Technology

and Change

Perspective

Andy

Fawkes

Innovations in Training:

Simulation & Interactivity

14

November

2013

Outline

Defence

Training

Technology

Trends

Innovation The Future

Back to 2002

Source - Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

Versatility of Modern Simulation Software

• Joint– E-Learning

– Cultural Awareness & Language Training

– Engineer Training

• Naval– Anti-Piracy & Boarding Operations Training

– Maritime Submarine Training Capability

• Land– IED Training & Situational Awareness

– Land Convoy Collective Training

– Gunnery and Crew Training

– Close Weapon Gunnery Training

– Army Recruiting

• Air– Aviation Tactics Training

– Fixed Wing Aviation Mission Training

Source - MSE Weibull

Source - iPad in Real Life: Erik Hess, F-5N Tiger II Pilot

Augmented Reality – 2008

• US Pilot in Flight

Simulator

• Transatlantic

Connection

• UK Soldier on Salisbury

Plain with Augmented

Reality Sight

• Virtual Bombs landing

on Real Terrain

MOD Westdown Camp

US Site

US Secret Enclave

UK Secret Enclave

JTEN

JSAF

JSAF

UK Restricted Enclave

AWES User

Terminal

AWES

Server

Salisbury

Plain (Live)

‘Synthetic

Wrap’

Gateway

FAC

AR

Data

Voice

Comms

‘Air Gap’

Operator

Pilot

Source: JTEN use case latest Final(1) - SISO Discussion Forums (Internet)

Source – Vogue (Google Glass) Sep 13

Technology and Societal

Change

So What?

A Revolution

• Military Early Adopters

• Simulation and Beyond

• Digital Innovation

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

Accelerators

• Google Campus

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

Innovation Enablers

TechnologyChange

Organisational Realities

Time as a Resource

Future?

Simulation Command and Control

Autonomy Simulation

Autonomy Simulation

Wearable Computing, Tracking and Sensors

Internet of Things

Augmented Reality

Interaction at Distance

Source – Musion

Who is Good at Engaging People?

Digital Revolution – A Golden Era for Training?

• learn

• discover

• practice

• explore

• collaborate

• connect

• test

• measure

• analyse

Carry out Trials with the User!

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