DETECTION
Norwegian soldiers using CAMSIM and LCD3.2e-SIM simulators at
RECCEX 12 stop to confi rm the nature of a PlumeSIM generated virtual chemical agent road side release.
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A Swedish soldier carries AP2C-SIM and LCD3.2e-SIM simulators responding to PlumeSIM remote control to locate virtual chemical releases in wooded terrain during a RECCEX 12 exercise scenario.
with fi eld units positioned within 100m in a mixed wooded and rocky terrain. Several chemical reconnaissance exercises were carried out by the platoons, who were tasked with identifying and recording the location of simulated release chemicals. The exercises were witnessed by the Swedish Military
Procurement representatives and visiting defence attaches, who observed how the operational fl exibility of simulation equipment could enhance CBRN training exercises and, ultimately, the capability of response forces to deal with real CBRN incidents. Exercises such as these have enabled some specifi c problems to be identifi ed and addressed long before a real-life emergency occurs – such as reading detection instrument displays accurately in bright sunlight, the diffi culty of clearly communicating readings back to a command and control centre while wearing protective clothing, and the confusion that can arise if several personnel are using diff erent detectors, each of which has been calibrated to output readings using diff erent measurement scales. Also, using simulation soſt ware to manage the staging of an exercise makes it possible for the instructor to pause or fast-forward the exercise to suit the precise progress and status of the participants. While some readers may doubt the useful- ness of this, in considering that simulation equipment was largely designed to recreate ‘real’ conditions it is worth bearing in mind that a pause can sometimes be extremely valuable in allowing instructors to evaluate, test or validate a student’s progress – and perhaps recommend changes in approach to ensure all participants get the very best out of the exercise. Earlier Argon detection simulators can be upgraded to function with more recent innovations such as PlumeSIM, helping towards the cost-eff ectiveness of a comprehensive CBRN simulation capability. Eff ective preparation and training to combat any CBRN threat is vital in maximizing public safety, and the provision of versatile new training platforms is enabling safe and effi cient preparation for emergencies. ❚❙
John Saunders is the Bid and Product Manager at Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd. 46 CBNW 2013/01 ‹‹
CWA or TIC? A Swedish soldier at RECCEX 12 uses AP2C-SIM and LCD3.2e-SIM simulators to correctly identify one of multiple virtual agent release
types in a live fi eld exercise chemical reconnaissance scenario.
Simultaneous identification of up to eight biowarfare agents
supplied with simulation sources and accessories to ensure comprehensive and cost eff ective user training.
Rapid Results Ergonomic, user-friendly design
Argon detector simulators are
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