Special Operations Research Topics 2020

Abstract

Joint Special Operations Universitys (JSOU) publication of Special Operations Research Topics 2020, newly revised for academic year 2021 with18 new topics, represents a list of Special Operations Forces (SOF)-related research topics proposed so that the resulting research can provide insight and recommendations on issues and challenges facing the SOF enterprise.As in previous years, this list is tailored to address the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Commanders special operationspriorities. This years topics focus on how the confluence of information, technology, and innovation (artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber operations, and big data) affect these issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1131182

Entities

Organizations

  • Joint Special Operations University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Data Science
  • Disruptive Technology
  • Employment
  • Information Operations
  • International Relations
  • Internet
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Social Media
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • Urban Areas
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Cyber
  • Fully Networked C3