Welcome to the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
(AFATDS) BC11 Instructor Rehearsal program. The purpose of this
training is to provide you information on changes that occurred
due to the updating of the software. Regardless of which type of
AFATDS computer you are using, this training will apply to all three
system types, the VT Miltope, GETAC, or Dell 6400.
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VT Miltope
GETAC
Dell 6400
INTRODUCTION TO AFATDS REHEARSAL PROGRAM
The first step in this training is to view the changes that
occurred to the Unit Workspace due to software changes. We
will go over each area and discuss those changes that will
affect the current training used in the AFATDS Operator
Course. We will discuss those areas in the Unit Workspace
that were changed and how it will affect how you teach the
AFATDS Operator Course. Let me introduce you to my
assistant, EARL. He will help guide you through this training.
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AFATDS
Before we begin this training, start the AFATDS software
program. When the system map appears on the AFATDS,
display the Current map tab. When the Current map is
displayed, open the Unit Workspace and scroll down to GN1
1A 3-82FA 2BCT 1CD and open the “tree” to display all the
primary areas, Basic, General, Detail, Description, and
Ammunition.
The first area that had major changes is the Unit Workspace. There are a
number of changes that occurred by adding a new area called Description
and changes on how we enter ammunition data for each weapon system.
Using the database that we provided to you, open the Unit Workspace and
edit GN1 1A 3-82FA 2BCT 1CD. Click for Sound
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We will examine the different windows associated with units. We will discuss
the changes using GN1 1A 3-82FA 2BCT 1CD. In this window the only change
is how the altitude is displayed using HAE Altitude and a Vertical Datum of
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Mean Sea Level (MSL), which was once assumed to be a fairly uniform value
across the Earth’s surface, turns out to vary considerably from region to
region. AFATDS now includes what modern GPS receivers have been using to
measure elevation data in relation to Height Above Ellipsoid (HAE). Click for
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Mean Sea Level (MSL)
Height Above Ellipsoid (HAE).
The Description area is new to AFATDS Vista, it displays the status of four (4)
different areas for the unit displayed. The window displays comprehensive
summary or roll up information for the 4 separate categories by unit. The
color-coded table cells provide a quick cue to the main unit's overall status and
each subordinate unit's status. The below window is displaying Ammo
Summary status. Click for Sound
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The Description area is new to AFATDS Vista, it displays the status for four (4)
different areas for the unit displayed. The below window is displaying POL
Summary. Click for sound
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The Description area is new to AFATDS Vista, it displays the status for four (4)
different areas for the unit displayed. The below window is displaying
Equipment Summary. Click for sound
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The Description area is new to AFATDS Vista, it displays the status for four (4)
different areas for the unit displayed. The below window is displaying
Weapon Summary. Click for sound
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Unit Inventory under Ammunition will allow the operator to input and display
ALL Munitions on Hand, all stored ammunition in Ammunition Supply Points
(ASP) Munitions stored on the Ground or on vehicles (Wheels), and re-supply
requests and how much ammunition is authorized. Click for sound
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Review
1. Unit Workspace has changed with new software.
2. Description and Ammunition windows have changed
3. Altitude display has changed
4. Information on other changes will be included in additional modules.
Module One Assessment
What is the biggest change in the Unit Workspace caused by the software
Change to BC11?
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What is the addition for altitude display in AFATDS using BC11 software?
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Height Above Ellipsoid altitude
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Conclusion
This slide show presented changes that have occurred to the Unit
Workspace in AFATDS. The additional modules in this Instructor
Trainer Course will provide information on other areas that the new
software has changed and will require actions on your part to make
changes to the AFATDS Program of Instruction.
Questions or Recommendations can be addressed to:
Ronald.wilcox@us.army,mil
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