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Combat Operations Simulator for Training and Exercise of Brigade-Level Joint Fire Support

About the System

The brigade-level combined fire support training complex is designed to implement mathematical models for conducting artillery fire by the Ukrainian defense forces' artillery systems. It calculates the impact zone when firing with an individual gun (mortar), a fire platoon, a battery, or all available artillery systems within the brigade’s artillery units, taking into account terrain relief, weather conditions, and individual corrections according to firing tables. Using the INSTRUCTOR COMPLEX, the instructor can create interactive tasks involving fire adjustment on stationary ground targets, utilizing various ranging methods (UAV correction, burst sign correction, rangefinder use, stopwatch timing), as well as tasks involving firing on moving targets (a column), both as part of a fire platoon and within brigade artillery fire control, including two artillery (self-propelled artillery) battalions and a rocket battery of the brigade.

Integrated into the system are automated workstations designed to develop combat command skills for artillery units:

  • A class on firing and fire control for the command battery of artillery reconnaissance, conducted by the senior officer of the rocket artillery battalion battery, which includes automated workstations for the AN/TPQ-49 operator, UAV operator, and senior officers of the rocket artillery battalion batteries.
  • The firing and fire control class of the 1st battalion, which includes automated workstations for the commander of the 1st battalion, the commander of the 1st battery, the reconnaissance officer of the 1st battery, the commander of the 2nd battery, the reconnaissance officer of the 2nd battery, the commander of the 3rd battery, and the reconnaissance officer of the 3rd battery.
  • Command Post Training Class for the 1st Self-Propelled Artillery Battalion Staff
  • Command Post Training Class for the Chief of Staff of the Brigade Artillery Group
  • Command Post Training Class for the 2nd Self-Propelled Artillery Battalion Staff
  • The firing and fire control class of the 2nd division, consisting of automated workstations for the commander of the 2nd division, the commander of the 1st battery, the reconnaissance officer of the 1st battery, the commander of the 2nd battery, the reconnaissance officer of the 2nd battery, the commander of the 3rd battery, and the reconnaissance officer of the 3rd battery.
  • A classroom for firing and fire control, workstations for brigade artillery group commanders, a small artillery range, a battery fire control center for artillery reconnaissance, which include workstations for the head of the artillery brigade, the commander of the brigade fire support unit, an electronic MAP instructor, an AN/TPQ-36 operator, an AZK operator, and a UAV operator.
  • Command Post of the Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion
  • Command Post of the Multiple Launch Rocket Artillery Battalion
  • A firing and fire control classroom for the rocket artillery battalion, consisting of workstations for the commander of the rocket artillery battalion, the commander of the 1st battery, the reconnaissance officer of the 1st battery, the commander of the 2nd battery, the reconnaissance officer of the 2nd battery, the commander of the 3rd battery, and the reconnaissance officer of the 3rd battery.
  • Senior Battery Officers’ Training Class of the 1st and 2nd Battalions
Specialized combat environment simulation software ‘Electronic Artillery Training Range – Brigade Level’ is installed on the Complex’s computer systems.
This software package comprises a suite of specialized applications and electronic libraries designed to support the operation, modeling, and simulation of:
  • Organization of Integrated Simulation of Training and Combat Environments Closely Approximating Real Conditions”
  • Preparation and Execution of Training Missions

The Software and Hardware of the Complex as a Whole Enable the Execution of the Following Tasks:

  • Real-Time 3D Simulation of the Combat Environment Using Mathematical Modeling Methods
  • Physics-Based Modeling Closely Approximating Real Conditions: Projectile Ballistics, Effects of Munitions on Equipment and Personnel, and Movement of Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles Across Various Terrain Types with Obstacle Consideration
  • Recording of Equipment Damage from Various Weapon Types with Calculated Damage Assessment
  • Simulation of Behavior of AI-Controlled Entities (Automotive, Armored, and Aviation Assets, as well as Enemy and Friendly Infantry Units)
  • The capability to connect to other training complexes manufactured by the supplier, subject to a separate agreement between the customer and the supplier, and to conduct group training of cadets in real-time within a unified simulation environment.
Software Package Includes a 3D Modeling and Combat Environment Simulation Application that Provides:
  • Real-Time 3D Simulation of the Combat Environment Using Mathematical Modeling Methods
  • Capability to Conduct Group Training of Personnel in Real Time Within a Unified Simulation Environment (Client–Server Mode)
  • Modeling based on physical laws approximating reality: ballistics of projectile and bullet flight, effects of munitions on equipment and personnel, movement of wheeled and tracked vehicles across various terrain types considering obstacles.
  • Recording of Equipment Damage from Various Weapon Types with Calculated Damage Assessment
  • Simulation of the behavior of objects (automotive, armored, and aviation equipment, enemy infantry, and allied units) controlled by artificial intelligence, including: civilian population, unprotected infantry, protected infantry, tanks (T-64, T-72, T-80, T-90), armored vehicles (BRDM-2, BTR-60, BTR-80, BMP-1, BMP-2, MT-LB, ZSU-23-4, 2S6), aviation equipment (An-2, Su-25, Su-27, Mi-8, Mi-24, Ka-50), artillery systems (2S1, 2S3, 2S9, 2S19, BM-21, BM-27, BM-30; 2B11; PM120), automotive vehicles (military off-road vehicle, military cargo truck, civilian car).
  • Simulation of the use of the following types of weapons and specialized equipment: binoculars, rangefinder, PAB bussole; compass, night (thermal vision) goggles, small arms (Makarov pistol, AK-74, SVD, PK), grenades, grenade launchers and launch systems (F-1, RGD-5, RPG-7, RPG-18, ATGM, Javelin).
  • Employment of Artillery (Forward Observer Mode) with Calculation of Ballistic Corrections for the Following Artillery Systems: 2S1, 2S3, BM-21, 2B11, D-30, 2A65, 2A36.