Embedded Training (ET)

Future Combat Systems (FCS) Embedded Training (ET) includes three major capabilities: a synthetic training environment, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and training management. The synthetic environment includes a distributed Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training capability. Synthetic environment resources include computing resources, Computer Generated Forces (CGF), automated assessment that crosswalks task accomplishment with task standards and conditions, and a common After Action Review (AAR) interface using standardized AAR data as part of the FCS Training Common Components (TCCs). AAR packages will be generated and made available whether units and Warfighters are training at an institution, a homestation, a CTC or a deployed location. The data from an AAR will be stored locally and within the Army Training Information/Data Management framework for archiving and unit training management purposes. FCS live training will utilize interfaces with the CTCs through the Common Training Instrumentation Architecture (CTIA) and the embedded Live Training-Tactical Engagement Simulation (LT-TES) on both manned and unmanned platforms. Training provided by the IMI will be conducted at every Warfighter Machine Interface console with Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) compliant training products. Warfighters will be able to use their operational systems to train on platform-specific tasks, on courses that support Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) qualification for professional development and on operational related subjects. Finally, the training management component will record training and certification results and provide course and curriculum information and materials. If the required products are not available onboard the FCS platform, the Warfighter can use the FCS "REACH" capability to request the needed training materials from institutional or homestation repositories through the Army Knowledge Enterprise (AKE).