The URBAT 2 simulation allows representation of multiple terrain maps ranging in size from 1km x 1km up to 50km x 50km. Within this map representation areas of high resolution urban terrain can be modelled at individual building resolution with the capability to model approximately 3000 buildings on a standard specification Windows PC.

Assets which can be exercised in the game, each with dedicated booths and computer terminals, include infantry (normally three or four platoons), company or battlegroup assets including armour and anti-armour infantry, artillery, recce and engineering units. Exercises can be run with troops practising either attack or defence of the target built-up area. For defensive exercises, users have the facility to set up an obstacle plan, which can represent mined areas, prepared, booby-trapped and rubbled buildings. Orders are input to the system through a simple Windows graphical user interface through which feedback can also be accessed.

The system is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal specialist support, and is completely configurable. The software will run on most PC networks, which are typically configured to provide:

• 6 terminals representing Infantry Platoons, Tank Squadrons or Company/Battlegroup assets.
• 2 terminals for OPFOR and Directing Staff use.
• An After-Action Review/ Replay terminal with video projection facility.

Training packages can be designed to meet individual requirements but usually last from half a day to two days or more. A typical two-day training session would run as follows:

Day 1

• Initial briefings.
• Section commanders and Company assets attend training brief and gain hands-on experience of using URBAT 2.
• Platoon Commanders recce the target terrain and then prepare an ORBAT and obstacle plan (for defending units).

Day 2

• Exercise is conducted.
• After-Action Review and debrief by UOW Directing Staff, Company Commander and exercising Platoon Commanders.