“The ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This man is the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There are those who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that while - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
as of 18 0630 Sep 12 1 “ “ The ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This man The ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This man is the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There are is the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There are those who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that while those who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that while other means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastation other means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastation and destruction may be inflicted on an enemy, if the strategist is forced to and destruction may be inflicted on an enemy, if the strategist is forced to strive for final and ultimate control, he must establish, or must present as strive for final and ultimate control, he must establish, or must present as an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.” an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.” …Rear Admiral J.C. Wylie, USN Rear Admiral J.C. Wylie, USN
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““The ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This manThe ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This manis the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There areis the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There arethose who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that whilethose who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that while
other means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastationother means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastationand destruction may be inflicted on an enemy, if the strategist is forced toand destruction may be inflicted on an enemy, if the strategist is forced tostrive for final and ultimate control, he must establish, or must present asstrive for final and ultimate control, he must establish, or must present as
an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.”an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.”
Small Unit Small Unit Common Common Operating Operating Picture Picture
Embedded Embedded TrainingTraining
FUTUREApprox. 2017-2028
…Operating Under Mission Command
Situational Understanding
Networked Networked LethalityLethality
Lethality•Precision Targeting & Fires•Unmanned Sensors (see ahead / over / through)•Determine Friend from Foe•Supporting Weapon Platforms•Improved Mission Planning
Human Dimension•Leader Development•Cultural, Civil, & Language Proficiency•Integrated Training Environment•Comprehensive Soldier Fitness
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The Science and Technology Challenge
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““The ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This manThe ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This manis the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There areis the final power in war. He is control, he determines who wins. There arethose who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that whilethose who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that while
other means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastationother means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastationand destruction may be inflicted on an enemy, if the strategist is forced toand destruction may be inflicted on an enemy, if the strategist is forced tostrive for final and ultimate control, he must establish, or must present asstrive for final and ultimate control, he must establish, or must present as
an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.”an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.”
