FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - The Army is opening a new training center at Fort Leavenworth to let soldiers to fire their weapons using virtual ammunition.
It's called an engagement skills trainer and allows soldiers to practice marksmanship and combat skills in a safe environment.
The Army will dedicate the new facility Friday morning. An Army Reserve unit is scheduled to use the trainer after a brief ceremony.
The trainer will allow practice on small arms, shoulder-launched weapons and heavy machine guns. The systems are linked to computer systems and fire virtual ammunition at targets, saving money in using live rounds.
It also allows for training indoors with immediate response for soldiers preparing for duty.
The Old Man thinks this is quite appropriate considering this country is now funded with virtual money.
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