The Soldier System described below has been developed for use in Dismounted Close Combat operations. 

 

CONFIGURATION

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The Soldier System configuration is shown below in diagrammatic form. It employs the latest available versions of the relevant weapon-mounted devices plus an in-line PTT switch between
the radio and the OTTO Noizebarrier Tactical headset.

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The 3-Btn Commander operates via a wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) link. All controllers contain programmable microprocessors, advanced chordic firmware, batteries and RF circuitry that enables
them to transmit commands to Weapon Mounted Electronic Devices
via a single weapon-mounted Device Adapter (DA). Commands are transmitted to the Body-Worn radio via its BLE side-adapter (the
Radio Adapter [RA]). 

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The RACU Systems can be programmed to control a multiplicity of devices and Commanders can be paired to enable control of more complex systems. Systems can be configured to meet
user requirements for buttons to control specific ancillary functions RACU Benefits 

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The RACU provides operators engaged in combat with a fast, simple and safe way of remotely operating their Electronic Devices from one central location without taking either their
eyes off task or hands of their weapon. Importantly it also
enables remote operation of the PTT radio function, which
allows the radio to be relocated, thus creating more space
on the front of the soldier’s chest. 

 

In summary, the RACU System can provide the following five broad capability benefits: 

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• improves soldier performance and combat effectiveness;

• reduces soldier Cognitive Load and improves survivability;

• reduces system complexity and improves soldier integration;

• improves training efficiency; and

• reduces life cycle costs.