Gaming for Conceptual Network Learning for Naval Air Defense

Netted warfare can be used in anti-air warfare (AAW), but its adoption has been suboptimal. A contributing factor to the lack of adoption of netted warfare in AAW is the lack of understanding by the warfighter as to the benefits of netted warfare. To resolve this, SimVentions is proposing a training game named Fleet Defense: Cooperative Engagement. The game will provide a sailor with the opportunity to experience firsthand the benefits of netted warfare. The game will also have a scenario builder that allows instructors to easily build new levels that stress specific training objectives related to netted warfare. The game will be a low fidelity 3d game which places the player in control of a group of ships and allows them to respond to various air threats presented as a scenario unfolds. The game will also have a training mode which allows the user to pause the game to get additional information available due to the netted status of their forces. The intent is to create a game which is engaging in its gameplay so that sailors will voluntarily play, but also reinforces netted warfare concepts, thus speeding the adoption of netted warfare for AAW.