Battlefield Effects
Battlefield Effects are simulated re-creations of combat related explosions and weaponry.
OPCON employs advanced technology used on a Hollywood level to bring unparalleled realism to any training environment to benefit the overall objectives of any training officer or group.
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OPCON's capabilities include:
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Roadside IED Simulators
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Radio Controlled​
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Command Detonated
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Vehicle-Borne IED Simulators
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Close Quarters IED Simulators
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Indirect Fire Simulators
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Suicide Vest IED
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Weapons Simulators​​​
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Blank Fire Foreign Weapons​
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Heavy Gas Operated Machine Guns
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Rocket Propelled Grenade
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Mobile Training Teams
OPCON provides cost effective, mobile training units onsite at any training location. These teams consist of subject matter experts who can facilitate in depth, professionally designed training curriculums to meet any individual or unit requirements.
Our mobile teams are rapid deploying and highly adaptable to any environment or micro-specific training scenarios and subject matter experts can easily scale training to accommodate any size group or unit. OPCON works directly with local, national, and international vendors to source any and all materials needed to fulfill distinct and specialized training specifications.
Subject Matter Experts
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OPCON instructors consist of subject matter experts in specialized fields of study and real world experience and application.
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Instructors are capable of leading or supporting any training scenario or curriculum developed by OPCON or the training unit.
Scalability
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OPCON Mobile Training Teams are self sufficient and capable of providing all administrative, logistical, and operational requirements.
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OPCON's capabilities and infrastructure allow us to adjust each training program to fit the specific needs of the client. ​
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While OPCON is capable of providing training for large scale events, our Mobile Training Teams are a more focused approach to fulfilling specific training mission requirements.
Cost Effective
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MTT's travel to your training location with all necessary equipment and support assets required to produce the highest quality educational experience.​
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By utilizing MTT's, units can focus funding toward training personnel instead of travel and other logistical costs.
Rapid Deployment
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MTT's are capable of supporting rapid fill contracts or short notice requests.​
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OPCON's equipment is developed and manufactured in house allowing us to modify and deploy devices and personnel to fulfill unforeseen variations in training schedules.
Battlefield Immersion
Battlefield Immersion is the terminology used to describe the
additions to training scenarios that create a real life
environment.
OPCON utilizes it's top of the line moulage experts in conjunction with personnel, wardrobe, props, caches, and battlefield effects to guarantee the most realistic training on the market today.
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Our battlefield immersion capabilities include:
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Civilians on the Battlefield​
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Foreign Language Speaking
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Medical Scenario
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Gunshot Wounds​
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Mangled Limbs
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Squirting Blood
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IED Blast Wounds
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Broken Bones
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Burns
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Realistic Smells
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Opposition Force (OPFOR)
OPCON has the ability to completely outfit and arm an internal OPFOR element using your personnel or hire and train civilians from the local area to meet training objectives. OPFOR can range from a small insurgent force to a standard uniformed military.
We are able to create or assist scenario development to ensure realistic and tactical consistency.
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OPCON utilizes:
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Trained Personnel
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Foreign Uniforms
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Foreign Weapons
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Props, Costumes and Weapons/Explosives Caches
Medical Role Players
Role Players
Role players greatly enhance battlefield immersion experience by providing a realism that directly supports theater specific atmospherics.
All OPCON role players complete a training course to ensure a clear and concise understanding of the required scenario objectives and aid the training officers in their mission success. We provide a cost effective alternative to using other military personnel in these positions by hiring local workers, most of which are veterans.
OPCON role players include:
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Civilians on the Battlefield
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Foreign Language Speaking Civilians
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Language Specific Interpreters
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Medical Scenario Role Players
Civilians on the Battlefield
Language Specific Interperters
Moulage
OPCON's team of special effects experts creates realistic injuries and situations for immersive medical training in simulated high stress environments. We can develop a moulage package specific to the training objectives including, but not limited to, any of the following:​​
Injuries
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Gunshot Wounds​
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Mangled Limbs
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Arterial Bleeds
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IED Blast Wounds
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Compound Fractures
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Burns
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Realistic Smells​
The team also specializes in full scale medical scenarios. These real world settings provide stress induced training for both civilians and military personnel and can be used in conjunction with battlefield effects and additional role players.
Scenarios
OPCON can develop and support scenarios such as:
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Mass Casualty (MASCAL)
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Casualty Evacuation Under Fire
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Secondary Explosion Casualty Scenarios
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Terrorist Attack
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Automotive Accidents
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Overdoses
Explosive Blast Simulators
Design and Construction:
OPCON's superior Battlefield Simulators are specifically designed to support military training operations.
The rugged construction allows for maximum durability while maintaining ease of functionality. Each design enables the units to be easily concealed and visually adapted to the training enviornment.
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Safety Features:
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When using the Hard-lined Controller, user must initiate a safety function in conjunction with the firing trigger to eliminate the possibility of a misfire.
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The Wireless Remote function operates on a secure network utilizing a four part firing sequence to ensure safe and reliable functionality.
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The firing module will only respond to the remote containing a synchronized network MAC address which prevents any other remote or electronic transmitter from firing the system.
EXS-60 Blast Simulator
Specifications:
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Replicates enemy mortar, RPG Point of Impact, Mines
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Designed for use against dismounted soldiers
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Single-user action (appx. 50lbs)
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Emits 100-120 dB blast registration
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Rapid-Fire capabilities allow for a quick lane reset
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Capabilities:
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DoD 60559.9-STD and AFMAN 91-201 Compliant.
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Classified as a non-pyrotechnic device.
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Can be utilized in close proximity to mounted and dismounted personnel.
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Operates in heavy rain, high winds, extreme cold, desert conditions, and beach landing operations.
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Devices are capable of being fired with either a Wired Controller or a Wireless Remote.
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If using the wireless capability, over 100 devices can be fired by single operator in a static position.
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Single shot and rapid fire capable.​
EXS-80 Blast Simulator
Specifications:
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Replicates Artillery Impact, Close Air Support, Enemy IDF, IED, Anti-tank Mine
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Designed for use in lane training exercises for mounted operations
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Single-user action (appx. 40lbs)
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Emits 120-140 dB blast registration
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Adjustable blast direction of 0° - 90°
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Rapid-Fire capabilities allow for a quick lane reset
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Capabilities:
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DoD 60559.9-STD and AFMAN 91-201 Compliant.
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Classified as a non-pyrotechnic device.
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Can be utilized in close proximity to mounted and dismounted personnel.
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Operates in heavy rain, high winds, extreme cold, desert conditions, and beach landing operations.
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Devices are capable of being fired with either a Wired Controller or a Wireless Remote.
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If using the wireless capability, over 100 devices can be fired by single operator in a static position.
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Single shot and rapid fire capable.​
EXS-MOAB
Specifications:
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Enables Long Range & large Payload Simulations
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Large Visible Report
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Can be seen clearly by arial operators
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200ft Vertical Powder Dispersement
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Rapid-Fire capabilities allow for a quick lane reset
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Compatible with OPCON PuCS
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Available for Permanent Install
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Capabilities:
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DoD 60559.9-STD and AFMAN 91-201 Compliant.
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Classified as a non-pyrotechnic device.
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Can be utilized in close proximity to mounted and dismounted personnel.
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Operates in heavy rain, high winds, extreme cold, desert conditions, and beach landing operations.
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Devices are capable of being fired with either a Wired Controller or a Wireless Remote.
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If using the wireless capability, over 100 devices can be fired by single operator in a static position.
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Single shot and rapid fire capable.​
Powder Containment Shells (PuCS)
OPCON manufactures a unique line of visual effects shots that can be added to any blast simulator.
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Specifications:
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Biodegradable
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Weather Resistant
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Variety of Colors & Effects
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Earth Impact (Brown)
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Target Impact (Black)
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CBRN Attack
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White Phosphorus
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Night Fire
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Advanced Firing Features
The Wireless Remote Function (WRF) operates on a secure network utilizing a four part firing sequence to ensure safe and reliable functionality.
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The firing module will only respond to the remote containing a synchronized network MAC address which prevents any other remote or electronic transmitter from firing the system.
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OPCON’s Firing System Control Center enables the user to map out training lanes, run scripted scenarios, and control all synced simulators from a user-friendly, digital app.
Battlefield Moulage
OPCON has the ability to completely outfit and arm an internal OPFOR element using your personnel or higher and train civilians from the local area to meet training objectives. OPFOR can range form a small insurgent force to a standard uniformed military.
We are able to create or assist scenario development to ensure realistic and tactical consistency.
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OPCON utilizes:
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Trained Personnel
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Foreign Uniforms
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Foreign Weapons
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Props, Costumes and Weapons/Explosives Caches
Opposition Force
OPCON has the ability to completely outfit and arm an internal OPFOR element using your personnel or higher and train civilians from the local area to meet training objectives. OPFOR can range form a small insurgent force to a standard uniformed military.
We are able to create or assist scenario development to ensure realistic and tactical consistency.
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OPCON utilizes:
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Trained Personnel
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Foreign Uniforms
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Foreign Weapons
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Props, Costumes and Weapons/Explosives Caches
Role Players
Role players greatly enhance battlefield immersion experience by providing a realism that directly supports theater specific atmospherics.
All OPCON role players complete a training course to ensure a clear and concise understanding of the required scenario objectives and aid the training officers in their mission success. We provide a cost effective alternative to using other military personnel in these positions by hiring local workers, most of which are veterans.
OPCON role players include:
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Civilians on the Battlefield
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Foreign Language Speaking Civilians
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Language Specific Interpreters
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Medical Scenario Role Players