To simulate both the firing capabilities and the vulnerability of the vehicle as well as to serve as a means to objectively assess weapon effects during training; to provide unit commanders an integrated training system for use at homestation local training area and instrumented training areas. To replace Basic MILES, M2000 and MXXI target systems and field in accordance with the Army-wide distribution plan.
DESCRIPTION:
IMILES CVTESS is a laser-based training device to be used on Abrams, Bradley, and Oppsoing Forces (OPFOR) tanks and fighting vehicles to provide real-time casualty effects. It is an evolutionary approach for replacing older IMILES CVTESS equipment currently used in force-on-force training exercises with devices that provide better training fidelity for combat vehicle systems. It will reinforce crew duties, reward proper engagement techniques and develop tactical maneuver skills of armor and mechanized infantry combined arms teams up to brigade level. It provides unit commanders an integrated training system in force-on-force and force-on-target training events at homestation training area through instrumented training. The system interfaces with instrumentation systems at Maneuver Combat Training Centers (MCTC). The IMILES CVTESS modular design will accommodate new weapons, ammunition and vehicle types. The U.S. Army will use and field IMILES CVTESS worldwide in all geographical areas.
The link below contains the standard that defines the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) Communication Code (MCC) Structure for encoding/decoding weapon type, ammunition type, player identification, and weapon/ammunition lethality effects information transported through the MILES intra-system communication channels and interfaces and through interfaces with external systems. This MCC Standard also delineates other Live Training Tactical Engagement Simulation System (LTESS) structures as they apply to the Live Training environment for devices fielded through Program Manager Training Devices (PM TRADE).
