Technology Futures: The US Marine Corps Confronts the Multi-Domain Battlefield

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Abstract:

The US Marine Corps is not fully prepared for the top four rapidly evolving technology trends and their impact on the future operating environment. The top four technology trends today are the internet of things, artificial intelligence, human enhancement and augmentation, and additive manufacturing. Recent technological advancements in these areas have been significant and are worth considerable attention for their application and employment on the multi-domain battlefield of the future.

Author(s):
Barclay, Robert M
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
Funding Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA, QUANTICO , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2018 Apr 03
Pagination:
35

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies; Cyber
Descriptor(s):
additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, warfare, air force, information warfare, directed energy weapons, information operations, internet of things, manufacturing, military operations, department of defense, international law, national security, new york, intelligence community (united states), marine corps, commerce
Keyword(s):
Technology, future watfare
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Aug 11
Update Date:
2022 Oct 06