Reply With QuoteYeah for what they are i think they're great. Doing some of the stuff live these days requires so many safety sup's that esp in teh reserves they dont happen so often.
New Weapons Simulation for Australia
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.
Yeah for what they are i think they're great. Doing some of the stuff live these days requires so many safety sup's that esp in teh reserves they dont happen so often.
Hey cuz...can I come over and have a go?Yeah for what they are i think they're great. Doing some of the stuff live these days requires so many safety sup's that esp in teh reserves they dont happen so often.
The Aussies I've met on Ex have spoken well of the existing system.
I'm hoping the next Joint Ex you Aussies host will include some time on your flash "video game"...one can always hope!
I've never tried anything like that before and as you mentioned I can see the advantages by using it to complement live-fire opportunities.
I had a go at the US (Marine) version of it, great fun and training value!
the weapons have unrealistic recoil and cause bad habits. ive used them in singo during basic training years ago and during my time up in townsville in an infantry battalion. yeh, they are fun and its alot easiler then doing some real training. but u cant compare it with real bullets. pretty much the only advantages of them are for the section commanders to practice their fire control orders. instead of spending millions on WTSS, spend the same amount of money on REAL bullets.
Ive used the one at singleton, back when i was in cadets, that was pretty good, quite fun as well
It's certainly a lot easier to trundle down to the wtts than organise a trip to the range.
One of the operators at Enoggera was our old RSM, so there was also good advice to be had if you seeked it.
The sensors that can tell if your weapon position and hold are up to scratch were handy too.
Definitely a good training aid, but like danny said they are not the be all and end all.
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