From WAR ROOM—Online Journal of the U.S. Army War College Without a doubt, the chain of command is one of the most durable concepts in military organizations. From Roman times until present, the chain of command fixed formal authorities and accountability from the highest leader to the front line soldier. It made the generation, issuing, […]
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Real-World Intelligence Methods Focus of New Textbook
Promoting results-oriented intelligence approaches and emphasizing widely used analytical intelligence methods, CRC Press recently released the textbook Intelligence Analysis Fundamentals. The book focuses on understandable intelligence community concepts and approaches for those considering intelligence and/or law enforcement careers, but it’s also modifiable for instructors to apply to various course levels as a reinforcement tool. “[Intelligence […]
Nikki Haley Warns of Future Syrian Chemical Attacks
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sept. 6 that the Bashar Al-Assad regime in Syria is again planning chemical weapons attacks, and Russia will likely offer support. She also lambasted U.N. Security Council members for not holding the Assad regime accountable. “[I] f the past is any guide, the Syrian and Russian […]
AI Warfare, Ethics Opinions Vary in Brookings Survey
A Brookings Institution survey released Aug. 29 shows broad division among respondents when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact on everything from warfare and ethics to decision-making. When it comes to warfare, 30 percent of respondents believe in AI warfare development, while 39 percent are against it. However, those favoring AI warfare development jump […]
Facial Recognition Stops Illegal Entry at D.C. Airport
From In Homeland Security A would-be impostor was prevented from entering the United States last week when a new facial recognition system spotted something that human inspectors would almost certainly have missed. Facial recognition is a biometric process that utilizes algorithms to identify the physical characteristics of an individual’s face and compares the results to […]