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The Combat Training Centre is a part of the Norwegian Army Combat Maneuvre Training Centre, situated in Rena Base in Østerdal Garrison. The Combat Training Centre consists of an instrumented battle training area of 39 km2 at Rødsmoen for training of mechanised battle groups at the section, platoon and company level with associated support elements. The Norwegian Army Combat Maneuvre Training Centre has a squadron dedicated to play opposing force of the training unit. The Combat Training Centre has a laser based simulation systems delivered by Saab Training Systems for instrumentation of up to two company/squadron groups with supporting elements (up to 1000 player systems), one training and control centre for exercise planning, real time monitoring and control of all events, as well as evaluation and simulation of area ammunition like artillery and mines. Exercises may also be conducted in other areas by utilizing a mobile exercise control system. There is also simulation equipment in two garrisons in Northern Norway (Setermoen and Skjold) for single soldier, section and platoon training. The training at the Combat Training Centre replaces parts of the traditional training performed by the units, and contributes to more qualitative training than before. The training becomes more realistic and it is also easier to evaluate the training both during and after the exercise. The permanent infrastructure makes it easier to compare different exercises. Umpires in traditional sense are not used, hit or no hit and possible effect is decided by the system. Instead, Observers/Controllers are present in the exercise area and may simulate weapon effects and assist the players. The Observers/Controllers have a separate communication network to Exercise Control and is acting on their behalf in the exercise area. The end state of the exercise is not given, the training itself is the main goal. The laser systems are either 1-way or 2-way. All 1-way simulators have a simple laser transmitter, while the 2-way simulators have a more sophisticated sender/receiver to be able to calculate ballistic trajectories and flight time of the projectiles. All playing units have a GPS receiver, communication sender and receiver, and sensors for detection of firing of and hits from other player’s weapons (laser detectors). All communication to and from players is based on radio through the nearest base station, connected to Exercise Control via fibre optic cable. This report gives an overview of the functionality of the facility and its main components.