SubscribeRUAG’s Mobile Combat Training System COSCOUT® for re-inforced combat units - as demonstrated in May 2004 at the German Infantery School in Hammelburg – has been developed in close dialog with military users to adopt and enhance it according to today’s requirements.
Technically COSCOUT® is based on the Swiss Combat Training Center SIMUG, internationally known as CODARTS®, that was designed for live combat training in open terrain. The proven mobile components for communication and GPS independend location have been adopted and extended for the use in urban environment out- and inside of buildings. The seamless translation of combat simulation from open terrain into urban environment has been ensured by the application of an optimised system technology.
The integration of COSCOUT® in Third Party systems like the German GÜZ (Gefechtsübungszentrum) is prepared by standardised interfaces as proven by the integration of US Marine Corps's MILES 2000 manworn and vehicle equipement during an FCT program in 2004. This feature saves customers' previous investment in their existing live simulation system equipment while gproviding the advantage of unique simulation and training features. Decentral power supply ad verified data radio network capabilities make the system highly mobile. A complete system can be setup by military personal within a few hours.
The integration of system functions for medical treatment and report as well as the ability to make use of a differentiated vulnerability model allow for a realistic simulation of wounded soldiers: Military leaders are trained in quick but comprehensive decision making.
The location of participants inside buildings is an important function of combat training equipment for urban operations. It is necessary for objective monitoring, directing and evaluation of urban exercises. In COSCOUT® location down to the room can be achieved by using the COPAS MP devicer (see picture 1). Technically COPAS MP is based on the proven Fire Maker Unit from CODARTS/SIMUG. In addtion to the location function COPAS MP provides safe indoor pyrotechnic effect simulation (flash, bang, smoke) to visualise artillery, mortar and also direct fire impacts on certain rooms in a building. It also transmits a local radio kill code to participants in the effected area. Killcode and location are received by a small add-on device, the Infantry Transponder, that also connects the manworn laser vest with the radio data network for data transfer from and to the Exercise Control Center.
Walls of buildings are equiped with COPAS 24R pyrotechnic units. The COPAS 24R receives and decodes using multi-code capable COSIM Laser receivers. If a wall is engaged by a penetrating weapon COPAS 24R visualises the hit effect via pyrotechnic. At the same time the impact is reported to the COSCOUT system and the appropriate COPAS MP are triggered as mentioned above. Using a virtual building model the effects can be calculated. The effectivness of the amunition used, protection and eventual re-inforcement can be considered in a realistic way.
Mobile Excercise Control
Control and evaluation of simulation aided combat exercises are done in the Exercise Control Center. The minimum center comprises of a notebook, batteries and a radio box with antennas. It fits in a rugged hardcase trolley (see picture 2). A commercial-off-the shelfes notebook with standard operating system is sufficient.
As well the technical system software as also the tactical control software COSCOUT (see picture 3) run on the same notebook.
Designed according to tactical map use the software is easy to use. Players' position, status and activities are displayed online and stored for After Action Review. In addition it provides comprehensive recording and evaluation functions including statistical functions.
Tactical Control Software
The modular system concept provides unique capabilities for future enhancements of COSCOUT® like the integration of new weapons and combat means and the integration of and in existing inservice equipment.
