description UrbanSim Overview
UrbanSim is a PC-based virtual training application developed by the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies for U.S. Army mission-command training. It places trainees in the role of a battalion commander managing a fictional counterinsurgency and stability operation, including efforts to maintain civilian support, fight insurgency, restore infrastructure, and prepare for transition. Its package combines a game-based practice environment with instructional material, scenario-authoring tools, an intelligent tutor, and after-action review.
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What is UrbanSim used for?
UrbanSim is a PC-based virtual training application for U.S. Army mission-command training. Trainees practice decision-making in a fictional counterinsurgency setting.
Who developed UrbanSim?
UrbanSim was developed by the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies. The project applies game-style simulation to military training rather than entertainment.
What role does the trainee play in UrbanSim?
The trainee takes the role of a battalion commander. The simulation requires the player to manage a fictional counterinsurgency and respond to changing mission conditions.
Is UrbanSim a commercial city-building game?
No. UrbanSim is a serious-game training application designed for U.S. Army mission-command education, not a general consumer city-building title.
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