Download or read book Development and Evaluation of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator written by Kenneth Lamar Evans and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design of a Joint Service Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator JMACS written by Kenneth L. Evans and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report documents the design of the hardware and software used in the Joint Service Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (JMACS) project. The JMACS project was an outgrowth of the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS), a patented part-task weapons trainer developed by the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences to overcome the training problems encountered due to insufficient facilities, ammunition, and qualified instructors. A MACS system consists of a long-distance light pen mounted to a weapon or mock-up, a microcomputer, a video monitor, and a software cartridge. Following testing of prototype systems in the Army, the Navy and Air Force became interested in potential applications of MACS technology for weapons training programs. This interest led to the initiation of the JMACS project, sponsored by the Joint Service Manpower and Training Technology Development Program. The JMACS project funded the development of a long-distance light pen (patent pending) and light pen mount by the Naval Training Systems Center, introduced MACS technology to the Air Force and Navy in a series of field tests, and supported ongoing MACS development and evaluation in the Army. Keywords: Computer simulation, Rifle markmanship, Instructional materials, Training aid. (sdw).
Download or read book Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator MACS Basic Rifle Marksmanship BRM Program written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator MACS written by Jon P. Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Correlational Analysis of the Preliminary MACS Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator M16A1 Evaluation A Redirection for MACS Training Software written by James E. Schroeder and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) is a low cost, part-task simulator/trainer. Using off-the-shelf components, MACS provides the shooter with valuable training feedback about location of bullet strike at various ranges, effects of wind and gravity, etc. The key component in MACS is a specially designed light pen which can be removed from one weapon system (e.g., the M16A1 rifle) and attached to another weapon system (e.g., the M203 grenade launcher or M72A2 light antitank weapon). Hence, MACS is a trainer which can train a variety of tasks on a variety of weapon systems. Recently, preliminary experimental evaluations of the MACS M16A1 rifle, M203 grenade launcher, and M72A2 light antitank weapon were conducted. The results of these evaluations showed positive transfer to live fire for the grenade launcher and LAW, but minimal transfer for the MACS rifle application. Although there were some problems encountered in the field evaluation, the lack of significant positive transfer was surprising given the extensive concurrent training provided on MACS. There was little correlational analysis discussed and such analyses could prove useful in discovering new directions, corrections, and software improvements for MACS. The purpose of this report is to provide additional correlational analyses in an attempt to identify promising new avenues of research and development for the MACS system.
Download or read book Research Report written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Joint Service Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator JMACS User Guide written by Frederick H. Heller and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator MACS Year Three Report written by Jon P. Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).
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Download or read book A Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator MACS written by J. E. Schroeder and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the present paper is to describe the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) currently being developed by the Army Research Institute, Fort Benning Field Unit. MACS represents a low-cost training/simulation alternative which can eventually be adapted to a variety of weapon systems. Currently, the hardware consists of a microcomputer, disk drives, Pascal language card, joy sticks, a light pen, and dummy weapons. The light pen has been fitted with corrective lenses in order that accurate readings can be taken at a range of 10 ft. The light pen currently can be mounted to either a dummy M16A1 rifle or an expended M72A2 Light Antitank Weapon (LAW). The system provides immediate visual and auditory feedback of hit/miss shot location. In addition, the system can provide training in traditionally difficult to train areas such as the effects of wind and moving target engagement. Current and planned training software are discussed in detail. Other possible advantages of the MACS system which are addressed in this paper include cost savings, weapon training for components with limited ranges (e.g., ROTC, USAREUR, and Reserve Components), implications for mobilization, and the additional training flexibility provided by the MACS system. Additional keywords: Markmanship; Weapons training. (Author).
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Download or read book A Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator MACS written by James E. Schroeder and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the present paper is to describe the Multipurpose Arcade Combat Simulator (MACS) currently being developed by the Army Research Institute, Fort Benning Field Unit. MACS represents a low-cost training/simulation alternative which can eventually be adapted to a variety of weapon systems. Currently, the hardware consists of a microcomputer, disk drives, Pascal language card, joy sticks, a light pen, and dummy weapons. The light pen has been fitted with corrective lenses in order that accurate readings can be taken at a range of 10 ft. The light pen currently can be mounted to either a dummy M16A1 rifle or an expended M72A2 Light Antitank Weapon (LAW). The system provides immediate visual and auditory feedback of hit/miss shot location. In addition, the system can provide training in traditionally difficult to train areas such as the effects of wind and moving target engagement. Current and planned training software are discussed in detail. Other possible advantages of the MACS system which are addressed in this paper include cost savings, weapon training for components with limited ranges (e.g., ROTC, USAREUR, and Reserve Components), implications for mobilization, and the additional training flexibility provided by the MACS system. Additional keywords: Markmanship; Weapons training. (Author).
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