DESCRIPTION
The Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES) is designed to simulate both the firing capabilities and the vulnerability of dismounted troops, tactical vehicles and combat vehicles and to objectively assess weapon effects during training. This provides unit commanders an integrated training system to use at the home station local training area and instrumented training areas. It will replace legacy systems at the end of useful life and in accordance with the Army-wide distribution plan.
I-MILES is a laser-based training device used on Soldiers, small arms, tactical vehicles, tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and opposing forces (OPFOR) to provide real-time casualty effects. The I-MILES program is comprised of five product lines:
- Individual Weapon System (IWS)
- Tactical Vehicle System (TVS)
- Combat Vehicle System
- Shoulder Launched Munitions
- Universal Controller Device
Together, these provide the ability to adjudicate force-on-force training and provide data used in the After Action Review. It is an evolutionary approach to replace older I-MILES equipment with devices that provide better training fidelity. Use of the system, from squad-through-brigade-level exercises, reinforces good tactical maneuver skills by training Soldiers how to avoid direct fire as well as reward good target engagement ability. The system interfaces with instruments at both home stations and Combat Training Centers. The I-MILES modular design will accommodate new weapons, ammunition, vulnerabilities and vehicle types. The Army will use and field I-MILES worldwide.
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
I-MILES allows Soldiers to train as they fight using their tactical equipment and adding I-MILES equipment. Soldiers can function fully and operate as they would in a cooperative environment with other local units or multinational partners.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Works with a variety of weapon platforms
- Uses laser transmitter that sends simulated laser MILES code at laser detectors attached to Soldiers, vehicles, etc.
- Uses Class 3A/3R lasers to replicate the engagement effects of line-of-sight weapon systems
- Capable of operating between 100 and 336 hours without power source replacement
PROGRAM STATUS
Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagment Simulation System (CVTESS):
- FY17: 2,068 kits will have been fielded
- Abrams/Bradley and OPFOR platforms
FY18: Operations and Support
3QFY18: Contract completion
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES
CVTESS:
FY19-FY38: Technology Refreshment to maintain program relevancy and to support Force-on-Force training as weapons platforms evolve
IWS 2:
FY19-FY38: Technology Refreshment to maintain program relevancy and to support Force-on-Force training as weapons platforms evolve
TVS:
FY19-FY38: Technology Refreshment to maintain program relevancy and to support Force-on-Force training as weapons platforms evolve
Vehicle Tactical Engagment Simulation System:
- FY19-FY21: Fulfill TVS Basis of Issue of 9,004 Kits
