In late
2007, MDA and BAE Systems delivered the Submarine Command Team Trainer
(SCTT) to augment the RCN’s onshore training capabilities for
its Victoria Class submarines, at Canadian Forces Naval Operations School
(CFNOS) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Before the SCTT introduction, Victoria
Class command teams received only basic training, using Canada’s
previous-generation Oberon Class submarines. By bringing the training
into a high-fidelity simulation environment, the Command Team now has
readily accessible equipment that can provide comprehensive training
in a safe, cost-effective environment. The current SCTT training covers
periscope, sonar, navigation, and fire control systems. Since 2007,
MDA has provided in-service Support, enhancements, and upgrades.
In SCTT’s seven years of supported operation, MDA has performed
five major software upgrades and enhancements, including:
• Submarine Electronic Support Measures Upgrade
• General System Improvements (Radar Simulation Interface, Instructor
Drawing Tool, and Fire Control Interface)
• General System Improvements (Sonar Stern Arc, Navigation Feeds)
• Passive Ranging Sonar Upgrade
• Bow Sonar Suite Upgrade and Synthetic Environment Interface
MDA’s SCTT has delivered over 96% operational serviceability levels
since delivery in 2007, and over the past five years has provided an
average of 180 hours per month of available training capability, 72
hours per month of active training and simulation delivery, and 69 student
days per month of instruction.
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