Embedded Training Enhancement Support Devices for Ground Soldier Systems

An Army goal is to create a holistic system of soldiers that is better equipped, informed, protected and trained than before. Presently, there is a gap between the vision of embedded training for the Future Force Warrior and the capabilities vs. cost analysis of most training systems. Due to the cost and operational magnitude of implementing a fully embedded training system at this stage in Ground Soldier Systems development, an intermediary system is desired. The proposed program will implement the go-between system utilizing our TENOR SCORM compliant LMS to provide live, virtual and constructive training modes to mounted and dismounted soldiers. This system will interface with existing tracking technology to track participants for LIVE training exercises. We will integrate simulation software to create gaming environments for VIRTUAL training exercises. TENOR will contain 3D maps and assignable characters for CONSTRUCTIVE exercises and each of these training environments will be linked together for an integrated training solution. At the conclusion of Phase I, we will deliver a demonstration of the TENOR system delivering a training simulation via a handheld device. This demonstration would consist of the TENOR server powering 3 palmtop devices being used by 3 participants in a live training exercise.