MIDS Training

ViaSat offers a comprehensive set of training courses and technical support by telephone.

ViaSat offers a variety of training programs to meet customers' applications of Link 16, MIDS LVT(1) and MIDS LVT(2) terminals, and related software and equipment. These training courses are fully customizable to meet your needs or you can choose from our standard course offerings. Training is available to individual students or groups, at your location or ViaSat's Carlsbad, California facility, based on required needs.

MIDS training class at ViaSat training facility includes instruction and hands on experience. We also offer instructional classes for the Link 16 Environment Gateway Stimulator (LEGS) software suite that supports the operation, testing, troubleshooting, and demonstration of a variety of MIDS and JTIDS Link 16 terminals. The software provides the man-machine interface (MMI) between a user and the Link 16 terminal by connecting through the X.25, 1553, and/or Ethernet interfaces.

Link 16 and MIDS Training Courses

VSAT 101 – MIDS Familiarization (Short Course)

This Course of Instruction is one (1) day in duration and is offered at a group rate.

VSAT 102 – LEGS Familiarization (Short Course)
This Course of Instruction is one (1) day in duration and is offered at a group rate.

VSAT 103 Link 16 Familiarization (Short Course)
This Course of Instruction is two (2) days in duration and is offered at a group rate.

VSAT 104 – MIDS LEGS Familiarization
This Course of Instruction is three (3) days in duration and is offered at a group rate.

VSAT 105 – MIDS Specification and Documentation
This Course of Instruction is one (1) day in duration and is offered at a group rate.

VSAT 201 – Introduction to MIDS and Link 16
This Course of Instruction is five (5) days in duration and is offered five (5) times a year and is priced individually per student. Separate classes are held throughout the year for US citizens and Non-US citizens.
All classes are held at ViaSat's Carlsbad, California facility.

	VSAT 201 Upcoming Classes
	US Citizens	Foreign Citizens
	04 – 08 January 2010	Contact Mr. Tim Trudeau for dates
	05 – 08 April 2010
	17 – 23 July 2010
	25 – 29 October 2010

	VSAT 202 – MIDS & LEGS: Introduction to Operations and Maintenance
This Course of Instruction is three (3) days in duration and is offered at a group rate.
	VSAT 202 Upcoming Classes
	US Citizens	Foreign Citizens
	05 – 19 March 2010	Contact Mr. Tim Trudeau for dates
	07 – 11 June 2010
	13 – 17 September 2010
	06 – 10 December 2010

	VSAT 203 – MIDS & LEGS: Advanced Maintenance Course
This Course of Instruction is seven (7) days in duration and is offered at a group rate.
	VSAT 203 Upcoming Classes
	US Citizens	Foreign Citizens
	08 – 12 February 2010	Contact Mr. Tim Trudeau for dates
	10 – 14 May 2010
	16 – 20 August 2010
	15 – 19 November 2010

	VSAT 204 – MIDS & LEGS: Field Service Engineer Training
This Course of Instruction is seven (7) days in duration and is offered at a group rate.
	US Citizens	Foreign Citizens
	08 – 12 March 2010	Contact Mr. Tim Trudeau for dates
	21 – 25 June 2010
	23 – 27 August 2010
	29 November – 03 December 2010

Data Sheet

MIDS_Training_datasheet_024.pdf (772.96 KB)
MIDS LVT(1)(2.08 MB)
MIDS LVT(1) Mobile System (1.7 MB)
MIDS LVT(2)(1.78 MB)
MIDS LVT(2)/(11) Mobile Rack(2.16 MB)
MIDS LVT Support Equipment (1.3 MB)
MIDS Support Port Interceptor Kit (1.45 MB)
Link 16 Flightline Tool (LiFT) (4.05 MB)
Link 16 Navigation Test Set (1.47 MB)
LEGS (3.58 MB)
ARMS (1.38 MB)
TOES (329.31 KB)

How to Buy

To enroll in or set up a training course, please contact Mr. Tim Trudeau by email or by phone at +1 (760) 476-4233.

Support Notes

Courses can be offered at customer location or at ViaSat Carlsbad, California facility unless otherwise noted.

For Support

United States
Link 16/MIDS inquiries within the U.S.:
Email: mids.us@viasat.com
Telephone: 760.795.6334
Mailing Address:
MIDS US Inquiries
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699
USA

International
Link 16/MIDS inquiries outside the U.S.:
Email: mids.international@viasat.com
Telephone: +1 760.476.2675
Mailing Address:
MIDS International Inquiries
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699
USA