Defense Training Systems - Live Training Services

Live Training Services

DTS has performed over sixty missions in support of USMC and US Army deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The key to our success lies in the professionals we hire to perform training. From our Mission Managers who work with units to build and then execute training missions, to our Lane/Instructor Controllers who coordinate effective lane training to our role players who come from in country, DTS brings experienced professionals to perform all of our training solutions.

Iraqi and Afghan Foreign Language Specialist (FLS) Role Players
Experienced Opposing Force / Red Cell Role Players
Embedded Linguists / Cultural Experts
Combat Veteran Marine Corps and Army Special Forces Lane Controllers and Instructor Controllers
Foreign Weapons Familiarization Courses
Battlefield Effects (BFX)
Blank Firing Weapons
Set Design
Training Props & Cultural Items
Ambient Sound Systems
Simulated Wounds and Moulage

Foreign Language Specialists

DTS comes to the table with a cadre of experienced Foreign Language Specialists (FLS) employed as role players and the ability to support these role players in the field in a single turnkey package. The emphasis on a total training solution allows units to focus on the priority of training, knowing DTS will deliver a self sufficient training package.

Foreign Language Specialists (FLS) Capabilities:

Subject matter experts recent Iraqi or Afghan experience
Multi-provincial & ethnic balances
Varied sectarian background (i.e. Shia, Sunni, Christian)
Professional & technical backgrounds
Self sustaining & understand training hardships
Exceptional safety and performance record
Imbedded military language and culture expertise
Adaptable to short suspenses and changing requirements
Expandable to N. Africa, Afghanistan, and other arenas

Role Player Support Capabilities:

Program Management
Cooks / Food Service workers
Facility Maintenance
Transportation (buses, cars, trucks)
In field meals
Housing & Laundry
Generator Maintenance/Fuel
Mobile Showers/Latrine/Mess
Logistics

Iraqi Marketplace Cultural Lane

DTS often creates a realistic "Iraqi marketplace" to act as a "Cultural Lane" during pre-deployment training exercises.

Focal point for cultural awareness training
The marketplace often acts as a source of intel for mission scenarios
DTS utilizes a simulated Iraqi currency system within the marketplace
Marines are encouraged to interact with vendors
Traditional foods are sold within the marketplace