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United States Military Academy to Use Land Warrior Simulation
CA ,December 20, 2000 - NovaLogic Systems, Inc. has given the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, 1,200 copies of the simulation software it created for the U.S. Army's Land Warrior program.
NLS, a subsidiary established by NovaLogic, Inc. to bring the software company's simulation technology to the military, donated the software to support an Army initiative to include the Land Warrior system in the Academy's cadet military science education program. The software, recently designed for use by U.S. Army soldiers training with the system, was based on NovaLogic's popular Delta Force 2 computer game, which simulates modern, squad-level combat. The software was extensively modified to serve as a tactical training simulation covering elements of the real-world Land Warrior program.
"We're excited about using the software to facilitate a higher level of understanding in military science for our cadets," said Major Bill Williams of the Academy's Department of Military Instruction.
The Army chose NovaLogic Systems to create the training software because the Delta Force 2 game already contained many elements the simulation needed: the ability to render vast outdoor terrain as well as indoor and urban settings; support for as many as 50 users in a single scenario; varied weather conditions; map displays; night vision; a large array of real-world weapons; and a full-featured mission editor.
The Land Warrior system is currently being developed by the Army's Project Manager-Soldier as a weapons system that integrates existing equipment with new technology to increase soldiers' lethality and survivability. The system will equip infantry with improved weapons and advanced communications and imaging technology, all while staying within weight limits carried by today's soldiers. Key components of the Land Warrior concept are a self-contained computer and radio system; a Global Positioning System receiver; a helmet-mounted LCD display; and a modular weapons system that adds thermal and video sights and laser ranging to the standard M4 carbine. The Land Warrior soldier will be able to use the weapon's video sight and helmet-mounted display to aim around corners or over barriers without exposing his head or body. The laser range finder can be used in conjunction with the GPS receiver to call in precision artillery fire. The system will also improve communication, navigation, and situational awareness.
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