To expose Soldiers to the effects of vehicle rollover and to develop the skills necessary to react properly during a rollover and/or egress situation from both the HMMWV and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) families of tactical vehicles.
DESCRIPTION:
The HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) and the MRAP Egress Trainer (MET) increase the situational awareness of vehicle rollover by permitting the instructor to observe crew performance and reaction to emergency conditions without requiring the use of an actual vehicle. The device reinforces the importance of seat positioning, wearing seatbelts, demonstrating the feeling of being disoriented, and the actual effort required to execute egress procedures. The trainer allows individuals and crews to rehearse and physically execute the necessary steps required to survive a vehicle rollover.
