Page 101 - 2018 Defense White Paper
P. 101
utilized and then outsource them to civilian contractors or directly hire civilian personnel.
3. Reinforcing a Realistic Unit Training
| Unit training | Under the objective of fostering strong combatants and combat units
that f ight and defeat enemies, the MND is pursuing projects to introduce scientific training
equipment and acquire scientif ic training area to ensure the right conditions for a realistic unit
training in each service.
Chapter 3
The ROK Armed Forces has been adopting scientif ic training equipment because of
the transformation of military strength to a qualitative and technology-intensive structure
necessitated by the reduction of troops as well as constraints 36) on education and training
environments. The ROK Armed Forces has adopted training systems that utilize training
equipment incorporating advanced science and technology, and continue to expand training
and exercises using such systems. Advanced training equipment include the Multiple Integrated
Laser Engagement System (MILES 37) ), Tank Multipurpose Simulator (TMPS), submarine
anti–ship simulation training equipment, Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI),
and Electronic Warfare Training System (EWTS).
In parallel with the adoption of scientif ic training
equipment, the ROK Armed Forces is building scientific
training centers to ensure that the environment for
realistic training is focused on combat missions. The
Army is setting up corps- and division-level scientific
centers while organizing training sites by region and
consolidating the training sites of military camps. The
Training using TMPS
Navy has built scientif ic training centers incorporating
simulation training equipment, such as the integrated maritime tactical training center and
36) There have been growing complaints filed by residents living in the vicinity of training centers and their local
governments over shooting noise, traffic congestion during units’ travel between their base and the training
center, and pollution generated during training.
37) An education and training system equipment using cutting-edge science and technology including laser beam
transmitters and detectors
Section 6 Strengthening Education and Training Focused on Combat Missions 99