Problem
Past assumptions can hide future threats.
Action
Evaluate every plan against emerging technologies and new ways of fighting.
Outcome
You improve readiness for future conflict.
Chapter: A Failure of Imagination
Problem
Modern surveillance makes it difficult to stay hidden.
Action
Plan every movement as if the enemy can detect your forces.
Outcome
You improve force survivability.
Chapter: The Transparent Battlespace
Problem
Slow responses can surrender the initiative.
Action
Prepare forces to act effectively at the start of the conflict.
Outcome
You increase the chance of controlling the battle.
Chapter: The First Strike Advantage
Problem
Modern weapons can strike vulnerable targets from above.
Action
Include overhead protection in every defense plan.
Outcome
You reduce damage from precision attacks.
Chapter: Top Attack
Problem
Combat produces more information than people can process alone.
Action
Use artificial intelligence to analyze information and support decisions.
Outcome
You respond faster to changing conditions.
Chapter: Artificial Intelligence and the Accelerating Tempo of War
Problem
Autonomous combat systems are becoming an increasingly important part of warfare.
Action
Prepare forces to integrate autonomous weapons into combat operations.
Outcome
You improve operational flexibility.
Chapter: The Transition to Fully Autonomous Weapons
Problem
Disconnected systems slow coordinated action.
Action
Link sensors, commanders, and weapons through shared networks.
Outcome
You improve the speed of coordinated attacks.
Chapter: The Kill Web
Problem
Small attacks may not overcome modern defenses.
Action Employ large groups of unmanned systems as a single coordinated force.
Outcome
You increase combat effectiveness.
Chapter: The Super Swarm
Problem
Incomplete awareness leads to poor decisions.
Action
Combine information from multiple sources into a single operational picture.
Outcome
You improve battlefield understanding.
Chapter: Visualize the Battlespace
Problem
Long decision cycles reduce operational advantage.
Action
Remove unnecessary delays from the decision process.
Outcome
You act before the enemy can respond.
Chapter: Decision Dominance
Problem
Communication failures weaken military operations.
Action
Include resilient satellite communication networks in operational plans.
Outcome
You maintain command and coordination.
Chapter: The First Starlink War
Problem
Cities create unique combat challenges.
Action
Prepare forces to fight in dense urban environments.
Outcome
You improve effectiveness during city operations.
Chapter: Preparing for the Next City Fight
Problem
Enemy drones threaten forces across the battlefield.
Action
Deploy light tactical aircraft as part of counter-drone operations.
Outcome
You improve protection against aerial threats.
Chapter: The Big Blue Blanket - Light Tactical Aircraft for Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Combat
Problem
People alone cannot perform every mission efficiently.
Action
Assign missions to integrated human-and-robot teams.
Outcome
You improve overall mission performance.
Chapter: Developing a Hybrid Human-Robotic Force
Problem
Large static command posts are easy to detect and attack.
Action
Operate command posts with strict mobility and security practices.
Outcome
You improve command survivability.
Chapter: Command Post Rules
Problem
Combat shock can reduce battlefield performance.
Action
Practice making decisions under realistic battlefield pressure.
Outcome
You improve resilience during combat.
Chapter: Forging Battleshock