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MULTIPLE INTEGRATED LASER ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM (MILES) XXI

COMBAT VEHICLE SYSTEM (CVS) Kit for

STRYKER SERIES VEHICLE’SINFANTRY CARRIER VEHICLE (ICV)

MORTAR CARRIER (MC)COMMANDER’S VEHICLE (CV)

RECONNAISANCE VEHICLE (RV)FIRE SUPPORT VEHICLE (FSV)

MEDICAL EVACUATION VEHICLE (MEV)ENGINEER SQUAD VEHICLE (ESV)

ANTITANK GUIDED MISSILE (ATGM)NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL RECONNAISANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)

Operator Training Course

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Objectives

Learn what MILES XXI CVS equipment is and how it works.

Identify equipment required to perform installation on the vehicles.

Perform equipment inspection/check-out to ensure operability.

Learn and perform the installation and removal of MILES equipment.

At the end of this course you will be able to install and operate the

MILES XXI CVS kit for the STRYKER Series vehicles.

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WARNING Indicate that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION Indicate property damage may result if proper precautions are not taken.

NOTE Indicates an item of special interest.

Warnings

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Laser Safety

Do not look at the LASER emitter at close range (less than 10 meters). Increasing the distance between the eye and the LASER reduces the risk of injury.Do not look directly at the LASER beam or the LASER emitter through optics such as binoculars, telescopes, or periscopes at ranges of less than 75 meters.

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Weapon Warnings

You can be killed, burned, or injured when using MILES XXI related pyrotechnic devices. Observe all safety precautions whenusing these devices.

Never load MILES XXI equipped weapons with live ammunition.

WARNING

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Schedule

Classroom Instruction, 2 hrs.

Hands on Training, 6 hrs.

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Purpose Of Equipment

Simulates the effects of direct fire weapons as they would affect the

vehicle and crew.

LASER Transmitters fire LASER beams to simulate firing live

ammunition.

Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) determines result of incoming fire on the

vehicle.

The MILES XXI equipped weapons have the same range, effect, and

operational capabilities as the real vehicle weapons.

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Introduction

The MILES XXI CVS is made up of:Component Assemblies– Vehicle Detection System (VDS)

Detector belts– Cabling

Power cablesSystem BUS cables

– LASER Transmitters– Various mounting brackets

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Additional Items Required for STRYKER CVS Operation

Controller Device (CD)

Dry Fire Cable

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Introduction to STRYKER CVS

The MILES XXI Stryker CVS kits consist of a:– Stryker Common Kit – ICV/CV/RV/FSV Delta Kit– MC/MEV Delta Kit – ESV Delta Kit– ATGM Delta Kit– NBCRV Delta Kit

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STRYKER Components

Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)VCU Mounting Bracket, Vehicle SpecificVehicle Display Assembly (VDA)Vehicle Detection System (VDS)Radio/Communication Interface Assembly (RIA)Remote Weapon Assembly (RWA)Vehicle Power Cable and System Cables

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Stryker Components cont.

System BUS CablesTerminatorsM2 Machine Gun (MG) Small Arms Transmitter (SAT)M240 SATCable Adapter EgressRear Belt Offset BracketsRight and Left Belt Protection BracketsFront Belt BracketsPeriscope Seal

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Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)

Used on all vehicles.CVKI flashes to indicate effect on vehicle of incoming fire. Contains rechargeable battery which is charged when AUX power and CB 5 are on, on the CPDU.RF antennaGPS AntennaFuse

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VCU Mounting Bracket Assembly

Used to adapt the VCU to the vehicle. The bracket is unique in size and shape for the ICV/CV/RV and FSV.

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VCU Location

Located on the right rear corner of the vehicle.

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VCU Mounting Bracket (designed for the MC and MEV)

This bracket is designed for the MC and MEV, and is used to adapt the VCU to the vehicle.

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VCU Location MC and MEV

VCU is located on the right rear lifting eye of the vehicle.Bracket is rotated 180 degrees when mounted, on the MC-B.

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VCU Mounting Bracket (designed for the ESV and ATGM)

This bracket is designed for the ESV and ATGM, and is used to adapt the VCU to the vehicle.

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VCU Location ESV and ATGM

VCU is located on the left side of the vehicle.

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VCU Mounting Bracket (designed for the NBCRV)

This bracket is designed for the NBCRV and is used to adapt the VCU to the vehicle.

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VCU Location NBCRV

VCU is located on the left side of the vehicle, on top of the “Common Exhaust Plenum”.

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Vehicle Display Assembly (VDA)The VDA provides a 2-row, 16 character backlit display, two menu/submenu scroll pushbuttons and one menu/submenu select push-button.Using the UP/DOWN scroll buttons allows the operator to scroll through the main menus and sub-menus. Use the SELECT push-button to enter each of the main menus and in some cases, sub-menus.– Menu selections: Ammo Types,

Current Vehicle Configuration, Vehicle Status, Weapon System Status, and Previous Events.

Displays up to 500 recorded events (increments of 99).

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VDA Mounting Location, all variants

Mounted on top of the (2nd

from the right) vision block in the Commander’s position.

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VDA Status Display

HHMMSS = Hour/Minutes/SecondsXXXXXX = IS ALIVE !

IS DEAD !FPK (Firepower Kill)MOBK (Mobility Kill)COMK (Commo Kill)

YYYYY = YYYYY=PID (Player Identification)

TIME – HHMMSSYYYYY XXXXXXX

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VDA Menus

WPNTYPE M240LDR ATGM

PRESS SELECT FOREVENT STATUS

SELECTAUX MENU

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Player ID (PID)

First Character identifies the ammo type.

The next 4 digits are the unique number assigned to identify players and vehicles participating in an exercise.

Even numbers represent BLUFOR and odd numbers represent OPFOR. (Normal procedures at all CTC’s).

Number can be changed from BLUFOR to OPFOR and “vice versa”.

Player ID’s are assigned by the Controller Device (CD) and the VDA.

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Vehicle Detection System (VDS)Comprised of six independent detector belts.Each belt is equipped with IR photo detectors.At least one belt is located front and rear, and two on the sides (front right side, rear right side, front left side and rear left side).The MC, MEV and ESV use a unique front and rear detector belt, (not shown).

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Radio Interface Assembly (RIA)

Injects voice cues into the vehicle intercom system.

Allows crew members to hear current vehicle status.

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RIA Location

Located to the left of the heater duct in Commander’s position.

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RIA Location, CV

Located in the Commander’s position.

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RIA Audio Messages

Audio indicators are voice messages heard through the vehicle intercom system. These messages describe direct fire events that affect the status of the vehicle.

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RIA Audio – Cont.

VOICE MESSAGES:– Miss– Hit– Resurrect– Commo KILL – Firepower KILL– Mobility KILL– KILL (Catastrophic)– Reset– Audio Check

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Vehicle Power/Interface Cable

This cable interconnects the VCU to the vehicle’s 28 VDC power source. The cable connects to J3 on the Computer Power Distribution Unit (CPDU). Ensure CB 5 is turned on.

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System Bus Cables

System BUS cabling carry data between the VCU, detector belts and other components of the MILES XXI system.System BUS cables are interchangeable, however placement is crucial due to the cable lengths.The system interconnects in a daisy chain fashion.

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Terminators

Provides network impedance matching for the System BUS Cable Assembly.The Stryker kit utilizes two terminators.

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Cable Adapter EgressMounts under the right side antenna and provides an opening to feed the cables inside the vehicle.ESV mounts in a different location.Provides an opening to feed the cables inside the vehicle.The NBCRV Egress Adapter uses a sealed adapter cable.

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Rear Belt Offset Brackets

Mounted to the rear of the vehicle. Designed to position the belt correctly so the ramp will not come in contact with the detector belt, when opened or closed.Mounts under the “Add on Armor” mounting bolts.

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Rear Belt Offset Brackets, ATGM

Mounted to the rear of the vehicle. Designed to position the belt correctly so the ramp will not come in contact with the detector belt, when opened or closed.Mounts under the “Add on Armor” bolts.

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Right and Left Belt Protection Brackets

Protects the belts from being removed by trees and other objects while maneuvering.Right bracket not used on the NBCRV.

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Front Belt Brackets

Re-align the detector belts from the hull, due to heat generated from the engine compartment.The front bracket is also utilized as the front and rear bracket on the right side of the vehicle on the MC and MEV.

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Front Belt Brackets, NBCRV

The NBCRV uses two “-1” brackets and one “-2”, mounted on the left side of the vehicle.

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M2 MG Small Arms Transmitter (SAT)

Mounts to the machine gun to simulate firing. The SAT is activated by firing blank ammunition, or by the use of a dry fire cable. Left Link cover on the RWS must be removed and secured to the mounting bracket, prior to SAT installation.

NOTE: Basic load of 200 rounds.

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M240 MG Small Arms Transmitter (SAT)

Mounts to the machine gun to simulate firing. The SAT is activated by firing blank ammunition, or by the use of a dry fire cable.

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Remote Weapon Assembly

LoadingLight

LoadingButton

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RWA Connections

When tightening cable connections to the RWA and RWS, tighten connectors so the red rings are not visible when the cable is secured.Apply pressure to backshell if necessary, to properly secure.Cables must be tight to prevent equipment inoperability.NOTES: Connectors that are not secured correctly, could cause an RWS malfunction.Verify proper operation of the RWS after installation.

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Questions

Questions on the STRYKER Series Vehicle Kits?

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Controller Device Description

CD is a portable, handheld unit.

Used for configuration and control of MILES XXI equipment.

Interfaces with:

– Individual operators

– MILES XXI devices

Inputs and receives data.

Selects system parameters.

Collects data for the AAR.

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Controller Device Inspection

Perform PMCS per TM 9-6920-3659-10, Ch 5.

Check the following items:

– Housing (1)

– 8 Buttons (2)

– LCD Display (3)

– RS-232 Connector (4)

– Battery (5)

– Trigger Switch (6)

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CD UsageCD is used by Observer/Controllers (OCs).CD is used to alter, monitor, or control a given training exercise. CD operates in four primary modes:– LASER IR Transmission Mode (0-500 meter range)– LASER IR Detection Mode (0-20 meter range)– RF Mode (must acquire domain) – Direct Link (RS-232 cable)

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The CD can be used to “Kill” and “Resurrect” all current MILES systems. The full capabilities of the CD are used solely to interact and configure MILES XXI systems.

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Power Up The System

Turn on vehicle AUX power and CPDU CB 5.Turn on the VCU power switch.Reset System from a Kill status(CVKI will not blink).Conduct a CD Acquire.Select System Config.

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Vehicle Configuration

Check the VDA display to confirm the vehicle is configured correctly.

WPNTYPE M2 (M240)LDR ICV (ATGM)

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Configure Vehicle Using the VDAUsing the VDA:

– Select the “SELECT AUX MENU” main menu.

– Scroll to the “SELECT ADMIN FUNCTIONS” sub-menu and press

“SELECT”.

– Scroll to the “SELECT FOR VEHICLE CONFIG” sub-menu and press

“SELECT”.

– Scroll to select the appropriate vehicle from the display.

– Shoot any detector belt with a CD, using the RESET command.

– An “INTIALIZED” voice cue will be heard through the vehicle intercom

system, to confirm configuration.

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Configure Vehicle Using the CD

Using the CD:

– Perform CD Acquire.

– Select the CVS menu.

– Select “CVS SET VEHICLE CONFIG”.

– Choose the correct vehicle from the sub-menu.

– Aim the CD at the VDS and pull the trigger.

– Confirm selection by viewing the VDA display window.

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Detector Belt FactoryConfiguration

Labels are placed on the electronics module by CLS personnel, to indicate vehicle placement.The number denotes direction on the vehicle and the actual direction is also indicated.– 1 = Front– 2 = Right Front (Side)– 3 = Right Rear (Side)– 4 = Rear– 5 = Left Rear (Side)– 6 = Left Front (Side)

The additional spaces are used in lieu of reconfiguring the detector belts (indicating such), for an alternate mounting location.

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Initialize System, Set Detector BeltsUsing the VDA

Locate the “SELECT AUX MENU” main menu.Scroll to the “SELECT ADMIN FUNCTIONS” sub-menu.Scroll to the “SELECT FOR BELT CONFIG” sub-menu.Select the appropriate detector belt to be initialized.Shoot any detector belt using the RESET command, using any generation MILES CD within 30 seconds.The CVKI will flash the appropriate number of times and the VDA will beep the same number of times.Confirm initialization by checking the SYSTEM CONFIG display.

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Initialize System, Set Detector BeltsUsing the CD

Select CVS menu; then pull trigger on CD.

Select BELT1, vehicle front, and fire CD at the belt.

Select BELT2, fire CD and continue clockwise around the vehicle.

– Do the remaining 4 belts.

Once again fire at each belt using the appropriate belt command and

ensure the VCU flashes accordingly for each belt, (BELT1 - VCU

flashes one time, BELT2 - VCU flashes two times, etc.).

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Select System Config Menu

Confirms component presence.Identifies missing components.BIT will confirm missing components. The menu identifies all components connected within the system.

12345 6LRCWS++++++++ + ++

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Set Vehicle PID Using the VDAUsing the VDA:

– Select the “SELECT AUX MENU” main menu.

– Scroll to the “SELECT ADMIN FUNCTIONS” sub-menu and press

“SELECT”.

– Scroll to the “SELECT TO CHOOSE VEHICLE PID” sub-menu and press

“SELECT”.

– Use the UP/DOWN push-buttons to enter the PID number and press the

SELECT push-button after each number is entered.

– Shoot any detector belt with a CD, using the RESET command.

– The VDA will beep twice and the display will change accordingly.

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Set Vehicle PID Using the CD

Using the CD:

– Perform CD Acquire.

– Select the CD PID menu.

– Select “PID SELECT”.

– Use the UP/DOWN push-buttons to select the correct number, press the SEL push-button

after each number is selected.

– After the last number is selected, the following menu will appear “PID SEND”.

– Aim the CD at the VDS and pull the trigger.

– Confirm PID selection by viewing the VDA display window.

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SAT Learning Procedures

Select AUX menu on the VDA.Select LEARN TO WEAPON from within the AUX menu.Press SELECT TO LEARN WEAPON.– Press and hold the SELECT push-button until a “beep” is heard.– At the time the “beep” is heard press and release the SAT Learn

button.– You should hear 3 slow “beeps” followed by 3 quick ‘beeps”.– A total of 6 “beeps” confirms the SAT has been learned to the

system.

– If there are less than 6 “beeps” or no “beeps” learning did not take place.

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M2 Alignment

Align the M2 using the procedures outlined in Chapter 5 of the Operator’s Manual.Load Vehicle Weapons.Test Fire M2/M240 MG.

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Power Down the System

Turn off VCU power, vehicle Master and AUX power.Clear all weapons and simulators of blank ammunition and cartridges.

NOTE: Remove all MILES XXI equipment in reverse order of installation, prior to washing vehicles.

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Summary

Equipment Inspection.Installation.Placing the CVS equipment into operation.Removal of the CVS equipment.

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VEHICLE INSTALLATION