Synthetic Training Environment Refinement & Prototyping

Synthetic Training Environment Refinement & Prototyping is a part of the Army's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activity. The program aims to modernize the Synthetic Training Environment (STE), providing a next-generation combined arms collective training capability for leaders, soldiers, and units from squad through Army Service Component Command. The program includes multiple efforts such as STE Information Systems (TSS, TMT), Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT), Squad Immersive Virtual Trainer (SiVT), and Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT). These efforts focus on developing and integrating various training capabilities, including simulation software, virtual trainers, and live training systems, to improve soldier lethality and survivability.

The specific objectives of the program include developing the Synthetic Training Environment Information Systems (STE-IS) to provide a unified training and management environment from soldier/squad to Army Service Component Command. This involves creating the Training Simulation Software (TSS) to replicate the operational environment for collective training and the Training Management Tool (TMT) to enable units to plan, prepare, execute, monitor, and assess collective training events for readiness. Additionally, the program aims to continue the development and integration of various components such as One World Terrain (OWT), Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT), Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT), and Live Training System (LTS) into the STE-IS platform. The program also focuses on implementing a scalable Modular Open System Approach architecture and conducting test evaluations to support Multi-Domain Operations. Overall, the program seeks to revolutionize Army training by providing improved proficiency through advanced training technologies.