EST 2000
The EST2000 is a laser-based unit/institutional, indoor, multipurpose arms trainer for 11 individual and crew served weapons including pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, antitank weaponry and grenade launchers. The system displays targets, terrain and weapons effects in a real time presentation on a screen 26 feet from the firer. The firing Soldier experiences an approximation to the actual weapon’s sound, weight and recoil. It provides training for marksmanship, static unit collective training and “shoot/don’t shoot” judgments and provides extensive after-action review (AAR) support.
Certification classes are held in building 2010 every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Classes will cover the proper way to conduct a training session on the EST, startup and shutdown procedures, tracking unit and personnel in the EST and TSC EST Policies & Procedures. Certification Class for the EST 2000 is an all-day class. For more information units can contact the facility at 719-526-0820.
There are currently five 10-lane classrooms at building 1698, and two 10-lane classrooms at building 2010. IAW DA Pam 350-38, individuals WILL use the EST2000 to conduct Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI), Night Qualification and NBC Qualification. It WILL NOT be used to conduct Record Fire.
Certification Requirements
Certification Requirements
- Class sizes are limited to 6 personnel each so units must submit a request for certification class.
- Personnel must be in the pay grade of E-5 or above.
- Personnel training in the EST will wear the Army Combat Uniform.
- Units are required to have at least one certified Instructor/Operator (I/O) for each classroom requested.
- Units must submit a by-name list of individuals for the class.
- Personnel must not be pending any U.C.M.J. actions.
- Personnel must have a minimum of 90 days retainability but recommended 6 months minimum.
EST Safety of Use Message
EST Safety of Use Message
- Corrective action. The intent of this gpa, informational, is to increase and reinforce safety awareness in the user community and ensure Soldiers are knowledgeable about the safe operation of the EST 2000. Careful review of the EST 2000 safety procedures are recommended. No material equipment changes are required. The hazards can be mitigated to acceptable risk levels by reinforcing the safety procedures listed in the EST 2000 m16/m4/m320 operator's manual, page 3-11.
- User actions: The instructor/operator is instructed to provide the following pre-training steps:
- Established warnings, cautions, and procedures found in technical manual, EST 2000 m16/m4/m320 operator's manual, td-est-m16/m4-ops-1, page 3-11, paragraph 3.3.1. weapon safety, must be read, understood, and memorized by instructor/operator personnel prior to the operation of the EST 2000 trainer.
- Prior to the use of the EST 2000 system, all Soldiers will receive a safety briefing on the proper operation of the trainer and all associated malfunction procedures.
- After the safety briefing, the soldier will visually inspect the EST 2000 simulated weapons for damaged and/or loose parts. If the soldier identifies any loose parts, or damaged outer surfaces, they will not use the weapon and will report their findings to the EST 2000 instructor/operator.
- Soldiers will not connect to the system, or attempt to operate any weapon, that has loose or missing parts. Do not attempt to repair or disassemble any weapons. Report discrepancies to the EST 2000 instructor/operator and ensure the weapon is correctly segregated for further inspection and repair.
- Perform weapon specific remedial action for misfire events that occur during the conduct of a training exercise.
- Treat the simulated weapon in the same manner as a real weapon when a misfire cannot be cleared by remedial action. Proceed to remove the power and air connectors of the malfunctioning weapon from the weapon box.
- Identify the malfunctioning weapon to EST 2000 instructor/operator or support maintenance personnel for troubleshooting and repair. Soldiers will not disassemble any EST 2000 training weapon at any time, or for any reason. Only a recognized contractor who is licensed to conduct maintenance on the EST 2000 are allowed to perform these operations.
- Operator instructions: the following subparagraphs provide instructions on the operation of the m16, m4, m320 simulated weapons
- Weapon safety: each m16, m4, and m320 simulated weapon has the same appearance as a fully functioning tactical weapon, with the exception of the trainer peculiar umbilical cable and an EST 2000 sat module laser on the m16 and m4 simulated weapons. Under certain circumstances, especially in the subdued light of a potential for personal injury or damage to property. To avoid confusion, neither live nor blank ammunition, nor any live weapons, should be allowed in the training room.
- Simulated weapons will not accept live or blank ammunition. Any attempt, accidental or otherwise, to chamber a live or blank round may damage the simulated weapon and create an unsafe situation.
- The following general safety precautions should be adhered to:
- Fire m16, m4 and m320 simulated weapons only if they are pointed downrange
- Post warning signs for eye and ear safety at all entry doors
- Do not allow personnel to stand downrange from the firing line
- Instruct weapons handlers never to look directly into a barrel
- Take the weapon off-line for testing and service at the first indication of malfunction and refer to troubleshooting procedures.