Technology Outpacing Training in the Marine Corps
Abstract
While the military was once at the forefront of technological advances, it is now trying to keep pace with the civilian sector. The technological explosion during the past decade has forever changed the world and the Marine Corps, for which technology is now a force multiplier. Technology has made it possible to know more about what is taking place on the battlefield than ever before, and it has allowed commanders to make more informed and timely decisions. However, the military is introducing new technologies and new operating systems to the operating forces faster than ever before, making it difficult for the Marines to maintain proficiency. The Marine Corps' current Network Centric Warfare (NCW) push is affecting force readiness, and this suggests that a commercial model would be more effective. The Marine Corps must adopt better practices in acquiring and adapting operating systems and software to maintain a higher level of proficiency across the operational spectrum. They also need a stronger emphasis on training and more in-house resources for their NCW operators. In the global war on terrorism, time is a commodity that is in short supply, which will make future attempts at training even more difficult.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 07, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA505610
Entities
People
- C. G. Blalock
Organizations
- Marine Corps University