CPT Matthew Moellering
Introduction
The military that best integrates modern software practices into warfighting will gain a decisive advantage in contemporary conflict. Skeptics may consider the fusion of software and combat to be unattainable, or even impractical, but this new battlefield reality is here to stay. Various Army and DoD units are already using cloud platforms and commercial software practices to quickly deliver applications,1 but the current efforts fall short of the demands of modern warfare. In this new era, where algorithms and machines dictate the tempo of conflict, software has become the new arsenal. In this article, we introduce a new framework, forged from industry best practices, that seeks to revolutionize our warfighting capabilities by seamlessly integrating software, data and cybersecurity, all tailored to the unique needs and challenges of our military forces.
Every Soldier Fights with Software
Take a moment to imagine Sergeant John Smith, a Soldier out on patrol in 2025, equipped with two essential items: an automatic rifle and a cell phone known as an End User Device (EUD). The operating system for this EUD is called Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK),2 and this EUD is a crucial tool on the front lines. It allows Smith to communicate with his squad, send reports to higher command and to control a drone for aerial surveillance—all without exposing himself to enemy fire.
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