The use of simulation devices to reduce costs and increase capacity of Armored Units

Abstract

Combat simulation is an important tool available to the world's leading armed forces for maintaining a readiness of their troops. The use of this medium stems from the growing need for training in the face of diffuse and multifaceted threats. The Brazilian Army, considering the current situation, has developed simulation devices that satisfactorily train the unit and higher levels. In lower levels, where training is directed to the individual or the garrison, there is a need for the use of more accurate simulation devices. Faced with a constant contingency of resources, reduction and limitation of education areas, risk of environmental damage, high cost of ammunition and maintenance of armored means, this study provides subsidies for the implementation of a simulation system capable of reduce costs and increase the operational capacity of the armored units of the Brazilian Army. To this end, it is necessary to have a perfect understanding of what is simulation, its historical evolution and how the use of simulation devices is a precious tool for maintaining the readiness of an army. The armies of Germany, Chile, the USA and France, among others, use these means systematically, on a large scale, and as an option for budget constraints, lack of training camps, and the need for their armored troops to be trained. operating in various operating environments. From the study of how these armies use their simulation devices, it was possible to analyze the proposal of a systematized model to qualify and train armored units, developed by the Armored Instruction Center, to provide cost reduction and increase the operational capacity of the armored units. Armored units of the Brazilian Army.