Firearms Training Simulator

What is the primary purpose of the Firearms Training Simulator?

What is the second objective of the Firearms Training Simulator?

How are the scenarios for the Firearms Training Simulator designed?

What is evaluated through the various scenarios in the Firearms Training Simulator?

What is one of the considerations in determining whether to use deadly force?

What is the total time allocated for this lesson plan?

What is the primary purpose of the FATS equipment in the training scenario?

What type of scenarios are included in the FATS training to create realistic surprises?

What is the purpose of the simulated cover (portable wall unit) in the FATS training?

What will the instructor provide to the recruit after each scenario?

What is the recruit expected to do in the FATS training scenario?

What will the instructors identify in the FATS training scenario?

Firearms Training Simulator

The Firearms Training Simulator is equipped with simulated pistols, shotguns, and OC spray.
Recruits will participate in scenarios that test their decision-making skills, including:
- Determining whether to use an intermediate weapon or escalate to a firearm
- Deciding when to draw a firearm based on the threat presented
- Deciding when to fire a weapon or restrain from firing
- Using verbal commands or challenges
- Using cover in response to a scenario
- Avoiding reckless gunfire

Scenario Objectives

The scenarios are designed to test each of the objectives listed above
Scenarios are adjustable to emphasize strong and weak points
Scenarios include:
- Known risk calls
- Unknown scenarios to create realistic surprises
- Scenarios with one or multiple subjects (good guys and bad guys)
- Scenarios that encourage recruits to prematurely drop their guard
- Scenarios that require recruits to decide when to draw and which weapon to draw

Training Simulator Features

The simulator uses laser-equipped firearms and a mace spray canister simulator
Role-playing exercises are incorporated into the scenarios
The computer-generated scenarios include realistic simulations of law enforcement situations
Recruits are encouraged to treat screen images as real people
Instructors provide constructive critiques on the recruits' performance after each scenario

This quiz assesses the recruit's decision-making skills in simulated shooting scenarios, including the use of intermediate weapons. Immediate feedback is provided through the Firearms Training Simulator, equipped with simulated pistols, shotguns, and OC spray.