
VirTra Systems Awarded U.S. Marine Corps Simulation ContractSeptember 26, 2006HOUSTON, TX - September 26, 2006 - VirTra Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VTSI) today announced it has received a contract from the United States Marine Corps for its IVR® immersive small arms training simulator.
The Marine Corps lease arrangement calls for an array of accessories including VirTra Systems' training weapon-conversion systems for light and heavy weaponry, patent-pending Threat-Fire™ belt, and customized close-quarter-battle scenarios specific to the Marine Corps. Immediate delivery has been requested.
"VirTra Systems IVR 4G-300 simulator has been chosen to provide Marines with both basic small arms training and critical 'fourth-generation' urban warfare experience at a currently undisclosed major training facility," commented Major General Perry V. Dalby (USA-retired), VirTra Systems' chief executive officer. "We have been working with the Marine Corps for some time developing a simulation program that meets both its current needs and future challenges. We are proud to help keep our Marines as the best trained force in the world."
Michael Kitchen, VirTra Systems' executive vice-president responsible for IVR sales, commented, "This simulation contract, totaling over $500,000, is expected to pave the way for continued procurement of IVR immersive small arms training simulators within the Marine Corps. Immersive simulation allows Marines to train in environments that replicate current challenges they face in today's urban theaters of war worldwide."
About VirTra Systems Utilizing patented technology, VirTra Systems sells situational awareness firearms training systems to military agencies such as the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Department of Defense, and to national and international law enforcement agencies. The company also produces multisensory promotional virtual reality systems and 3-D theaters for clients such as General Motors, Pennzoil, Red Baron™ Pizza, and the U.S. Army. For more information, visit www.virtra.com.
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