Journal of Innovations

Vol. 3, Issue 6

Revolutionizing Military Recruitment: AI and VR in Immersive Simulation

AUTHOR(S)

Kurt Mann

ABSTRACT

This paper presents an innovative, AI-powered immersive virtual reality (VR) platform designed to address the growing challenges facing U.S. military recruiting. In recent years, service branches have struggled to meet enlistment goals due to a shrinking pool of qualified applicants, widespread misconceptions about military life, and difficulties engaging Generation Z. Many young Americans either do not meet basic eligibility requirements or lack awareness of the diverse range of professional and technical roles available beyond combat positions. Traditional recruiting methods—such as brochures, social media, and school visits—often fail to convey the modern, multifaceted, and purpose-driven nature of military service. The proposed VR platform introduces a new experiential and interactive approach to recruitment. Through AI-driven personalization, it enables potential recruits to “step into the boots” of service members and explore realistic simulations across fields such as aviation, logistics, cybersecurity, and medicine. By tailoring content to individual interests, the system offers a level of transparency and engagement that surpasses conventional tools. This innovation directly addresses declining qualification rates, public misconceptions, and low engagement by creating a realistic and motivating experience that fosters understanding and trust. Better-informed and more confident recruits are more likely to commit and succeed, reducing costly attrition and strengthening long-term military readiness. By merging artificial intelligence, immersive storytelling, and human-centered design, this platform establishes a transformative digital recruitment model poised to revitalize how the military connects with the next generation of talent.  

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62470/5f251264 

CITE THIS ARTICLE 

Mann, K. (2025). Revolutionizing Military Recruitment: AI and VR in Immersive Simulation. Journal of Innovations, 3(6), 66-78. https://doi.org/10.62470/5f251264