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VR is a popular technology in military simulation. It places trainees in real battlefield scenarios to practice maneuvers, decision-making, and combat strategies. These features can replicate various terrains and weather patterns, including different conflict scenarios, thus ensuring proper preparation for any mission. VR also supports team training, in which multiple persons interact with the same simulated environment.
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Augmented reality (AR) supplements VR, overlaying digital information onto the real world. An example of AR's applications in military simulation includes training troops in weapon use, navigation, and maintenance by providing real-time visual guidance. The technology fills a gap between virtual and physical training through seamless theory and practice. Other system applications include simulated medical emergencies that prepare military medics with the skills to behave effectively when under pressure.
Artificial intelligence improves military simulations by introducing dynamic training scenarios that test trainees' minds and reaction skills when confronting changing situations. This enhances critical thinking and decision-making abilities. AI can also help analyze trainee performance, provide insights for improvement, and tailor training programs to individual needs.
Integrating robotics and autonomous systems into military simulation has added further potential. Simulations use robotic platforms with enemy units to allow trainees to practice their realistic combat drills. These systems can mimic movements, tactics, and strategies that expose trainees to various adversaries, thus providing valuable experience to counter diverse threats. Autonomous systems, including drones, constitute part of the system and can teach operators how to manage and deploy such technologies.
Live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) simulation is one of the most recent approaches to combining different simulation methods into one training environment. Simulations are categorized as live, incorporating actual personnel utilizing equipment; virtual, enabling computer-generated training scenarios; and constructive, which applies AI-driven entities to model operational conditions. A holistic approach ensures trainees' well-rounded exposure to military operations, ranging from individual skills to broad-scale strategic planning.
Military simulations are also used for mission planning and testing new equipment. Simulations can help commanders evaluate strategies in a potential battle scenario, deploying troops without taking action. Simulations are also crucial for testing new technologies or armaments to ensure they satisfy the operational requirements before sending them into the field.
Technology has advanced military simulation to a level where the cost, scalability, and the need for cybersecurity still exist. Building and maintaining such complex systems requires significant investment, and their safe operating mode is essential in protecting sensitive information. However, these barriers notwithstanding, the benefits of technology-based military simulation far outweigh the challenges, becoming a necessary tool for modern defense forces.
