Patent ID: 8864496

Claim:
A computer-based simulation system for training vehicle crew members for operation of a multi-crew member vehicle, the simulation system comprising: a plurality of self-contained modules of the multi-crew member vehicle configured to be connected to one another by a network, wherein each module comprises: a self-contained physical structure configured to provide a position for only an individual crew member of the multi-crew member vehicle, dedicated to a simulation of a single distinct crew station of the multi-crew member vehicle, and configured to operate while geographically separated from at least one other of the plurality of self-contained modules; and a mechanical mockup within the self-contained physical structure, configured to dedicate the module to the simulation of the single distinct crew station, wherein the self-contained modules are modular in hardware and software design and reconfigurable for simulation of different vehicles, weapon types, control elements or subsystem types, the hardware modularity including modularity of the mechanical mockup.