DiSTI Upgrades Virtual Training Systems to Strengthen U.S. Army

The DiSTI Corporation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to upgrade the Operator Maintainer Trainer (OMT) and Diagnostic Troubleshooting Trainers (DTT) for the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the Common Fire Control System (CFCS). This initiative will ensure that soldiers at Fort Sill and Fort Gregg-Adams Ordnance Schoolhouses receive the most effective and up-to-date training on the Army’s advanced fire control and chassis systems.

John Hayward, CEO of DiSTI, emphasized the importance of this initiative, “We appreciate this opportunity to extend the capabilities of the DiSTI-built HIMARS and MLRS OMTs and DTTs to provide training on the newest HIMARS and MLRS variants. Doing so enhances the Army’s ability to maintain operational dominance and increase U.S. Army warfighter readiness. This project reinforces our commitment to providing the most effective and immersive training solutions for today’s soldiers, ensuring they are fully prepared for the challenges of modern warfare.”

This project underscores the Army’s commitment to warfighter readiness through immersive virtual training. It provides a cost-effective and scalable solution for training 13M and 94P Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) in critical operational and maintenance procedures.

Enhancing Warfighter Readiness Through Immersive Virtual Training

Under this initiative, DiSTI will upgrade the current MLRS OMT and DTT software, ensuring it reflects the latest work packages for the M270A2 chassis and CFCS. These software updates will integrate seamlessly with the Army’s existing HIMARS/MLRS training systems, allowing operators and maintainers to train on both legacy and modernized platforms.

By leveraging the existing Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements under the HIMARS/MLRS Authority to Operate (ATO), DiSTI will ensure that the upgraded system remains compliant with Army cybersecurity standards. The new training configurations will also be added to the Army Portfolio Management Solution (APMS) training module, further streamlining accessibility and scalability for Army training programs.

These enhancements will allow students to replicate real-world tactical training scenarios on the M270A2 platform, mirroring the exact procedures used on operational systems. Soldiers will gain hands-on experience in:

• Driver’s duties at the firing point
• Driver’s duties during reload operations
• Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

A New Era of HIMARS and MLRS Training

In addition to modernizing M270A2 training, this project will introduce a new version of the HIMARS OMT and DTT, enabling simulation of both the legacy and upgraded Common Fire Control Systems (CFCS). This approach ensures that HIMARS operators and maintainers are trained effectively on current and future fire control configurations, maximizing adaptability and operational readiness in evolving battlefield environments.
If you’d like to learn more about Virtual Maintenance Training or other software development solutions provided by DiSTI, please email sales@disti.com.

For those seeking to learn more about the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com.

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