Why is it necessary for OPFOR to continuously update its tactics?

The necessity for OPFOR to continuously update its tactics is rooted in the dynamic and evolving nature of warfare and the threats faced in modern conflict scenarios. As technology advances and new strategies are developed, the battlefield is influenced by different geopolitical factors, enemy capabilities, and emerging technologies. Staying current allows OPFOR to effectively simulate real-world conditions and challenges that friendly forces may encounter, ensuring that training remains relevant and beneficial.

This adaptability to change not only prepares friendly forces for contemporary threats but also supports the development of innovative strategies to counteract these evolving challenges. The variety provided in training exercises or compliance with budgetary constraints, while important in their own right, does not fully encapsulate the critical need for OPFOR to remain effective against the constantly shifting landscape of combat scenarios. Maintaining historical legacy practices may reflect important lessons learned, but they cannot adequately address the current and future operational environment without ongoing adaptation.