Camber Corp. Wins Big In Serious Gaming; Takes Two Top Honors at I/ITSEC

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Camber Corporation takes two prestigious Serious Gaming Awards at Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), in Orlando, Florida.  For over 20 years Camber has been a leading training provider using innovative game technology and interactive multimedia, shortening learning times and increasing overall comprehension of material. 

The Gaming Challenge was divided into categories: Business, Government, Student, Mobile, and Special Emphasis.  Over 50 entries from some of the Top Defense Contractors in the world were narrowed down to the best 17 for finalists.  The "People's Choice Award" award is ballot selected by the I/ITSEC attendees as Best of Show. Camber won 2013's "Best Mobile Game Award" and "People's Choice Award" for their GORRDEE learner centric game:

Gain and Maintain Target Contact
Orient on the Objective
Report All Information Rapidly and Accurately
Retain Freedom to Maneuver
Develop the Situation
Ensure Maximum Reconnaissance Force Forward
Ensure Continuous Reconnaissance

GORRDEE is a device agnostic (Smart Phone, Tablets etc.) mobile application the Army uses as an immersive trainer for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Shadow platform.  GORRDEE's one hour of IMI Level I-III self-paced instruction, and 30-minute game-based IMI Level IV capstone exercises, develop and enhance the operator's critical decision making skills. Leveraging high-fidelity real world graphics and virtual environments, it's so realistic and life-like that it's an instant hit with all of Product Manager for Ground Maneuver (PdM-GM). They noted that GORRDEE not only benefits the soldier for training purposes, but is a recruiting tool for young soldiers where gaming is a large part of their learning experience. 

"I think it's safe to say the team nailed the app.  It really is a benefit for the soldier's training.  It's really exciting to see technology at the next level!" says, Adam Kingsborough, Camber Program Manager of Training Systems.  "This generation of training systems resonates with the newest generation of warrior, saving money and advancing the readiness of our soldiers."

Camber Corporation is a premier intel, cyber, systems engineering and information technology company.  Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL, Camber has over 2,000 employees in over 100 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia delivering ISO 9001:2008 certified, high-value solutions to customers worldwide.  Camber can develop enhanced training applications and solutions for all situations.  www.camber.com

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