The Use of Simulation in Military Training: Value, Investment, and Potential.

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess capabilities and limitations of simulation for military training; DoD investments, plans, and programs for simulation; and cost-saving potential. Findings were (1) simulation technology is advancing, but faces a number of technical challenges; (2) the Services accept and use live, stand-alone single- system, and constructive simulations, and are making increasing use of virtual simulation; (3) cost data on simulation are not reported regularly or consistently but approximate relative levels of investment can be estimated; and (4) the Services have a multitude of simulation programs, with much of their planned technology development work is in the areas of virtual simulation and range instrumentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA303348

Entities

People

  • Dave Gleisner
  • Henry Simpson
  • William D. West

Organizations

  • Defense Manpower Data Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Instrumentation
  • Investments
  • Military Training
  • Simulations
  • Training

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation