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
The Navy use virtual reality for training purposes but also in emergency situations such as an incident on a submarine or a fire onboard a ship. Submarine simulators Submarine simulators are similar to flight simulators which are used for virtual reality air force training, but with a couple of minor differences. One main difference is … Continue reading Virtual reality navy training
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
There are a range of weapons specially designed for virtual reality military training which include ‘VR guns’, armoured vehicles and submarines which launch virtual torpedoes. These virtual weapons are similar in size, shape and appearance to their real life counterparts but do not cause harm to their owners. They are used during virtual reality combat … Continue reading Virtual reality military weapons
Where does virtual reality fit into military history? One example is linked to the development of flight simulators – a well established training tool for new pilots – which has embraced virtual reality. The newer models use electronics, computers, tracking devices, software and high quality graphics to provide an immersive flying experience to trainee pilots. … Continue reading Virtual Reality Military History
Military vehicle simulations are one of the most successful implementation of the VR technology. Sophisticated computer models are called simulators. They are a duplicate or a replica of the vehicle. They behave exactly with as much efficiency as a vehicle does. But it works in a controlled environment. So in short it’s much safer. Flight … Continue reading Flight Simulators
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
Virtual reality parachuting simulation Virtual reality has been adopted by the military – this includes all three services (army, navy and air force) – where it is used for training purposes. This is particularly useful for training soldiers for combat situations or other dangerous settings where they have to learn how to react in an … Continue reading Virtual Reality in the Military
