To simulate the flash/bang of a weapon’s discharge and impact in Force-On-Target live training.
DESCRIPTION:
The Battle Effects Simulator (BES) provides real-time feedback to units conducting Force-On-Target (FOT) tactical training and realistic battlefield effects. The system is used in a day and night range exercise for visual and acoustic target recognition at stationary range positions with a target mechanism or mounted on a moving target platform.
BES is designed to produce flash/bang and smoke signatures using the M34 (Hostile Fire) cartridge and/or M35 (Target Hit) cartridge, which simulates/replicates a large caliber weapon fire of a hostile threat and/or an impact round on an armor target. The system is a core feature in support of live-fire ranges throughout the Army as identified within Training Circular (TC) 25-8.
Multiple PEO STRI programs such as the Remote Target System/Enhanced Remote Target System RETS/ERETS, New Generation Army Targetry System (NGATS), Future Army Systems of Integrated Targets (FASIT), Non-Instrumented (Small Arms), and Instrumented Ranges Digital Range Training System (DRTS) rely on the BES system in order to support the training missions requirements.
