Overview
The Military Training Department, Central Texas College, Europe Campus under contract to the Department of Defense, conducts military training for USAREUR and 7th Army Training Command at the Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) in Vilseck, Germany.
Students for these courses must be enrolled by their Training NCOs throughout the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). For more information about the program, student eligibility requirements, and necessary equipment, you can access https://www.catc.catctraining.hqjmts.army.mil from a computer attached to the Army computer network.
Courses
Advance Vehicle Maintenance Diagnostic Courses and Motor Pool Operations Training Course
The courses are designed to provide job enhancement training to vehicle mechanics and their supervisors in 63 series MOS on advance level of theory, schematic interpret and interaction, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair malfunctions in light and heavy wheel vehicles. Motor pool operations course; provide training to supervisors on how to maintain a functional Motor Pool. These courses are designed to enhance job performance for Unit DS/GS level mechanic, Warrant Officers, local Nationals and supervisors employed by the U. S. Army. The following courses are offered at CATC school house:
- Advance Vehicle Maintenance in Electrical and Hydraulic System (AVM-EH) this course is one week in length with a maximum of 12 students.
- Advance Vehicle Maintenance in Engine, Drive Train, and Brakes (AVM-EDB) this course is two week in length with a maximum of 12 students.
- Light Wheel Vehicle Troubleshooting and Repair (LWVTR) this course is two week in length with a maximum of 12 students.
- Heavy Wheel Vehicle Troubleshooting and Repair (HWVTR) this course is two week in length with a maximum of 12 students.
- Motor Pool Operations Training Course (MOTC) this course is one week in length or can be ordered by the hour with a minimum of eight hours. This course is a resident or CMTT designed course with a maximum of 20 students.
Maintenance Supervisor Diagnostic Course for Track Vehicles
The objective of these courses are to provide enhancement training to unit DS/GS mechanics, supervisors, Warrant Officers, and Local Nationals on advance level of theory, schematic interpret and interaction, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of malfunctions on track vehicles.
The training consists of system maintenance task, covering primary and alternate diagnostic troubleshooting, and procedures for fault isolation of malfunctions.
The program is group-paced and conforms to the principles and concepts contained in the Program of Instruction (POI). Each course will be comprised of one of the following tracks.
- Track C- M1A1 Abrams Tank System this course is three weeks in length with a maximum of eight (8) students.
- Track D- Bradley Fighting Vehicle this course is three weeks in length with a maximum of eight (8) students.
- Track F- M113A3 Armor Personnel Carrier (APC), M88 Recovery Vehicle this course is two weeks in length with a maximum of eight (8) students.
SAM-31 - Small Arms Maintenance Course
Small Arms Maintenance for Unit Armorers is designed to train soldiers in the grade of E-2 to E-6 serving or scheduled to serve as unit armorers. Topics include: the disassembly/re-assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, function testing, care and cleaning of the following weapons:
- M16A2 rifle
- M203 grenade launcher
- M2
- MK19
- M240
- M240B
- M249 machine guns
- M9 pistol
Also covered are arms room management topics such as military publications, physical security, and The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
CBRND - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Course
The course is designed to qualify officers and NCOs, both active and reserve, with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the additional duty of CBRND Officer/NCO at company and detachment level. The course is taught in both a classroom and field environment, supplemented by training videotapes. Hands on training are used extensively to ensure soldiers master the requisite skills.
