USER GUIDE

Introduction

VBS3Fires v3.6.3 User Guide

Image 5.5 Instructor only Configuration

In essence, all communications interaction between trainee and instructor occurs outside the

VBS3Fires system, and VBS3Fires is used as the tool to create the required offensive support effects.

5.2.4 Artillery Effects Support Configuration

The Artillery Effects Support Configuration is used to support VBS3 scenarios where call-for-fire

training is not the sole training purpose. VBS3Fires can be run in either Instructor mode or Stand-

alone mode and can be used to create artillery effects which will affect Maneuver elements within

the scenario.

Generally, if run in Stand-alone mode, a trainee will be acting as a Forward FO participating in a

scenario with other Trainee-in-the-Loop Maneuver elements. This allows realistic employment of

artillery in the Battle Space and can be used to train the Maneuver commander, soldiers and the FO

simultaneously.

If VBS3Fires is run in Instructor mode, it is generally intended to create realistic artillery effects in the

Battle Space which impact other Maneuver elements. For example, OPFOR artillery could be

simulated this way.

Image 5.6 Artillery Effects Support Configuration