VirTra Inc (VTSI)

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The company B.U.K. Sicherheit GmbH is currently developing a containerized simulation system for shooting training and tactical shooting training near Philippsburg. The system is available in various sizes, with a small version V-90 for a shooter and 90 ° view, via V-180 with 180 ° view with three screens, V-300 with 300 ° view and five screens (as shown in Philippsburg ) To the V-ST Pro Skills Trainer with the six shooting ranges. In addition to purely technical shooting training (reaction, hit accuracy, etc.), tactical situations can also be trained and practiced. A different scenario can be run on each track. The basic system comes from the American company VirTra.
The system
Inside, a 300 ° view system is offered, it is generated by five COTS projectors from Optima and silicone walls. The silicone walls can also tolerate a remover of the users, without directly taking damage. There are also low-light cameras for the flashlight display. With this system, shooting training is possible from basic training through advanced shooting training to tactical training. The operator can variably determine all targets, e.g. (By GPS coordinates, the real sunshine of the late application area, air pressure, fog, rain, day / night) or the behavior of people (friendly, Aggressive, hostile). The system is operated by two persons, the operator and the instructor, who observes and then evaluates the actions of the protagonists. It is possible to use all standard service guns up to caliber of .50 - without armored personnel guns. In the future 40 mm weapons will be added. The influence of winds on the ballistics can also be simulated, but only easily and on the whole distance. For example, Also to the true sound simulations, the sound is carried out by a 5.1. SurroundSystem, so that the most realistic environment possible with shooting and ambient noise can be displayed. The battle noise is not only heard, but also noticeable, the direct communication possible, if necessary, or even impossible.
The concept allows for multiple screen as well as single screen training. With the single-screen systems, technical and simple tactical training can be carried out. The advantage of multi-screen systems is the fact that in teams of up to four people can be practiced and, above all, the tunnel vision can be simulated. Various scenarios can be trained outdoors or in buildings.
Is trained with the original weapons and wireless. To this end, the shutter is exchanged for a laser unit, which carries the same weight, simulates the repulsion via CO2 and the recharging 1: 1. With the wireless electronics all the actions of the trainer can be recorded and evaluated. The trainees can move freely / wirelessly in the training environment, this unrestricted freedom of movement guarantees a maximum training effect.
III / 2017 75 f Looking at the 300 ° simulator, you can see four of the five screens.
(All photos: AF)
Long-life trucks have a SmartMagazine in which the electronics are installed. This also allows operator intervention from the outside, e.g. Disturbances, loading or ammunition. Pistol magazines do not offer enough space here. The lasers are Class 3R, which, however, are soaked and tested by the manufacturer since they are very short pulse lengths. They each transmit a different identification number in order to be able to assign a weapon or the shooter per hit / miss. The precision is 0.04 mm. In addition to the original weapons (eg Glock, Sig Sauer, Heckler & Koch, M4, AK) Taser and CS / Pfefferspray inserts can also be simulated. The weapon handling, including the troubleshooting, corresponds to those of an original weapon. The cable-free electronics allow for minute recording and evaluation. In addition, a camera with a microphone can also be integrated into the ceiling for the evaluation, which records the behavior and the collusion of the marksman. A "file" can also be created in the database for the individual shooters in order to document the progress permanently. The VirTra Threat Fire can also be used to simulate "enemy bombardment". For this purpose, the device is attached to the belt and transmits either vibrations or slight current surges. Thus, the instructor is able to simulate enemy fire or hits and to force a reaction of the trainee. In the future, a shirt is to be introduced, which thanks to slight current surges also the location of the hit and the firing direction


This VirTra Threat-Fire is inserted between belt and body and transmits vibration or electrical shock,
To create a reaction of the shooter to enemy bombardment.
The 300 ° system even allows the installation of a "BreachingTür" to make the beginning of the use of the special forces even more realistic.
Szenare
Approximately 700 targets (shooters, hostages, vehicles, buildings, shooters, etc.) have already been implemented for shooting training in the system. To come to different scenarios through a video presentation. All the scenarios of Profi
Actors, there is no computer animation. This guarantees a very realistic representation. The programs are also able to respond to the shooters (control over the operator), especially when tactical errors are made or call procedures are performed. According to the providers, all scenarios were investigated by military and police experts with operational experience. ActiveShooterResponseProcess is the main focus. Currently the scenarios are still very "Americanized". Users can quickly and easily "build" their own scenarios and implement them into the system. And this is certainly one of the decisive advantages of this system. With the software "V Author" it is possible to create your own processes from the database. People can be "pulled" on a PC in a new environment and behaviors pre-defined. This makes it very easy for the instructor to create their own scenarios according to their own needs and according to the training of the trainees. The software is intuitive and very simple to set up - it does not need computer specialists. The environment is a specially created photo or a video film. Building a photo of the scenario with hostages and kidnappers, "gunable targets" and other possibilities takes about 2 hours or more, depending on the number of people, obstacles, etc. Disks programmed as programmed can be bombarded and then split, e.g. Behind them. Explosions or suicide bombers can also be embedded in the system, as well as their behavior, e.g. Task or ignition of the bomb. Overall, the user can arrange people and objects on ten levels. For example, it can be decided whether the assassin is standing or waiting in front of or behind the concrete column.
Exploratory and enlightenment forces can be used in this way for example. Take photos of the future area of ??application or building / road and the (special) forces can practice practically at the original deployment room before they enter the helicopter. Or QRF (Quick Reaction Forces) so even at home the possible urban application area. Thus, it is already known at the time of arrival, without any forces being present on site. The container permits a modern, simple and fast possibility of forming "friendly" forces, In the Mali,
Hit evaluation: Here the hits or non-hits as well as the firing sequence are displayed.
Somalia or Iraq. All scenarios can also be translated into country language. This editing option allows you to develop your own scenarios tailored to your personal situation. Whole villages can be so virtualized and imitated.
Thanks to SmartMagazine and external intervention, the goal is to force the shooter to "make" a decision, e.g. Trouble shooting or weapon changes - depending on the situation. Therefore, the system provides complete interactivity with many existing scenarios. For this purpose, the various options / sequences have previously been filmed individually. Scenarios can be repeated several times without being identical. Depending on the weapon use or the opponent's approach, it automatically adapts to the practice of the trainer.
Highly mobile solution
The whole is currently packaged in a laterally extendable 20 foot Contaiener, which is built up in two hours with the support of a lift loader. The next variant is to include a pneumatic / automatic container system. Only the floor space and a power connection are necessary.
Actually, the container solution was intended for demonstration purposes, but now the need for high mobility solutions is apparent, e.g. In foreign operations or on board ships (for boarding teams). The system can also be installed without a container in a fixed infrastructure. 10x10 m area necessary. The advantage is that the projectors are not built on the ceiling, but behind the screens. Thus, no shadows are formed by the shooters. As a container, it can be used practically in any front yard or hangar. The container does not arouse any suspicion, no matter where it is.
If you want to look at the system, it is currently in Philippsburg