2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.14-3. SIMULATORSSimulators provide high fidelity training without the use of the actual equipment. Theyare stand-alone trainers that emulate the functions of equipment or systems. Simulatorsuse electronic or mechanical means to reproduce conditions necessary for an individualor crew to practice operational tasks in accordance with training objectives. Theyrepresent the equipment physically and functionally to varying degrees and follow themathematical equations that describe performance.a. Conduct of Fire Trainer. The COFT is the primary simulator for training crewgunnery skills without using ranges, ammunition, or vehicles. The COFT allows trainingwithout regard to time of day or climatic conditions. The two COFT configurationsinclude the unit and mobile conduct-of-fire trainers (UCOFT and MCOFT).(1) The UCOFT (Figure 4-5) consists of three interconnecting shelters. Theinstructor's handbook (HB 23-1 series) and TM 9-6920-737-10 describe howto use them:• Trainer shelter.• Computer shelter.• Integrated shelter.Figure 4-5. Unit conduct-of-fire trainer.(2) The MCOFT (Figure 4-6) consists of a training shelter and a computer sheltermounted on a trailer to allow movement between various unit locations. The ArmyNational Guard is the main user of the MCOFT. The instructor's (HB 23-1 series) andTM 9-6920-759-10 provide operating instructions.Figure 4-6. Mobile conduct-of-fire trainer.4-8