Author: Jon P. Hunt Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 58
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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).
Author: Jon P. Hunt Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 20
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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.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 197
Book Description
This report provides details of the effort (February to December 1991) to produce a Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) program for the M16 rifle with telescope (Ml6A3). Because the Army delayed selection of a telescope, all aspects of the program could not be completed; programs were developed using the telescope reticle with the highest probability of selection. The program may be fired with telescope or iron sights. It reviews basic marksmanship, the long-range engagement of stationary and moving targets, the effects of wind, and the combined effects of range, wind, and target movement.
Author: Jon P. Hunt
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