 The Office of Naval Research demonstrated new training technology at the Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training Testing Facility, or FISTAFAC, on Fort Island, Hawaii. FISTAFAC develops, tests, and demonstrates simulated training technology blending live action exercises with virtual assets and adversaries. During the demonstration, sailors on a virtual ship were pitted against several fast-attack craft and waters with merchant traffic. They quickly determined the boats were hostile and engaged them with machine gun fire from the ship and a virtual helicopter. Glenn White, the Office of Naval Research's Integration and Transition Manager for the project, said FISTAFAC is a valuable tool for two main reasons, savings and security. The ability to recreate so many combat scenarios is useful in training for any challenge a ship might face worldwide, from vessel maintenance or landing a fighter jet to navigating hostile waters. For more news from the Office of Naval Research, visit navy.mil.