FORT RUCKER, AL, Nov. 4, 2003 - Link Simulation and Training, a division of L-3 Communications, joined the U.S. Army in touting the capabilities of the service's Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer - Aviation Reconfigurable Manned Simulator (AVCATT-A) helicopter training system during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Fort Rucker, AL.

AVCATT-A provides the Army with a networked, collective training system that makes use of the latest advancements in simulation. The collective training capability of AVCATT-A will enable Army aviators to train as a unit while undertaking tactically relevant simulated missions. In addition to networking multiple AVCATT-A training systems during a simulated mission exercise, commanders also are able to link the helicopter training system to the service's currently fielded mechanized armor training system. As a result, both air and ground units are able to train over the same virtual battlefield.

John McNellis, Link Simulation & Training president, said that the AVCATT-A system has been the benefit of "a strong, collaborative effort."

"At the end of the day the winners of this collective effort are aviators in both the active and reserve components," McNellis said. "Now they have a collective trainer that will help to them prepare for combat by teaching them how to fight as a team during the conduct of highly realistic, simulated missions."

Each training suite, which is housed in two mobile 53-foot trailers, consists of six reconfigurable simulators, a battle master control room and an after action review theater. The training suite will have a reconfigurable capability to simulate the AH-64A Apache, AH-64D Apache Longbow, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47D Chinook platforms. The RAH-66 Comanche platform, the Army's next generation armed reconnaissance helicopter, will be added to AVCATT-A suites at a later date.

AVCATT-A's reconfigurable manned modules, simulating the Army's attack, reconnaissance and utility helicopters, will enable commanders to mix and match rotary wing platforms during training exercises conducted over a realistic, virtual battlefield. Intelligent semi-automated forces, both friendly and opposing, also will populate the virtual battlefield and contribute to combat realism. Visual, infrared and radio frequency clutter, communications degradation and a variety of adverse weather conditions also will enhance simulation exercises.

The battle master control room, which is home to the battle master, observer controller, semi-automated force controller and role players, records each unit's performance during a mission. The battle master can see and hear everything taking place on the battlefield by viewing displays that provide either situational awareness, a god's-eye-view of the combat area from any perspective, or a sensor panel to allow observation through a simulated helicopter's weapons sight. Four role player stations in the battle master control room enable individuals to serve as the voice and mind of certain semi-automated force entities that maintain close cooperative interactions with AVCATT-A aircrews.

When a mission is completed, the recorded data and video is transferred to the after-action review theater where the operations controller conducts a mission debrief with the aircrews to review the unit's performance and determine which skills or tactics need to be further honed.

Link Simulation and Training is a systems integration organization that specializes in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational proficiency. Link's full range of services includes conducting front end analysis, program design, course development and production, interactive distance learning, simulator design and production, training implementation, training evaluation, training management and field support. Link has major operations in Arlington, TX, Binghamton, NY, Orlando, FL, Broken Arrow, OK and Phoenix, AZ.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) products, secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, selected US government intelligence agencies, aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and wireless customers.

To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com.

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