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ARNG 4 P Add SC
Category
ARNG
State
South Carolina
Type Draft
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State Association First Name
Lawrence
State Association Last Name
Crowson
Proposal Statement
Procure OBSAT technologies and integrate into the Stinger Field Handling Trainer, the Training Set Guided Missile M134 and the Stinger Tracking Head Trainer for Stinger Missile MANPADS training.
Recommendation Information
Background. The Stinger Missile System is the FIM-92 Stinger a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) that operates as an infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM). Dedicated and Non-dedicated MANPADS Teams are being trained and deployed to Combat Brigades throughout the Army. MANPADS Teams will require modern training technologies to attain and maintain proficiency.
Discussion. Obtaining and maintaining MANPADS Team training proficiency will be critical to fast and accurate air defense engagements. This will require a training capability that provides an end-to-end training experience at home station and in the field.
The Stinger Missile Field Handling Trainer (FHT M60), Training Set Guided Missile M134 and the Tracking Head Trainer for Stinger Missile training for MANPADS Teams were all developed in the 1970’s and 1980’s with few improvements since.
Currently, there is an Optically-Based Small Arms Targeting (OBSAT) technology available to support Air Defense training that more readily simulates real world engagement requirements for MANPADS Teams. OBSAT capabilities could integrate and consolidate disparate training devices in one training capability. Ideally, the system would use the existing material and form factors to enhance and extend their life as a re-imagined state-of-the-art training capability.
The OBSAT technology system evaluates the gunner on executing all steps of the preparation and firing procedures in the correct sequence according to doctrinal manuals. The system includes an instructor operator tool enabling a trainer to evaluate the performance of the gunner. Home station basic gunner skills training, Home Station engagement of stationary and moving targets, and live, collective, force-on-force training are supported by the OBSAT technology. Additionally, these technologies will provide more realistic training engagement for opposing force aviation in larger-scale training environments and exercises.
Recommendation: The National Guard Association of the US urges DA to procure the Optically Based Small Arms Targeting (OBSAT) technology to support Air Defense Training for the ARNG.
Discussion. Obtaining and maintaining MANPADS Team training proficiency will be critical to fast and accurate air defense engagements. This will require a training capability that provides an end-to-end training experience at home station and in the field.
The Stinger Missile Field Handling Trainer (FHT M60), Training Set Guided Missile M134 and the Tracking Head Trainer for Stinger Missile training for MANPADS Teams were all developed in the 1970’s and 1980’s with few improvements since.
Currently, there is an Optically-Based Small Arms Targeting (OBSAT) technology available to support Air Defense training that more readily simulates real world engagement requirements for MANPADS Teams. OBSAT capabilities could integrate and consolidate disparate training devices in one training capability. Ideally, the system would use the existing material and form factors to enhance and extend their life as a re-imagined state-of-the-art training capability.
The OBSAT technology system evaluates the gunner on executing all steps of the preparation and firing procedures in the correct sequence according to doctrinal manuals. The system includes an instructor operator tool enabling a trainer to evaluate the performance of the gunner. Home station basic gunner skills training, Home Station engagement of stationary and moving targets, and live, collective, force-on-force training are supported by the OBSAT technology. Additionally, these technologies will provide more realistic training engagement for opposing force aviation in larger-scale training environments and exercises.
Recommendation: The National Guard Association of the US urges DA to procure the Optically Based Small Arms Targeting (OBSAT) technology to support Air Defense Training for the ARNG.
Resolution No.
4
Item No
P
Additional State Sponsors
MS
Fiscal Year
2022
State Association Email
State Association Phone Number
803-254-8456
Task Force
Fire Support
