SIO Practice Test 1

The Bradley COFT gives the training manager the ability to assess a unit's overall performance, both individually and as a crew, during a training exercise.

The Bradley COFT's Situation Display Area provides a visual representation of the current exercise scenario, including past events and future targets.

The Exercise Generation Display Screen lets the operator create new training exercises and browse existing scenarios using specific search criteria.

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) keyboard houses commonly used buttons such as "Target Identified" and "Vehicle Movement", simplifying control for the operator.

The Situation Monitor Selection Tab allows the operator to switch between viewing exercise information and control panels for both the commander and the gunner.

The Bradley Common Software Library (BCSL) is a collection of software components specifically designed for the Bradley Combat System.

The Improved Bradley Acquisition System (IBAS) is responsible for detecting targets and tracking them with the Bradley's main gun.

The Commander Smart Display (CSD) is an advanced screen that provides the Bradley commander with critical information during training exercises.

The Remote Biocular Display (RBD) allows the Bradley's commander to view the battlefield through a periscope or remote camera.

The System Control Box (SCB) provides a central hub for controlling various aspects of the COFT training environment.

The Bradley COFT's System Health button indicates the overall health of the training system. A red background signifies a system error.

The crew cuts, which allow for specific situations or scenarios to be enabled or disabled, can be selected or deselected during or after a COFT exercise.

The COFT's Situation Monitor allows the IO to keep track of various aspects of the training exercise, including crew station positions, operational modes, and target information.

In addition to the Bradley, the COFT supports five other training vehicles, including training devices, crew drills, gunnery evaluations, platoon evaluations, and tactical training for units.

The Bradley COFT regularly checks the backup site, a critical component for data storage, both monthly and semi-annually as part of preventative maintenance.

The COFT's Institutional and Mobile Bradley Commander Station provides the commander with a comprehensive view of the simulated battlefield, including information from periscopes, remote displays, and the CSD.

The Bradley COFT provides an opportunity for the commander to assess the proficiency of their unit, both as a whole and for individual crew members.

Chapter 5 of the Instructor’s Utilization Handbook provides detailed information on scoring and evaluation techniques for specialized training exercises conducted using the COFT.