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Real Warriors Trained In Virtual Worlds

Posted by Zonk on from the new-meaning-to-weekend-warrior dept.

The Washington Post has a piece looking at the U.S. military's increased reliance on gaming for training the next generation of soldiers. From the article: "'The technology in games has facilitated a revolution in the art of warfare,' says David Bartlett, the former chief of operations at the Defense Modeling and Simulation Office, a high-level office within the Defense Department and the focal point for computer-generated training at the Pentagon. 'When the time came for [a solider in training] to fire his weapon, he was ready to do that. And capable of doing that. His experience leading up to that time, through on-the-ground training and playing 'Halo' and whatever else, enabled him to execute. His situation awareness was up. He knew what he had to do. He had done it before -- or something like it up to that point.'"

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  1. Tis true! Video games teach real life lessons by Average_Joe_Sixpack · · Score: 5, Funny

    I learned everything I know about women through the Leisure Suit Larry series.

  2. An armchair soldier's perspective... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, thanks to my many grueling hours of Halo training, my situational awareness and my proficiency with all plasma weapons is markedly improved.

  3. The Geneva Convention will have to be modified... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    To prohibit spawn camping.

  4. Why just the soldiers? by STUPiDflY · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why not just take the entire war to the virtual world then? That would be awesome! "Tonight at eleven we'll have live coverage from the war in Iran. The US Special Forces have cornered the insurgents into de_dust after dominating them 4-0 in a de_dust2 tournament. 12 year old Mikey Thompson who leads the USSF says he's confident about the outcome as the insurgents are all 'camping awp wh0res'."

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  5. Thank you Full Spectrum Warrior by Mancat · · Score: 5, Funny

    When China finally launches nukes at us and commences ground offensive operations, I'll already be fully familiar with military hand signals, squad and individual tactics, and weapon systems. I'll be able to link up with militia and fight for the 'ol Red White & Blue, whithout ever having been in the military in my entire life. I'll be living the survivalist's dream!

    All thanks to you, Full Spectrum Warrior!

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