Maintenance Training Systems
Maintenance training for modern tactical systems requires methods that combine the logic and analysis of diagnostic skills with remove-and-replace skills. Modern tactical systems such as the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), the HIMARS–High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, M1A1/A2 SEP tank, or the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle are complex systems that employ multiple computers, sensors, and displays linked by networks of digital buses.
Modern weapons systems use these arrays of digital equipment to provide extensive onboard diagnostics. Maintainers also use interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs) and advanced test, maintenance, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot these systems. But there is still a need at certain points in the diagnostic process to find and disconnect cables and check for damaged connectors using basic diagnostic tools like multimeters and breakout boxes.
We offer cutting-edge training systems and virtual reality simulations to help train military personnel in these types of maintenance functions. Our technology offers unparalleled integration, fidelity, functionality, and effectiveness through our use of first-person perspective in performing the job.
Maintenance Functions To Be Trained
U.S. Army, Advanced Individual Training is typically where a soldier gets his or her first Military Occupational Specialty Training. For maintainers, the training on a specific vehicle includes at least five topics:
- Familiarization with the vehicle and its subsystems
- Training on basic operations of the vehicle, such as starting the engine and accessing the vehicle diagnostic software through the soldier/machine interface
- Understanding of general diagnostic functions, such as executing the Built-In Test (BIT) and Fault Isolation and Test (FIT)
- Understanding of special diagnostic functions for subsystems such as power management, hydraulics, fire control, or communications
- Use of technical and/or training manuals
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Benefits of Maintenance Training Systems
We offer computer-based training that has saved the U.S. Army millions of dollars both in initial acquisition costs and in continuing life-cycle costs. Also, our maintenance training systems raise the student-to-teacher ratio from 2:1 (when using actual tactical vehicles) to 8:1 (when using desktop student stations). The only limit to the student-to-teacher ratio is the number of available desktop stations. Additionally, desktop-based training modules can be developed in parallel with the tactical vehicles, making them available earlier in the fielding schedule. Fewer tactical vehicles being allocated to train soldiers means that more vehicles can be used by active units, thereby lowering training support costs.
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