Enabling Army Digital Organizations

摘要

The 'rapid pace of technology' is an oft-used phrase applied to many areas, but the changes in data processing and visualization applications combined with the increased exposure of Soldiers to flexible data exchange formats and high level scripting languages has significant implications on the Army's Digital Education and infrastructure. During the deployment of the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, a Stryker Brigade Combat Team 5/2 ID (SBCT), there were several insights developed about the current state of 'Army Digital Education.' Three of these insights (education, experience, and flexibility) act together in their influence on the effectiveness of the unit in employing the Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS). Although important in their own right, the interrelation of education, experience, and flexibility has a significant impact on the formation and development of a 'digital organization.' The underlying theme connecting them in this context is that as data exchange capabilities and technology evolves at a rapid pace, the Army must examine the training, employment, and digital infrastructure to ensure that the programs and policies enable Soldiers and Leaders and to encourage vision and innovation at the lowest level.