What Advancements in Technology Do You Think Today's Military Would Most Benefit From?

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Response by SSgt Clare May made Apr 4 at 2022 10:47 AM

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Really? Sure there are a lot. Just one comes to mind for me.

The ability to disconnect from it.

Why?

Technology has flaws that be fatal. Technology can be manipulated. Every advancement in technology has eventually had a counter technology to gain advantages.

The ability to disconnect from it is the best human action that can be had.

No one, no humankind, has the ability to condition themselves to continue to operate in a code red or heightened mental alert status 24/7/365...for days, weeks, months, years, decades... Rest assured, rest must be taken at some point in time....and... in simple terms...

If your a bad guy with a gun? The good guy with a gun and patience will succeed.

IMHO humankind has not reached its peak. Therefore Technology hasn't had the opportunity to peak either... and we, humankind, are never going to peak.... its in our DNA.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Apr 4 at 2022 11:23 AM

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They might find a benefit in going back to the basics and depending less of technology and more on Human skills and insure through proper training they have the skills they needed. Far too often a funtional traditional machine with a human operator can do things technology cannot duplicate. I'm NOT again advancements in research and technology but they are not always the cure all and machine actually do NOT think, they do what they are programed to do.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Apr 4 at 2022 2:05 PM

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Pie in the sky?

I'd love to see a radiation eating robot. Or bacteria. Go to a place where a nuke had been dropped - or a power plant has melted down / been overcome (Chernobyl, 3-mile island, Fukushima, etc.), Set the bot / bug loose, and let it eat up all of the radiation, making it safe for humans - and other life forms - again.

Bonus if it works for nuclear waste, as well.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Apr 4 at 2022 2:11 PM

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Technology is good, but when it goes down, I hope there are people around who remembers the old way of doing things.

Response by PO3 Mark Sartor made Apr 5 at 2022 12:31 PM

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I'm thinking drone aircraft on a carrier. Without pilots, the jet could be launched at great speed/Gs. Pilots safe in computer room flying the drone jets. Even possible for shorter carriers due to ultra fast launch, no need for long launch deck.? just guesssing.

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Apr 5 at 2022 3:21 PM

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We have all heard the saying that computers are as good as the programmers programming them, testing them and approving these information systems for human interface. Hence, information systems are as good as humans minds. Technology advances are great, but not at the cost of skilled and intelligent leaders and operators.

Response by TSgt John Buzzard made Apr 5 at 2022 11:27 PM

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Always remember how it was done with paper and pencil. You might need that in the future. Sooner or later technology is going to be blacked out and most won't know how to do it old school.

Response by AN Ron Wright made Apr 6 at 2022 12:07 AM

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as an electronics tech there is some amazing tech out there but when it fails they no longer know what to do all the basic skills are lost making them useless and without any fallback

Response by SPC Jerry Maass made Apr 6 at 2022 5:54 PM

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solar power

Response by PFC Chris Woodby made Apr 6 at 2022 6:04 PM

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Blockchain technology could be implemented for use in sending messages or signals for advanced coding or weaponry.

Response by SFC David Mccrum made Apr 6 at 2022 6:08 PM

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Veterans Administration should have access to my civilian medical records through the internet

Response by SPC SSner Ner made Apr 6 at 2022 6:09 PM

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I think they would benefit more from a slew of clinical trials for every illness they come home with. Clinical trials can lead to cures or possibly a way to have some sort of decent life. Our Veterans are dying left and right. Get them off the streets, open up clinical trials, get them the help they need to tackle this life as a disabled Vet.

Response by SP5 Terry Sprinkle made Apr 6 at 2022 6:11 PM

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I believe the most critical advances in military technology should emphasis improving computer software and hardware, sensor systems (biological and chemical), weapon systems and robotics. These key components will be critical strategically to maintain the military's position and focus on the safety of our soldiers.

Response by SP5 Stephen Steffan made Apr 6 at 2022 6:11 PM

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Smart UAVs.

Response by PFC Sandy Cleary made Apr 6 at 2022 6:11 PM

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Make sure every veteran has a computer and give classes to help veterans learn how to use it

Response by Capt Wayne Mikell made Apr 6 at 2022 6:12 PM

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Every member should receive an Oura ring to track health.

Response by SP6 Winfried Renken made Apr 6 at 2022 6:12 PM

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Cyber

Response by SP6 Winfried Renken made Apr 6 at 2022 6:12 PM

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Educate the human

Response by SSgt Richard Austin made Apr 6 at 2022 6:18 PM

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They need a highly proficient small power source. As well as a larger autonomous power source. Bot have been invented by autonomous0energy. The company is being stifled because it poses a risk to the current energy industry. So what they need most, they will not get, because of big business.

Response by COL Steven Kisner made Apr 6 at 2022 6:19 PM

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Utilizing nanotechnology to develop stronger, lighter, and more impervious body armor and personnel protection. Small arms fire killed more Soldiers than IEDs. The military needs to stop investing in multimillion dollar platforms that can be destroyed with hundred dollar solutions.

Response by SSgt Michael Clarke made Apr 6 at 2022 6:32 PM

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laser weapons in space..controlled like the UAVs from SchrieverAFB

Response by SPC Thomas Murray made Apr 6 at 2022 6:34 PM

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Technology on the whole has become a crutch for far too many people and in too many sectors of society. People that have access to information tend to get lazy and almost never consider the source of the data they review. That being said however, being a vet and a former IT security professional I would have to lean toward more defensive low tech body armor to increase survivability and an increased use of intervention tech like; unmanned assault vehicles, networked micro drones that identify and relay visual/audio to troops on the ground of their immediate surrounding area to avoid ambush, superior numbers, etc...

Response by SSgt Michael Clarke made Apr 6 at 2022 6:35 PM

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laser weapons in space..controlled by the technicians at SchrieverAFB like our UAVs

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2022 6:47 PM

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I believe we definitely need to invest in AI but with humans still in the loop. Computers and AI can assist with decision making, filtering data, and identifying targets rapidly but we still have to have a human in the loop. We also should double down on 3D and 4D printers. 3D printers could allow us to reduce our logistical tail and enable us to "print" our own parts on the move. 4D printing is just coming into light and allows for the medical community to use cells to form skin which then morphs to the area it is applied. These small investments would allow our DoD Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines to operate more autonomously, maintain flexibility, and be more survivable on the future battlefield.

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Apr 6 at 2022 6:51 PM

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Telemedicine is a great advancement in not only technology, but healthcare also.

Response by SR James Johnson made Apr 6 at 2022 6:55 PM

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Develop a powerful weapon to keep in reserve in case of an emergerncy ftom another country who might try to attack us. We may have one in reserve now for all i know.

Response by CPT Marc Anderson-Yeager made Apr 6 at 2022 7:02 PM

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A high-powered hacking team placed around the world.

Response by FA Julie Thrasher made Apr 6 at 2022 7:04 PM

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Go back to basics before advancing in technology. You can learn and relearn the newest and greatest features. But, unless you know what to do when technology fails, there's no point for further developments.

Response by Col John Gray made Apr 6 at 2022 7:07 PM

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More use of AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Response by SPC David Emery made Apr 6 at 2022 7:09 PM

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The weapons systems would help the most.

Response by SrA Dan Baker made Apr 6 at 2022 7:18 PM

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I believe that implementing the best technological advancements in the Medical field would benefit the health and morale of each service member. Too many military clinics and hospitals are relying on outdated diagnostic equipment. The supply chain for the parts to repair these older units is often disrupted and backlogged. Using the latest and best equipment will help to bring out the best in each service member

Response by Sgt Derry Johnson made Apr 6 at 2022 7:39 PM

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Hypersonic Technology

Response by SGT Jimmy Balthrop made Apr 6 at 2022 7:42 PM

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Technology is good, but when it goes down, I hope there are people around who remembers the old way of doing things.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2022 7:43 PM

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UPDATING THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM AT THE VA! the program the VA uses is ancient - over 20 years and there are better EMR systems out there. Allow providers to have a government computer to check on their hospitalized VA patients to efficiently and effectively document and track patient’s medical progression. - Jennifer Balcazar, USAF veteran, PA-student, Dallas TX

Response by SSG Adrian Walker made Apr 6 at 2022 7:45 PM

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Perhaps optics that don't rely on any type of technology or power source otherwise the only technology that I trust is the 1940s and 50s tec that was hardened against nukes because of the 2 we had just dropped a few years ago. Even that is not a good thing to rely on, good old fashioned mountain training and survival skills at least for a month during basic training with no technology .

Response by LCpl Nicole Haikalis made Apr 6 at 2022 7:46 PM

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Medical and rehabilitative technologies. They need to decrease death and injuries in the service and increase life-saving and rehabilitative interventions.

Response by LCpl Nicole Haikalis made Apr 6 at 2022 7:53 PM

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Medical and rehabilitative technologies. They need to decrease death and injuries in the service and increase life-saving and rehabilitative interventions.

Response by CW3 Paul Fitch made Apr 6 at 2022 8:10 PM

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Using technology to assess the intelligence and loyalty of our top generals. It appears that our leading military generals have gone woke and are destroying morale and fighting efficiency of our military personnel. They should be assessed on how they deliver national security, not by ensuring our real war fighters aren't wasting time learning any of the 700 new genders and how to address people who don't know whether they are men or women. It's almost embarrassing to be recognized as a military veteran anymore!

Response by Sgt Paula Bright made Apr 6 at 2022 8:13 PM

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Drones that escape radar and cruise at any speed almost silently.
Whomever controls the sky controls the way to win.

Response by PO2 Jason Beaman made Apr 6 at 2022 8:27 PM

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Fusion energy

Response by SP5 Rick Pariseau made Apr 6 at 2022 8:31 PM

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AI weapons. weapons that can think faster and better discern the enemy.

Response by PO1 Robert Hammond made Apr 6 at 2022 8:35 PM

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Autonomy war fare. Unmanned drones, ships, and aircraft

Response by Janie Hensley made Apr 6 at 2022 8:37 PM

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Microchips inserted in those on active duty would make it easier to locate a missing squad member when in combat and they would make it infinitely easier to identify a battlefield casualty. All pertinent information about the soldier, ie, blood type, SSN, etc... could be loaded onto the chip. They are available for domestic animals and are pretty painless when inserted. This could replace dog tags which can be noisy and they reflect light. I would only advocate for this if there is an understanding that the chip must be removed upon discharge from military service. No one should be allowed to re-enter civilian life with the chip still embedded.

Response by PFC Michael Levine made Apr 6 at 2022 8:40 PM

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While I share the sentiments of those who have been in longer and personally brought the battle to the front lines who mention moving away from tech reliance and focusing closely on the foundational skills of soldiering and their respective job specialties, I feel that our technological advances in mental health treatment including computer aided desentitization for those suffering from PTSD is a game-changing tool that should be employed more widely and funded liberally. Medicine alone has shown limited success in this arena.

Response by PO2 Jason Frost made Apr 6 at 2022 8:41 PM

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Technology!!!
I came across this just today about a start-up in the UK that has produced a material that employs lenticular refraction which someday may be applied to not only ships and machinery such as tanks, etc, but to soldier armor. The following is a link for more:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/http://www.sciencealert.com/these-people-made-a-functioning-invisibility-shield-all-thanks-to-physics/amp

This article also speaks of vanta-black (a black that reflects nearly zero light) as well as other cool and promising technologies.

No. I am not a salesperson. Just a Navy vet interested in science.
Jason PH2

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Response by TSgt Steven Van Noy made Apr 6 at 2022 8:46 PM

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How the VA works for all veterans.

Response by Sgt Lisa Seto made Apr 6 at 2022 8:57 PM

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More advancement in body armor for protection from fatalities and injuries.

Response by TSgt Jerome Trombley made Apr 6 at 2022 8:58 PM

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Keeping politicians, government beaurocrats, and all lobbyist away from the military, out of the pentagon, and the advancements made by scientists and engineers of this country.

Response by PO2 William L Roberts made Apr 6 at 2022 9:00 PM

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How about just telling the Vet. what he needs to do to get compentastion for the things that he going through. Like PTSD, or Heart Problems , Can't sleep at nights, or many other problems.

Response by SrA Jackie Townsend made Apr 6 at 2022 9:10 PM

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The military could benefit from are exo-suit that are created from lightest and strongest materials. There are Chameleon military grade materials that can repel some bullets currently in development. And all of the afore mentions about going to the basics.

Response by SGT Anthony Paolini Sr. made Apr 6 at 2022 9:11 PM

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Need more professional,time managed people.Some of the people I find hurt the system by not knowing,caring about their job or the veterans.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Apr 6 at 2022 9:22 PM

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The technological advancement our military would benefit most in are drones in terms of warfare and anonymous third party surveys to improve accountability throughout all ranks.

Response by Sgt Stephen Fullerton made Apr 6 at 2022 9:30 PM

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Back to the basics, quit policing the world,

Response by PO1 Bradley Knolhoff made Apr 6 at 2022 9:38 PM

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Cyber Warfare

Response by SPC Skylar Mccollaum made Apr 6 at 2022 9:40 PM

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Teach em food science. Teach em soil science.
Teach em to grow food an understand the circle of life. Give em all a responsibility like livestock or horses.
If that doesn't work. Maybe a nice shrubbery

Response by SPC Tim Lane made Apr 6 at 2022 9:42 PM

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Better training and support

Response by MAJ John Farrell made Apr 6 at 2022 9:54 PM

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I believe killer drones will be the future and will benefit all the services.

Response by A1C Bernadette Sava made Apr 6 at 2022 9:56 PM

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I believe drones could be a major advantage to our military by surveillance of areas before soldiers move in.

Response by SN Dwight Eubanks made Apr 6 at 2022 10:07 PM

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HiTech Computer Technology and Advanced Robotics

Response by Cpl Luis Perez made Apr 6 at 2022 10:12 PM

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Augmented reality in surgery could be very useful. They’re making great strides in the civilian sector. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos and read a few articles about how doctors are using it and providing the patient with a better quality of life.

Response by PO1 Troy Baack made Apr 6 at 2022 10:17 PM

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I don't think they need to necessarily advance technology. I would have settled for modern computers, interfaces and sensors instead of incredibly outdated, overpriced and inefficient technology that is at least a decade behind, if not more.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2022 10:18 PM

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3D Printing. I recently shared a slide about how one of my soldiers used what he was learning in college to 3D print a button for a surveillance scout system. We used to wait forever for those to come in or replace whole $16,000 handgrips. Now we have hundreds even in different colors. It can be applied to so much more in maintenance.

Response by SrA George Nahm made Apr 6 at 2022 10:22 PM

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There cannot be any great advancements when we humans program them. We are all flawed and make mistakes. We need to have the backups that were created years ago to help when the current technology breaks, goes down or is manipulated by our enemy or even ourselves. A good example is sunspots disrupting our communciations, sabatogue or even good old human mistakes. We need reliable backups for each and everything that we use. We have to go forward with the good old yankee know how. We do not need to rely completely on all of our technological advances. We need that good old backup plan. If something happens to the lasers that guide our rockets and missiles to their targets, a backup has to be built in to complete the task. That rocket or missile has to hit it's target for is to win the next big war. With all of Russia's military technology, it is still loosing to a country that acted just like this country did in.1775. Their citizens stepped up and fought off the Russians oppressors.
Lets get real now. Specific advances in technology benefit specific services. The navy has the magnetic advances in new aircraft carrier launches, landing systems. It also is used to bring bombs, rockets and munitions from below to the flight deck for reariming aircraft. Most of the services now use droans and improved droans to scout the enemy, launch weapons to kill the enemy even destroy some of their weapons. CAD is used to help design ships, aircraft and weapons. There is not really any one benefit from today's technology. Today's technology has benefitted each and every service member no matter what the persons rank is and their branch of service

Response by PV2 Ellen Wentzel made Apr 6 at 2022 10:27 PM

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Get rid of tinnitus. I would think this would be easy.

Response by SP5 David Hobson made Apr 6 at 2022 10:29 PM

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wifi from remote

Response by PO1 Galen Young made Apr 6 at 2022 10:43 PM

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I keep seeing advancements being made with micro-devices that can detect ailments. In my 20-year career, I saw a lot of good men who had mysterious ailments our HM Corpsmen were not able to diagnose. A few of my buddies got discharged due to those ailments, and civilian MD doctors easily made the diagnoses and got those men fixed. I understand we can not put MD doctors in every unit or vessel, but technological advancement is going on, and our HM Corpsmen and Medics could be made a whole lot better.

Response by SSgt John Weekley made Apr 6 at 2022 10:49 PM

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Medical technology in the military has zoomed from the 50s and 60s and 70s when technology was really running a race. But, today, medical technolgy can often see what might happen to a soldier and lets the medics and doctors have a better idea of what preventives might do for the patient, and what medications could slow or even stop the probable disease or condition that technology often forsees what might be coming around the corner. "Preventive Medicine", is a wonderful card in the game of "heatlh", and when we can stop a disease or other posslbe redundancy with the patient's possible natural health problems. The sooner we stop or recognize what might be coming, technology these days, often lets us get ahead of a condition that is probable at some point.

Response by M Sam made Apr 6 at 2022 10:51 PM

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electric vehicles --> less wars for oil

Response by SSG Andrew Warnke made Apr 6 at 2022 10:52 PM

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Over the last 15 years the Military has changed drastically. Before Medically Retiring in 2021 I thought I saw it all. Technology today is advancing rapidly month to month, year to year.
Overall I believe if we use virtual reality simulations to train and prepare our military to defend against any kind of situation.. Like the military pledge to protect and defend the American Way of life
Against All enemies foreign or domestic during wartime or peacetime. I strongly believe the military would benefit greatly. Just maybe during wartime The US Military will not have to sacrifice all for this Great Country. With the Militsry turning to the "The "Fit To Fight". Moto. Which is not only physically and mentally. It is also being prepared just in case our military needs to be called upon at a moments notice. Virtual Reality may give our men and women a fighting case to wo the next war or just to come home safely.
When I was in Iraq we didn't have virtual reality. So at times we we're going in blind, not quite knowing the enemy and the enemies tactics would change and we would lose my brothers and sister of Arms. Hopefully with the new Advancements in Technology today and in The furure. Maybe just Maybe Virtual Reality i
Simulations will turn the tides and We will be ready for the unexpected. I was grateful and proud to d so serve America and United States Active duty Army. I pray 8b the future we will be Fit To Fight.

Retired SSG Andrew Warnke

Response by MSgt Bill Gawne made Apr 6 at 2022 10:53 PM

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Create Rules-based AI systems to replace most staff officer functions. This will allow for a smaller, leaner officer corps that has a much higher tooth to tail ratio.

Response by Sgt Jonathan King made Apr 6 at 2022 11:03 PM

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Compact, long range, anti-personel , one time use ,armed drones, that detonate on impact of an enemy soldier and can be released over the battlefield via larger drone.

Response by AN Joshua Fishgrab made Apr 6 at 2022 11:06 PM

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Focus more on training the skills up then the advance in technology

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2022 11:13 PM

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I think that more emphasis should be placed on Japanese models of efficiency. Such as kaizen. This would streamline a lot of waste in the military and place a significance on production while being lean and flexible.

Response by A1C Marion Cavanaugh made Apr 6 at 2022 11:17 PM

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AI powered cybersecurity and offense.
Marion E Cavanaugh AF323309

Response by Sgt Corban Caudle made Apr 6 at 2022 11:18 PM

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The technology that makes a gas powered rifle go boom and accurately hit a target at 300 meters is relatively unobtrusive to the common military member. In a similar fashion, I see that distributed data architecture will over time allow data streaming in real-time from conflict zones will be analyzed as the data comes in and immediately feed back the results. The average grunt won't have to worry about data engineering but it will be integrated into every system they touch.

Response by FN Steve Heglmeier made Apr 6 at 2022 11:22 PM

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AI that can determine when aggression may be imminent and take appropriate action to prevent said aggression.

Response by SGT John Whisman made Apr 6 at 2022 11:27 PM

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Today's Military would best benefit in the advancement of artificial intelligence. AI today is fairly rudimentary, but getting better. More funding should be devoted to AI, specifically complex situational awareness, for example, identifying friends and foe in a dynamic situation. I believe we have automatic targeting already, but being able to identify a friendly or when deescalation is better than elimination would be huge. Just the opinion of a grunt...

In response to the post below, of course fundamentals should always be trained, without question. The question is about technology though. I like the new scope/site i seen with automatic targeting and adjusting. It would be nice though if it could also identify F/F.

Response by LCpl Curtis Wolverton made Apr 6 at 2022 11:46 PM

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No technology honestly. When I joined the Marine Corp in 2006 the M777 was introduced right before I joined. The system has so many technology issues. I had 0811 buddies that missed the M198 because it was simple and didn't always break.
Yes technology is nice in some aspects but it was simpler without all the technological bells and whistles. There's always been a saying that I live by, K.I.S.S. "KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID". It'll make life easier.

Response by PO2 David Stautihar made Apr 6 at 2022 11:49 PM

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Very broad question. Most benefit in moral, defense or offence? I guess which would cover all 3 and being the most beneficial is the advancement in AI. AI will ultimately overlap and aid in all advancements down the road in all aspects of the military. As for more tangible answers Id like to see mass production of carbon nano tubes. Whatever is propelling the infamous 'tic tac" would be a pertinent advancement in technology.

Response by SP6 Charles Halstead made Apr 7 at 2022 12:04 AM

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Things in communications, weapons guidance, and field weapons lighter and with bigger punch., some light weight body armor….

Response by CPL Bubba Luigi made Apr 7 at 2022 12:15 AM

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Fighting battles is no longer restricted to physical/psychological warfare but on the internet. Cyber warfare is more and more prevalent. Simply learning/teaching coding and being able to speak those particular "languages", can help not just our fighting men and women but the nation as a whole.

Response by PV2 Mary Gilmartin made Apr 7 at 2022 12:16 AM

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I know that the technology of AI has a definite and certain future. I do not see that the future will be most beneficial to most individuals but I do believe that AI will not fall when the hardest times come and the need for trained AI specialists will be greatly needed. I also believe that other than technology, the face-to-face interpersonal communication skills are incredibly lacking in these times. This skill needs to be honed because it will become more important when technology is down.

Response by SN Lucas Winter made Apr 7 at 2022 12:18 AM

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Blue tooth capabilities

Response by SrA Mike Zech made Apr 7 at 2022 12:19 AM

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Greater use of artificial intelligence using tools such as machine learning and cognitive services.

Response by PO3 Ashley Fuller made Apr 7 at 2022 2:40 AM

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I truly think drones/unmanned aircraft are a great advantage. We are able to fire off rounds or drop even minute missiles and save lives on the front lines by not having to send people in first. All of it can also be done from afar adding even more safety to troops on the ground. Not to mention they can also be used for support in finding things or to drop supplies into high risk areas. Surveillance from drones/unmanned aircraft can allow us to see more or get into places that are not possible otherwise.

Response by PO3 Joe Longo made Apr 7 at 2022 4:57 AM

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the use of drones to take out uninhabited stratigic targets,could cut off supplies to the enemy,forcing surrender with reduced loss of life.

Response by SPC Glen Lindsey made Apr 7 at 2022 5:54 AM

2022-04-07T05:54:43-04:00

Become invisible.
A more down-to-earth concept was predicted theoretically almost 50 years ago by Russian physicist Victor Veselago. He showed when the electric and magnetic permeability of a material are changed, light bending is possible.

Response by CW4 Richard Pecht made Apr 7 at 2022 7:47 AM

2022-04-07T07:47:54-04:00

Most important military improvements needed: Cyber Security and missile defense!

Response by SSgt Randy Cee made Apr 7 at 2022 7:58 AM

2022-04-07T07:58:03-04:00

Hypersonic missiles
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Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2022 8:02 AM

2022-04-07T08:02:16-04:00

A way to secure mobile devices so they can be used to disseminate critical/sensitive information in real time. We all have mobile devices and are connected to everything with them. Finding a way to get ALL information to the war fighter at home station and in the field via these devices would greatly benefit real time communications.

Response by CPL Roberto Santos made Apr 7 at 2022 8:02 AM

2022-04-07T08:02:50-04:00

The ability to have virtual mental health group counseling during after action reports and/or gatherings that can help with processing any horror, trauma, or atrocities from war. Post-deployment processes are underutilized upon return home from combat military service. Should require mandatory out-processing, telehealth, telephonic, or F2F can enhance reintegration processes.

Response by CPT Bill Doherty made Apr 7 at 2022 8:02 AM

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Changing vehicle signature noise so that while in defilade sound emission can disguise the characteristics of the vehicle and thus make an enemy think they might be under a potential threat from armor when there were only wheel vehicles there
Also smaller drones that would have the ability to sense heat signature outlines from enemy personnel or equipment while our forces were in a safe position.

Response by CPO Joeseph Gieser made Apr 7 at 2022 8:07 AM

2022-04-07T08:07:43-04:00

Cyber warfare for offense and defense. It seem that's the way our world fights now. We should have a great defense for these type of attacks but I also believe the military could also benefit from a good offense here too. The ability is out there but I feel we are lacking in that area and could improve.

Response by SCPO Jack Carlsen made Apr 7 at 2022 8:25 AM

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Small with a huge impact to the average warfighter. Advancements in smaller and longer lasting batteries. From the technician to the boots on the front lines not having to worry about your flashlight dying in the middle of what you are doing is a huge bonus. Lighter and longer lasting also means smaller and gives the warfighter the ability to carry more of what they need to take the fight to the enemy. Smaller and lighter batteries also means we can get more technology into the field and in the hands of those who need it on the front lines i.e. drones, medical equipment, optics, etc...

Response by MSgt David Fry made Apr 7 at 2022 8:38 AM

2022-04-07T08:38:23-04:00

Developement of Super Sonic missiles and super sonic missle interception. With Russia and China developing/testing/deploying these missiles, it is a GREAT threat to the USA and other countries. The can travel farther, faster, and it is almost impossible to intercept them with certainty. The future is here, and other countries are further along than the USA!

Response by SPC Gary Kellenberger made Apr 7 at 2022 8:47 AM

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GPS location of all friendly forces on a secure network

Response by SGT Raymond Day made Apr 7 at 2022 8:52 AM

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Cell Phones. Give one to everyone in the military and they can always stay connected.
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Response by PFC Thomas Walker made Apr 7 at 2022 9:00 AM

2022-04-07T09:00:03-04:00

advancements in air defense and the ability to shoot down misses considering its by far the best way for enemies to hurt us.

Response by MAJ John Davis made Apr 7 at 2022 9:19 AM

2022-04-07T09:19:30-04:00

Military families who care for handicapped children or adults have a new initiative they can use or promote for other families. A recent health related development in Dekalb County, Alabama is remarkable. People with handicapped children or adults can register their medical requirements with the Emergency Response Services. This way, in an emergency, responders already know what is required for treatment upon arrival. This idea is spreading across the state and now nation.

Response by Cpl Sandra Grier-Perkins made Apr 7 at 2022 9:37 AM

2022-04-07T09:37:10-04:00

Universal electronic files would help tremendously, especially when moving from state to state. From a personal viewpoint moving from Georgia to Indiana I had to be processed all over again to be integrated in the VA Hospital system because medical records can not be access from one state to another. Extremely time consuming, plus vital information, documents lost/not transferred created medical issues

Response by PO2 Ted Austin made Apr 7 at 2022 9:37 AM

2022-04-07T09:37:37-04:00

Focus on the human and train to be creative under pressure using tech as a tool not as primary focus.

Response by PO2 Roger Gloetzner made Apr 7 at 2022 9:56 AM

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i think that the military should invest heavly into Cyborg fighters!!

Response by SP6 Charles Holt made Apr 7 at 2022 10:21 AM

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SHOT LOCATOR- A device that would let a soldier know direction of incoming small arms fire, distance would be a bonus. When being shot at in urban or mountainous environments it is difficult to locate where the fire is coming from. A shot locator would allow units to get effective fire on tgt, saving lives and helping the enemy die for his cause!

Response by MSG James Bailey made Apr 7 at 2022 11:06 AM

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Lazer protective glasses or goggles

Response by SP5 Peter Faris made Apr 7 at 2022 11:32 AM

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Microcircuitry and smart weapons.

Response by PVT Frank Sherley made Apr 7 at 2022 12:15 PM

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The way society is moving today inflation I can always use some extra funds

Response by LTC Emory "Hank" Adams made Apr 7 at 2022 12:21 PM

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I believe that the military should train more. In the past the military would go to the National Training Center (NTC) or the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) regularly. We are not training units and leaders as we did in the past and the military is weaker because of this. We must return to difficult in person training to keep units and leaders sharp and ready for war. Weak units and leaders must be weeded out or retrained during hard difficult realistic training not during combat. Traditionally, The American Military is beaten badly with high casualties during its introduction to combat (Kassirine Pass, Task Force Smith etc...). Training at the NTC and JRTC resulted in low casualty Desert Storm and initial victories in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Response by SGT Tony Garcia made Apr 7 at 2022 12:31 PM

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Navigation the technology should be much less complicated than it is for government systems. The ability for simple, easy, user friendly systems is available and the military/veteran communities would appreciate it

Response by AB Mark Herwig made Apr 7 at 2022 12:33 PM

2022-04-07T12:33:10-04:00

My design of a Hydrogen powered Synchronous Turbine. I call it a Synchrobine.

Response by SSgt Frederick Elisberg made Apr 7 at 2022 12:52 PM

2022-04-07T12:52:03-04:00

Swarming Drones for targeting and weapons delivery.

Response by SP5 Linda Laird made Apr 7 at 2022 12:56 PM

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You heard the saying, "if only we had the minds of a babe". I think the children, of today are so much more advance in technology than ever before. I believe every Military or Veteran, should be given the education and tools to understand how technology works for one. Free of charge without using any educational benefits. The other, I have worked in retail for over 16 years and there is nothing better than good old Customer Service. The one-on-one communication, too much is being geared towards technology. Technology is only as good as the operator. When all our Military, Veterans, and Retirees just want is to be heard and their concerns taken seriously. I hate calling and listening to prompts and never reaching a actual human being. Some of the advancements would be to get all veterans in their eras of service via technology. There are so many Veterans, suffering in silence that have never received their due disability benefits. Through technology we can reach out to those we know for example served in Vietnam and may have ailments associated to their service. Therefore, with technology we can reach out to them for proper evaluations and give them what they deserve. I am a advocate in informing Veterans on their benefits by word of mouth. But through technology it can be done faster and hopefully much more efficiently. Thank you in advance! Spec 5 Army Veteran.

Response by SSgt Sharon Snipes King made Apr 7 at 2022 1:28 PM

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I believe that nanotechnology used with biomedical technology will be what becomes most important as far as technology is concerned. We need more stealth for intelligence gathering. Imagine an inconspicuous eyelense that servers as a camera. Or a nano-bot that can deliver poison. just a thought.

Response by PFC Nathan Prestwich made Apr 7 at 2022 2:21 PM

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Today's military would most benefit from technologies that decrease risk in human lives. Weapons technologies are reaching a point where differences in quality are negligible. We can look at the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine as an example of this. Russia had a significant advantage in resources available, though the level of that technology is relatively similar to Ukraine's. Given the greater resources available most people would assume (myself included) Russia would have been able to overtake Ukraine relatively quickly. Ukraine has the advantage they are fighting in their own country, and are more invested emotionally, but their resistance has been unprecedented. I think it's reasonable to look at this conflict as a microcosm of what physical warfare (minus nuclear, chemical, etc.) between nations will look like in the present day. A force with significantly greater resources can't, for lack of a better word, steamroll a smaller force anymore. Physical warfare is costly to the militaries and nations both in terms of economics and human lives.
As the world becomes increasingly digital, so will warfare. Most nations depend on cyber technologies to function: communications, finances, asset management, security, infrastructure development, etc. This reliance is only increasing, exponentially. The military that will have the greatest advantage in warfare will be the one that has the most advanced cyber warfare technology. At best, this military would be able to cripple the opposing nation's operations and end a conflict, before risking any lives. At worst, this military would be able to give themselves a significant advantage should physical warfare still be enacted due to interrupting opponents communications, finances, supply lines, and more.
Development in cyber warfare would not only lessen the rick of human lives, but be more cost-effective as well, allowing resources to be redirected elsewhere, ideally improving quality of life for service members and veterans.

Response by AN Benny Wood made Apr 7 at 2022 2:21 PM

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Radars

Response by AN Benny Wood made Apr 7 at 2022 2:22 PM

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More security

Response by Capt Daryl Gonyon made Apr 7 at 2022 3:28 PM

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Military Intelligence is the most vital factor in critical decision making. Vital information is out there. One technology source for gathering this vital information might be extremely helpful for Intelligence Analysts and subsequently those who need this vital information to make those most important decisions. As we have seen repeatedly over the years, failure to "connect-the-dots" has had devastating consequences. One example... 9:11. Another example: I had the privilege of hearing a Board of Intelligence people at the DOD level in 1964 discussing events that led up to the assassination of President Kennedy. Silence happened when I asked if the Secret Service and CIA had coordinated what they knew about Oswald's activities would the assassination been avoided? Facts later were convincing that the sharing of Intelligence information might have prevented the assassination.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2022 3:41 PM

2022-04-07T15:41:07-04:00

the old heads will tell you to go back to the basics. IMO its critical the military stops reinventing the wheel when it comes to things like GPS. By the time the technology gets to the lowest level, it's already obsolete. Try a dagger vs a Garmin.

Response by HN George Spak made Apr 7 at 2022 4:03 PM

2022-04-07T16:03:18-04:00

cybersecurity and also the veterans should get more money for disabled veteran and healthcare cost 50 dollars low dose aspirin 24 dollars .

Response by PO2 John Parma made Apr 7 at 2022 4:11 PM

2022-04-07T16:11:06-04:00

satellite internet. If you want morale for sailors in the sea, fast internet in the middle of nowhere is the best way to go.

3d printing for homes. Im sure that would get a lot of support to create homes for veterans. Service members would be interested to learn how to make one while doing something good for homeless veterans.

Response by Sgt Ferid Grutzner made Apr 7 at 2022 4:12 PM

2022-04-07T16:12:00-04:00

The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to speed up claims and general processing of requests.

Response by Sgt Chuck Gardner made Apr 7 at 2022 4:25 PM

2022-04-07T16:25:32-04:00

I spend 4 Years in the Air Force (64-68) and nearly 40 years in the Airline business (69-08). The one thing I learned was to LISTEN to the people that are doing the job on a day-to-day basis and incorporate their suggestions when rolling out changes in the way BUSINESS is done. Folks (Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors) buy in when they are part of the solution!

Response by Sam Verga made Apr 7 at 2022 6:28 PM

2022-04-07T18:28:52-04:00

The future of technology, both for today's and our future military, rest on the development of AI (artificial intelligence). Humans have the most developed brains on the planet, but to develop and integrate future systems beyond the abilities and defenses of our adversaries, we need to discover how to connect many minds in many diverse disciplines into singular platforms.

It is essential to develop neural networks and networked AI, not just for the warfighter but also in the development of new material, weapons, weapon delivery and communication. We require new ideas for both offensive and defensive platforms. We must develop ways to anticipate, understand, outperform and obviate oppositional systems.

DARPA should be one of our foremost role models. Don’t dismiss an idea because you haven’t thought of it, don’t understand it or can’t see its profit stream. We must eliminate partisan politics, myopia, and the strict focus on profit. We must eliminate the “good ole’ boys club” attitude that the “big boys” will steal from the little guy with impunity. We must eliminate the old way of doing business under the table as often as over.

We can either be the greatest, the most innovative and the most formidable military ever known or we can be the ubiquitous reactive force; never ahead and always playing catch-up.

Response by SPC Rick Stahl made Apr 7 at 2022 8:05 PM

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Continued and expanded use of drone technology for recon & actual warfare.

Response by SPC Rick Stahl made Apr 7 at 2022 8:06 PM

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Continued and expanded use of drone technology for recon and actual warfare purposes.

Response by PO3 Gerry Lipsius made Apr 7 at 2022 8:29 PM

2022-04-07T20:29:47-04:00

New handheld weapons are full of technology, they definitely should be disarm able when not in the hands of their designated user. Most weapons used against the U.S. are from the U.S.

Response by MAJ Aristeo Escobar made Apr 7 at 2022 8:37 PM

2022-04-07T20:37:11-04:00

We must create a mobile clinic run by nurses to follow up on triage phone medical calls and referrals.
This technology is now working in Japan in which the Mobile Van is managed by a team and has all
the technology of tele medicine and continue to use more of artificial intelligence

Response by Sgt Mike Charley made Apr 7 at 2022 9:06 PM

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A means of determining their mental worthiness for military.

Response by Sgt Mike Charley made Apr 7 at 2022 9:06 PM

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A means of determining their military worthiness, capacity.

Response by PO3 Terry Dowd made Apr 7 at 2022 9:32 PM

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There is no doubt that unmanned weaponry is more beneficial.

Response by SPC Stephanie Pleasants made Apr 7 at 2022 9:55 PM

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Fingerprint technology... Make it where only members of our armed forces can use our weapons so they can't fall into the wrong hands in war.. Why?? Cuz fuck everyone who isn't us.

Response by SP6 Larry Johnson made Apr 7 at 2022 10:20 PM

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I think injecting a soldier with a microchip would eliminate paperwork and ID cards, etc. It’s my opinion, I’m a science fiction writer.

Response by PO3 Charlie Bracken made Apr 8 at 2022 1:34 AM

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Today's Military will benefit more than all other advancements through unmanned vehicles, such as UAVs and drones. No question.

Response by A1C James Morrow made Apr 8 at 2022 10:52 AM

2022-04-08T10:52:33-04:00

light weight body armor. the advances in things like carbon fiber and spider silk and others should be applied to our solders in the field to help protect them.

Response by Tana Sammons made Apr 8 at 2022 10:57 AM

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They need a strong firm President and Congress to support them 100%.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2022 11:06 AM

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Using AI/ML, especially in improving business practices. There has to be a better way to do contracting.

Response by SSgt Julia Vineyard made Apr 8 at 2022 12:26 PM

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I think today's military would benefit the most from the incorporation of Virtual Reality technology into various aspects of force management and treatment. On-the-job training given via hyper-realistic, simulated real-life scenarios would create a more immersive, and most importantly, interesting, learning environment for soldiers. Interest is fundamental in learning as it not only engages the student in the material being presented, it also allows access to regions of the brain involved in long-term memory formation. Research indicates (Hidi & Harackiewicz, 2000) that an engaged human mind processes information in a way that is not only more effective--but also self-sustaining.

When I reminisce upon my own technical training as a meteorologist at Keesler, and imagine those lessons aided by visual imagery–whether it be through virtual experiences showing me the process in which thunderstorms form hail, or how the physics of air is so uniquely layered– I know for certain that 19-year old me would have paid a great deal more attention to what the Air Force wanted me to learn. The United States military has always been on the cutting edge of technology. Incorporating something like this – either through $299 Oculus headsets or some more specialized version– is not outside the realm of possibilities for our country.

Finally, the investment into technology such as Virtual Learning is an investment that would pay for itself and then some. New training programs that harness VR's interactive visual stimuli and problem-based learning models could be streamlined and custom-tailored. Retention of the material would also be higher, driving down the error rate, and thus, the costs associated with internal mistakes. A more interactive, personalized approach to education would solve the impending issue of the TikTok Generation's inability to concentrate. The youth will inherit the Earth, as they say, so it would be in our best interests to anticipate their needs.

All this and I haven't even touched on the possibilities that VR technology offers in trauma recovery and the treatment of various mental health ailments! Truly, the possibilities are endless.

Response by SMSgt Joe Riddle made Apr 8 at 2022 3:23 PM

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Give assault units more leverage in mission planning and execution. Limit headquarters controllers ability for direct command of a units tasking.

Response by PV2 Anthony Jefferson made Apr 8 at 2022 5:18 PM

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There have been so many technology advances in the past few years that I would think tech is already being implemented with the military. R&D for weapons has always been a key spot, but tech had evolved in health to allow civilian to be more active so the benefits for the military to use that can be much greater. Having a more fit and mental military can allow for more collaboration and independent thinking that can benefit the induvial as well as the group.

Response by SMSgt Odis Johnson made Apr 9 at 2022 7:55 AM

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Small drones with infrared detectors for scout platoons to deploy ahead and around them. They could alert to ambushes and inadvertent meetings with enemy forces. Also great for locating snipers and other enemy positions while keeping their heads down.

Response by PO2 Tony Beeski made Apr 9 at 2022 10:04 PM

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Drones for discovering where the enemy is.

Response by SPC Eric Patton made Apr 10 at 2022 10:39 AM

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Anti Gravity

Response by 1LT Rob Niebling made Apr 10 at 2022 3:41 PM

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robotic weapons

Response by PO2 Kenneth Lenzy made Apr 10 at 2022 7:21 PM

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US Military must be prepared to successful fight a Cyber War. With my 24 years federal government background I understand the growing need to protect or access control data. The military should be in demand for people with crucial skills in logical thinking and attention to details to manage critical infrastructures. Enemy personnel should be exploited for weak points, leaving it open for military hackers to take advantage of these and harm your system. I recommend Cyber Guardians prepared for Cyberwarfare.
Cyber security is the protection needed for internet intrusion. A country network includes hardware, software and data all need to be protected from cyber-threats. Cyber security is used to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems.
Now days, cyberattacks can come from a variety of places and in a variety of forms. Some types of threats are more invasive than others, but they can all be equally jarring for a country left unprepared. Research shows that exposed files has risen 50% since 2018. But with the right cyber security support exposure can be reduced. The United States is the worst country in the world for exposing the highest amount of data. Files could be copied, altered, or destroyed. Many countries have come to understand the importance of addressing internet security. 90 percent of data breaches are caused by a human-made mistake or behavior, and further data from the survey mentioned above suggests that personnel ignorance is one of the leading contributors.
I would strongly suggest Cyber Guardian. The need to help ensure the US military understand the responsibilities to protect critical infrastructure to preventing cyber-threats. The purpose of security awareness training is to develop essential competencies and introduce them to new techniques and methods that have been introduced to tackle possible security issues. The US military must become aware that everyone in the organization (not just IT security) needs to understand the risks and defensive strategies to help prevent data breaches.

Response by SGT Jonathan Persons made Apr 11 at 2022 10:50 AM

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What technology can invent, technology can disable.

Response by SP5 Rodney Harden made Apr 11 at 2022 1:45 PM

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Plan A - Use the technology which is good, but cumbersome. What you have needs to be streamlined for a smoother process.
Plan B - When there are issues with the technology, there should be an alternative, which is easily maneuvered.

Response by A1C Garrett Perks made Apr 13 at 2022 7:00 PM

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A.I. and the use of unmanned or autonomous vehicles and "units" ( Air, Ground, Etc.) along with the newest tech being used for those that do come into harms way. Reducing or eliminating casualties and injuries would garner support from the families, in recruiting and a myriad of other areas.
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Response by Lt Col Lorinda Farris made Apr 14 at 2022 1:39 PM

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Having been a healthcare provider in the military for over twenty years and retired with 29 years of service, the most important tech advancement would be for the military healthcare records system to be of the same system that the VA utilizes so that the two systems can speak seamlessly. There is tremendous additional work and effort required due to these systems not speaking to one another. Thank you, Lorinda Fontaine-Farris, LtCol (Ret), USAF

Response by Capt Ron Jr Frakes made Apr 14 at 2022 3:45 PM

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Better MREs...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 19 at 2022 1:35 AM

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Creating and defending hypersonic missiles.

Response by TSgt Christopher Whitfill made Apr 20 at 2022 6:58 PM

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Footwear. Often overlooked (except when discussing the quality of the shine), but probably a leading cause of clinic/hospital visits. How much better could we be if we learned how to prevent the chronic foot/ankle/knee/hip/back problems that veterans experience daily?

Response by CA Bucky Dare made Apr 20 at 2022 8:40 PM

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Laser weapons.

Response by PO2 John Robinson made Apr 27 at 2022 6:10 PM

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Communications is the technology that is most beneficial to troops. There are plenty of pretty smart people working on technologies in support of combat and other operations. Troops who have the ability to communicate with their families and others has an immmediate impact on morale, which improves retention. I was on a submarine with no family contact for the months underway. This was a major factor in leaving active service. Hopefully the secure technologies available make a military career easier for troops and their families.

Response by SSgt Robert Skipp made Apr 27 at 2022 6:20 PM

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Drones. More advanced, many more sizes, more training to use them. "Personal" drones, small, used by individuals, for recon, etc. And, some sort of drone to sniff out ieds.

Response by PO2 Joe Roslonski made Apr 27 at 2022 6:49 PM

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Underwater drones

Response by PFC Zachary Madrid made Apr 27 at 2022 7:07 PM

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Date Rape And Sexual Assault VR simulation and training. End the violence, prepare the warriors.

Response by PFC Zachary Madrid made Apr 27 at 2022 7:11 PM

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Date rape and sexual assault VR simulation training, MST must be protect our youth. Mobile sick call and wellness in collaboration with clinics and hospitals.

Response by SGT Lisa Wu made Apr 27 at 2022 7:28 PM

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A human resource mangement software, where leave, passes and scheduled meeting/out of office can all be tracked for quick look-up as well as faster processing.

Response by SN Sean Diamond made Apr 27 at 2022 10:44 PM

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Although mediated communications (i.e. email and messaging), which the Veterans Administration has adopted, alongside the greater society, relatedness remains a basic psychological need universally. Therefore, by better understanding the nonverbal cues of effort, style, and tone the Veterans Administration could enhance not only the motivation of veterans to engage in treatment(s) but aid in building a more cohesive veterans' community. This would benefit both the veteran and the Veterans Administration. In conclusion, humanizing mediated communications would encourage veterans to engage more with providers and in them seeking treatment prior to minor issues becoming critical issues. This would result in lower costs in providing services and care.

Response by SrA Trisha Marie made Apr 27 at 2022 10:55 PM

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3D printers.

Response by PO2 Peter Levine made Apr 27 at 2022 11:00 PM

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There will be a point in time where many medical functions will be detected by using a small wearable device (such as a skin patch), connected thru a smart phone and sent to the VA doctor for analysis. This will replace the need for many face to face doctor visits unless the a serious issue is detected.

Some VA patients have to travel a great distance to get from their home to the nearest VA facility. Distance non-emergency medical care will be the norm.

Response by PO2 Shelly D made Apr 27 at 2022 11:02 PM

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If there were artificial wombs, women could schedule their pregnancies for land/home duty.

Response by SP5 Robert Vancalcar made Apr 27 at 2022 11:57 PM

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3d printers

Response by Sgt Stu Kopelman made Apr 28 at 2022 12:08 AM

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The answer is greater than mere technology. Human relate-ability seems to be the characteristic needed most between doctor and patient. If I see my doctor for 15 minutes twice a year, and then must trust him with my very life on decisions he must make, without knowing who I am, it is easy to become---rightly---skeptical, fearful, and anxious. As a child, my doctor came to my home. He knew my parents, and he knew me---more than merely statistically. He knew the person, and I trusted him. Technology is void of attributes such as compassion, understanding and concern. It is human contact, more than technology, that makes a man whole and complete.

Response by PVT John Bamberger made Apr 28 at 2022 6:29 AM

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Finding records for military from the fire in the 1970's and initiating a contact from social security records of the now living so those who served can get their DD214 numbers and any benefits they might need. I have given up on trying to get this from the VA for my spouse.

Response by Sgt Jack Darling made Apr 28 at 2022 8:02 AM

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A laser shot to reverse the direct of rockets in flight to reverse course and send it back to the exact spot it was fired from by shorting out the remaining flight program..

Response by Sgt Christopher Shove made Apr 28 at 2022 8:43 AM

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Virtual reality metaverse simulations especially for team technical ops. USAF already using VR simulations.

Response by TSgt Maria-Teresa King made Apr 28 at 2022 9:46 AM

2022-04-28T09:46:36-04:00

U.S. healthcare system has always been plagued by different issues in which its main contributors were: cost, access, quality, fair reimbursement and increase efficiency to create a better care outcome (Goldsteen, Goldsteen, & Goldsteen, 2019). Affordable Care Act was enacted assuming to help with the inundated health care system and include reducing fraud waste and abuse. Within this current health care law, the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) propagated a $37 billion dollars incentive payment for Electronic Health Records and dubbed it Meaningful Use (Sanhi, Huckman, Chigurupat, & David, 2017).
The adaptation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) through the incentive program of Meaningful Use promised to set forth numerous benefits such as decreased cost, better care, and better quality. The incentive program requires minimum standards to replace paper records with the current electronic systems. This provides opportunities for both practice and software makers. The lack of comprehensive functionality and guideline process through regulations of Meaningful Use created the most expensive and consequential risks of fraud, waste, and abuse (Brown, Pasupathy, Patrick, & Timothy 2019). Its poor construction has not only jeopardized the integrity of the information it requires to uphold. But in heavy consequences, opened the pandora box to those with the pure intention of “self-benefit” and leave the consequences to those who will have to bear the risks.
In 2012 the number of Health Information Technology (HIT) vendors boomed resulting in the poor implementation of the technology system. Instead of approaching EHR as a transformational tool, it was subjected to mere technical issues to allow clinicians to document, code, and bill. The $37 billion dollars initiative’s lack of implementation in its infrastructure and functionality remains in need to be addressed to include its promise to set forth the decrease in cost, better care, and increase quality care outcome (Sanhi, et. al., 2017). EHR will require to be embedded in the process of health service and delivery of care with continuous evaluation, modification, and implementation to have the capability to support in transformational process (Brown, et al., 2019).
Health care administrators have prioritized their process for technology use and quality improvement through the means of billing, coding, claims to monitor, and error checking (Brown, et al., 2019). Clinicians remain beleaguered in trying to abide by its administrative burden and provide care for their patients. EHR has indicated a wrong pretense in improving its quality through the means of increasing reimbursement and cutting administrative costs. The dysfunctionality of the EHR has interfered with the workflow process, data integrity, lack of quality control, and increase in overhead costs.
Our nation has been slow to adopt a solution to our inundated healthcare system; it is not simply because we lack the technology as other nation does, nor do we spend less on our healthcare system. Our health care system suffers due to political debate over the healthcare legislature (Schneider, & Squires, 2017). And our healthcare laws and or reform have always been muddled with political agenda (Goldsteen, et. al., 2019). Instead of observing the whole picture, political ideology always tended to say that something is “better” than the other simply because to address the surface of the issue and or it is more beneficial for one pool of the population. Our government never really fully looked at the whole picture to see if the law and or policy will resolve into heavy consequences or grievances on others. As long as the political agenda takes priority, policymakers will only address the current obvious issue and will not treat the whole healthcare problem as different parts that are mutually codependent with each other (Goldsteen, et. al., 2019). To improve healthcare delivery, changes must be all-embracing by all participants of healthcare; by the consumers, policymakers, and the healthcare providers to completely resolve the problem.
The U.S. healthcare system is plagued by different issues in which the main contributors are cost, quality, and access to care. Healthcare without quality measures clearly is not a means to create an efficient and effective medical system. In which medical provision with a lack of observation and accountability for adequate quality can incur high costs without necessarily improving care (Marjoua & Bozic, 2012). The uniqueness and complexity of our healthcare system do create several multilayered issues. However, imagine such a healthcare system that allows data information to be disseminated freely and safely. Such linked platforms will allow for the elimination of data redundancy and produce an effective and efficient healthcare outcome. Healthcare organizations will now become a giant industry in which they can accommodate any treatment and care in multiple facilities that are interconnected. Cost, quality, and access to care will then no longer be an issue within our healthcare system nor a control within political agendas.

References:

Health Informatics: A System Perspective by Brown, Gordon D., Pasupathy, Kalyan S., Patrick, Timothy
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Sahni, N. R., Huckman, R. S., Chigurupati, A., & Cutler, D. M. (2017). The IT transformation health care needs. Harvard Business Review, 95(6), 128.
Schneider, E. C., & Squires, D. (2017). From last to first - could the U.S. health care system
become the best in the “world?” The New England Journal of Medicine, 377(10), 901.

Response by SGT John Backstrom made Apr 28 at 2022 10:01 AM

2022-04-28T10:01:54-04:00

Honestly, I think it would benefit for our military to go back to the basic. If we stop depending on so much technology that now it makes are military soft in a way. I remember when I was in basic training and getting smoked for doing something wrong, but now that doesn't exist. I am not against advancements in research and technology, but it is not the answer to everything.

Response by LTC David Peterson made Apr 28 at 2022 1:09 PM

2022-04-28T13:09:00-04:00

I am twisting the question a little bit, because these are thing that have happened, but my thoughts are still in the spirit of the question.
- Real-time battlefield communications/imagery has hurt the NCO corps and small-unit leadership in general. When senior officers in command centers became able to witness combat actions firsthand, many are unable to resist the temptation of trying to control actions at the tactical level. The technology is good, but the change agent is needed for the users.
- Upgrading from manual transmissions to automatic; I think is bad technology. The advantages of a manual transmission are great, but the "ease" of automatic transmissions for the vehicle operator removes a training competency that disadvantages the operator and maintenance personnel in the long run.
+ LED technology. LED lighting capability is lightweight, low temperature, and versatile as all get out.
While LED is not the "breakthrough technology", I think back to flat-screen televisions and the great advantages they afforded for small spaces. Particularly on submarines (and ships), flat-screen televisions benefitted Sailors immeasurably.
+ Medical advances. The development of Lifesaving equipment, supplies, and know-how has revolutionized medical trauma actions in the field and in the hospital. The development of prosthetics and other durable medical equipment has also provided the wounded with better quality of life opportunities (though I acknowledge this is not the ideal outcome).

There have been so many amazing improvements I have witnessed over the past 30 years of service. Nearly every aspect of the military has been blessed with some new technology. Thermal imagery, seeing through walls, GPS, the smartphone, improved combat headgear, improved uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE), potable water delivery systems, electrical power generation, batteries, cameras, the list goes on and on.
Finally...in World War II, the members of the United States Armed Forces were the best fed, most regarded persons of the war. Simply look at the quality of life on board submarines, no one had it better than the U.S.
Although this is much more to identify and discuss, that is it for today.

Response by SA David Spring made Apr 28 at 2022 1:15 PM

2022-04-28T13:15:45-04:00

Non-weapons technology would be the best investment we could hope for. Medical, farming, education services, etc... If we could perfect those technologies and share them with the rest of the world, the only threats left to us would be ideological and easily squashed with international pressure as long as the rest of the world was benefitting from our benevolent technologies.

Response by SA David Spring made Apr 28 at 2022 1:16 PM

2022-04-28T13:16:56-04:00

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 29 at 2022 12:30 AM

2022-04-29T00:30:46-04:00

Hi-tec is good, many plus points, but when it goes down there always needs to be a plan B. I have been there, during war when hi-tec failed. Lucky I was old school and had plan "B" ready. We were able to complete the mission. I believe too much focus is put on soldiers depending on hi-tec and not enough on causing situations where soldiers have to think. Many moons ago as a 12B squad leader I was issued a pocket calculator to assist in doing demo calculations, but when it came time to take the SQT (dating myself), was not allowed. I had to prove I could do all the demo formulas by hand.

Response by CMSgt Elbert E. Clayton made Apr 29 at 2022 4:50 PM

2022-04-29T16:50:57-04:00

Right now, this day, I would like to see the use of the best Technology to Zero in on Putin and end his life for the dumb ass use of outdated equipment, laggardly lead and trained idiots and murderers in the assault on Ukraine! Russia's days are numbered, and we must prepare personally and nationally for the possible use of nuclear weapons by this asshole. We should preempt him with the best and current Nonnuclear technology we have now. Place a Bounty on his head to be paid upon verifiable proof of his death and have it voted on by the Senate and House. Pay the collector of the Bounty in dollars vice Rubles to ensure fuller participation in the removal of this Idiot.

Response by SA Jenn Clary made Apr 30 at 2022 12:52 AM

2022-04-30T00:52:27-04:00

I am against war & the needless loss of life. As advanced as technology is today, using AI robots to send into hot zones would be sensible. This would reduce deaths, physical injuries, mental trauma, & high cost of care for the survivors. Money that could instead be used for Homeless Veterans, or other Veterans in need.

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2022-05-06T11:07:33-04:00

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Response by Sgt David Gardener made Jun 3 at 2022 12:39 PM

2022-06-03T12:39:11-04:00

VA hearing aids don't help much. How about providing Cochlear for those of us who still can't hear?

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2022 8:58 AM

2022-07-29T08:58:13-04:00

In today's time, most wars are based on the latest technology like drones, satellites, etc. So these types of technologies are more helpful in today's wars. We can attack our enemies by sitting in the offices.

For this, you should be aware of the latest technologies, and for this, you should read the latest technology news daily. You can read these types of news here: http://www.technows.com/ Hope my answer will give some impact on this thread. Thanks.

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