The U.S. military, particularly the Army, overinvests in hardware and AI-enabled software, treating them as "deus ex machina" solutions, while underinvesting in human cognitive development and leadership. The Russo-Ukrainian war demonstrated that human competence, not just equipment, is decisive, with Russian tactical paralysis stemming from soldier and leader deficiencies despite sophisticated gear.
The author proposes a "homo post machina" model, emphasizing the "human behind the machine," and developed a digital training system to address current Training and Evaluation Outline (T&EO) system limitations. This AI-informed analytics engine, tested in a Squad Situational Training Exercise for a National Guard unit, replaced binary scoring with a three-tier T/P/U system (5, 3, 1 points) and provided real-time performance trends via mobile app and web dashboard. This enabled commanders to identify common weak points, like troop-leading procedures, and immediately retool training, fostering knowledge capture and "frictionless mentorship" for targeted leader development.
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