Preliminary Training Requirements Analysis for the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV)

摘要

This report provides a preliminary analysis of the training requirements for the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV). CITV is a real-time thermal sensing system designed for the tank commander (TC) to use in both open and closed hatch for target acquisition and surveillance. It has been proposed as an integral component of the M1A1 fire control system and will provide a backup capability for firing the main gun. For this analysis two configuration of the CITV are included. The first considers the CITV in relation to the already existing system including the Gunner's Primary Sight Extension (GPSE). The second assumes that the GPSE is removed and only the CITV exists. This analysis identifies the necessary changes in the duties of the TC as a result of the addition of a CITV. These changes are then incorporated into a conduct-of-fire procedure and subjectively analyzed for potential problems related to TC training. Additionally, they provide information about the location, cause, and tentative solutions for the potential training problems.