The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Computer Systems in the Army

Abstract

This study is an analysis of the evolution of artificial intelligence and expert computer systems in the U.S. Army and the role the Army should play in the future evolution of these technologies. This study investigates the Army's approach to the development and use of these computer systems. It will assess whether the Army should play a leadership or a follower role in the development of these systems. The Army's decision to either lead or follow in these technologies will have significant effects on the limited resources of tomorrows smaller and less resourced force. This study will examine these issues given the trend in reduced fiscal resources and personnel. The civilian sector's development and use of these systems are evaluated to determine benefits to the Army through the use of these systems. The adaptability of these systems to various Army requirements are evaluated as are the near and far term costs of these systems. This study concludes that the U.S. Army should play a follower role in the future evolution of both expert computer systems and artificial intelligence. The Army should exploit current technologies and help guide the civilian community in the research and development of military applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 1992
Accession Number
ADA255221

Entities

People

  • Rickey L. Hanson

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence Software
  • Artillery
  • Automata Theory
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Expert Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neural Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Students

Readers

  • Economics
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy