Track description
The commercial games sector is developing many of the key technologies and applications that have the potential for cost-effective adaptation for defence exploitation and use in modelling and simulation (M&S) applications, such as defence planning, training, operations and capabilities development. The exploitation of commercial gaming technologies and the appropriate use of open standards can provide efficiencies and increased benefits for defence applications.
Due to a growing need for flexibility and responsiveness in uncertain operational situations there is a strong demand for training on basic tactical procedures and situational management (often multi-national) rather than specific weapon systems training. Asymmetric warfare has dramatically changed the way we combat and face the enemy, often interfacing with civilians and adapting behaviours to accommodate different cultures.
The purpose of this track is to explore commercial and games technologies, understand best practices, and to identify barriers to further exploitation and ways these barriers might be overcome.

Key Dates
Submissions of Extended Abstracts: April 12, 2012
Notification of acceptance:May 12, 2012
Final Camera-Ready Submission:June 12, 2012
Early Registration:July 01, 2012


Authors' Guidelines
FIRST SUBMISSION
Extended abstracts (minimum 2 pages), full draft papers or other proposals should be submitted for the review process through the submission section by April 12, 2012.
The extended abstract or the full draft paper must contain title, authors, affiliations, addresses, main body and references.
Each extended abstract or full draft paper will be reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee taking into consideration scientific quality, originality and relevance. Only original papers, written in English will be accepted.
The extended abstract or the full draft paper should be prepared by following the final paper formatting. However any type of paper formatting can be accepted for the first submission.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Notification of acceptance will be sent by May 12, 2012.

CAMERA READY PAPER SUBMISSION
The International Program Committee will accept two types of camera ready papers: extended paper (10 pages, 2 columns); regular paper (6 pages, 2 columns) both for regular and special sessions.
The camera ready paper must adhere to the conference template. The .dot file contains the complete instructions for preparing a camera ready copy for the Proceedings. The final version of the paper must be a PDF file.
Your camera ready paper (extended paper or regular paper) in PDF format must be submitted by using the submission section before the June 12, 2012
The page limit for manuscripts is ten (10) pages (included in the author registration fee). Additional pages will require an additional fee.
If your work must be cleared or approved before publication by your institution, company, or governmental agency, please be sure that process will be completed by the due date above or we will not be able to include it in the CD Conference Proceedings.

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