Tuesday, October 27, 2009

FLETC demonstration of the Advanced Use of Force Training System with Speech Recognition

Shipmates,

Last week during our visit to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, we toured several of the training facilities. Two very interesting simulators were the Use of Force Simulator with Speech Recognition and the Small Boat Simulator. The Use of Force Simulator is similar to our "shoot" - "don't shoot" simulators with one intriguing difference. The image on the screen includes an avatar that responds to voice commands. The office can direct the individual to produce identification, raise their hands, turn around, and so forth. The behavior of the avatar is dependent on the officer's presence and voice commands. Very interesting.

Our thanks to Connie Patrick the Director of FLETC (foreground and right in the picture) and a long time friend and partner of the Coast Guard. She was instrumental in our successful relocation of the MLE school to Charleston and continues to support improved facilities that benefit our students.

ADM A