What are the technology shortfalls in current DoD MOUT and combined arms training?
Technologically, we have more solutions than we have space for. Technology is very good at targeting very specific solutions and does a pretty decent job of satisfying those requirements. However, an overarching technological plan of action is what I feel that we are missing as a training community of interest. There seems to be a lack of a holistic approach to combining all of these technological solutions into a greater functionality. There are, however, a few technology challenges that should be addressed with the right focus and direction by industry that could be leveraged to help this MOUT and combined arms training process in the short term. Because the combat center is live-fire intensive, our big challenge is how to create a next generation of interactive targets, which goes beyond the traditional tank hulk placed on the range. This new generation of targets will be able to present visual cues to the exercise forces, possess shoot back capabilities and be able to be controlled
