Device 21C13 trains individual members of the SEAWOLF (SSN-21) ship control party, as well as the ship control team, in all aspects of submerged ship control. The SEAWOLF Class Submarine Ship Control Operator Trainer represents the ship control station on board the SEAWOLF submarine. The station replicates in form and function the control "sticks", ship control panels, ballast control panel, plotter, and high frequency sonar console on this new class of submarine. The training station is mounted on a computer-driven motion platform that simulates the response that the submarine has to operator inputs. The station includes tactical flat panel displays and associated tactical software to ensure accurate man-machine interface realism. The trainer design may utilize tactical program elements.

     The SEAWOLF Ship Control Operator Trainer is used to develop operator skills of the individual members of the ship control party by providing basic and advanced training in normal and casualty control procedures. It also can be used in training the ship control team in all aspects of submerged ship control. In addition, the trainer provides a medium whereby the entire ship control party can train in a team training environment prior to the ship deployment or during refresher training periods while the ship is in port. The high frequency sonar console provides training for under-ice and mine avoidance operations.

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division