The Use Of Tactical Augmented Reality In The US Army

By Anthony Phillips


As of current, the US Army has been making use of bulky equipment in order to check the locations of enemies and teammates during their combat time. The problem with this type of equipment is that it may slow the soldiers down, making them more susceptible to possible enemy attacks. That is why the US Army has started making use of technology known as Tactical Augmented Reality or TAR, in order to cover these weaknesses.

Now, TAR was first created by the US Army Research, Development and Engineering Commands Communications Electronics Research Development and Engineering Center. It was a state of the art invention that would help sharpen the senses of the soldier in battle. In fact, it was made to replace all the location tools previously used by the US Army.

The amazing thing about TAR is that it reduces the need for soldiers to have so many pieces of equipment under their belt. This one piece of equipment already has multiple uses such as a very comprehensive GPS system. This GPS system can help locate the whereabouts of the holder as well as his or her teammates and unidentified people.

Another cool function that the TAR system has would be a night fighting system complete with the comprehensive GPS and a pair of night vision goggles that will allow the soldiers to somehow see the terrain even at night. As night fighting is really hard because it impairs vision, being able to see in the dark would definitely give one an edge over the enemy. This is especially useful for those who want to locate the enemy while they are hiding.

Before the TAR was created, the cadets had to make use of a hand held device similar to a phone in order to control the GPS system. With this TAR system though, they do not need to do that anymore because their devices would already geo register their location automatically. The great part about it is that the locator is wirelessly connected to the headset and eyepiece so there will be no wires to wear the holders down.

So one question about this device would be what it looks like because it is pretty hard to imagine its design. Well, it is basically a headset and eyepiece that is wirelessly connected to a tablet. It is also wirelessly connected to a thermal aiming device that is connected to the rifle in order to give the coordinates through the aiming device.

With the wireless capabilities, the soldiers can even share data with each other. Other than location and coordinates, soldiers can also share visuals and images with each other. This will allow the soldiers to have better coordination with each other, allowing all of them to work smoother when in the battlefield.

This great invention is a revolutionary one for the US Army. In the age of technology, battlefield tactics must also be upgraded in order to better the performance of the soldiers and enable them with lighter equipment to make them more agile. With this rather new invention, it is possible to work better as a team, save up cost on those bulky equipment, move at a faster pace, and overall increase performance.




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