Integrating Knowledge Management Initiatives for the Future Army
Abstract
Using the Wisdom Triangle/Pyramid as its foundation, this research paper provides recommendations for an Army Knowledge Strategy, which combines the value of sharing business knowledge with today's computer industry's pursuit at developing a "human machine." One of the best business practices is sharing knowledge within the company/firm. If the Future Army is to maintain its reputation as being the most potent land combat force in the world, it must broaden its efforts to identify, capture, prioritize, organize, create and share Army knowledge. Innovations of today's computer industry advocate the development of a "human machine," a machine that thinks and learns on its own, a machine that imitates a man's brain. The Army should leap beyond the mere exploitation of today's technology and keep abreast with this future innovation. Tomorrow's technology will be the conduit for sharing knowledge not only among soldiers and its future generations, but also among unmanned weapon platforms integrated together to share knowledge (of the battle situation, terrain, courses of action, and threat information) in achieving a commander's objective on the battlefield or to secure national security objectives. The Army should begin implementing initiatives involving data, information and knowledge that provide the basis for machines to think and learn, as unmanned weapon platforms will one day be a reality. Incorporating the recommendations as explained in this paper offers a simple strategy from which to build a Knowledgeable Army.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 05, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA380074
Entities
People
- Felix D. Castro Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army War College