CoD to replace VBS2 as military training tool?

[Flock 10]

http://www.news.com.au/world/libyan-opposition-turn-to-google-earth-call-of-duty-in-battle-against-gaddafi-forces/story-e6frfkyi-1226076431208

Many of the rebels cite the sophisticated computer war game Call of Duty as their first resource of tactical military knowledge.

A further innovation has been to pass locations by global positioning system (GPS) stored on Google Earth direct to NATO’s liaison cell in Benghazi, for use by NATO aircraft on strike missions.

Rebel leaders said that some of the tanks they identified were destroyed inside Misrata using the coordinates.

[[aps]gnat 28]

LOL ... yep I'm sure some new and cheap tool like that can replace near 10 years of product development.

But for the rebels I guess its better than nothing ...... ;)

[Perforator 10]

I'd like to see how long they survive attempting knife kill streaks.

[Innomadic 10]

Sophisticated

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Opticalsnare 12]

Many of the rebels cite the sophisticated computer war game Call of Duty as their first resource of tactical military knowledge

Ah ha so thats why they havnt won yet.. I thought it was something else but silly me... :j:

[ArmAriffic 10]

"yes killstreak!, here comes a NATO airstrike"

[celery 8]

Any FPS game can teach you basic firefight tactics. It doesn't make Call of Duty a valid training tool, but CoD is better than nothing.

[Perforator 10]

Rebels are chanting Allahaaa Akbahhh pwned nooooobs Allahaaa Akbahhh

[nodunit 397]

Sophisticated...sophisticated...really?...I can't...I just..what? Also why is that the topic when the article discusses mostly google earth and with VBS2 mention, am you trying to start some shit?

Edited June 19, 2011 by NodUnit

[Maddmatt 1]

I guess it can be used to practice some basic squad tactics, teach them how to move and stick together in firefights.

ArmA would be a better choice though...

[Innomadic 10]

ArmA would be a better choice though...

[Tonci87 163]

Really I y hhad to LOL when I saw this topic. No wonder theaven`t won yet....

[froggyluv 2136]

CoD trained combatants would excel at close quarter fighting, having excellent twitch reflex but would get confused and disoriented at moving outside of their designated zones thinking that the world ends beyond every block.

VBS2 trained fighters would be excellent marksmen from middle range out -able to spin on a dime and place that perfect shot 300m out. Their urban prowess would be lacking however as they really don't understand that people hide behind windows as well as upstairs and they occasionally get disinterested all together and orient towards the sea.

[nodunit 397]

That may be putting too much emphasis on VBS2, sure they will be better trained for other scenerio's but if they do touch become familiar and train enough with the actual weapon then it won't count for squat, nothing can substitute the real thing.

[Mr. Charles 22]

Mighty interesting, not the COD thing, but the mortar fire sponsored by Google xD

[soul_assassin 1750]

think about it: you get to memorize where the enemies will spawn :)

[Tonci87 163]

Mighty interesting, not the COD thing, but the mortar fire sponsored by Google xD

From Google with love

[HyperU2 11]

Have those rebels from yesterday respawned yet?

[hungrytoheal 10]

I guess it can be used to practice some basic squad tactics, teach them how to move and stick together in firefights.

ArmA would be a better choice though...

For close quarters combat? I was thinking more along the lines of watching some Black Hawk Down, Die Hard or Rambo.

Have those rebels from yesterday respawned yet?

No they got kicked off the server for suspicious ping.

[-)rStrangelove 0]

If i were Gaddafi i'd try to contact the server admin and ban all rebel players for cheating.

Or pointless camping. ("We're on the defender side, its for them to attack but they dont do anything!")

[Tonci87 163]

)rstrangelove;1960640']

or pointless camping. ("we're on the defender side' date=' its for them to attack but they dont do anything!")[/quote']

lol :D

[[aps]gnat 28]

)rStrangelove;1960640']If i were Gaddafi i'd try to contact the server admin and ban all rebel players for cheating.

Or pointless camping.

LOL .... that tickled my funnybone

[Phantom Six 25]

Wtf, why COD? Out of all games. Its just a bunch of scripted scenarios with no weapon ballistic bullet drops and what not. Like sniping with an SMG from far away.... like that will do you any good? Plus a $60 price tag... why not one of the ARMA games from a lesser price. ARMA cost lesser and is much more reliable for stuff like that (ARMA + ACE mod) that'll work for them pretty well for their longer and marksman shooters. I'd probably go with the old school rainbow six for CQC environment but I assume they would go more long range?

If they can't afford VBS2, I would most likely recommend ARMA 2 + ACE Mod

OH WAIT A MINUTE!! VBS2 LITE!! Absolutely free! Why buy COD for $60 run n gun game that don't help at all or... why not just get the lite version of a real deal simulator for free?

Edited June 20, 2011 by Phantom Six

[Big Dawg KS 6]

Wtf, why COD? Out of all games.

Something tells me they're not the most informed/educated bunch...

[Maddmatt 1]

Wtf, why COD? Out of all games. Its just a bunch of scripted scenarios with no weapon ballistic bullet drops and what not.

They don't play computer games to practice shooting. They play them to practice movements and drills.

For that, COD is kinda useful. As long as they don't waste too much time on it.

Of course, not as useful as ArmA or VBS2 would be. Especially with those ridiculous maps.