Training for mounted and convoy operations has become a necessity for supporting  ongoing operations in-theater. Preparing troops for these types of operations is done  on a Ballistics Technology International “Convoy Trainer,” created with SACON®  panels and blocks. SACON® is used to re-create village and town settings where  troops must deal with of a variety of threats to vehicles, personnel and cargo. As an  element of a larger convoy training program, entering a SACON® village hones skills  of route planning, tactical response to threats and evasive maneuvers needed to  ensure safe travel through hostile environments.

 An example of a convoy training scenario: Convoy trainees drive their vehicles along  an extended course and then enter the hamlet where they encounter both enemy  threat targets as well as civilian identified targets in and around the SACON® village.  Several of the SACON® buildings are designed so trainees can exit their vehicles  and practice skills such as: vehicle dismount, building entry and room clearing skills.  Realistic details can include but are not limited to: a town square, building courtyards,  road blocking/diversion options and a variety of possible ambush points.

 Ballistics Technology International designs convoy training facilities to be rugged  enough to capture thousands of rounds from both mounted and dismounted troops in  a safe and easy to maintain system. The modular capabilities of the SACON® panel  system allow the facilities to grow and adapt to future training weaponry and  requirements. For more information on how BTI can integrate a convoy training village  into your range plan please contact us with your ideas and thoughts.