Call for Chapters:

Transforming Training, Operations, and Logistics Through Virtual and Augmented Reality
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/9255

Editors:
Andrew Clayton, Air University, United States
John Hinck, Air University, United States

Deadline for submission of chapter proposals: October 5, 2025
Full chapters Due: December 7, 2025

INTRODUCTION

Recent developments underscore the increasing integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in military contexts that include training and simulation, operational applications, maintenance and logistics. Examining these cutting-edge applications, Transforming Training, Operations, and Logistics Through Virtual and Augmented Reality offers a comprehensive analysis of how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing military and civilian training, operations, and logistics. In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, preparing the next generation of military warfighters and corporate leaders will look very different from traditional training, operations, logistics, and execution methods. The rapid advancements in immersive technologies call for corresponding changes in tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for military personnel during combat and training. Military aviation training is evolving, with immersive technology becoming the standard for training combat pilots and service members in other fields. Developments in immersive tech are also impacting critical care, medical education, and crisis response within civilian and military healthcare training and operations. Logistics, asset management, and resource procurement are increasingly adopting virtual, augmented, and extended reality (VR/AR/XR) to enhance defense operations and ensure support functions are prepared for the future VUCA environment, internal and external to the military. As military aircraft grow more complex with stealth technology, advanced avionics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems, maintenance personnel are increasingly leveraging immersive technologies to keep these systems operational. This book highlights these key areas of military and civilian operations and training, providing insights into how the military and civilian institutions are using immersive technologies to remain powerful, professionally ready, and operationally successful.

OBJECTIVE

The book explores how virtual, augmented, and extended reality technologies are transforming training, operations, logistics, and readiness within the Department of Defense and the civilian sector. Using case studies, research, and practical examples, it offers theoretical, conceptual, and practical frameworks for understanding how organizations and leaders incorporate immersive technologies to improve decision-making, efficiency, training, operations, logistics, and lethality. The book also provides insights into preparing warfighters and support personnel for the complex demands of modern and future combat environments.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The book is designed to engage a diverse audience that spans both academic and professional communities. The intended readers include scholars researching emerging military technologies, practitioners involved in military training and operations, and professionals in related industries and immersive technology. The book is well-suited for researchers and academics across various disciplines, including:

• Military Studies and Defense Strategy: Scholars interested in the evolution of modern warfare, operational readiness, and training methodologies will find valuable insights into how immersive technologies are shaping military tactics and planning.
• Aviation and Aerospace Studies: Researchers focused on aviation training, human factors, and cockpit automation will benefit from chapters discussing VR/AR applications in pilot development, aircraft maintenance, and operational decision-making.
• Medical and Health Sciences: Academics studying medical education, trauma care, and emergency response will gain insights into how immersive technologies enhance training for military medical personnel and critical care teams.
• Human-Computer Interaction and AI: Researchers in fields such as artificial intelligence, human-machine teaming, and augmented cognition will find discussions on manned-unmanned teaming, AI-assisted training, and virtual operational planning relevant to their work.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Scholars examining the modernization of military logistics, enterprise asset management, and depot maintenance will see practical applications of XR and AI-driven optimization techniques.

Beyond academia, Transforming Training, Operations, and Logistics Through Virtual and Augmented Reality is tailored for military professionals, corporate leaders, defense industry experts, and policymakers, including:

• Military Trainers and Instructors: Those responsible for pilot instruction, medical training, and mission rehearsal will benefit from practical applications of VR/AR in realistic training environments.
• Operational Commanders and Strategists: Leaders and planners involved in mission execution, war-fighting strategy, and logistics management will find applicable case studies and insights on how immersive technologies enhance decision-making.
• Defense Acquisition and Technology Specialists: Professionals involved in procurement, acquisition, and system development will see how VR/AR can streamline design, reduce costs, and accelerate the adoption of military technology.
• Medical Professionals in the Military: Combat medics, aeromedical evacuation teams, and critical care personnel can explore advancements in VR-based training and simulation to enhance patient outcomes in both battlefield and hospital settings.
• Aviation Maintenance Personnel: Military aircraft maintainers, logistics specialists, and depot-level technicians will gain insights into the use of immersive training tools to enhance proficiency and operational efficiency.

The book also has broader implications, appealing to professionals outside the military, such as those in commercial aviation, medical simulation, and corporate logistics, where immersive training and AI-driven operational management are becoming more common. The book offers cross-industry applications, making it useful for government agencies, defense contractors, and technology innovators exploring the intersection of VR/AR with mission-critical operations. The book is a vital resource for anyone dedicated to the future of military and civilian readiness, training, and operational innovation.

RECOMMENDED TOPICS

• MILITARY AND CIVILIAN AVIATION TRAINING AND OPERATIONS: Revolutionizing Aviation Training and Teaming, Leveraging Virtual and Augmented Reality for Pilot Development, Mission Readiness, Crew Resource Management; Manned/Unmanned Teaming.
• MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL TRAINING AND OPERATIONS: Advancing Medical Training and Readiness Through Immersive Technologies, Simulation Training, Transforming Education for Critical Care, Communication, and Preparedness.
• MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LOGISTIC AND ASSET MANAGEMENT: Transforming Defense Operations, Integrating Immersive Technologies, AI, and Augmented Reality for Modern Logistics and Asset Management.
• MISSION PLANNING: Enhancing Mission Planning and Operational Readiness Through Immersive Technologies, The Future of Decision Superiority in Combat Environments.
• AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE: Revolutionizing Aircraft Maintenance and Readiness Through Immersive Technologies, Enhancing Training and Proficiency.
• OPERATIONAL READINESS AND AGILITY: Agile Combat Employment (ACE). Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), Command and Control Across Domains, Functions. Departments, Divisions, or Specialties.
• SIMILAR TOPICS RELATED TO TRAINING, OPERATIONS, AND LOGISTICS INVOLVING IMMERSIVE, VIRTUAL REALITY, AND AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLIGIES.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before October 5, 2025, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by October 19, 2025 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by December 7, 2025, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Transforming Training, Operations, and Logistics Through Virtual and Augmented Reality. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

PUBLISHER

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the “Information Science Reference,” “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com/. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES

October 5, 2025: Proposal Submission Deadline
October 19, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
December 7, 2025: Full Chapter Submission
January 11, 2026: Review Results Returned
February 8, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
February 15, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

INQUIRIES

Andrew Clayton, Air University, Claytonasc0928@gmail.com
John Hinck, Air University, john.hinck@au.af.edu