Virtual Training Expands As Military Evolves -- Stars And Stripes
GRAFENWÖHR, Germany — Live training is indispensable for any Army unit. It’s also expensive.
The costs of ammunition and fuel add up; wear and tear shorten the lifespan of vehicles and weapons systems.
As the Pentagon scales back amid looming budget cuts, it envisions a smaller, more flexible and technologically advanced force. Some trainers say improved virtual systems, better games and larger simulations at home stations, as opposed to training centers, will play a greater role in preparing soldiers for future battles.
Read more ....
My Comment: This is exciting stuff that is still in the baby stages. Like simulators for aircraft, I am looking for the day when I can put on some headgear or use some technology that will transported me into a virtual environment that has the sense, smell, and feel of a war zone of my own choosing .... and that I can interact with it (and vice versa).