SyntheSys has just completed its first combined
Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16 and
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) training to students from both the military
and industry. The course took place at
the Institute of Directors in London, UK, where three days were spent on Link
16 training and one day on IFF.
SyntheSys Training Manager Paul ‘Ski’ Czajkowski, who led
the course, said the subject area covered the basics through to Advanced Link
16, looking at both technical and operational use. Ski said: “This training was important as the
course attendees are specifically focused on MIDS Link 16 integration within
their own national systems. Consequently,
there is a need to not only understand both the protocols and procedures as
described in the various TDL Standards, but also how those are put into
practice during actual operational use. The
students were fully engaged in the material which is very rewarding as an
instructor. All provided very positive
feedback”.
The students’ interest around Link 16 protocols and best
practices meant that the Link 16 simulator proved to be particularly useful. This simulation is a unique feature of
SyntheSys courses, and aids each student in exploring what MIDS Link 16
provides, both on the operational and technical front.
The IFF training day included the civilian Mode S technology
and the military Mode 5. The students
were particularly interested in how both Modes S & 5 data is exchanged via
Link 16, right down to bit level, and the transmission rules.
Ski added: “We are able to provide a variety of TDL courses
at virtually any location around the world. We work closely with our customers to identify
the most productive course structure, thus ensuring their training needs are
always met.” Anyone interested in
holding similar combined, or separate courses, can email
training@synthesys.co.uk.
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