Kabul, Khost, Pul-i- Alam) with cultural data and shall be required to smoothly blend the terrain and the features comprising the database (e.g., connect and/or continue rivers, roads, power lines and hilly areas) to avoid unrealistic discontinuities. The database shall have specific terrain areas that support various operating environments and situations.

Terrain areas shall vary from flat plains to steep mountains with cultural features and objects that meet specific training requirements located throughout. The road network shall feature paved and unpaved roads with roads varying in size from simple trails to a four lane freeway/autobahns. Tactical distractions shall include IED, vehicle traffic and pedestrians (friendly, threat, and neutral forces). The tactical environments shall support additional distractions for the crew, such as, weapons effects, (firing on the training vehicle), and be near hits or actual hits on the vehicle which could be turned off/on by the IOS.

VCTS shall provide real-time color computer generated visual images supported by One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF) and Synthetic Environment Core (SE Core) of sufficient detail to adequately train vehicle crews. In addition, VCTS contractor can use their own computer generated visual images if the models/capabilities are not available from OneSAF/SE Core. The visual simulation shall provide essential cues for the crew member(s) to assess simulated vehicle position and velocity, characteristics of the terrain, and other information necessary to operate the module(s)/appended subsystem(s) in training scenarios. The visual system shall consist of the image generation system, display system, terrain database(s), static and dynamic models, and any associated hardware and/or software required to simulate the vehicle(s)/appended subsystem(s) visual/sensor scene environment. Critical environmental component such as databases, moving models, realistic high resolution animation, dismounted human models, particle based special effects, and animation shall be rendered in high level of detail to facilitate Soldier’s immersion in the synthetic environment and maximize training objectives. The Image Generator (IG) shall be capable of integrating SE Core products.

3.4.3 Training Regions and Characteristics Environment

VCTS shall have as a minimum the following characteristics:

a. There will be a suburban area that will provide a grid of roads and buildings replicating a village in the Middle East. The area will include roads and intersections that will present a restrictive situation for maneuvering during operations. It will contain paved and unpaved areas with other vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles.

b. There will be an area with dirt roads and off road driving. It will include various terrain types (mountains and desert) and different soil conditions (loose sand, compact sand, mud, compact clay, dirt, pavement and gravel).

c. The mountain region will have winding mountain roads that includes steep drop offs and switchback curves. The road layout will include areas with restricted line of sight visibility ahead of own vehicle and oncoming traffic due to road layout and/or terrain or cultural objects. The mountain region will have at least one bridge or confined roadway section with a nearby bomb crater. The database shall include a bridge over the Kabul river.

d. The rolling hills region will have both paved roads and unpaved roads/trails along with traversable terrain areas with no road/trail structure. There will be an assembly area and a marked and unmarked minefield in the navigable terrain area.

Included in the rolling hills region will be a village with intersections that present restrictive turn/maneuvering situations.

e. The steep hill region will be the foothills transition region between the rolling hills terrain region and the mountain region. The steep hills region is very hilly with winding roads.

f. The plains region will be relatively flat terrain with small, subtle elevation changes and areas of thick and sparse vegetation. It will offer an extensive road network of paved and unpaved roads along with traversable terrain areas with no road/trail structure. The plains area will include terrain features such as streams and ditches that either require caution when crossing or are un-crossable.

g. There will be village regions that provide different size villages interconnected by a grid of roads. The villages will include internal roads and intersections that present restrictive turn/maneuvering situations. Villages can also contain unpaved areas that allow vehicles to maneuver between buildings. The village region will have an area with farms and cultivated fields.

h. There will be a large city connected to a road grid external to the city boundaries.

The city will provide multiple internal roadways of varying width (two lane, four lane, divided, etc.) and intersections (90 degree, acute angle, obtuse angle). The city will also contain unpaved areas that allow vehicles to maneuver between buildings.

i. The four-lane interstate like highway will wind through or near the entire task regions above. The highway will have interchange or intersection access to the entire road networks in the various regions.

3.4.4 Semi-Automated Forces (SAF)

VCTS shall use the most current OneSAF version available. VCTS shall use OneSAF, to the maximum extent possible to meet VCTS requirements. VCTS SAFs shall replicate requirements just as VCTS ownships; obstacle avoidance, behaviors, environmental conditions, damaged and destroyed states. The design shall support and be functional with the capabilities of OneSAF and OneSAF architecture. Design shall be at minimum hardcoded on anything and reuse OneSAF to the maximum.

VCTS shall have a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) model deployable by the Scenario Generation System (SGS) for the recovery of damaged vehicles. The HEMTT shall show the approach, hook up, and vehicle removal in the virtual environment.

VCTS shall have a medical helicopter model deployable by the SGS for the recovery of virtual casualties. The medical helicopter shall show the approach, landing, and takeoff in the virtual environment.

3.4.5 Complex Threat Models

VCTS shall provide complex threat models to support EHP and sensor operations.

Multiple threat objects (debris, mines, IEDs) shall be stackable, daisy chained, and command wired together. The multiple objects shall be physics based and provide correct behaviors with each other and from the route clearance vehicle interrogations and from the environment. The complex threat models shall also provide realistic signatures thru the route clearance vehicle sensors.

3.5 Specific VCTS and MTRS Virtual Simulator

a. Buffalo MPCV STS. VCTS shall contain two MPCV STS with the ability to operate either independently or networked together with other clearance vehicle simulators (such as MPCV, MMPV Type I/II, MTRS, etc.). Each MPCV STS shall consist of the driver and co-driver positions. The MPCV STS shall provide an immersive training environment to train Buffalo clearance tasks; all training performed in the MPCV STS shall yield the same experiences and behaviors as in the tactical MPCV. The MPCV STS shall provide the driver and co-driver with basic haptic interfaces to feel a variety of forces/sensations through the controls. The MPCV STS shall replicate the fit, form, and function of the driver and co-driver controls and the operation of the tactical vehicle. The MPCV STS shall simulate the Interrogation Arm with digging/lifting attachment, air digger, and camera to remotely interrogate suspected explosive hazards and allow the crew to confirm, deny, and/or classify the explosive hazard. The MPCV STS shall provide a voice and data communications network that allows it to communicate with the IOS and other STS. The MPCV STS driver controls shall include, but not be limited to, steering, braking, accelerating, decelerating, gear shifting, and turning. Vehicle speed, maneuverability, and response to the terrain shall be simulated to ensure accurate modeling of the tactical vehicle performance characteristics. The MPCV STS shall replicate the physical constraints, equipment, and characteristics of the actual Buffalo MPCV vehicle in order to provide realistic training. The MPCV STS shall be able to operate with bar armor and no bar armor.

The other clearance vehicles/STSs (TWHS, MMPV Type I/II, MTRS, etc.) shall be virtually represented in the MPCV STS training scenarios. The MPCV STS must provide cause and effect by providing accurate feedback when incorrectly interrogating an IED/Explosive hazard. Feedback shall be provided for mine or IED/Explosive hazard detonation. Virtual digging and manipulations for IED/Explosive hazards with the spork shall be provided. Soil deformation from digging, air digger, and spork shall be provided. VCTS shall provide an air digger capability that delivers compressed air to a maximum rate of 180 pounds per square inch. The air flow from the digger will be controllable through the operator control box and shall move debris and dirt from interrogation area realistically and can potentially trigger explosions from IEDs. The air digger will provide appropriate particle effects and terrain deformation marks. The MPCV STS shall have the interrogator arm operator control box and associated screens of various cameras. Soil deformation from digging, blowing, and obstacle manipulations shall be accurately modeled and be physics-based, to include, breaking, tipping, and moving objects. VCTS shall provide an EHP debris blower capability for the MPCV STS that delivers hi speed air to remove dirt, trash, and other debris from the interrogation area. The air speed of the debris blower shall be adjustable. The maximum air speed shall be approximately 200MPH and be capable of moving a 10 pound object that is 10 meters away from the nozzle. The debris blower shall be front mounted to the MPCV and have a controller on the co-driver side to operate the blower. The MPCV STS shall provide the form, fit, and function of the controller unit to operate the debris blower. The MPCV STS shall also simulate the camera mounted on the front of the Buffalo and the display inside the cab to observe the debris blower operations.

b. TWHS-Husky STS. VCTS shall contain four TWHS STS with the ability to either operate independently or networked together with other clearance simulators (such as MPCV, MMPV Type I/II, MTRS, etc.). Each TWHS STS shall consist of an operator/driver position. The TWHS STS shall provide an immersive training environment to train Husky clearance tasks. The TWHS STS driver controls required to maneuver the vehicle shall include, but not be limited to, steering, braking, accelerating, decelerating, and gear shifting. Vehicle speed, maneuverability, and response to the terrain shall be simulated to ensure accurate modeling of the tactical vehicle performance characteristics; all training performed in the TWHS STS shall yield the same experiences and behaviors as in the tactical TWHS. The TWHS STS shall replicate the physical constraints, equipment and characteristics of the tactical TWHS vehicle in order to provide realistic training. The other clearance vehicles (MPCV, MMPV Type I/II, MTRS, etc.) shall be virtually represented in the TWHS STS training scenarios. The TWHS STS shall replicate and detect audio-tone transmission of the metal detection sensors and replicate mine marking of detected targets. The TWHS STS shall provide accurate feedback for scanning and detecting mines or IED/Explosive Hazard detonation. The TWHS STS shall provide the operator/driver with basic haptic interfaces to feel a variety of forces/sensations through the controls.

The TWHS STS shall simulate detecting and marking the location of suspected metallic objects and explosive hazards, such as Anti-Personnel (AP) and Anti-Tank (AT) pressure-fused mines and IEDs. The TWHS STS shall replicate the fit, form, and function of the driver station and the operation of the TWHS, to include, the mine detection system, Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS), Wire Detection, and target ink marking system. The TWHS STS shall provide a voice and data communications network that allows the TWHS STS users to communicate with the IOS and with other STSs. The tactical Combat Vehicle Crewman (CVC) helmet utilized in the TWHS vehicle is critical in performing recognition/detection of tones in mine detection and in performance of communications. The CVC helmet, modified for VCTS, shall be provided and integrated into the TWHS STS. The Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) functionality shall be simulated for the TWHS STS. The TWHS Virtual Simulator shall be able to operate with bar armor and no bar armor.

VCTS shall allow the TWHS STS to have dual capabilities, the ability to use either HMDS Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) or metallic detection in a scenario and switch back and forth as required. The TWHS metal detection panel switch knob will be replicated in form, fit and function allowing more refined detection capabilities and accurate aural cueing. VCTS shall simulate the Detector Head Control Panel Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators in form, fit, and function. The metal detection capabilities shall be simulated based on the panel heights, target size, and vehicle settings and speed.

The TWHS STS shall contain the Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) capability to provide a combination of training enablers to replicate a realistic operation environment. The HMDS shall provide a high-fidelity, immersive training environment (driving controls, Graphical User Interface display) for familiarization and sustainment of individual and collective skills. The HMDS shall provide high-fidelity replication of system power up/power down, deployment and stowing, calibration (Sky Shot), and detection. The HMDS simulation shall have the capability to accept events in real time to include: addition of new threat objects to the current list of detected objects, deletion of threat objects from the list of detected objects, movement of threat objects from one location t o another location, changing the type/characteristics of existing objects, introduction one of a set of malfunctions, clearing active malfunctions, and changing the environmental conditions. The HMDS simulation shall display all the object/model types currently in VCTS system. The TWHS STS shall simulate the form, fit, and function of the HMDS buttons, switches, and functionality to include Crosstrack display and the ability to set the crosshairs using the Prev/Next buttons on the CDU display.

The HMDS shall be equipped with the new MobileDemand T1200 tablet and new hardware/brackets to mount the T1200 at each TWHS STS. The HMDS simulation shall have the current software version. The HMDS shall have the following capabilities: Full Route History, Scroll bar, Functional Flat View, Cube Views, Distance Markers, Algorithm Mode Display, and 3 Meter Backup Functionality. The HMDS simulation shall be capable of displaying VCTS objects, terrain, and environmental conditions. Conditions shall include the following: day/night, precipitation/dry, varying intensity of rain and snow, dirt, sand, paved, gravel, water, snow, buried depth of objects, material characteristics of objects, and orientation of object. The HMDS simulation shall support the training states of VCTS system to include: initialization, configuration and reconfiguration, cyclic update, pause and resume, end of scenario, shutdown, and jumpback to a previously specified point in time. The HMDS shall simulate the three warning tones through a speaker for over speed, object event, and system error or HMDS malfunctions. The HMDS T1200 shall provide the full Help Menu functions to view the signature list. In addition, the HMDS shall include Wire Detection (WD) capabilities.

VCTS shall provide an EHP Wire Neutralization System capability for the TWHS STS.

The wire neutralization subsystem shall be rear mounted to the TWHS with a standoff buffer to minimize damage from potential explosions. It will be operated by a controller by the driver/operator. The TWHS STS shall provide the form, fit, and function of the controller unit to operate the WNS. The VCTS shall realistically model the deformed terrain from WNS operations. The EHP WNS capability shall be available on all

TWHS STS.

c. MMPV Type I/II STS. VCTS shall contain six MMPV STS (reconfigurable operator platforms having the capability to be changed from one vehicle variant to another; i.e., MMPV Type II and MMPV Type I) with the ability to operate either independently or networked together with other route clearance vehicle simulators (such as the MPCV, TWHS, MTRS, etc.). Each MMPV STS shall consist of a driver, commander, and gunner position. The MMPV STS shall provide an immersive training environment to train MMPV clearance tasks. The MMPV STS shall provide the driver, commander, and gunner with basic haptic interfaces to feel a variety of forces/sensations through the controls and weapon. The MMPV STS shall replicate the fit, form, and function of the driver, commander, and gunner station. The MMPV STS shall replicate the physical constraints, equipment, and characteristics of the actual MMPV vehicle in order to provide realistic training. The MMPV STS shall provide a voice and data communications network that allows the MMPV STS users to communicate with the IOS and with other STSs. The MMPV STS driver controls required to maneuver the vehicle shall include, but not be limited to, steering, braking, accelerating, decelerating, and gear shifting. Vehicle speed, maneuverability, and response to the terrain shall be simulated to ensure accurate modeling of the tactical vehicle performance characteristics; all training performed in the MMPV STS shall yield the same experiences and behaviors as in the tactical MMPV. The MMPV STS shall be able to operate with bar armor and no bar armor. The other route clearance vehicles/STSs (MPCV, TWHS, MTRS, etc.) shall be virtually represented in the MMPV STS training scenarios. The MMPV STS shall provide accurate feedback from mine and IED/Explosive Hazard explosions. The VCTS shall simulate a security or C2 element within route and area clearance mission. The MMPV STS shall be reconfigurable to simulate MMPV Type I and MMPV Type II.

VCTS shall replicate the fit, form, and function of the VOSS and provide full capabilities for the MMPV Type I and II vehicle. The VOSS shall include the forward display, operator display, and mini kneeboard. The VOSS shall provide realistic IR and Color camera capabilities to identify, detect, and recognize threats.

The MMPV STS can have either a gunner station or a Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (CROWS). For the gunner station, the system shall simulate the fit, form, and function of the turret ring and the crew served weapon (either .50 Cal M2 or MK19). VCTS shall provide the gunnery tables for the appropriate weapon type in the gunner station so the trainee can practice loading, aiming, unloading and firing.

For the CROWS station, the system shall replicate the form, fit and function of the CROWS. The fire control system shall be simulated to provide accurate ballistics fly out of the .50 Cal M2. The CROWS daylight video camera, thermal imager, and laser range-finder shall also be simulated. The CROWS station shall provide a voice and data communications network that allows the CROWS user to communicate with the IOS and with other STSs.

VCTS shall provide an EHP Rollers capability for the MMPV Type II STS. The Rollers subsystem shall be front mounted to the MMPV Type II with a standoff buffer to minimize damage from potential explosions. It will be operated by a controller Multi-functional Controller Interface (MFCI) by the co-driver. The MMPV Type II STS shall provide the form, fit, and function of the controller unit to operate the Rollers. The VCTS shall realistically model the deformed terrain from Roller operations. The EHP Rollers capability shall be available on all MMPV Type II STS.

VCTS shall provide a Robotic Deployment System (RDS) capability for the MMPV Type II STS. The RDS subsystem shall be rear mounted to the MMPV Type II. It will be operated by a controller by the MTRS Operator to open and close the RDS door to deploy or stow the MTRS. The MMPV Type II STS shall provide the form, fit, and function of the controller unit to operate the RDS. The RDS capability shall be available on all MMPV Type II STS.

VCTS shall provide an Interrogation Arm capability for the MMPV Type II STS. The

Interrogation Arm subsystem shall be mounted on the front of the MMPV Type II. It will be operated by a controller by the co-driver to interrogate debris and suspected IEDs.

The MMPV Type II STS shall provide the form, fit, and function of the controller unit to operate the arm. The Interrogation Arm capability shall be available on all MMPV Type II STS.

The MMPV Type II shall have the Multifunction Video Display (MVD) capability. The MVD shall consist of a 12” or 17” High Definition (HD) touch screen monitor display and game controller. The MVD integrates full-motion video from on-board vehicle enablers and allows crewmembers access to the enabler video feeds inside of the MMVP Type II. The MVD shall provide video streams from the following MMPV enablers: Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE), CROWS, VOSS, Situational Awareness (SA) cameras, and Interrogation Arm. VCTS shall have a total of seven MVDs. There are five MMPV Type II STS; each Truck Commander (TC) shall have a 12” display for the MVD with game controller. There are two VOSS stations; each shall have a 17” display for the MVD with game controller. The MVDs shall have the following capabilities.

1) Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) camera at the front and the rear camera of the MMPV Type II shall provide the Situational Awareness (SA) feeds to the MVD. It shall provide day and night camera views from both front and rear cameras to the MVD.

2) The MVD shall be able to control Interrogation Arm camera with the following functionalities: pan, tilt, zoom, and turn the light on or off.

3) The MVD shall replace the VOSS display. The MVD shall be able to control the full functionality of the VOSS through the touchscreen display, the kneeboard, and the game controller.

4) The MVD shall be able to display the video stream from the CROWS.

The MVD shall provide surveillance, target acquisition, and target engagement feeds of both the daytime color camera and the thermal camera with black hot and white hot capabilities.

d. MTRS STS. VCTS shall contain two MTRS STS with the ability to be either operate independently or networked together with other route clearance simulators (such as MPCV, MMPV Type II, TWHS, etc.). Each MTRS STS shall consist of a simulated Laptop Control Unit (LCU) station which provides video display of the robot cameras and virtual representation of the robot. Each MTRS STS shall provide an immersive training environment to train MTRS route clearance explosive ordnance disposal and reconnaissance tasks. The MTRS STS shall provide the operator with basic haptic interfaces to feel a variety of forces/sensations through the controls. The MTRS STS shall replicate the form, fit, and function of the LCU and the operation of the MTRS. It shall provide video feedback from the robot cameras and provide communication with the IOS and other route clearance STS.

The MTRS STS controls shall include, but not be limited to, robot vehicle drive speed, main power, camera views selector, gripper claw motion control, flood light control, zoom control, lower and upper arm control, arm speed control (extension, rotation, pan, and tilt), vehicle joystick control, arm storage button, and robot status display. Robot speed, maneuverability, and response to the terrain shall be simulated to ensure accurate modeling of the tactical equipment performance characteristics; all training performed in the MTRS STS shall yield the same experiences and behaviors as in the tactical MTRS. The other route clearance vehicles/STS (MPCV, TWHS, MMPV Type II, etc.) shall be virtually represented in the MTRS STS training. Feedback shall be provided for mine or IED/Explosive Hazard detonation. Virtual target/model manipulations for IED/Explosive Hazards interrogations shall be provided. Soil deformation from target/model manipulations shall be accurately modeled and be physics-based, to include, breaking, tipping, and moving objects. The MTRS shall be virtually deployable and recoverable from the MMPV Type II RDS. The MTRS can only be deployed and recovered from the assigned MMPV Type II at the beginning of an exercise. Each MTRS STS shall be co-located side by side with a MMPV Type II STS.

3.6 Instructor Operator Station (IOS)

Each Operational VCTS shall have a minimum of four IOS that can control all of the VCTS STS and its subsystems. All IOS shall have AAR capabilities. Any IOS shall be able to conduct individual training only or individual and collective training simultaneously with any combination of STS. Each IOS shall have the ability to plan and initialize prior to real-time execution of scenarios. Each IOS shall also have the ability to control training scenarios and control scenario conditions during real time while exercises are running.

Each IOS with AAR capability shall have the ability to play back any executed scenario for AAR. Each IOS shall have the ability to save the student performance in the scorecard. The instructor shall have the ability to adjust scenarios in real-time to provide training challenges to the trainees replicating any environment in the COE (i.e., ability to edit the combination and condition of IEDs, friendly forces, non-combatants, urban clutter, threat weapons, assailants, vehicles tactics/techniques, and weather conditions). VCTS shall have a Jumpback capability at the IOS to reset all assets allocated in a scenario to a previous point in the scenario. The IOS Jumpback capability shall allow the instructor to create markers in the scenario real-time that can be Jumpback to when the Jumpback capability is selected. The IOS Jumpback capability shall also allow for the instructor to reset all assets in a scenario back to a point in time when a fatal collision occurs. The IOS shall also provide a 30 second Jumpback capability.