How will Tomorrow's Army survive a War without a video game controller?

2013-12-13T18:19:22-05:00

A FOBLESS Combat Zone; can the troops endure major environmental changes relying on senses and prior training with little to no support at times? The way it used to be OEF / OIF I....

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 13 at 2013 6:20 PM

2013-12-13T18:20:38-05:00

I don't think there'll be much of a choice will there?

Response by SGT Gary Frank made Dec 13 at 2013 6:25 PM

2013-12-13T18:25:53-05:00

Technology is supposed to enhance our capabilities, not replace them. Unfortunately we rely way too much on magical black boxes, electronic sensors and video screens. They are really nice and cool to play with, but they cannot nor should they be expected to replace Human intuitions and senses.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Dec 13 at 2013 6:26 PM

2013-12-13T18:26:56-05:00

Hey, all we need on the team is a sniper that camps, the guy with the silent kill talent and they spray and pray suppressive fires guy. Oh, and unlimited airstrikes... Drone delivered by a guy that actually gets to use a joystick.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 13 at 2013 6:28 PM

2013-12-13T18:28:21-05:00

FOBLESS combat zone?  Do you understand the importance of FOBs?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2013 11:32 AM

2013-12-14T11:32:16-05:00

SSG Gorman, it's disheartening to know that none of your soldiers know how to do the simple tasks we were taught in BCT. Maybe you could integrate refresher courses in your field training.

Response by 2LT Ronald Reimer made Feb 27 at 2018 10:27 AM

2018-02-27T10:27:25-05:00

We won’t have to. From remote drone pilots to robotic fighting vehicles and troops, there will be video controllers everywhere. Even our combat fighter jets and rotary winged attack helicopters are like flying a video game.

Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 27 at 2018 10:37 AM

2018-02-27T10:37:03-05:00

Same way we've done it for every war. However in every war there has always been a "rear" or a FOB. In WW2 there were larger groups of soldiers miles behind the lines that essentially formed a FOB. In Vietnam there were absolutely FOBs same for our current wars. In fact one of the first concerns a Commander would have is where to set up a FOB. We ran out of a small out post as well, but the FOB was vital in case we got hit we could get air to our position as well as evacuate wounded or KIA if needed. The FOB is also where we got our supplies from as well. Reading through these posts its pretty clear you just have a low opinion of just about everyone else, yet think you are the best thing that's ever happened to the military. But rest assured soldiers will continue to do well even without a video game controller (?).