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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Army use video games to train for battle - BBC


In the lab, more than 30 PCs are running a military training simulator called Virtual Battle Space 2.

The Army is using the software to teach soldiers about to be sent on operations in Afghanistan and Iraq how to deal with ambushes, roadside bombs and other threats.

Some 2,000 troops have used it so far, and some of the first trainees are currently stationed in Iraq.

More on the BBC website here...