1. Multi-Purpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS) Overview
December 2014
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

2. Multi-Purpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS)
Realistic
Used for operator, maintenance and team training
High definition representation of system hardware and circuit/equipment emulation
System displayed on a series of flat panel touch screens
Provides realistic system functionality and capability
MRTS is a network-controlled, PC-based system utilizing LCD flat panel touch screen technology to simulate tactical equipment for operations and maintenance training
Flexible
Cost Effective
Multiple software-based trainers run on a single hardware suite to maximize trainer utilization
Allows shifting baselines
Simulated equipment can be tailored to a specific platform
Software can be used as a PC-based trainer
Classroom or shipboard
Individual or electronic classroom
Tactical Hardware Solution
Expensive baseline trainer and periodic upgrades
Costly to groom and maintain hardware each year
Operation support costs
MRTS Simulation Solution
Low cost initial hardware purchase and tech refresh
Government owned software – no license fees
Tactical equipment upgrades emulated through software updates

3. The History of MRTS
Problem: Training with tactical hardware in a learning center environment is expensive
High procurement and operating cost per shipset
Hardware technology updates every few years
Multiple submarine classes
Multiple versions of each system within submarine classes (up to 3 per homeport)
Multiple homeports
Solution: Flat panel touch screen monitors and software simulation replicate the look and operation of tactical systems
Develop software once, use in many installations
COTS hardware is a fraction of tactical equipment cost

4. MRTS Benefit to the Fleet
Affordable
Provides capability with minimal infrastructure cost
Changes to tactical equipment implemented through software updates to trainer
Versatile
Ability to inject faults at any step to force team to exercise casualty procedures
Can simulate faults and casualties impossible to implement in tactical equipment
Can record every student action
Can enforce procedural compliance
Flexible
Multiple software-based trainers can run on a single hardware suite
Software can be reused as a component level laptop trainer
Simulation can be tailored to a specific platform

5. Current Family of MRTS Training Solutions
MRTS 3D WLCTT and Torpedo Room
MRTS 3D EDG
MRTS BLQ-10 Maintenance
MRTS CSRR
MRTS SCSS 5

6. Innovation – MRTS 3D Present & Future
Realistic 3D World
Physics-based Game Engine
Multi-touch
Pressure Sensitive
Open Source Development Tools
Government- owned Solution
Future
Expandable - add platforms and support equipment
Air
Surface
Undersea
Record & Evaluate Student Performance
Grade actions vs standards
Automated evaluations
Reference Material Linked to Components in Virtual World
Operating/Casualty Procedures
Technical Manuals
Haptic Interface

7. Innovation – Expanded MRTS Concept
COTS Operating System
Middleware
MRTS Virtual Machine Controller
COTS Hardware
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VA EDG
BLQ-10
WLC TT
CSRR
SCSS
Apps OS HW
Open Architecture Model
Proven Process
Tech Refresh (HW)
Advanced Processor Build (SW)
Highly leveraged spiral development  agile
Government owned code