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Simulation and Virtual Training: Technology-Enabled Capability Development

Military training has historically depended on live exercises that consume resources, create risks, and face constraints that limit what can be practiced. Simulation and virtual training technologies enable practice of scenarios that live training cannot efficiently or safely replicate. Understanding these technologies illuminates how the Canadian Armed Forces prepare for operations while managing resource and risk constraints.