U.S. Army Paratroopers participate in Exercise Falcon Leap at Drop Zone Ginkelse Heide, Netherlands on September 15, 2021. U.S. Army / Spc. Jacob Moir
The Army Brief: In-flight training; Using AI tools; AUMF stays alive; and more...
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Rethinking in-flight training. A helicopter pilot has come up with an innovative way to help other pilots train during flight without adding more hardware or software to the aircraft, Defense One reports. The training uses a video camera to monitor the instrument panel and provide feedback for the pilot.
AI training. A program at Fort Bragg is trying to get soldiers and their commanders to embrace new Artificial intelligence tools so the data they are producing is used more effectively than being dumped into a PowerPoint slide, Defense One reports. Soldiers in the initial phase of the program are developing apps to meet their needs.
AUMF lives on. The Authorization for the Use of Military Force created in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks will continue to be used to conduct “over the horizon” operations against terrorist groups in Afghanistan, despite the withdrawal of troops on the ground, Defense One reports. Members of Congress have raised questions about the continued use of the AUMF and how these strikes will be conducted.
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From Defense One
Hypersonics Test Shows the US Is Catching Up in the New Missile Race // Patrick Tucker: But questions remain about costs and priorities remain.
One Senator’s Plan to Cut Through the Politics and Get Answers on Afghanistan // Jacqueline Feldscher: Sen. Tammy Duckworth says a nonpartisan commission could compile lessons without the “political theater.”
Defense Business Board Relaunches After Pentagon Review // Marcus Weisgerber: Former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James named chair of the diverse advisory board.