Optically Based Small Arms Force-On-Force Training System

Team CESI recently demonstrated the design and implementation of a laser-less system through accurate engagements at realistic ranges (out to 375 meters) using a cloud-based server architecture and a minimalist Marine-worn subsystem. We propose to continue to mature this proof-of-principle technology. To compensate for poor location and orientation sensor accuracy Team CESIs implementation of OBSAT captures the sight picture seen by the shooting Marine when the trigger is pulled. The reported position and orientation along with the captured sight picture are then used to accurately assess a target hit or miss to ranges at least as great as 375 meters. Throughout development the teams philosophy has been to use as much fielded or soon-to-be fielded equipment as possible. In this way the OBSAT technology points to a fieldable live, force-on-force training or testing capability that requires minimal or no appended hardware. The base Phase I effort focuses on integrating the M-203 grenade launcher into the OBSAT system. The optional Phase I effort uses a server-side algorithm to determine the location in which the target was hit. Depending on which region the round hit, a stochastic process will generate location-appropriate wound type and severity.