Virtual, Augmented Reality Tech Transforming Training TRAINING AND SIMULATION 2/17/2021 Air Force photo by William Graver Augmented and virtual reality technology as well as artificial intelligence are disrupting military training as the landscape of warfare shifts. The United States is facing advanced adversaries which requires the Pentagon to better prepare for a high-end fight. To do so, the Defense Department is leveraging game-based training systems, augmented/mixed reality and other cutting-edge tools. A number of new transformative technologies have been introduced over the last few decades. Although virtual reality technology has existed for more than 30 years, it is an invaluable tool for bringing better training opportunities to the services, Marlo Brooke, CEO and founder of AVATAR Partners, a software company that provides augmented and mixed reality solutions, said during a panel discussion at the Virtual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in December. I/ITSEC is hosted by the National Training and Simulation Association, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association.