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USMC Concepts & Programs 2013
SQUAD IMMERSIVE TRAINING
ENVIRONMENTS (SITE)
Description
SITE is an integrating training construct focused
on preparing squads for missions in the contemporary
operating environment. These environments will provide
the commander training venues to better prepare
infantry squads, while enhancing existing training systems
that meet the essential training capabilities for
small unit and squad leader development. SITE also
provides centralized management and oversight for
the small unit and squad training capabilities, with
decentralized execution for development and fielding
of individual increments. The program leverages
efforts across the Science and Technology community
and provides means to aid the transition of most
technologically advanced capabilities into Programs
of Record.
Operational Impact
SITE addresses the following training capability
gaps:
• Enable proper employment of Operational
Weapons and Realistic Casualty Determination
• Provide realistic Battlefield Effects to set the
conditions for maneuver
• Enable proper employment of operational
equipment
• Support Infantry Squad Core Competencies
• Provide realistic environmental conditions for
required geographic regions
• Provide realistic characteristics of a “Thinking”
Opposing Force
• Provide realistic indigenous population
• Provide the ability to conduct Mission Planning
and Rehearsal
• Provide realistic contemporary operating environment
entities
• Provide stimulation of senses to enhance realism
of training and support decision making
• Provide high fidelity After-Action Reviews
Provides USMC Vision and Strategy 2025-CMC
Planning Guidance:
• Improve training and experience level for Maneuver
Unit Squad Leaders.
Program Status
Research Development Test and Evaluation is
planned in FY 2013 for Live Core System enhancements
and in FY 2014 for Virtual Core System enhancements.
Procurement Profile: FY 13 FY 14
Quantity: 0 0
Developer/Manufacturer:
TBD
SUPPORTING ARMS VIRTUAL
TRAINERS (SAVT)
Description
The SAVT advances the training capability, operational
readiness, and tactical proficiency of Marine
Corps joint terminal attack controllers, forward observers,
and forward air controllers. This virtual simulator
provides personnel with training scenarios that require
the placement of tactical ordnance on selected targets
using Joint Close Air Support procedures and observed
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