SIMNET is a world-wide network of simulators and computers supporting simulation of combined arms operations. It simulates many, but not all, real-world combat, combat support (CS), combat air support (CAS) and combat service support (CSS) systems. SIMNET is designed to serve many purposes, to include testing large-scale computer networking technology and to provide a test-bed for future combined armed simulations. From the unit trainer's point of view, SIMNET is designed to provide a means for practicing collective combat skills in a stressful environment at a time when field training resources are scarce.

Directions to Fort Knox

From Bloomington to Fort Knox

1) Take 3rd St./Hwy 46 to Columbus

2) Take Hwy 65 South to Louisville

3) Stay on 65 South through Louisville to 841 West [exit 125]

4) Take 841 West to 31W

5) Take 31W to main entrance of Fort Knox

6) Go through main entrance. Take 1st left to Patton Museum.

From Fort Knox to Bloomington

1) Go to Fort Knox main entrance.

2) Turn right on 31W to Louisville

3) Take 841 east to 65 north

4) Stay on 65 north through Louisville

5) Stay on Hwy 65 north to Columbus

6) Take Hwy 46 west to Bloomington

Tank Crew Responsibilities

Tank Commander

1. VEHICLE MASTER POWER switch to ON

2. TURRET Power switch to ON

3. Push selector switch on headset cord to REAR/LOCKED

4. Set intercom to ALL

5. Grasp power control handle (corded handle)

6. Squeeze palm switch

7. Use thumb switch to rotate cupola

8. Scan for targets

9. Direct DRIVER and GUNNER

To Shoot (tank commander)

1. Grasp power control handle

2. Squeeze palm switch and lay crosshairs (reticle) on target

3. Press laser range button

4. Shout "On the way!"

5. Squeeze TRIGGER

Gunner

1. Set intercome to INT ONLY

2. Push selector switch on headset cord to REAR/LOCKED

3. Press foot switch on floor to talk

4. Set FIRE CONTROL MODE to NORMAL

5. Set GUN SELECT to MAIN

6. Set AMMUNITION SELECT to SABOT or HEAT

7. Grasp power control handle

8. Squeeze palm switch and lay crosshairs (reticle) on target

9. Press laser range button

10. Shout "On the way!"

11. Squeeze TRIGGER

Driver

1. Set TACTICAL IDLE switch to OFF

2. Set TANK SELECTOR switch to REAR

3. Press Parking brake (Pedal on the right)

4. PARKING/SERVICE BRAKES light is ON

5. Set intercom to INT ONLY

6. Push selector switch on headset cord to REAR/LOCKED position

7. To talk, press button on throttle column with thumb

8. Pull out transmission control knob and set to N

9. Press and hold PUSH TO START button for 3 seconds then release

10. Push PARKING BRAKE switch to OFF

11. BRAKES ligth is OFF

12. Pull out transmission control knob and set to D

13. TWIST handgrips to drive

Loader

1. Set intercom to INT ONLY

2. Push selector switch on headset cord to REAR/LOCKED

3. Place main gun safety switch in SAFE position

TO LOAD GUN

4. Press knee switch with right knee

5. Press ammunition indicator button

6. Remove knee from switch

7. When READY light comes on, press red button in BREECH

8. When LOADED light comes on, place main gun safety switch in ARMED position

9. Announce "Up/Armed!"

10. After the round is fired, place main gun safety switch to SAFE

Instructor/Created by: Anthony Betrus (abetrus@indiana.edu)
Created: 3/2/97 Updated:3/2/97