


Much of our game-based simulation support started with America’s Army, a free-to-play game we have supported since 2006. All expenses associated with certifications, competitions and other requirements of the job will be paid by the Army.A screenshot from America's Army: Proving Grounds, the latest incarnation of the Army's video game.Īmerica’s Army leads to serious simulations The outreach team members will receive the same pay and benefits as other Soldiers of equal rank across the Army. Soldiers on this team will travel to various events and compete for the Army. They will help the Army address the growing disconnect with society.Ĭompetitive online gaming will be part of the duties of the eSports team. They will be in a support role to help young people see Soldiers in a different light and understand the many different roles people can have in the Army. Members of the eSports outreach teams are not recruiters. This initiative will help make our Soldiers more visible and relatable to today's youth. They have shown Army leaders how gaming can help us connect to young people and show them a side of Soldiers they may not expect.

Soldiers have expressed a strong desire to represent the Army in competitive gaming. This team will represent the Army in competitions and events across the nation. They will operate much like the Golden Knights and the Army Marksmanship Unit to create awareness about the Army and the opportunities it provides.

This team will be part of the Marketing and Engagement Brigade based at Fort Knox. Its members are drawn from the Regular Army and Army Reserves. The United States Army eSports Team is a competition team of the U.S.
