1. RCN presentation to 15th INET WG
Cdr Niall Hanratty
Dir Naval Pers & Trg 6
&
LCdr Chuck Doma
Dir Naval Requirements 5-4

2. SITREP on Training Future Naval Training System Strategy
Operating Strategy
Technology Enabled Learning Strategy
Training Management Strategy
Training Infrastructure Strategy
Capability Development, Support and Sustainment Strategy

3. Multi-Purpose Reconfigurable Trainer Initiative
What:
The RCN is initiating a new project, for development of a common trainer architecture that can be applied across multiple training applications
Objective:
To build and deploy new trainers that are based upon a common architecture
Make the MRT concept the default simulator for future RCN trainers, where practical and cost effective
Why:
Reduce the overall cost and acquisition times for new trainers
Increase commonality across trainers, and reduce support costs
Reduce ‘footprint’ of trainers in training establishments
Maximize control over Intellectual Property and development path

4. MRT Attributes
Modular, flexible, open architecture, for cost-effective expansion, modification and technology insertion
Reconfigurable hardware, for creation of multi-use classrooms
Based on open standards, wherever possible
Easily deployable to all Naval Fleet Schools and Reserve Units
Both stand-alone and networked configurations (with DND’s Defence Learning Network, and between trainers where applicable)
Support classified and unclassified training
Allow for introduction of new training technologies
Flexible development and contracting options
The concept is similar to NAWC-TSD’s Multi-Purpose Reconfigurable Training System

5. MRT Project Elements COTS Hardware MRT Simulation # n
DEVELOPMENT & TEST LAB
MRT Simulation # n
Simulator #1 Software Modules
Functions:
Software development & testing
Software maintenance
Hardware prototyping & testing
Resources:
Development Tools
Development Standards
Hardware
MRT Simulation # 2
Simulator #1 Software Modules
MRT Simulation # 1
Simulator #1 Software Modules
Multi-Use Simulation Environment
Core Operating Environment
with Common Functions’
Software Modules
Infrastructure / CISOE
Training Network(s)
COTS Hardware
Industry Contribution

6. Way Forward
Currently assessing the practicality of using a Royal Canadian Air Force product as a development baseline
RCAF product is known as the “Reusable Architecture / Plugin Technology /Open and Reconfigurable” (RAPTOR) framework
Intention is to establish an in-house RCN development and test lab, to facilitate design and development of the Multi-Use Simulation Environment (MUSE) and initial MRT simulations
Will engage industry for development, but more through services contracts than through traditional system acquisitions
We would like to determine whether our allies:
Have already developed similar training systems?
Have plans to explore similar training systems?
See any opportunities to collaborate on such development?