Battlefield visualization is another application that uses virtual environments. When a person determines the strategies to combat their enemies in a real life then this kind of battlefield visualization is necessary. It is one of the key elements in the training module. Commanding officers has developed a regimen that includes this. The commanders can assess … Continue reading Other Applications
Combat training plays an important role in training new recruits in the Army, Navy and Air force. The ability to obey orders without question and respond instantly to a situation is a key part of combat training and is carried out from the start. Virtual reality is used as part of that training. Soldiers need … Continue reading Virtual reality combat training
What is virtual reality combat simulation? This is a type of virtual environment which is used to train new recruits in the skills and techniques necessary to function effectively. It is used by the Army, Navy and Air force and is proving to be an extremely useful addition to their training arsenal. A combat simulation … Continue reading Virtual reality combat simulation
Virtual reality technology is used for army exercises where the aim is to simulate combat manoeuvres but without the risk of physical danger to the participants. This means exploring hostile environments and dealing with unexpected or unwarranted situations. These situations form part of a normal tour of duty but require the necessary skills and expertise … Continue reading Virtual reality army exercises
Virtual reality is used to design combat situations or a ‘virtual war’ for use as a training tool. A simulated war zone is an ideal way to train soldiers for engagement with the enemy but in a controlled way. It removes the risks associated with a real world combat situation such as death or injury. … Continue reading Virtual reality war
The Army use virtual reality in a variety of ways, from combat simulations through to medic training and even recruitment campaigns. In the latter case, the British Army has used virtual reality to recruit potential soldiers from the 18 to 21 year old group. They have used virtual reality headsets which display interactive content. The … Continue reading Virtual reality and the Army
The Navy have made full use of virtual reality in the form of submarine simulators which mimic the actions of a real submarine. These simulators are mounted onto hydraulic arms which pitch and roll as a real submarine would. This is useful when trying to recreate the actions of a submarine when it dives or … Continue reading Virtual reality and the Navy
The Air force is another branch of the services where virtual reality has been used to great effect. Again, it is used for training purposes where complex skills and techniques are taught in a controlled setting. Flight simulators Flight simulators are the most recognisable example. They are used to train pilots across all branches of … Continue reading Virtual reality and the Air force
Virtual reality is used alongside other training methods as part of a boot camp. At these camps soldiers are taught weapons drill, physical training (fitness), survival skills, drill and other skills necessary to produce an elite fighting force. Team training is a vital part as soldiers operate in groups or platoons and must learn how … Continue reading Virtual reality army training
The air force use virtual reality as part of their training systems. The most well known use if flight simulators which are designed to teach flying skills but within a safe environment. But virtual reality is also used to treat sufferers of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) who have recently returned from a combat zone … Continue reading Virtual reality air force training
