Scenario Design, Gaming & Simulation
The University of Arizona excels in scenario design, gaming, and simulation. Through innovative educational wargaming, the university enhances decision-making and adaptability for military leaders. UArizona's programs integrate historical lessons and new technologies, preparing a well-equipped force for future challenges. The university's commitment to these areas ensures that students and professionals are adept at creating and utilizing virtual environments for strategic and operational success
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Put Educational Wargaming in the Hands of the Warfighter
Wargaming has long been a crucial tool for military success, yet today, it risks becoming the exclusive domain of select officers rather than an accessible, educational exercise for all ranks. To truly harness its potential, the defense community must reintegrate wargaming as a vital intellectual exercise—one that strengthens decision-making, fosters adaptability, and provides leaders with critical battlefield experience in a low-risk environment.
"Failure in a wargame is not final but an opportunity to learn a new method of success," the article argues. By embracing educational wargaming at the tactical level, the military can build a better-prepared force, leveraging historical lessons and new technologies to break the cycle of wargaming booms and busts.
Just Let Them Compete: Raising the Next Generation of Wargamers
Wargaming is shaping the future of military strategy, guiding critical discussions and innovation across the defense community. From the Marine Corps’ Expeditionary Warrior wargame tackling anti-access/area denial to Unified Quest 2019 exploring AI in warfare, these games analyze everything from autonomous weapons to geopolitical crises.
Yet, wargaming’s success depends on its designers. Currently, the field relies on a small group of experienced professionals, with few young wargamers being trained to take their place. Without a structured pipeline to recruit and educate new talent, the future of military wargaming remains uncertain.