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06-23-2004, 04:39 PM
Weapons Simulation System for Army
(Australian Department of Defence; issued June 23, 2004)
Four state-of-the-art weapons training facilities will be constructed for the Australian Army to enhance marksmanship training and weapon handling, Defence Minister Robert Hill announced today.
The new Weapons Training Simulation Systems will be located at Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in Victoria, Irwin Barracks in Perth and subsequently at sites in South Australia and Queensland.
The Army currently has nine facilities at Darwin, Townsville, Enogerra, Singleton, Duntroon, Holsworthy, Kapooka, Puckapunyal and Watsonia. The Royal Australian Air Force has two facilities at Williamtown and Amberley.
Senator Hill said the tender process would begin today with the release of the tender for the Bonegilla and Perth facilities. The project includes the acquisition of system hardware, software and modified weapons and installation at purpose built facilities. The total cost of the four new WTSS is estimated at $15 million.
“The Weapons Training Simulation System is a state-of-the-art laser-based small arms simulation system that is used to train Australian Defence Force personnel in marksmanship and weapon handling,” Senator Hill said.
“The facilities allow personnel to practice shooting with a range of laser-fitted weapons at computer-generated targets and scenarios. Trainers are then able to play back the exercise to provide feedback on accuracy and technique.”
“The introduction of this simulation system in 1999 has proven to be a highly effective and efficient means of training ADF personnel in the handling and application of small arms.”
The facilities in Victoria and Western Australia will be completed later this year, the extra weapons types will be delivered to eight of the existing sites and two of the new sites next year. The final two facilities in South Australia and Queensland are due to be completed by mid-2007.
(Australian Department of Defence; issued June 23, 2004)
Four state-of-the-art weapons training facilities will be constructed for the Australian Army to enhance marksmanship training and weapon handling, Defence Minister Robert Hill announced today.
The new Weapons Training Simulation Systems will be located at Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in Victoria, Irwin Barracks in Perth and subsequently at sites in South Australia and Queensland.
The Army currently has nine facilities at Darwin, Townsville, Enogerra, Singleton, Duntroon, Holsworthy, Kapooka, Puckapunyal and Watsonia. The Royal Australian Air Force has two facilities at Williamtown and Amberley.
Senator Hill said the tender process would begin today with the release of the tender for the Bonegilla and Perth facilities. The project includes the acquisition of system hardware, software and modified weapons and installation at purpose built facilities. The total cost of the four new WTSS is estimated at $15 million.
“The Weapons Training Simulation System is a state-of-the-art laser-based small arms simulation system that is used to train Australian Defence Force personnel in marksmanship and weapon handling,” Senator Hill said.
“The facilities allow personnel to practice shooting with a range of laser-fitted weapons at computer-generated targets and scenarios. Trainers are then able to play back the exercise to provide feedback on accuracy and technique.”
“The introduction of this simulation system in 1999 has proven to be a highly effective and efficient means of training ADF personnel in the handling and application of small arms.”
The facilities in Victoria and Western Australia will be completed later this year, the extra weapons types will be delivered to eight of the existing sites and two of the new sites next year. The final two facilities in South Australia and Queensland are due to be completed by mid-2007.