EST 2000 Marksmanship Trainers Delivered to JordanCubic recently completed delivery of 15 EST 2000 Engagement Skills Trainers to the Kingdom of Jordan. In January, Cubic technicians installed systems at the Royal Military Academy and the Infantry School near Amman, representing the initial fielding of the EST2000 for the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF).
At the request of the JAF, Cubic expedited delivery of the first two systems to give the JAF cadre experience with the system prior to its full fielding this past March. Coordination with PEO STRI, the United States Army Security Assistance Office, and the Jordanian General Staff ensured that these initial systems were available for marksmanship and operator training as quickly as possible.
In March, Cubic returned to Jordan to complete the fielding at 13 additional sites located throughout the kingdom. Edgar Pinon, installation engineer for the Orlando-based Cubic Simulation Systems Division, was assisted by Cubic’s Jordanian subcontractor. JAF officers and the subcontractor’s management team who had learned how to set up and activate the EST 2000 systems in January now supervised and managed the installations.
As part of the second phase of installations, Cubic provided site-specific assistance. Resident JAF instructors learned how to integrate the EST 2000 into their local training plans to help meet and sustain marksmanship proficiency.
“JAF soldiers now have the same training capability as their American counterparts with EST 2000 systems specifically tailored to meet the needs of the JAF,” said Steve Kennedy, Cubic program manager for the Jordanian EST 2000.
The systems are now in use throughout the Kingdom, supporting basic training for new soldiers through advanced marksmanship for internal security forces. The JAF was honored to host His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Jordanian Special Air Service School on May 25. During his visit, King Abdullah II had the opportunity to see Special Forces candidates use the EST 2000 as part of their marksmanship training.
