Force XXI: The Need for a Trained and Available Force.

Abstract

The U.S. Army is embarking on a new and challenging course as it transitions into the 21st century utilizing information technology and digitization as the catalyst for change. With the emergence of Force XXI experimentation, the Army is faced with the enormous task of utilizing the talents and expertise of personnel who possess the experience and ability to man and fight these evolutionary "systems of systems". New personnel procedures will be required to identify, track, and utilize soldiers, as they become proficient on various Army Battle Command Systems. This paper examines the implications that may occur if the Army neglects to properly utilize the expertise of digitally trained solders. The paper explores the requirement to create a digital Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), and digital Additional Skill Identifiers (ASIs). Finally, a suggested personnel assignment methodology is introduced that provides both digital utilization and soldier professional development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA363896

Entities

People

  • Philip B. North

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Systems
  • Military Training
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Development
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Systems Analysis and Design