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Category : Rifle practice
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Program
Author: Trainer's Guide
Author: Jamie Waterman PurvisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : M-16 rifle
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS).
Author: J. E. SchroederPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The purpose of the present paper is to describe the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) currently being developed by the Army Research Institute, Fort Benning Field Unit. MACS represents a low-cost training/simulation alternative which can eventually be adapted to a variety of weapon systems. Currently, the hardware consists of a microcomputer, disk drives, Pascal language card, joy sticks, a light pen, and dummy weapons. The light pen has been fitted with corrective lenses in order that accurate readings can be taken at a range of 10 ft. The light pen currently can be mounted to either a dummy M16A1 rifle or an expended M72A2 Light Antitank Weapon (LAW). The system provides immediate visual and auditory feedback of hit/miss shot location. In addition, the system can provide training in traditionally difficult to train areas such as the effects of wind and moving target engagement. Current and planned training software are discussed in detail. Other possible advantages of the MACS system which are addressed in this paper include cost savings, weapon training for components with limited ranges (e.g., ROTC, USAREUR, and Reserve Components), implications for mobilization, and the additional training flexibility provided by the MACS system. Additional keywords: Markmanship; Weapons training. (Author).
Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS).
Author: Jon P. HuntPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
This research effort was focused on three major areas of further research and development of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS): (1) hardware modifications of the MACS M16A1 rifle and its component parts; (2) software development for Advanced Rifle Marksmanship (ARM) skills with the M16A1 rifle; and (3) evaluation and refinement of existing MACS Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) programs. Hardware modifications involved improvements to the light pen, light pen mount, and trigger switch. Development of MACS software programs involved the Light Antitank Weapon (LAW), trigger squeeze, and ARM. A major redesign of the BRM diagnostics program was completed.
Development and Evaluation of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator
Author: Kenneth Lamar EvansPublisher:
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Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS)
Author: James E. SchroederPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Simulation methods
Languages : en
Pages : 9
Book Description
The purpose of the present paper is to describe the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) currently being developed by the Army Research Institute, Fort Benning Field Unit. MACS represents a low-cost training/simulation alternative which can eventually be adapted to a variety of weapon systems. Currently, the hardware consists of a microcomputer, disk drives, Pascal language card, joy sticks, a light pen, and dummy weapons. The light pen has been fitted with corrective lenses in order that accurate readings can be taken at a range of 10 ft. The light pen currently can be mounted to either a dummy M16A1 rifle or an expended M72A2 Light Antitank Weapon (LAW). The system provides immediate visual and auditory feedback of hit/miss shot location. In addition, the system can provide training in traditionally difficult to train areas such as the effects of wind and moving target engagement. Current and planned training software are discussed in detail. Other possible advantages of the MACS system which are addressed in this paper include cost savings, weapon training for components with limited ranges (e.g., ROTC, USAREUR, and Reserve Components), implications for mobilization, and the additional training flexibility provided by the MACS system. Additional keywords: Markmanship; Weapons training. (Author).
Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Program
Author: John M. BroomPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This document contains a description of the Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) program of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) system, along with a record of the measures taken, standards used, underlying instructional methodologies, a statement of the technical limitations of the system, and copies of programming flow charts. The information is for use by personnel who may be involved in future developmental work on the MACS system and for those who must demonstrate and explain the BRM program. Keywords: Computer simulation; Rifle marksmanship; Training aid; Instructional materials.
Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) Year Three Report
Author: Jon P. HuntPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
This report details research conducted on the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) system during the third year of a three-year system development contract. The MACS system is a low-cost, computer-based, part-task weapons trainer that was initially developed to facilitate the teaching of rifle marksmanship, but has the potential to train soldiers on other weapons. It comprises a weapon (e.g., an M16 rifle) with a light pen attached to the barrel and a Commodore 64 computer. Targets are displayed on the computer screen at specified ranges; the user may zero the weapon and then practice marksmanship. Diagnostic feedback is provided. The system has been validated as a teaching device. Research in the third year of the contract has focused on software development in four areas: (1) a 10-level Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) cartridge, (2) an 8-level Advanced Rifle Marksmanship (ARM) cartridge, (3) preliminary development of a cartridge for unit rifle marksmanship training, and (4) development of a program for the M136 anti-armor weapon (AT-4). In addition, minor software modifications were made to the system's demonstration program. Keywords: Flow charting, Computer program documentation, Computer architecture. (kr).
Joint Service Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (JMACS) User Guide
Author: Frederick H. HellerPublisher:
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Category : Rifle practice
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Preliminary Evaluation of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) for the M16, M203, and M72A2
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Limited experimental evaluations were performed on the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) configured for the M16 Rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, and M72A2 Light Antitank Weapon. Computer training programs were written for each configuration and field tested using soldiers undergoing One Station Unit Training (OSUT). The results indicate that MACS training, when given prior to live fire instruction, may give soldiers a head start on acquiring marksmanship skills. In these studies in which the MACS training was limited to a brief exposure prior to live-fire training, there was a trend for the experimental groups to hit more targets and to place live rounds closer to the center of mass of the target, especially on the farther targets.