This "do whatever the hell I want" attitude...
Well, if Flossie were a man, she'd be totally irresistible to her.
Flossie smirked, speaking casually, "Simulations must account for unexpected factors. You never know when a third-party might appear on the battlefield. Who can be certain?"
Simulations have limitations and no matter how many times they're redone, they can't fully replicate a real battlefield. When you're actually out there, gun in hand, a variety of unpredictable factors can crop up. She had been in war zones in her past life and knew that oppressed locals could mount a resistance, or that some people would take advantage of the chaos for personal gain. They were unforeseen circumstances, but anyone who had a clear head could turn crises into opportunities.
True, these exercises in the Forces could be restrictive, but in such an environment, the soldiers couldn't genuinely fight against enemies. Therefore, necessary simulations were needed.