ICE
Artillery & Ground Training Systems

The MLRS TESS provides munitions simulation for the M270/M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers. MLRS TESS interfaces with the onboard Fire Control System (FCS) to provide crew cab fire control panel indications of simulated munitions. All operations are conducted using normal Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Weapon faults require emergency action for realistic training. Loading and reloading is conducted when the vehicle is in stow.

The M109A6 is an integrated simulation system that supports artillery weapons training without using ammunition. Crew members execute fire missions as they would in combat using normal Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Real-time monitoring of crew functions provides operator performance evaluation. The M109A6 links to other Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulations and operates with existing MILES training systems for force-on-force participation. System installation takes twenty minutes or less.

Features & Benefits:

• Quick installation, minimum Support Requirements
• Operates on Stand-alone Power
• Immediate After Action Review
• Real-Time Data
• Postion/Location
• Targeting
• Weapon Events
• Geometric Pairing
• Real Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA)
• MLRS LLM Azimuth & Elevation

The MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM) MWSA2 Weapon Simulator is designed to simulate all munitions fired by the MLRS and HIMARS launchers. It operates in two modes. In tactical mode, the MWSA2 Weapon Simulator performs high fidelity simulation including tactical responses to all mode sequences executed during pre-launch and launch operations. The MWSA2 exercises the launcher’s tactical software and circuits in the same manner as a live round. In non-tactical mode, the MWSA2 provides the “Trainer” capability (also supported by the M68A2 Trainer) using the launcher’s non-tactical training software. The Trainer replicates the weapons interface to the crew, but does not activate the tactical interface.

The M68A2 Missile Launch Pod Assembly (MLPA) Trainer operates identical to the non-tactical mode of the MWSA2, functioning as a set of weapon and fault switches read by the launcher to determine which training software is executed. The M68A2 Trainer is a fielded U.S. Army Program of Record and an economical alternative to the MWSA2.

The Improved Target Acquisition System-Tactical Engagement Simulation System Field Training System (ITAS-TESS FTS) provides the capability for the Warfighter to train with the TOW anti-tank weapon system and conduct weapon engagements using normal Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). TOW engagements are adjudicated via MILES laser pairings. Training event data is passively collected and transmitted to the Mobile Command and Control (MCC) for real-time tracking and After Action Review (AAR).

The ITAS Training Missile (ITM) replicates the size, weight, center of gravity, and handling of the actual TOW missile. Audible and visible indications of a weapons launch is simulated using an ATWESS pyrotechnics device.