Carol I National Defence University

Learning Impact Evaluation of the Serious Game: Cultural Awareness - Afghanistan Pre-deployment

The Cultural Awareness Afghanistan Pre-deployment serious game functions as a specialized training instrument designed to enhance the decision-making capabilities of NATO military personnel and civilian staff.

• The Cultural Awareness Afghanistan Pre-deployment game effectively improves decision-making and operational readiness by allowing personnel to practice cultural intelligence in a low-stress, simulated environment.
• The training tool is most effective for individuals with no prior subject matter exposure, resulting in significant measurable improvements in cognitive and soft-skill development.
• Evaluations across diverse cohorts—including military personnel, civilian staff, and students—confirm the game is a highly efficient and reliable method for knowledge transfer.