Fort Hood Field Test

The Integrated Architecture - the key enabler for the Integrated Training Environment - completed its first field test at Fort Hood, Texas, in September 2012. More than 600 Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division participated in the exercise. The exercise tested the computer software and hardware that allow the ITEâ€™s live, virtual and constructive training enablers to work with each other seamlessly. The computer software and hardware also stimulated Mission Command Systems with realistic information about unit actions â€“ both live and simulated.
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Live

Soldiers assault a position as part of the field test of the Integrated Training Environment at Fort Hood, TX. They are wearing MILES gear, which is connected to the new Homestation Instrumentation Training System

Virtual

Constructive

MAJ Michael McCarthy of Fort Leavenworth, KS, explains the Close Combat Tactical Trainer to reporters. Soldiers trained in CCTT as part of the Fort Hood field test. In addition, helicopter crews used the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer for their part in the exercise.

LTC Shane Cipolla-COL Robert Whittle

LTC Shane Cipolla (left) and COL Robert Whittle answer reportersâ€™ questions during a briefing. Cipolla is the project officer for the Live, Virtual, Constructive Integrating Architecture - the foundation of the Integrated Training Environment. Whittle is the commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. His unit provided the training audience for the ITE.

News Accounts

Fort Hood Sentinel recounts the field exercise involving the Black Jack Brigade.
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=10003

Austin YNN explains how the Army is using new technologies to train troops.
http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/288513/fort-hood-soldiers-test-new-training-software/

KWTV-TV shows how the National Simulation is working with the troops at Fort Hood.
http://www.kwtx.com/ourtown/home/headlines/Fort-Hood--Army-Training-Goes-High-Tech---171258131.html

Killeen Daily Herald explains how the Army is combining the virtual world with boots on the ground.
http://kdhnews.com/news/virtual-combat/article_df2e8e46-0791-11e2-89b3-001a4bcf6878.html

KXAN-TV identifies ITEâ€™s advantages.
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/army-testing-new-training-at-fort-hood

Army Times explains how the ITE brings training environments together.
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/10/army-technology-lets-army-sync-up-3-types-of-training-102012/

Last Reviewed: May 22, 2013