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10-26-2001, 11:58 AM

Good Article Saz

It is a nice idea to have the Military utilize the free market to make its training aides. It will get a good tool for a fraction of the price it would take for a "Gubbermint CONtractor" to produce the same item with inferior graphics. The use of Strategy Games and Sims as training aides has been going on (in an unofficial way) since the mid 80's at least. Some Strategy games are excellent training for tactical and strategic thinking.

I remember we used several games, like Kampfgruppe (an old SSI product) and others to simulate tactics for the real world.

EDIT: Yes I know the old games were not terribly realistic but it did stimulate a lot of brainstorming and thought.
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10-26-2001, 11:58 AM	#2
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Good Article Saz It is a nice idea to have the Military utilize the free market to make its training aides. It will get a good tool for a fraction of the price it would take for a "Gubbermint CONtractor" to produce the same item with inferior graphics. The use of Strategy Games and Sims as training aides has been going on (in an unofficial way) since the mid 80's at least. Some Strategy games are excellent training for tactical and strategic thinking. I remember we used several games, like Kampfgruppe (an old SSI product) and others to simulate tactics for the real world. EDIT: Yes I know the old games were not terribly realistic but it did stimulate a lot of brainstorming and thought. ------------------ Disintigration is easy, If you really want to impress me, ReIntegrate it. [This message has been edited by MagiK (edited 10-26-2001).]