Soldiers conduct a simulated fire-control mission using Virtual Battle Space 2, designed to mimic a live fire-control exercise. Sgt. Mary Katzenberger/U.S. army
How Can Army Keep Soldiers Fighting Fit After Afghanistan? Avatars -- Christian Science Monitor
Military officials are using video games to evaluate troops, but making soldiers' avatars – their virtual selves – more closely mimic the soldiers' actual skills is the next frontier.
For Col. Anthony Krogh, the approaching end of more than 10 years of war seems more like a call to action.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll, but they have also left the US Army battle-tested. As peacetime draws nearer, the Pentagon is grappling with a vital question: How can the military keep its soldiers engaged and fighting fit, both physically and mentally?
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My Comment: I guess the 'couch potatoes' will not be able to cut it in this new virtual training environment.
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