Security Measures
The FKMTC is a permanent Controlled Access Area regardless of the classification of the training or events conducted inside of the building. The FKMTC requires a Security Force provided by the participating unit at all designated Entry Control Point(s) (ECP) as approved by the FKMTC Director.
Visitor Information
The Fort Knox Mission Training Complex (FKMTC) is one of the most multifunctional training complexes in the U.S. Army. The units and organizations that come to train at this facility have a plethora of options to achieve mission and training requirements for their mission requirements.
FKMTC can provide the following collective training support:
An interactive training model within a resource constrained environment (crawl, walk, run with ability to reset)
Exercise planner subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist during exercise development
Exercise simulation from the Intelligence Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer (IEWTPT)
Synchronization of 84th Training Command supported exercise control and Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) packages
Space for Unit HQs and Subordinate staffs at MTC in-house exercises and training events
Delivery of exercise simulation support to participating locations through the Distributed Simulations Capability (DSC)
Training for Higher, Adjacent, Lower, Supporting and Supported (HALSS) response cell personnel on systems such as:
Warfighters Simulation (WARSIM)
Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM)
Division eXercise Training and Review System (DXTRS)
Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS)
Units and organizations can choose to use any of the many classrooms and training areas provided by the FKMTC. The available resources to use while training:
Ten classrooms inside of building 2021, three of which can be divided into smaller work and/or training areas
Two Tactical Operation Center (TOC) pads allowing units to set their Headquarters (HQ) in an austere environment.
One administrative pad which enable units a location for fueling and feeding operations.
There are multiple courses the FKMTC provides to units and organizations to improve their capabilities and understanding of the technological requirements for mission accomplishment. Please look under the Menu of Services on the webpage to review all the course options afforded to units and organizations.
Mission
The Fort Knox Mission Training Complex (FKMTC) supports the development, integration, and synchronization of unit staffs with Command and Control (C2) solutions, builds readiness and stimulates leaders and units to successfully exercise C2 in support of large-scale combat operations and other missions as assigned.
* Reservations can be submitted thru our POCs listed in the contact information section.
Courses
We do not currently offer this course. Please check periodically to see when this course will be offered.
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: MOS
Objective: Instruct students on the operation and functionality of Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) with in depth focus on mapping, collaboration, product production and managing and displaying data as well as instruction on a wide range of AFATDS applications. The AFATDS servers and architecture, as well as other MCS systems, will be introduced and discussed.
Description: The AFATDS Operator Course combines lecture, demonstration, hands-on training and practical exercises to familiarize students with tasks outlined in the AFATDS Software User’s Manual (SUM). Students are introduced to digital operations and the AFATDS role in the MCS family. Students are taught how to utilize the system to input, manage and share fires management data and portray the situation in a graphic (map-based) format as well as share that data with other AFATDS operators and other MCS systems. The ISOTT course is not a replacement for the 40-hour official instruction.
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: None
Description: The AMDWS Operator Course combines lecture, demonstration, hands-on training and practical exercises to familiarize students with tasks outlined in the AMDWS Course Conduct Support Document (SG) Operator and AMDWS Course Conduct Support Documentation (SG) System Administrator. Students are introduced to digital operations and AMDWS’s role in the MCS family. Students are taught to build and share mission that embody the current tactical situation, collaborate to create a rich, multi-perspective, shared operational picture and create, analyze, and manage data. The course is designed as sustainment training to operators who have previously attended a New Equipment Training (NET) event, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) MOS school training or real-world experience. It may also be used as an introduction to the system for operators new to the system but is not a replacement for the 80-hour official instruction.
Battle Space Workstation / Warfighter Simulation Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 8-16 hours
Prerequisites: None
Description: Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) is a computer-based software simulation used by the U.S. Army to support planning, decision-making, and operational execution. Here are some key points about WARSIM:
Purpose and Scope: WARSIM simulates various levels of conflict, from major theater-level operations to stability and support operations. It covers scenarios at the brigade, joint, and coalition levels. The simulation system helps commanders and their staffs practice and refine their strategies and tactics.
Capabilities: WARSIM allows users to create and manipulate virtual scenarios, replicating complex operational environments. It supports training events in educational institutions and operational exercises. Unlike some other simulations, WARSIM doesn’t model individual weapon systems but focuses on unit-on-unit combat.
Virtual Rehearsal: Imagine sustainment Soldiers putting on virtual or mixed reality goggles and finding themselves in any country, on terrain similar to what they’ll encounter in real missions. In this environment, they can rehearse sustainment plans multiple times before executing them in live operations. The goal is to improve execution by planning and rehearsing virtually, avoiding tragic incidents.
Command Control and Information System (C2IS) Over the Shoulder (OTS) Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None
Description: The Over The Shoulder (OTS) Training represents the run phase of Command Control and Information System (C2IS) Training. OTS can be conducted at the end of a refresher or basic operator course, as part of a Command Post Exercise (CPX), or as training for a War Fighter Exercise (WAREX). OTS training is applicable to any of the C2IS in the MTC-FKKY course catalog. During this training, MTC-FKKY C2IST members provide support to users as they operate systems as a part of a battalion or higher-level exercise. Units must provide the training material (tactical OPORD or MDMP products) and must use their organic C2IS for the conduct of OTS training.
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a four-hour block of instruction that can be tailored to provide an overview of any C2IS, or all of them. During this training, commanders, staff and unit leaders get an overview of how a system integrates into the mission command picture and contributes to the COP. This course reviews the advantages, disadvantages and common uses of the selected system.
Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) Operator Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: none
Objective: This course is designed to instruct newly assigned operators a basic understanding of the CPCE system and systems role in the Tactical Operations Center (TOC). It will cover start-up, organizing the desktop, manipulating maps, bookmarks, graphic tools, command sight, data analysis, shared data, and integration with other systems in the TOC. This course is for operators, Battle Staff NCOs, Warrant Officers, and Officers at all echelons who work in the TOC. Customized training for different levels can also be conducted.
Description: The CPCE Operator Course combines lectures, demonstration, hands-on training, and practical exercises to enable warfighters to visualize the battlefield and plan missions through a dynamic view of critical resources and events. It provides a common operating picture for Army units from Battalion to Corps.
Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) Refresher Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: none
Objective: This course is designed as sustainment training for operators who have attended an operator’s course or have real world experience. The course provides and overview of the operation and functionality of the CPCE. It will cover start-up, organizing the desktop, manipulating maps, bookmarks, graphic tools, command sight, data analysis, shared data, and integration with other systems in the TOC. This course is for operators, Battle Staff NCOs, Warrant Officers, and Officers at all echelons who work in the TOC. Customized training for different levels can also be conducted.
Description: Through communication with the unit OST/EST this course can be tailored to meet the needs of the students. In general, the course combines lecture, demonstration, hand-on training and practical exercises to familiarize students with tasks outlined in the CPCE Software User’s Manual (SUM). Students are introduced to digital operations and the CPCE role in the C2IS family. Students are taught to build and share workspaces that embody the current tactical situation, collaborate to create a rich, multi-perspective, shared operational picture, conduct collaborative briefings and create, analyze and manage date.
Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) Leader Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 8 hours
Prerequisites: none
Description: CPCE Leader Course is designed for commanders, staff officers, battle captains, battle NCOs, plan officers, and junior officers and NCOs working in the current operations environment. The purpose of this course is to teach CPCE capabilities and proper employment. Upon completion of this course, current operations staff will understand how CPCE integrates data from multiple C2IS systems to provide a common operating picture to assist the commander at making decisions on the battlefield.
Command Post of the Future (CPOF) Operator Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: none
Objective: This course is designed to instruct newly assigned operators on the functionality of the Command Post of the Future (CPOF) with in-depth focus on mapping, collaboration, product production and managing and displaying data as well as instruction on a wide range of CPOF applications in a two-day time frame.
Description: The CPOF Operator Course combines lectures, demonstration, hands-on training, and practical exercises to familiarize students with tasks outlined in the CPOF Software User’s Manual (SUM). Students are introduced to digital operations and the CPOF role in the MCS family. Students are taught to build and share workspaces that embody the current tactical situation, collaborate to create a rich, multi-perspective, shared operational picture, conduct collaborative briefings and create, analyze and manage data.
Command Post of the Future (CPOF) Refresher Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: none
Objective: This course is designed as sustainment training for operators who have attended an operator's course or have real world experience. The course provides and overview of the operation and functionality of the Command Post of the Future (CPOF). The course is tailored to meet the needs of the students and as needed, can focus on the following: mapping, collaboration, product production and managing and displaying data as well as instruction on a wide range of CPOF applications. Additionally, this course can broaden CPOF user’s knowledge through the instruction on the CPOF servers and architecture, as well as other MCS systems.
Description: Through communication with the unit OST/EST this course can be tailored to meet the needs of the students. In general, the course combines lecture, demonstration, hand-on training and practical exercises to familiarize students with tasks outlined in the CPOF Software User’s Manual (SUM). Students are introduced to digital operations and the CPOF role in the MCS family. Students are taught to build and share workspaces that embody the current tactical situation, collaborate to create a rich, multi-perspective, shared operational picture, conduct collaborative briefings and create, analyze and manage date.
Command Post of the Future (CPOF) Leader Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 8 hours
Prerequisites: none
Description: Command Post of the Future (CPOF) Leader Course is designed for commanders, staff officers, battle captains, battle NCOs, plan officers, and junior officers and NCOs working in the current operations environment. The purpose of this course is to teach CPOF capabilities and proper employment. Upon completion of this course, current operations staff will understand how CPOF integrates data from multiple MCS systems to provide a common operating picture to assist the commander at making decisions on the battlefield.
Division eXercise Training Review System
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: None
Objective: This course is designed to instruct newly assigned operators on the functionality of the Division eXercise Training Review System (DXTRS) to provide a staff training, MDMP, and Wargaming tool that addresses training needs at the “crawl-walk” level. This includes training and education needs at COE/Schools, and unit and MTC needs where use of the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) does not represent efficient use of resources. Depending on training objectives, a DXTRS-driven training event can be run from a single laptop. DXTRS can simulate C2IS and provide simulated unit behavior concurrently.
Description: DXTRS is a low-overhead deterministic simulation that is design to represent Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) through the applications of unclassified models. The system allows for rapid scenario generation and initialization, is easy to use, and required short train-up time for operators.
Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) Logistics (LOG) Operator Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: none
Description: The JBC-P LOG Operator Course combines lectures, demonstration, hands-on training, and practical exercises to familiarize students with the next generation in platform. Students are introduced to digital operations and JBC-P LOG’s role om the C2IS family. Students are taught to update critical platform data, use messaging tools and access/manipulate SA data.
Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P)/Mounted Mission Command - Software (MMC-S) Operator Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: none
Objective: This course is designed to instruct newly assigned operators on the Startup / Configuration and Shutdown Procedures, Functionality and Platform Procedures, Combat Messages / Messaging, Application and Navigation Tools, Field Orders, and Overlays.
Description: The JBC-P Operator Course combines lectures, demonstration, hands-on training, and practical exercises to familiarize students with the next generation in platform Mission Command to serve as a communication platform designed for commanders to track friendly and hostile forces on the battlefield. It increases a vehicle commander’s situational awareness of the battlefield. Information is viewed graphically and exchanged via both free text and fixed format spot reporting. JBC-P offers improved and additional security measures for JCR, increased Army Mission Command System (AMCS) interoperability and a simplified database. JBC-P provides more Soldier / user friendly applications window look, new mapping tool, and many other additional resources.
Joint Deployment Logistics Model Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 4-8 hours
Prerequisites: None
Objective: This course is designed to instruct on the functionality of the Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM), a multi-functional training simulation tool that enables logistics personnel to exercise their C2 systems in a realistic combat environment. The constructive simulations replicate various scenarios that warfighters might experience during deployment, including issues relating to transportation, maintenance, personnel, and reporting procedures. JDLM can also be linked to combat models, such as the Corps Battle Simulation (CBS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), and Wargfighters’ Simulations (WARSIM) model. When operating in this federated mode, JDLM is used by the U.S. Joint Forces Command, the National Simulation Center, and U.S. Army Battle Simulation Centers worldwide to provide logistics support for combat operation scenarios. The JDLM enhances training, fosters better logistics coordination, and prepares personnel for real-world scenarios.
Description: The JDLM is a constructive computer-based simulation design to train commanders and staffs in sustainment functions from the brigade support battalion through the theater support command. JDLM supports the visualization of both the strategic and tactical battlespace and imitates sustainment mission command and business systems. The JDLM offers several benefits for training and simulation purposes:
Realistic Training Environment: JDLM provides a realistic combat environment where logistics personnel can practice their command and control (C2) systems. It allows them to simulate sustainment missions and business processes.
Multi-Functional Simulation: JDLM supports both strategic and tactical scenarios. It covers various sustainment functions, from the brigade support battalion to the theater support command.
Mission Command Practice: Users can exercise mission command skills, including planning, coordination, and decision-making. JDLM helps commanders and staffs improve their logistics operations.
C4I System Training: JDLM enables testing command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) systems. It ensures these systems function effectively in a dynamic operational context.
Visualization Capabilities: The model visualized the battlespace, logistics networks, and supply chains. This enhances situational awareness and aids in logistics planning.
Total Airspace Integration System (TAIS) Operator Training
Location: MTC-FKKY, unit reserve center or alternate site
Length: 16 hours
Prerequisites: None
Description: The TAIS Operator Training combines lecture, demonstration, hands-on training and practical exercises to familiarize students with tasks outlined in the TAIS Software User’s Manual (SUM) for software version 11.1.0. Students are introduced to digital intelligence operations the TAIS role in the Command Control and Information Systems (C2IS) family. Students are taught how to utilize the system to input, manage and share airspace management data and portray the situation in a graphic (map-based) format as well as share that data with other TAIS operators and other C2IS systems. The Command Control and Information System Team (C2IST) course is designed as sustainment training to operators who have previously attended a New Equipment Training (NET) event, Air Traffic MOS school training or real-world experience. It may also be used as an introduction to the system for operators new to the system but is not a replacement for the 40-hour official instruction.