Full Mission Bridge Trainer (FMBT)
This advanced Mobile Concept Specialty Vehicles mobile training unit provides a realistic and immersive learning environment for Navy personnel, ensuring they receive high-quality, hands-on training in a controlled, deployable setting.
Description
About this unit
The Full Mission Bridge Trainer (FMBT) was a collaborative effort between the U.S. Navy, Mobile Concepts, Northrop Grumman, and SwiftShips. Each partner played a critical role in developing a state-of-the-art mobile training facility, replicating the bridge of a Navy vessel for simulated navigation and operational exercises.
To create this mobile classroom, the U.S. Navy provided two empty shipping containers, which were repurposed into a fully integrated training space. A key aspect of the design involved fabricating a custom system that allowed the containers to seamlessly conjoin into one large classroom upon arrival at the training site. This highly specialized, specification-driven project was completed within a strict deadline, ensuring mission readiness and operational efficiency.
Specs
Key Features & Modifications
- ISO Shipping Container Modification – Engineered for mobility and durability
- Custom Fabrication – Conjoining system and watertight temporary panels
- Structural Enhancements – Reinforced framework for stability and longevity
- Interior Configuration
- Two separate rooms with work counters and task chairs
- Full perimeter wire chase and cable management system
- Insulated walls and ceiling for climate control
- Raised coin flooring for enhanced durability
- Electrical & Power Systems
- Power management system with breaker box
- GFI-protected receptacles and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
- Wall-mounted switch plates and interior lighting
- Climate & Environmental Control
- HVAC system for temperature regulation
- Exterior scene lights for visibility and security
- Exterior Enhancements
- Custom paint finish for protection and aesthetics
- Dual entrance doors for accessibility
