USMC orders new ACV maintenance training suite prototype

The Wave Warrior ACV driver training simulator is shown here. It was previously produced by an XR Training-led consortium. (XR Training)

A consortium led by XR Training (XRT) has been awarded an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract by the US Marine Corps (USMC) to design and deliver a prototype maintenance training suite for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), the company announced at the end of April. The maximum potential value of the prototype contract is USD8 million with delivery in up to nine months.

This follows XRT's development of the ACV driver training simulator, dubbed Wave Warrior, and the subsequent fielding of 81 simulators in 2024, which are now integrated into the ACV training curriculum and are operational at different USMC bases.

The new contract is to develop the ACV Suite of Training Systems (STS) for maintenance training, which XRT describes as a “fully integrated digital ecosystem”. It consists of an Electronic Classroom (EC), Diagnostic Task Trainer (DTT), and Part Task Trainer (PTT). The contract is for one EC, three DTTs, and one PTT; the intended locations were not disclosed.

XRT told Janes the “platform will combine the vehicle digital twin with the ACV's maintenance and operating information to power the immersive EC and DTT applications”.

In addition to XRT, the consortium consists of: Theory Studios (immersive 3D modelling and virtual environment); Enludio (instructional design and digital learning architecture); Talon Simulations (high-fidelity motion simulation hardware); Bubo Defense (interactive defence systems integration); RedShred (secure content and data management infrastructure); Direct Dimensions (precision 3D scanning and model generation); and Hatch Exhibits (physical system fabrication and integration).

For more information, please seeUS marines working to improve ACV readiness rates .