In the UK, predeployment training for Afghanistan includes using PC-based battle simulation software. In the last three years more than 6,000 UK service personnel experienced Op JCOVE (operational joint combat operations virtual environment), using a "serious game" application called "Virtual Battlespace". This developed as a spin-off from commercial gaming applications, and gives users control over their virtual environment using hand and foot controls, and the ability to interact using VoIP-enabled headsets.

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