Fundamental Issues In Defense Training And Simulation - George Galanis

Defense Forces Have Always Invested A Great Deal Of Their Resources In Training. In Recent Times, Changes In The Complexity And Intensity Of Operations Have Reaffirmed The Importance Of Ensuring That Warfighters Are Adequately Prepared For The Environments In Which They Are Required To Work. The Emergence Of Operational Drivers Such As Asymmetric Threats, Urban Operations, Joint And Coalition Operations And The Widespread Use Of Military Communications And Information Technology Networks Has Highlighted The Importance Of Providing Warfighters With The Competencies Required To Act In A Coordinated, Adaptable Fashion, And To Make Effective Decisions In Environments Characterized By Large Amounts Of Sometimes Ambiguous Information.