During MODSIM World 2017, several modeling and simulation experts came together and discussed where military training is headed and how simulation technology is impacting training efficacy. The U.S. Army, for example, has been
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It is no secret that the cost of soldier training is significant. As a result, there’s pressure to ensure soldiers complete training and retain it in order to avoid an enormous loss. Jean Castonguay,
Military simulation and training technology has come a long way and demonstrated numerous benefits, many of which we’ve written about here on Modern Military Training. After talking to so many experts in the field,
With a new year ahead of us, we feel like it is a great time to reach out to our regular contributors and get their perspective on the military training trends and predictions for
The human brain and central nervous system are remarkable. How they interpret and deal with the world through sensory systems is a deep and fascinating arena of science. But what’s perhaps more fascinating is
Editor’s note: The following article is courtesy Maj. Steve Lewis, Reserve National Security Space Institute at the Schriever Air Force Base and fits into our theme of raising the bar on training. Using live,
Urban warfare and Close Quarter Battle (CQB) are becoming more prevalent in military engagements and create highly charged situations in which it is almost impossible for the warfighter to anticipate every possible outcome. These
{Editor’s Note: Earlier, we posted a Q&A with Wes Naylor, Former Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division, about the importance of effective training to ensure that military services
Former Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, often asked, “Are we ready to fight tonight?”, because you never know where the next fight’s going to break out, shared Wes Naylor, former
A recent study published in Military Psychology reports some remarkable effects of cognitive training on Working Memory span. Research has found that specific training can lead to gains in verbal, visual, and matrix
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