Quote Originally Posted by Papewaio View Post
I think the idea of a military is to A) stop a war happening in the first place
B) win it if it happens

Focusing on games will mean winning games not war. It is much like over focusing on discipline, boot polish and parades rather then combat readiness. One would have to be careful that proficiency at war games tracks into combat ability.

I think a focus on innovation in any sphere be it science, medicine, business or war would make a better economy. Too much of education is styled to past tests and create drones.
As I stated in my first post though, perhaps 'games' isn't the best description. They would be more tests of combat readiness. Accuracy tests, CQC room clearing tests, terrain navigation tests, etc. Those with the best scores win, and with it bring $50 mill to their branch of service.