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 Participant Instrumentation Package (PIP)
 
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 Provides the interface between the instrumented vehicle and the DFIRST™ system
 
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 Contains a single-board computer, two GPS receivers, high-speed digital radio transceiver, programmable interface controller, and a sound card for injecting voice "status" messages in vehicle intercoms
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 Interface cables connecting PIP with host power and firing functions (round-type, firing rate, weapon trigger pull)
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 In-vehicle display (IVD) has adjustments for brightness and volume. The IVD provides the following indicators:
 
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 Vehicle kill status when engaged
 
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 Type of round fires (shooters only)
 
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 Number of rounds remaining (by ammunition type)
 
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 PIP diagnostic information
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 GPS antenna (for shooters, two antennas are mounted on the main gun barrel)
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 RF communications antenna
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 Interface to Hoffman Device (provided by user)
 
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 Provides smoke and audio cue for the Abrams main gun
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 Flashwess (on all shooters)
 
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 Flashing strobe that replicates the multiple firings of the Bradley main gun
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 Combat Vehicle Kill Indicator (CVKI) (all vehicles)
 
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 Provides visual indication of kill status
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 Gyro works in tandem with GPS interferometry to maintain gun pointing angle in all environments
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