Does ACTT require an operator/instructor?
ACTT is operated like the TSTT, using menu selections. To date, ACTT has always been run using an operator/instructor but that is not necessary. Gun-1 can select the ACTT training exercises using standard DEK menu selections on his TSTT. The advantage of using an instructor, besides the obvious, is that the instructor has several more options available at the ACTT Instructor Station. For example, he can be the pilot for each TSTT/Apache, he can support call for fires, he can reload weapons, he can act as scout, etc. An operator/instructor enhances the simulated collective training experience by being a smart participant in the training. This is demonstrated on this CD. More important, ACTT allows collective training session overview in real time – very useful for platoon leaders and company commanders. What you see is what you have. The Instructor Station can be used as an observation-only tool for anyone interested in training session monitoring. Additional graphics stations can be ad
