A Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) is a
training system for using
weapon
A weapon, arm or armament is any implement or device that can be used to deter, threaten, inflict physical damage, harm, or kill. Weapons are used to increase the efficacy and efficiency of activities such as hunting, crime, law enforcement, ...
s.
Laser
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The word "laser" is an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". The firs ...
transmitters are typically used instead of bullets, larger rounds, or shorter-range guided weapons such as
anti-tank missiles. A laser transmitter is mounted on the weapon and aligned with the weapon's
barrel. However, some engagement simulators are capable of also utilizing live firing in order to increase the fidelity of the training simulation.
(GaAs) is often used as the stimulated medium and this produces a wavelength of 904 nanometres, in the near infrared band outside the sensitivity of the human eye which is from about 400 to 700 nm (0.4 to 0.7 micrometres).
In modern TES systems the laser transmission is coded so that in a
field exercise, individual weapons can be identified by exercise control (EXCON) and appropriate calculations made of gravity drop,
warhead
A warhead is the forward section of a device that contains the explosive agent or toxic (biological, chemical, or nuclear) material that is delivered by a missile, rocket, torpedo, or bomb.
Classification
Types of warheads include:
*Explos ...
damage radius and so forth.
Weapons as small as
hand guns can be part of a TES system as can larger weapons including
tanks and large calibre guns. In field exercises, the laser transmitters can trigger cartridge-based
Weapon effects simulation (WES) devices mounted on potential targets such as tanks and other vehicles. WES systems include
pyrotechnic flash/bang and smoke devices that add realism to a field exercise.
All these events are recorded on the exercise computer. After-Action Review (AAR) can include comprehensive analysis of weapon firing, accuracy and warhead effects on the targets. Such techniques have taken much speculation out of the assessment of field exercises and have resulted in more realistic training than used to be available other than by using (dangerous) live firing.
References
External links
Cubic ITESS
Military education and training
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