Everything you wanted to know (and can be shared) about Givati Brigade training simulator
Facing off against dummies in personal training posts, firing posts and shooting ranges. How today’s soldiers are training for the wars of the future
IsraelDefense
| 08/05/2023
Photo: IDF website
The Givati Brigade simulator offers the most real-life situations, consisting of a virtual battlefield, buildings that look identical to those in enemy territory, and sensors that detect the soldiers’ every move.
Developed by Bagira Systems, the simulator consists of three parts, each designed to resemble the challenges that the soldiers are expected to face later in their service.
In the battlefield, even the slightest lack of precision might lead to fatal mistakes. This is why every movement, shot and motion in the simulator is monitored by sensors. The angle at which the soldiers stand, how quickly they enter the location and even their eye contact with the target are all measured.
The simulator includes a personal training post, where each soldier faces off against a dummy. After a short "fight", the dummy measures the strength, speed and angle of the soldier's hits, then offering guidance for improvement.
Next are the firing posts. Much like in a computer game, the soldier stands in front of a large, rounded screen that surrounds him almost completely. Figures and targets flicker on the black screen in the dark room and the soldier needs to hit all of the targets
Then, the soldiers stand in a long line in front of a long monitor and simulate a real shooting range. A laser range like this allows us to simulate a larger amount of fire in a shorter time frame. In addition, the cost of using real ammunition is saved, which is certainly noticeable when shooting in such quantities
"We need a soldier with high physical fitness, precision and a sense of capability that knows how to operate in all arenas, with an emphasis on the northern threats" said CPT Amit Gobrin, a Company Commander in the Givati Brigade’s Rotem Battalion. "The more the soldiers train there, the higher their level of performance and accuracy becomes.”
Of course, the simulator does not replace real shooting or the experience of encountering hostile situations, but it provides the ability to practice a variety of real life scenarios.
Facing off against dummies in personal training posts, firing posts and shooting ranges. How today’s soldiers are training for the wars of the future
Photo: IDF website
The Givati Brigade simulator offers the most real-life situations, consisting of a virtual battlefield, buildings that look identical to those in enemy territory, and sensors that detect the soldiers’ every move.
Developed by Bagira Systems, the simulator consists of three parts, each designed to resemble the challenges that the soldiers are expected to face later in their service.
In the battlefield, even the slightest lack of precision might lead to fatal mistakes. This is why every movement, shot and motion in the simulator is monitored by sensors. The angle at which the soldiers stand, how quickly they enter the location and even their eye contact with the target are all measured.
The simulator includes a personal training post, where each soldier faces off against a dummy. After a short "fight", the dummy measures the strength, speed and angle of the soldier's hits, then offering guidance for improvement.
Next are the firing posts. Much like in a computer game, the soldier stands in front of a large, rounded screen that surrounds him almost completely. Figures and targets flicker on the black screen in the dark room and the soldier needs to hit all of the targets
Then, the soldiers stand in a long line in front of a long monitor and simulate a real shooting range. A laser range like this allows us to simulate a larger amount of fire in a shorter time frame. In addition, the cost of using real ammunition is saved, which is certainly noticeable when shooting in such quantities
"We need a soldier with high physical fitness, precision and a sense of capability that knows how to operate in all arenas, with an emphasis on the northern threats" said CPT Amit Gobrin, a Company Commander in the Givati Brigade’s Rotem Battalion. "The more the soldiers train there, the higher their level of performance and accuracy becomes.”
Of course, the simulator does not replace real shooting or the experience of encountering hostile situations, but it provides the ability to practice a variety of real life scenarios.
