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The simulation unit at the 6th Medical Group, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, looks on as a student moves through the process of emergency care through virtual reality Aug. 3, 2021, in support of the Defense Health Agency’s research and development’s simulation implementation worth $100 million. The introduction of augmented reality training increases the availability of training, without a need to increase manpower availability for training setup and multiple student face-to-face interaction. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 2, 2021

6th MDG advancing medical readiness training with augmented reality

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Manikin-based training is currently the mainstay of military medical readiness training, however, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed some limitations to large-scale in-person training during times of social distancing. The introduction of augmented reality training increases the availability of training, without a need to increase manpower availability for training setup and multiple student face-to-face interaction.

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