At War on the Rocks, General Joseph Votel, member of CERL’s Executive Board, explains how gaming can enhance military training by building skills that are critical for modern warfare, simulating environments that would otherwise be difficult to replicate, and allowing the United States to maintain its advantage over adversaries. He urges defense leaders to invest in the research and development of military gaming, establish evaluation metrics to drive effectiveness, and educate senior leaders about the importance of training that incorporates gaming. 

General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Ret.), is the former Commander of the U.S. Central Command. He is a Distinguished Military Fellow at the Middle East Institute and a member of the CERL Executive Board. Read his bio here. 

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