Peter talks to Wilf Owen about how the Israeli Defence Force train, whether you can prioritise kit over training, and the beautification of doctrine. The utility of simulation in training is clear but it is as an addendum to live field training that serves the force best. It is the blend of live and simulated training that delivers greater lethality and readiness, generating experience through relentless practice that puts military forces is the best position to deter and, on orders, defeat adversaries. If there is one thing that comes from this discussion, it is the importance of “Show-by-doing” in everything from credibility to political signalling.