DA4104 Militaries and Technological Change

Technological advances have always influenced developments in military affairs, particularly fighting doctrines and forms of organization. This course surveys the major technological changes that accompanied industrialization: including advances in weapons, transportation, and communications systems; and examines the ways in which professional militaries adapted to these developments. Special attention is given to advances in information systems, as the goal of the course is to derive insights into how militaries might respond, doctrinally and organizationally, to an extended period of information-technology-driven changes in military affairs. Prerequisites: None.

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Smartly navigate the military innovation process and demonstrate the ability to foster a culture of innovation in their follow-on units. 
• Recognize the potential and possible downside of new technologies, and explain how they are shaping the operational environment. 
• Use course-provided frameworks to help better integrate new technologies and capabilities to enhance mission accomplishment.