The mission of the Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Simulator Center is to support tenant commands and other users by fielding, managing, promoting, and sustaining (through upgrades and modernization) virtual and constructive systems and devices intended to enhance the training of the operating forces aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Our facility is located at 100 Sim Center Dr., Building 1046, behind Range Control.
To schedule training with us, please call (910) 450-5076, or for swim qualifications, contact (910) 451-2027 for Area 5, or (910) 440-6005 for Courthouse Bay.
View an overview video showcasing our capabilities on DVIDS:
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Combat Convoy Simulators (CCS's): (Two Suites) CCS provides an immersive environment for convoy operations training for command and control procedures for vehicle and convoy commanders in tactical scenarios related to Combat Convoy Ops; incorporating IED countermeasures, EOD support, call for fire, close air support and medevac.
Terrain databases includes Baghdad, Tikrit, Fort Irwin, Okinawa, Camp Lejeune, 29 Palms, Camp Pendleton, Hawaii, Afghanistan and MWTC. Databases have bodies of water that are with passable and impassable.
CCS also provides individual team building procedures for driver, gunner and passengers including but not limited to weapon use for target engagement and driver evasive action. Each CCS has a 4 HMMWV's and 2 MTVR's each vehicle has a tethered .50 HMG or M240G and MK-19 on a turret mount, and “bluefire" (non-tethered) simulated weapons for drivers and dismounts. All weapons interface with scenarios like ISMT weapons. The two CCS's can be used separately for six vehicle convoys, or linked together for up to twelve vehicle convoys.
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HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) instructs Marines how to egress a vehicle after a rollover and how to wear proper safety restraints. This device is able to roll 360 degrees. Provides realistic and relevant training environment for Marines to train tactical vehicle egress procedures in various degrees of vehicle rollover. Marines experience the real effects of a vehicle rollover, practice egress through cab doors and turret openings, receive reinforcement of the importance of wearing a seatbelt and learn the procedures and effort levels required to execute vehicle egress.
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The ISMT focuses on small arms marksmanship, weapons familiarization and employment fundamentals, firing table practice, and supports call-for-fire and fire direction center training.
The ISMT is an interactive audio/visual weapons simulator that provides basic and enhanced marksmanship training, weapons employment training, and tactical decision making for a variety of small arms and crew served weapons.
Weapons include M9,M4, M16A4, M27,M870 Shotgun, M1014 Shotgun, M32 Grenade Launcher, M203, M2, M240, M249, MK19, M72, M136, MK153, M224, and the M252.
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MRAP Egress Trainer- (MET) is designed to train Marines crews and passengers to safely egress a rollover situation through repetitive use of emergency egress drills. The MET consists of a vehicle cab suspended over a raised platform by two rotating wheels. Met variants currently fielded by the Marine Corps are the Cougar, Buffalo, and JET.
The MET provides Marines the opportunity to experience vehicle roll-over conditions and rehearse and physically execute the steps necessary to survive a vehicle roll-over. Conducting this training under controlled conditions affords Marines the opportunity to gain experience of proper egress procedures, while reinforcing the importance of proper seatbelt/harness utilization, developing awareness of the necessary individual and crew skills needed to execute roll-over procedures, and conduct tactical perimeter security drills. MET training supports USCENTCOM requirements for all Marines/ Sailors to complete vehicle roll-over training prior to deploying to designated combat zones in that theater.
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The USMC ODS trains vehicle operators on multiple vehicle platforms to include two MRAP variants. The trainer uses a manufactured cab with interchangeable dash sets that replicate the look and functionality of the vehicle chosen for simulation. It also utilizes an appended armor kit to simulate the appropriate field of vision for the selected vehicle. The systems are equipped with 3 degrees of freedom (3DOF) seat motion for the driver and 180 degrees of visual display. Vehicle variations include MTVR, MTVR Armor System, Up-Armored HMMWV, and MRAP.
The ODS can provide 35 miles for licensing certification. The ODS operator can accommodate basic and higher skill level driving for the HMMWV, MTVR and MRAP. There are 3 student stations available with 147 driver scenarios to choose from. The ODS can also be used as a refresher trainer and provide sustainment miles. The ODS can provide the required SOFA miles prior to an unit deployment.
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The Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) shall advance the training capability, operational readiness, and tactical proficiency of Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTACs), Joint Forward Observers (JFOs), and Forward Air Controllers (FACs). The personnel shall use training scenarios that require the placement of tactical ordnance on selected targets using Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) procedures and observed fire procedures for Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), Artillery and Mortar fire to perform destruction, neutralization, suppression, illumination / coordinated illumination, interdiction, and harassment fire missions.
SAVT simulations can be utilized for certified JTAC controls with a certifying official from the command.
The SAVT can replace 33% of USMC live-fire T&R and Joint Service currency training requirements.
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Replica weapons are life size, plastic-model OPFOR weapons that can be used for weapon caches, identification classes, role play, training enhancement, and familiarization. Items can be checked out for up to 10 days at a time. Exceptions can be made for units requiring longer periods. These training devices can be used outside of Camp Lejeune. A sergeant can check gear out for up to 10 days, SNCO or Officer must check the gear out if longer than 10 days or going outside Camp Lejeune.
There are many other Minor Training Devices (MTDs) in existence that are not currently held at the Simulator Center. If you have a requirement for MTDs that are not locally available, contact the simulator center manager with your requirements. I will need comprehensive info regarding your requirement.