What describes the G-COFT in terms of live firing?

The G-COFT, or the Gunner's Crew Operational Fire Training, is specifically designed to enhance crew coordination and operational readiness without the use of live ammunition. It is geared towards providing a safe training environment where personnel can familiarize themselves with weapon systems and tactics under controlled conditions.

The rationale behind this design is primarily safety-oriented, as live fire exercises introduce a significant risk of injury and require extensive safety protocols. Therefore, the program emphasizes the importance of training with simulated or inert systems rather than live rounds. This approach allows crews to focus on tactical proficiency, teamwork, and system operation without the complications that live ammunition would introduce.

Using blank ammunition or intending the system to be practiced live with all types of ammunition would negate these safety protocols and could lead to unsafe training scenarios. Thus, characterizing the G-COFT as not intended to be fired live accurately reflects its nature and purpose in crew training.