| abstract | - In the Federation Starfleet, the practice of conducting battle simulations (also known as war games or battle drills) was a common method of honing the tactical and combat skills of starship personnel. Starfleet Academy routinely used battle simulations to train its cadets, such as the Kobayashi Maru scenario, which detailed a no-win scenario. It was in existence in one form or another since before the 2250s. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; VOY: "Learning Curve") Performance in battle simulations were a factor in starship crew evaluations, including promotion decisions. Simulations could be scheduled in conjunction with duty shift schedules. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I" , "Lower Decks" )
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