TRAINING DEVICES/SIMULATORS/PITS TRAINING SUPPORT DIVISION
Contact Information:
Training Devices Customer Service: 760-763-8000
Email: mcb_campen_tsd_trg_dev@usmc.mil
Location: MCB Camp Pendleton, 22 Area Bldg 2238, on the corner of 6th and Vandegrift (the same bldg as CommStrat).
Replicas:
Training Support Division supports foreign clothing and replica weapons. These Minor Training Devices (MTD) can be requested via Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS). You can utilize the below PDF for a step by step guide.
• MTD How to
Trackless Mobile Infantry Targets (TMITS) / Robots
• How to TMITs
Target/Simulators:
All Portable Infantry Target Systems (PITs), Battlefield Effects Simulators (Badgers/XO5, etc), Steel Reactive Targets (LaRues), are no longer requested through Training Support Division. These requests and those for SESAMS, IED Simulators, and ITESS equipment are all requested via the contractor website:
https://gtss.katmaicorp.com/
For questions, their contact numbers are
760-385-5120
760-725-4805
• Katmai Portal Request Instructions
Portable Infantry Target Operators:
Trained PIT operators and target planning support will be provided by Training Support Division. A meeting will be coordinated in order to obtain training details and logistical support.
PITS Meeting Form
Summary of Process:
1. Place equipment request on KATMAI website.
2. Get email confirmation of request.
3. Within 24 hours Katmai will email approval.
4. If PITS were requested, TSD will call unit (if no call is received within 24 hours after approval call 760-763-8000) IOT coordinate the target planning.
Katmai Equipment Requirements:
1. There is a 24 hour business day period needed to evaluate your request in order to see the availability and perform the equipment preparation process.
2. Individual requesting needs to be qualified in equipment operations and be listed as a qualified person who will operate the equipment during the training evolution (All Personnel can go through training and hold a Minor Training Device [MTD] card for equipment operations).
3. Individual who is picking up equipment needs to be an E-5/Sgt or above and hold an MTD card. (E-1 thru E-4 may place requests only and provide the name of the required rank in the comments section for equipment pick-up).
4. If a civilian contractor or non-military end user is picking up he/she needs to be sponsored by a unit authorizing him/her to pick up the gear. That unit POC needs to place the request. (Civilian operator needs to be on the qualified MTD roster).
5. When returning the equipment the same individual who signed-out the equipment must return the equipment.
6. During return if there is any missing or damaged equipment a DD 200 form will be filled out in order to begin the command investigation process.
7. A working party and correct government size vehicle for transportation is needed for pick up and drop off. NO POVS. For reservation questions call us at 760-725-4805. For any maintenance issues contact the Katmai contractor numbers on your form between the hours of (07:00-16:30) 760-725-4805 (For BES/Targets) or 760-385-5120 (For ITESS, SESAMS, T-CREW, T-IED).
Special Notes: Requestor and/or operator name must be listed and hold an MTD card in order to pick up and operate the equipment. If the name of the operator or person picking-up equipment is not on the qualified roster the request will be denied. If you believe your request is going to be denied please call 760-725-4805 or comment on the request that training is needed for the equipment being checked out in order to add training dates and times to your request.