Saturday, April 10, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 10, 2010

Pictured is a screenshot of urban simulation game. Photo credit Courtesy graphic

Gaming Technologies Improve Soldier Readiness -- U.S. Army.mil

The U.S. Army is implementing the latest in computer simulation and gaming technology to train soldiers in counter-insurgency, detecting roadside bombs and treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Computer simulations of Baghdad neighborhoods, bomb-making facilities insurgent ambushes and IED attacks are conditioning soldiers for combat. The games -- developed through a partnership between the Army and the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) -- involve a unique blend of story-telling, creativity and cutting-edge computer technology designed to realistically portray complex, fast-changing scenarios.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

CNO Reflects on Navy “Tipping Point” Factors -- Defense Tech

Is ‘Big E’ work breaking the bank? -- Navy Times

Independence On Its Maiden Voyage -- Defense News

Bundeswehr (Germany) weaponry and training 'inadequate', say officials -- Deutsche Welle

Controversial Spec-Ops Tiltrotor Crashes in Afghanistan -- The Danger Room

New AF gunship similar to current Spectres -- Air Force Times

NLE 2010 Cancelled -- Armchair Generalist

U.S. Army Budget Share Will Grow -- DoD Buzz

Information Warfare: The Shadow Network Attacks -- Strategy Page

US Department of Defense Official Offers Tax Guidance as Deadline Looms -- Media-Newswire

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