Orlando, Fla. — Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a global provider of military simulation software, announced that VBS3 v3.8.1 will be available beginning the week of Dec. 21 to customers. Customer-specific releases will follow shortly thereafter. Customers can download VBS3 v3.8.1 at bisimulations.com/support/downloads.
“The latest version of VBS3 adds a new range of functionality including brand-new interoperability capabilities that extend the possibilities for simulation and training,” said BISim Co-CEO Pete Morrison. “This version also increases the stability, performance and versatility of VBS3 for our users.”
VBS3 provides an immersive virtual environment that helps soldiers train on tactics, rehearse for missions, and practice standard operating procedures. With its After Action Review tool, the software is designed to help soldiers learn to think, make decisions and improve communications before heading to the field for live exercises. VBS3 is used for tactical training and mission rehearsal by military organizations in 39 countries.
The latest version of VBS3 includes a range of new features, capabilities and improvements:
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Expanded Administrator Controls - Allows administrators to “freeze” or suspend input from any or all players during simulation runtime. Administrators also now are able to restrict players’ access to vehicle positions.
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After Action Review - Playback speed and time of day can be adjusted now in AAR.
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New Weapons, Equipments and Mines - Includes new weapons such as the G22 rifle and M141 BDM16, new equipment like a chainsaw, and new mines and floating sea mines.
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New Vehicle Models - Includes Sentinel R1, A-10C, AH-64A, JDAMs, and desert camouflage variants more than two dozen OPFOR vehicles.
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Ambient Life Controls - Introduces a new slider to Scenario Settings that allows administrator to control and adjust the density of fish and birds in scenarios.
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Human Characters and Animals - Now includes civilian first-responders and new animals including snakes, sheep and horses.
In addition to its robust scenario editors, after action review capabilities and massive content library, VBS3 v3.8.1 also comes equipped with VBS Gateway, which provides interoperability links for HLA, DIS and CIGI interactions. The latest version includes performance improvements to VBS Gateway, adds bridging functions and enables VBS3 to act as a CIGI host.
VBS3 also includes the simulation software’s new voice communication system, VBS Radio, which offers user-friendly setup of global, side, group and direct speech communication channels.
VBS3 and other new, modular VBS components including VBS Blue will be exhibited at MilSim Asia 2016 in Singapore on January 19-20 at booth #13.
Bohemia Interactive Simulations
Founded in 2001, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a global software company at the forefront of simulation training solutions for military and civilian organizations. BISim develops high-fidelity, cost-effective technologies for tactical military training. We apply game-based technology to a range of breakthrough, military-specific training and simulation software products. For more information, visit our website at www.bisimulations.com.