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The TSC provides a wide selection of training enablers to support unit training requirements. Our Area of Responsibility is all account holders within the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and the District of Columbia.

As a sub-site of the Fort Anderson-Pinn-Hill (A.P. Hill) Regional Training Support Center (RTSC), we steadfastly support of the Garrison Commander’s Mission and Vision, establishing us as "The Best Training and Support - Anywhere!"

A complete list of available training devices can be obtained at the TSC office, or by selecting the links below:

DA Form 1687 Example

Assumption of Command MFR Example

Graphic Training Aids Request Form

Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) Request Form

Engagement Skills Trainer (EST)II    

ESTII Manager (301) 677-9972

The FAPH(M) TSC manages a 5-Lane ESTII, a laser-based unit, indoor, multipurpose arms trainer for Individual Weapons Systems. The ESTII supports realistic and comprehensive rifle marksmanship instruction and identifies Warfighters’ needs by requiring them to satisfy individual weapons qualification requirements. The system displays targets, terrain, and weapon effects in a real time, while experiencing an approximation to the actual weapon's sound, weight, and recoil. The system provides training for marksmanship, static unit collective training, use-of-force judgments, provides extensive after-action review support, and facilitates any necessary remedial training prior to live-fire qualification. The following individual weapons systems are available: M9, M16A4, M4, M249, M240B, M320, and M1200. The facility is capable of 24/7 ESTII Range Operations.

Training and Reservations:

At the time of requesting reservations for the ESTII, units MUST provide the name of their designated ESTII Certified Operator who has been Train-the-Trainer (TTT) certified at any TSC within the past year. This certification will be verified through the Army training database, which is available to any TSC worldwide. The unit will not be allowed to run ESTII without their Certified Operator present. The unit has two hours from scheduled start time to occupy the ESTII with their Certified Operator, after which the training will be canceled and the ESTII made available to other units. Reservations for unit training or ESTII certification are scheduled via the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) under Fort A.P. Hill or by contacting the ESTII Manager. Please call (804) 633-8174 if you need assistance setting up a RFMSS account. Reservations cannot exceed 6 months out from the date of request.

ESTII Reservation Request

Mission:

Fort A.P. Hill, a Regional Collective Training Center, provides innovative, flexible, and relevant training enablers in order to support Army, Joint and Inter-agency readiness. On order, support contingency operations in the mid-Atlantic and National Capital regions.

Vision:

To be the Warfighter’s premier training center of choice while caring for our most valuable asset - our Fort A.P. Hill professionals.

Core Competencies

  • The RTSC mission is authorized IAW AR 350-38 and AR 350-52.
  • Supports commands throughout Virginia and parts of Maryland by managing and accounting for all training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations requirements.
  • Provides warehousing, loan and issue of training aids, devices, simulators and simulations and graphic training aids including IMILES (Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System).
  • Provides training and usage of the Engagement Skills Trainer II (EST II).
  • Provides innovative, flexible, and relevant training enablers, so that the Warfighter may focus on lethality, meritocracy, accountability, standards, and readiness.