The Combat Training Centre (CTC) System provides for real-time two-sided force-on-force combat training on simulators for the armed forces.

In a CTC, a number of different weapons including both direct and indirect fire, mines and NBC are simulated. Fire and hit data during the exercises is collected in real-time and transmitted over the radio and microwave network to remote Exercise Control Computer (EXCON) where it is recorded and processed for evaluation and After Action Review (AAR). Also, the CTC System permits training commanders/umpires to supervise and control the exercises in real-time while they are located remotely in the exercise control room/trailer.

During a combat exercise, soldiers wear a harness fitted with a Man Player Unit (MPU) and vehicles (such as a tank and trucks) are fitted with a Vehicle Player Unit (VPU). The Modem Terminals are optionally used with the VPU.

Comms Stations (CS) are located on an elevated area (such as the top of a hill) in the exercise field. The MPUs and VPUs communicate with the Comms Station over the radio link. The Exercise Control Computer, which is housed remotely inside a room/semi-trailer, is also connected to a Comms Station via the microwave link. Data recorded and processed during the exercises by the EXCON is used for after action review.

The following diagrams provide a visual representation of the inter-functioning of the CDNZ equipment within the CTC system.

CTC System Setup Schematic