Systems and methods for providing realistic simulation of forcible entry
techniques using replaceable components that are designed to be deformed
and/or destroyed during use. One embodiment includes a simulator having a
door frame, a door pivotally mounted on the door frame, and at least one
training station sub-unit that is mounted on either the door or the
frame. The training station sub-unit includes at least one component that
is designed to be destroyed and replaced (sometimes known as a
"consumable" component). The consumable component is destroyed during use
of the training station in order to produce a realistic training
experience for the trainee using the station. The training station may be
a door edge insert sub-unit that holds a consumable metal insert at an
edge of the door proximal to the door latch, where the metal insert is
deformed upon forcibly prying the door open.