Peter Suciu
The Army has already begun some “virtual reality” training—using VR headsets to prepare soldiers to operate vehicles without needing them to be physically present at those vehicles’ location. Logistics are a perpetual pain for the United States military. Moving large numbers of military personnel across continents for exercises, or even for routine training, is a costly and time-consuming operation that usually reduces the time troops can spend for more useful purposes. To address this issue, the US Army announced this month it would begin to “train differently,” increasingly employing virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR).
How VR and AR Can Help Train US Troops
The new technology could further reduce temporary duty assignments (TDY), or short-term moves, which can last from days to months. AR/VR will allow training to be conducted at a soldier’s home station, explained Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George during a virtual town hall at Fort Drum, New York. According to a report from Task & Purpose, AR/VR could be used in classroom lessons to provide detailed insight into weapon systems and battlefield tactics. It could be employed at all levels of the service, from enlisted personnel to general officers.
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