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US Army’s virtual world becoming high-demand war planning tool
The Army's One World Terrain isn't just a virtual trainer, but is growing into a vital operational planning tool that can be used in the thick of it.
By Jen Judson
Latest "Synthetic Training Environment" stories
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Paratroopers sent to Kabul this summer had a 3-D simulation of the airport
The Army’s plans for simulation training are not confined to the lab — or even to training.
By Todd South
Afghanistan deployment proves One World Terrain is more than a training tool
One World Terrain, which provides 3D maps as a training tool, just proved it can do more while deployed.
By Jen Judson
Army leaders see virtual, augmented as the future of training
One World Terrain, which uses real-world data, is rolling out this month.
By Todd South
Untethered shooting trainers, reconfigurable air and ground simulators, and the next level of virtual training
The marksmanship trainer is already with some units, and advanced vehicle and aircraft simulators are planned for 2021.
By Todd South
New virtual marksmanship and squad immersive trainers are headed to dozens of Army locations next year
From marksmanship to squads, vehicles and an all-encompassing battlefield, the Army is overhauling simulations and training.
By Todd South