Miss any of our stories this week? #AFLCMC news from July 6 - 12, 2024 includes a new commander for the 66 ABG, commentary on "belonging" from our First Sergeant, a science fair from our Simulators division and more! Catch up now: https://lnkd.in/ecJrFtD9
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Event alert: Please join Naval Post Graduate School Professor Greg Reilly who will discuss "Offset Strategies and Emerging Technologies" April 10, 12:30 pm EDT, at the Stewart Center, #306 and online . RSVP by April 5 as space is limited. Technology has altered military strategies. The concept of offset strategy -- countering an advantage by finding new and innovative ways to counter a threat -- leverages new technology to gain asymmetrical advantages over adversaries. The effectiveness of offset strategies depends on technological advancements, organizational structures and strategic planning. We need new offset strategies that integrate artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and other technologies across all warfare domains -- but there are obstacles in all domains to maintain asymmetry. Developing effective policies and strategies built on offset strategies is critical for ensuring military superiority in a complex security environment. About Professor Greg Reilly Reilly joined the Joint Maritime Operations department of the Naval War College faculty in 2017 after retiring from 30-years of service as an armor officer in the Army.
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"Through my work with Battlespace Simulations, Inc., alongside other companies such as Qualcomm, I have not only gained access to tools and knowledge but also potential connections with other organizations committed to enhancing our military capabilities. By opening the doors for students to reach out and connect with industry and other DOD organizations, the sky is truly the limit." U.S. Marine Corps Major Will Oblak, current Naval Postgraduate School student of Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES). This month, our "Faces of NPS" newsletter features an interview with Oblak. He shares his work on developing innovative training environments that simulate contested scenarios. By integrating real-time data and advanced simulation techniques, his research aims to enhance the effectiveness of military training programs, preparing Marines for future challenges. Throughout his interview Oblak emphasizes the importance of collaboration, highlighting how partnerships with industry and DOD organizations accelerate technology adoption and drive innovation. "Industry leaders like #Qualcomm offer NPS a wealth of knowledge and access to cutting-edge technology. However, it is the people from these organizations who truly enhance the education at NPS. I have no doubt that as these partnerships continue to grow and mature, the aid and education my fellow NPS students receive from them will directly impact our ability to fight and win future wars." Read Oblak's full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eRfbVtix #BSI #Qualcomm #ModelingAndSimulation #NPS #IndustryPartnerships #MilitaryInnovation #NPSstudent #LVC
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The U.S. Army Science and Technology enterprise comprises multiple research centers distributed nationally, employing a large civilian workforce of world-class scientists, engineers, analysts, technicians, and support staff. The workforce is focused on empowering America’s future soldiers and ensuring the country’s defense and security. Underutilized in this Army S&T enterprise is the vast talent pool of historically black colleges and universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI). The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act directs the Department of the Army to strengthen the defense research capacity of HBCU/MI institutions through long-term partnerships focused on building research capacity and capabilities in areas of research. To promote this effort, a workshop will be held on March 11-12, 2024, at the campus in Greensboro, NC. Participants include various Army research centers/labs and a broad collection of HBCU/MI institutions. #DEVCOM #AFC #NDAA #Research #researchanddevelopment #researchandinnovation #HBCU #scienceandtechnology #DEFTECH Register at: https://lnkd.in/eRvdyyM7
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“A military’s ability to adapt on a grand scale - to demonstrate a world-class competence in disruptive innovation - will be crucial to its ability to gain a competitive advantage over its rivals.” We are in the early stages of an evolution, or possible revolution, of the character of war. Krepinevich argues we are likely in a period closer to the latter characterization. He argues that AI, ML, hypersonic weapons and quantum computing provide opportunities for much more than evolutionary changes from the most recent revolution, the Precision Warfare revolution. Using four case studies (Fisher’s Navy, German mechanization, American Aircraft Carriers and Air Force precision warfare), Krepinevich outlines the common characteristics exhibited by military organizations that successfully harnessed disruptive technologies. My TOP takeaways: (1) Destroying old ideas is just as difficult, if not more so, than creating new ones. (2) Properly harnessing disruptive technologies requires a vision that focuses on actual operational problems you are trying to solve. (3) Make small bets to start, experiment and then go big big on the elements that actually produce results. U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) | The Army University | Marshall Scholars at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | Army Futures Command | US Army TRADOC | Army University Press
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My top takeaway is that some innovation favors the second mover, not the first mover. This may be especially true with military innovation where something is developed in peacetime while the other party can counter, match, or leapfrog it at scale before conflict. This can completely wreck the first party’s investment in the tech in the first place. The problem is that China has a massive advantage in industrial capacity and capability even if the US has an edge in original research and development. So China could set us up for this trap and reap the second mover advantage.
“A military’s ability to adapt on a grand scale - to demonstrate a world-class competence in disruptive innovation - will be crucial to its ability to gain a competitive advantage over its rivals.” We are in the early stages of an evolution, or possible revolution, of the character of war. Krepinevich argues we are likely in a period closer to the latter characterization. He argues that AI, ML, hypersonic weapons and quantum computing provide opportunities for much more than evolutionary changes from the most recent revolution, the Precision Warfare revolution. Using four case studies (Fisher’s Navy, German mechanization, American Aircraft Carriers and Air Force precision warfare), Krepinevich outlines the common characteristics exhibited by military organizations that successfully harnessed disruptive technologies. My TOP takeaways: (1) Destroying old ideas is just as difficult, if not more so, than creating new ones. (2) Properly harnessing disruptive technologies requires a vision that focuses on actual operational problems you are trying to solve. (3) Make small bets to start, experiment and then go big big on the elements that actually produce results. U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) | The Army University | Marshall Scholars at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | Army Futures Command | US Army TRADOC | Army University Press
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Land Forces/Chief of Army Symposium 2024 - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre What a privilege it was to attend the Land Forces/CA Symposium in Melbourne. The three keynote speakers were: 1. LTGEN Simon Stuart, Chief of Army; 2. Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare, Royal United Services Institute; and 3. GEN (Retired) David Berger, Commandant of United States Marine Corps (2019-2023). Combining the work of American theorist Samuel Huntington and British soldier scholar GEN Sir John Hackett on the foundations of the profession of arms, the CA spoke about the three pillars of Army’s profession: 1. Provide service to society that society cannot provide for itself; 2. Professional body of knowledge; and 3. Capacity for professional self-regulation. GEN (Retired) David Berger gave an insightful keynote address that resonated with the Theme of the Symposium - The Human Face of Battle. Reinforcing CA’s remark, GEN Berger made a point that organisations cannot survive if they cannot self-regulate. Another takeaway from GEN Berger’s address was that, we don’t train to be abreast, but to be ahead of the adversary. To fight an unfair fight. His use of linear (most comfortable) vs curve (makes us uncomfortable) lines in his concluding remarks really resonated, ‘the world today is closer to the curve than to the straight line so we have to learn to operate closer to the curve.’
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The Honorable Dr. Aprille Ericsson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)), and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) recently visited the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s laboratories in Vicksburg, Mississippi. During the visit, the dignitaries were presented demonstrations and presentations on several ERDC research programs and projects, including those focused on robotics, advanced materials and the research on blast effects to humans, and the weapons effects complex. The visit also included a tour of the U.S. Army’s Watercraft and Ship Simulator and discussions on the importance of Department of Defense’s (DOD) High-Performance Computing Modernization Computing Program. United States Department of Defense HPCMP - High Performance Computing Modernization Program US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #army #military #science #technology #scienceandtechnology #senate #ussenate #mississippi #robotics #advancedmaterials #blasteffects #highperformancecomputing #computing #modernization #engineer #engineering #innovation #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC
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This week we are celebrating the #EtterAward Winners from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory! Mr. Trey J. Morris, Emergent Engineer Award Morris demonstrated leadership and excellence in developing the capability to use machine learning models and artificial intelligence algorithms to rapidly search vast ocean areas for surface vessels. This development has enabled analysts to quickly locate vessels at sea and classify them as merchant, combatant, potential smuggler or illegal fishing vessel in hours instead of days. Morris has been able to synthesize advances from the private sector and multiple academic fields to match them to the unique requirements and stressful workflows of the warfighter. His ability to integrate a broad set of critical science and technology efforts has enabled NRL to extend its legacy of scientific and technological achievements, and has resulted in groundbreaking intelligence and warfighting capabilities for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epVrVF9h #NavyResearch #ScienceWins #EtterAwards #NRL #people #partnerships #resiliency #revolutionize #innovation #innovate #STEM #usnavy #lab #education #scientist #laboratory #NRLresearch #ScientificAdvancements #scientificresearch #FutureTech #research #engineering #engineers #science #technology
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Congratulations Dr. Carter! U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Dr. Rachel Carter has been named one of Chemical and Engineering News' (C&EN) Talented Twelve for 2024. Dr. Carter has been given this honor for her exemplary and innovative work in battery safety and safe battery materials. Her work is crucial for ensuring the safety of technologies like submarines and fighter jets, where conventional batteries pose a fire risk. Check out the article to learn more about Carter's research on sodium-ion batteries and her commitment to using sustainable materials: https://lnkd.in/e5ARR6g2 Article by: By Prachi Patel Photos by: David Ashmore US Navy United States Department of Defense United States Marine Corps #NRL #people #partnerships #resiliency #revolutionize #innovation #innovate #STEM #usnavy #scientist #laboratory #battery #safety #fighterjet #usmc #NRLresearch #ScientificAdvancements #scientificresearch #FutureTech #research #engineering #engineers #science #technology #chemistry #chemistrylab #math #mathematics
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