Knowledge Warrior for the 21st Century. Catalysts for Cultural Change
Abstract
The Knowledge Warrior (KW) concept is based upon sound Knowledge Management (KM) practices. Our proposed KW would bridge the gap that currently exists between information providers and military decision-makers. We believe KWs will become an ever- growing aspect of military operations and that KM will ultimately become the key skill of its practitioners. Our concept of KW sees the quest for knowledge as a continuous process whereby information is analyzed, synthesized and applied as a force multiplier. It transcends the boundaries of intelligence, operations, strategy, and communications. The KW will afford his commander a unique lens through which to view battlefield conditions and situations, as well as probe the future. People are the linchpins of the KW program. We recommend that the services undertake efforts to recruit individuals with the aptitude and talent required to function in the KW capacity. Our KW concept represents a disruptive technology in many respects. However, we believe that this knowledge-based discipline will serve as a catalyst for our armed forces' transformation in the new millennium.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 11, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA380132
Entities
People
- Donna Fore
- Marc Luoma
- Michael Shalak
- Sonja Johns
Organizations
- United States Army War College