Drawing the Military Competence Line for a Modern Army in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The integration of artificial intelligence in military operations makes it necessary to determine the division of labor between machines and humans and the core competencies soldiers must retain.
As modern battlefields rapidly become more lethal and complex, accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into military operations, drawing the line on the essential knowledge and reasoning abilities that soldiers must preserve has become a critical necessity.
Modern Warfare and the Need for Speed
While today's battlefield has assumed an extremely lethal and fast-paced structure, continuous sensing systems make concealment increasingly difficult.
Advanced technologies and artificial intelligence tools are needed so that military units can make decisions and move faster than enemy elements.
Use of AI-Powered Systems
Artificial intelligence-powered sensing tools are actively being researched and used within the military in areas such as targeting, assessment, and logistics.
Units like the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force are already integrating artificial intelligence systems into data processing and intelligence collection processes.
Capability and Competence Boundary
Beyond adapting to technology, it must be clearly determined which tasks will be delegated to machines and which competencies will remain with human personnel.
This boundary is among the fundamental elements directly shaping training, education, evaluation, and the way forces are employed.
Military Contributions of Artificial Intelligence
The first generation of generative artificial intelligence has significantly reduced the effort required to process information and conduct staff work.
Large language models increase operational speed by supporting personnel in tasks such as summarizing reports, drafting orders, and generating code.
Future-Oriented Training and Evaluation
Military training should no longer rely solely on results produced by artificial intelligence, but must also encompass the assimilation of foundational knowledge.
Leaders must clearly understand both what soldiers can achieve through independent mastery and what they can do with artificial intelligence support.