Mathura: Indian Army has set up a state-of-the-art Military Simulation or War-gaming centre at Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. It is third of its kind with the most advanced technology in the country. It will be used to train for warfare anywhere in the world by simulating scenarios at the strategic and operational level. It will also enable senior commanders to plan, execute and analyse hypothetical war scenarios. The Wargaming Centre commonly known as WARCEN will impart training to officers from all arms and services.
The WARCEN was inaugurated by Lt Gen Gyan Bhushan, GOC-in-C, South Western Command . The Army Commander informed that, the Indian Army is making progress by leaps and bounds in the field of computer war-gaming. Simulation and live exercise through networking has resulted into an effective training tool which is not only a cost-effective method of training at various levels, but also allows for effective feedback and instantaneous and highly accurate evaluation of training standards.
Computerized wargames take into account the actual concepts and philosophy of both the attacker and the defender and gives out the results based on mathematical and analaytical models. It also co-relates the capabilities and constraints of the weapon system held with opposing forces and also caters for the terrain features including natural and man made obstacles. Lt Gen Ravi Thodge , GOC Strike One and other officers were also present on the occasion.