TTS Theissen Training Systems
Moving Infantry Target
Moving Infantry Target
Moving Infantry Target 3
Moving Infantry Target 4
Moving Infantry Target 5
Moving Infantry Target 6

Moving Infantry Target Systems for Shooting Ranges

Our moving infantry target system is designed to create dynamic and realistic training environments by introducing controlled target movement across the shooting range. Unlike stationary targets, moving targets require shooters to track, anticipate, and engage targets in motion, significantly improving reaction time, accuracy, and situational awareness.

The system simulates real-world engagement scenarios where targets do not remain static, making it ideal for military and law enforcement training. By challenging shooters with variable movement patterns and speeds, it enhances decision-making, target acquisition, and overall shooting performance in demanding conditions.

The moving infantry target system is available in both Standard and Advanced configurations, offering different levels of movement complexity and control to match specific training requirements.

Moving inFANTRY Target Configurations

Moving Infantry Target Standard Configuration (MIT Standard)

The MIT Standard configuration is based on a modular moving target system, where the infantry target is mounted on a mover carriage. This carriage can operate on rail-guided, cable-driven, or self-propelled systems, depending on the shooting range setup.

The target moves along a defined path with adjustable speed and direction, allowing trainers to simulate realistic lateral movement. In this configuration, the target is presented in pop-up and pop-up turning mode, enabling controlled exposure during movement for effective marksmanship and tracking training.

Moving Infantry Target Advanced Configuration (MIT Advanced)

The MIT Advanced configuration expands training capabilities by combining dynamic target movement with enhanced target presentation modes. In addition to movement along the shooting range, the system integrates advanced target behavior such as pop-up, turning and shearing creating more complex and realistic engagement scenarios.

Designed for both permanent installations and mobile training setups, the advanced moving target system can operate at higher speeds and with greater variability. This allows trainers to simulate unpredictable target behavior, improving shooter reaction time, tracking ability, and decision-making under pressure.
REQUEST PRICE

Key Advantages of Moving Infantry Target Systems

Enhanced Training Realism

The moving infantry target system creates a highly realistic training environment by introducing dynamic target movement across the shooting range. This challenges shooters to track, anticipate, and engage targets in motion, improving reaction time, accuracy, and situational awareness.

Adaptable Movement Patterns

The moving infantry target system features a versatile mover carriage with adjustable speed and direction, enabling a wide range of movement patterns across the shooting range. This flexibility allows trainers to simulate realistic and unpredictable target behavior, improving shooter tracking, reaction time, and engagement accuracy.

Accurate Hit Detection and Feedback

The moving infantry target system is equipped with a contact hit sensor featuring adjustable sensitivity for precise shot detection. This ensures accurate feedback across different types of ammunition and training scenarios, allowing operators to tailor performance evaluation to specific training requirements.

Flexible Installation and Control Options

The moving infantry target system supports both portable and fixed-installed configurations, making it suitable for temporary training setups as well as permanent shooting range installations. For operational flexibility, the system can be controlled via radio or hardwired connections, allowing seamless integration into different range environments and training requirements.

Flexible Power Supply Options

The moving infantry target system can be operated using either battery power or mains electricity, ensuring reliable performance across different shooting range environments. This flexibility supports both off-grid training scenarios and permanent installations without compromising functionality.

Reliable Performance in All Conditions

The moving infantry target system is built with a rugged and weather-resistant design, ensuring consistent performance in demanding shooting range environments. It operates reliably in various conditions, including wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor training.

Built-In System Diagnostics

The moving infantry target system features an integrated test capability for efficient system diagnostics. This allows operators to quickly verify functionality and maintain consistent performance during training operations.

Versatile Training Modes

The moving infantry target system can be adapted to support additional target presentation modes, including turning and pop-up turning. This flexibility allows trainers to combine dynamic movement with directional target exposure, creating more complex and realistic training scenarios.

Moving Infantry Target Presentation Modes

Pop-Up Target Mode

In pop-up mode, the system provides controlled vertical target exposure while the target moves along the shooting range, supporting accurate and repeatable training scenarios.

The system offers the following target presentation options:
  • Simple lifting and lowering of the target silhouette
  • Automatic lowering after a hit is detected
  • Lowering after a predefined number of hits
  • Automatic lowering and re-exposure after a hit
REQUEST MORE INFO
Moving Infantry Target Pop Up Mode

Extended Presentation Capabilities

  • The MIT Advanced configuration expands functionality through additional adaptors and mechanisms, enabling more complex and realistic target behavior
  • With TTS adaptors, the system can be configured to perform turning and pop-up turning actions, combining movement with directional target exposure
  • Adjustable carriage height allows optimal target positioning across varying terrains or berm heights
  • An integrated rotary mechanism enables angle adjustments of the target system relative to the shooter’s position
REQUEST MORE INFO

Our Moving Infantry Targets in Action

Moving infantry targets by TTS in action in a row
Moving infantry targets by TTS in action in a row
Moving infantry targets by TTS in action in black soil
Moving infantry targets by TTS in action in black soil
Moving infantry targets by TTS in action in desert in pop up
Moving infantry targets by TTS in action in desert in pop up
Moving infantry targets in line by TTS in action in desertJPG
Moving infantry targets in line by TTS in action in desertJPG

Frequently asked questions

The moving infantry target system is designed for flexible installation across a wide range of shooting range environments. It is available in both portable and fixed-installed configurations, allowing it to adapt to different operational and infrastructure requirements.
 
The fixed moving infantry target system is typically installed with a rail system that can be mounted on the ground or, depending on the range design, attached to a supporting structure. This configuration is ideal for permanent shooting range installations, providing stable and reliable operation for continuous training.
 
The portable moving infantry target system is designed for mobile and temporary training scenarios. It is usually battery-powered and controlled via radio, enabling quick deployment without the need for complex site preparation. The system can be easily positioned and relocated, provided it is adequately protected from direct fire and ricochets.
 
This flexibility allows moving target systems to be used in both established shooting ranges and field training environments, supporting efficient setup, reliable operation, and adaptable training configurations.

The moving infantry target system is equipped with an advanced hit detection and counting solution that accurately records projectile impacts on the target silhouette. Each target holder integrates a contact hit sensor capable of detecting hits from a wide range of ammunition, including pistols, rifles, machine guns, and training rounds.
 
To ensure precise performance, the sensor features adjustable sensitivity, enabling operators to set the impact threshold to register only valid hits. This improves accuracy and reduces false readings across different training scenarios.
 
The system supports multiple firing modes. In single-shot mode, each impact is counted individually, while in burst mode, a rapid sequence of shots is registered as a single hit. This functionality enables more accurate evaluation of controlled fire and tactical shooting exercises in dynamic shooting range environments.

The moving infantry target system is designed to handle military target silhouettes with high speed and precision. It can lift and reposition targets weighing up to 5 kg (11 lbs), including full-size and half-size 2D and 3D infantry targets commonly used in shooting range training.
 
Under standard conditions, the system can raise or lower targets in less than one second, enabling fast and responsive target presentation during movement. In more demanding outdoor environments, such as wind speeds of up to 55 km/h, the system maintains reliable performance, lifting and lowering targets in under two seconds.
 
This capability ensures consistent operation in both indoor and outdoor shooting range environments, supporting realistic and dynamic training scenarios.

The moving infantry target system is designed to simulate realistic target movement across the shooting range, with speeds comparable to a person running. The mover carriage supports dynamic and evasive movement patterns, including starting, stopping, changing direction, and adjusting speed in real time based on control system inputs.
 
The system also allows vertical adjustment of the target silhouette at any point along the rail, enabling varied target presentation during movement. Integrated position and speed monitoring provides precise control and continuous feedback, while built-in safety functions detect rail-end positions to ensure safe, reliable operation.
 
The system's speed and response time may vary depending on the target silhouette's weight, ensuring optimal performance across different training conditions.

Yes, the moving infantry target system is designed for seamless integration into existing shooting range infrastructures. It can be connected to modern range control systems, enabling centralized management of target movement, speed, and training scenarios across multiple lanes.
 
The system supports both standalone operation and integration with other shooting range target systems, allowing facilities to upgrade their capabilities without requiring a complete redesign. This makes it a practical solution for modernizing military and law enforcement training environments.

Moving infantry target systems can be operated using either radio-controlled or hardwired control solutions, depending on the specific shooting range setup. This flexibility supports both portable deployments and permanent installations.
 
In advanced configurations, the system can be integrated into a centralized range control system, allowing instructors to control movement patterns, speed, direction, and target behavior in real time. This enables precise scenario management and consistent training execution across the shooting range.

Moving infantry targets are used to simulate dynamic, realistic engagement scenarios in which targets are in motion. They are ideal for training exercises that focus on target tracking, reaction time, and engagement accuracy under changing conditions.
 
Typical applications include moving-target engagement drills, tactical response training, and advanced military and law-enforcement exercises. By introducing movement into the shooting range environment, the system helps improve situational awareness and decision-making in real-world scenarios.

Yes, moving infantry target systems are engineered for continuous use in demanding shooting range environments. They are built with durable mechanical components and robust control systems to withstand intensive training cycles.
 
The design prioritizes reliability and minimal downtime, ensuring consistent performance during extended training sessions. This makes the system suitable for high-frequency use in military training programs and large-scale shooting range operations.

Yes, moving infantry target systems are highly customizable to meet specific training requirements. The system is available in Standard and Advanced configurations, each offering different levels of movement complexity and target presentation functionality.
 
Additional adaptors and accessories can be integrated to expand capabilities, allowing the system to support a wide range of training scenarios. This modular approach enables shooting range operators to tailor the system to their operational needs, from basic movement drills to advanced tactical training.

Moving infantry target systems are designed with multiple safety features to ensure reliable and secure operation in shooting range environments. These include controlled movement mechanisms, rail end detection to prevent overtravel, and integrated system diagnostics for continuous monitoring.
 
Additional safety considerations include stable target positioning, controlled speed adjustments, and compatibility with protective solutions such as ballistic shielding where required. These features help minimize risks while maintaining effective and realistic training conditions.

Products you may be interested in

Armor targets

Armor targets

TTS offers various types of armor targets that are specialized tools designed to mimic the characteristics of armored vehicles or fortified structures, primarily aiding military and specialized law enforcement units in training. TTS enhances this training by offering professional live-fire solutions, especially for gunners and armored vehicle crews.
VIEW PRODUCT
Turning target system

Turning target system

TTS offers a turning target that is expertly crafted to rotate target silhouettes 360° independently, offering dynamic and scalable training for indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. This versatile system is available in both portable and fixed-installed versions, with fixed installations capable of being mounted on the ground or ceiling.
Electronic scoring target

Electronic scoring target

TTS offers an advanced LOMAH (Location-of-Miss-And-Hit) system for supersonic projectiles and precise scoring solutions for subsonic projectiles through our Box Targets technology. These electronic target systems provide immediate and accurate feedback for training and competitive environments, facilitating rapid skill improvement in precision shooting and zeroing.
Belgium

Theissen Training Systems International NV
Industrieweg-Noord 1150,
3660 Oudsbergen, Belgium

Phone +32 89 65 13 70

USA

Theissen Training Systems, Inc.
S3705 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville,
FL 32608, United States

Phone +1 (352) 490-8020
Fax +1 (352) 490-7788

Navigation
Socials
TTS
2024 Theissen Training Systems GmbH ©. All Rights Reversed.