Cold Response 2026: Training a Division with Live-Constructive Integration

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret
Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret Technical Paper · ITEC 2026 Training Transformation Cold Response 2026: Training a Division with Live-Constructive Integration How Norway designed and executed the first deliberate live-constructive architecture to train its full divisional structure — and what it means for the future of collective training at scale. Author Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Founder & Strategic… Read More

ITEC 2026: The Signals That Give Me Genuine Optimism

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
ITEC 2026: The Signals That Give Me Genuine Optimism
Insights ITEC 2026: The Signals That Give Me Genuine Optimism I came to ITEC wearing two hats. What I saw — in the best paper, the highly commended work, the panel, and on the floor — pointed in a consistent and significant direction. 6–8 min read · ITEC 2026 · Defence Training Technology · LVC Integration · Synthetic Training I… Read More

Why does Military Synthetic Training not Scale Well?

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Military Synthetic Training: Why Scale Still Fails
Insights Why Does Military Synthetic Training Not Scale Well? After twenty-four years running live, constructive and virtual training; Military Synthetic Training in the Norwegian Army — the technology works. What consistently fails is the systems thinking that connects it. 10–12 min read · Military Synthetic Training · LVC Integration · Defence Procurement · Norwegian Army · VBS4 What is Military… Read More

Constructive Simulation: Training the Division to Think and Fight

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Training the Divison to Think and Fight
Strategic Insight Training Division to Think and Fight: Getting Constructive Simulation Right February 2026 · Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen Constructive simulation only creates readiness when it trains cognition: decision-making under uncertainty, tempo, friction, and consequence. For much of the past two decades, division- and brigade-level headquarters training received less attention than lower-echelon readiness. Expeditionary operations and force reductions shifted focus toward… Read More

Governance Is the Real Training System

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Governance Is the Real Training System
Strategic Insight Governance Is the Real Training System Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, ownership, measurable readiness To expand on my two previous posts, I have come to the conclusion that Governance Is the Real Training System. Post 1: Why Training and Simulation Decisions Fail – Even When the Technology Works Post 2: If Simulation Is Optional, It Is Not a… Read More

If Simulation Is Optional, It Is Not a Capability

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
If Simulation is Optional It Is Not a Capability
Strategic Insight If Simulation Is Optional – It Is Not a Capability Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, mandate, measurable readiness If simulation is optional, it does not constitute a capability. In large organisations, optional use inevitably leads to uneven standards, declining proficiency, and weak return on investment. This is not a cultural issue or a question of motivation — it… Read More