Survey of DoD Programmatic Use of Artificial Intelligence
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. The Department of Defense (DOD) has published policy and directed the adoption of AI across its military services; however, the Department of the Navy (DON) remains significantly behind the other services. This thesis explores to what extent the DON can learn from mature and successful AI initiatives across the DOD and how instituting these lessons learned can be federated across the DON. First, a review of current policy identified the current DOD definition of AI and its approach to AI development and experimentation. Then, interviews and field observations were conducted to try and observe those factors identified in the policy analysis and to detect previously unrecognized barriers to widespread AI adoption across each military service. Lastly, the lessons observed were applied to the hypothetical establishment of a Marine Corps AI Task Force. This research revealed significant divergence in military service approaches to workforce development, shortfalls in talent management policy and processes, and insufficient resourcing to training, operational, and experimental organizations across the forces. For the DON, formalizing the current ad hoc organizations and policies will allow for critical progress in pursuing an AI-literate workforce.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1213507
Entities
People
- Eric X Jimenez
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School