For testing and training applications, the only affordable way to represent the required environment is to introduce simulated systems into live cockpits or with a synthetic, immersive environment due to limitations in physical range space and the number of physical assets available to represent realistic friendly and threat force densities. In some cases, M&S environments can be used to assess test issues that cannot be easily addressed in the real-world environment due to financial, operational security, and/or environmental considerations. Creating augmented live training and synthetic environments for training and exercises also promises to reduce operation tempos while still allowing realistic training at home stations and reducing the wear and tear on valuable equipment.