Through the Sight Video: Equipment and Concepts for Gunnery Training

摘要

The phrase through the sight video (TSV) denotes a relatively recent application of existing video and optical technology. When the device is integrated with the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BIFV) Integrated Sight Unit (ISU), the optical display that is seen simultaneously by the gunner and commander is transmitted also to a video camera/recorder. This provides a means for duplicating the exact sight picture to a remote video monitor and/or to video tape for permanent storage. The capabilities of the device in field settings was explored and the conclusion is that TSV shows promise in a number of training and research areas related to BIFV gunnery, tactics and techniques. Future work should be planned and implemented to further develop the TSV device for BIFV-specific training. The prototype TSV should be explored further in future research to develop procedures. lesson plans and audio visual materials for gunnery training applications and applications related to tactics and techniques for BIFV small unit leaders. (Author)