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The Multipurpose Reconfigurable Training System - or MRTS 3D- family of training applications

provides a virtual training environment simulating a variety of military systems.

Each MRTS 3D Lab and MRTS 3D Classroom consists of government-owned simulation software running

on a network of commercial-off-the-shelf computer hardware.

Tactical equipment is simulated in a physics-based, video game engine.

A single MRTS 3D hardware suite can shift between multiple software simulation applications

within minutes.

This capability enables a training site to use one hardware device to provide photo-realistic,

virtual training for several different tactical systems.

The MRTS 3D apps are used for both Sailor pipeline courses and pre-deployment team training.

Students follow shipboard procedures and operating manuals, interacting with the simulated equipment

through intuitive touchscreen commands and gestures.

The MRTS 3D Mobile Electric Power Plant, or MEPP, is the first of many aviation operations

and maintenance training applications.

Embedded operational procedures allow the student to use the exact same procedures as

on the flight line.

Students can select short YouTube-style embedded videos for each specific step, greatly enhancing

the training experience.

Instructors can insert different anomalies and faults for every student.

The students can identify simulated deficiencies such as cracked gauges and cables, leaking

fluid systems, and sheared lug nuts.

As part of their troubleshooting, students trace the MEPP�s electrical system via embedded

schematics and electronically send their work to the instructor for grading.

Using simulated tools, students can perform troubleshooting steps as if working on actual

equipment.

The MRTS 3D MEPP can be used in the MRTS 3D Lab and MRTS 3D Classroom settings.

The MRTS 3D VIRGINIA Torpedo Room app provides team and individual training scenarios, including

weapons handling and launch operations for torpedoes and cruise missiles.

The instructor is able to insert faults at any stage of the training scenario, forcing

the crew to employ casualty procedures in response to the weapons system emergencies.

The MRTS 3D VIRGINIA Emergency Diesel Generator simulates a VIRGINIA-class submarine's Auxiliary

Machinery Room.

The system enables operator training on all Diesel operating and casualty procedures.

Students are able to familiarize themselves with the actual layout of the shipboard environment,

and perform a variety of operational and maintenance tasks.

The system even allows the student to don the appropriate personal protective equipment

and select the proper tools for maintenance.

The MRTS 3D system provides an unlimited array of training solutions through the use of modern

computer game technology based on an open architecture framework.

Using commercial off the shelf hardware devices and software environments, the MRTS 3D program

takes advantage of the business computing and gaming industries' efforts to push the

state of the art in advanced simulation engines.

The MRTS 3D system architecture and development standards are centrally controlled by the

government program office, enabling a variety of software vendors to produce applications

that conform to system requirements.

These common standards also allow any MRTS 3D software program to run on any MRTS 3D

hardware device, vastly reducing learning center infrastructure costs.

Additionally, since the government owns all MRTS 3D application source code, programs

can be reproduced and distributed free from license fees.

Current MRTS 3D implementations include training applications for submarine weapons systems,

auxiliary mechanical equipment, and aviation support equipment.

Future development efforts are in progress to create software apps simulating surface

radio communications suites, drone avionics systems, and aircraft carrier launch and recovery

systems.

Spiral development allows new capabilities such as advanced operating procedures, casualty

operations, troubleshooting, and repair to be added at any time.

The reconfigurable nature of MRTS 3D enables realistic training ranging from large, laboratory-sized

team training implementations to smaller systems suitable for individual classroom or shipboard

use.

The MRTS 3D system is a vital component of the Navy�s Ready Relevant Learning pillar

of the Sailor 2025 initiative.

From team training scenarios to highly-specialized individual maintenance training, the MRTS

3D family of applications provides realistic and effective training for our Sailors at

a fraction of the cost of actual tactical equipment.