Photo By Ryan Morton | Greg Melartin, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Common Driver Trainer instructor, left,...... read more read more
ARMY SUPPORT ACTIVITY-DIX, N.J. - Trainers of the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade who experienced hazardous road conditions, improvised explosive devices and bad weather by gaining white knuckles on a steering wheel are now subject matter experts to instruct military personnel on a simulator known as the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Common Driver Trainer.
The $1.5 million MRAP CDT, one of 12 Army-wide, resembles the MRAP, a 15-ton armored vehicle that is designed to withstand blasts from elusive explosive devices.
"We can vary the simulated missions with IEDs going off, snow, tire blowout, sandstorm, night conditions, cloudy, dusty, or perfect light," said MRAP CDT trainer John "Gunny" Bangs.
Bangs said, during the January training, the MRAP CDT is geared to accommodate all levels of drivers with hundreds of different scenarios that help train personnel for whatever obstacles they might face in a real world setting. The class the instructors completed is designed to "train-the-trainer," meaning now the 72nd trainers can take their knowledge and skills they've learned to train the military force for contingency operations around the world.
The simulator also helps to perform various training missions that can't be replicated with the MRAP, including how to handle and avoid a rollover. The MRAP has a high center-of-gravity and is top-heavy, increasing the odds of a roll-over, especially in areas with unstable ground or poorly built or maintained roads.
It's also cost effective, eliminating the large fuel costs the MRAP mounts up and using the MRAP CDT keeps the wear-and-tear to a minimum for the real MRAP.
"I was a little skeptical at first, but after going through it [MRAP CDT], I think it will be a great tool to train Soldiers because it gives you a feel on how the vehicle handles, especially those who've never been in one before," said Staff Sgt. Joshua Favereaux, 72nd FA Bde.
Training on the MRAP CDT is available to all military units. For more information call 609- 562-6633. Training can also be scheduled online using the Joint Mission Management System at https://jmmsweb.dix.army.mil.
| Date Taken: | 01.14.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2010 17:15 |
| Story ID: | 44871 |
| Location: | ARMY SUPPORT ACTIVITY-DIX, NJ, US |
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