This thesis presents another system which simulates the Fire Direction Center procedures during a firing mission. However, it is a stand-alone system and many of the actual procedures of the observed fire are provided by the system. FOPCSIM is a useful tool for the training of the forward observer without major requirements. One of them is 'The Forward Observer Personal Computer Simulator (FOPCSIM)', which is the thesis work of two students, David Brannon and Michael Villandre. For these reasons, simulation systems are available for providing an almost realistic training platform for the forward observer. In recent years, declining budgets, limitations on artillery ammunition and decreases in training areas have reduced the opportunity to conduct live fire artillery training.
