Training Evolves: U.S. Military Embraces High-Tech Tactics for Future Warfare
U.S. ground troops are undergoing a seismic shift in training as commanders prepare for warfare in an era dominated by relentless surveillance and instant broadcasted intelligence. In a recent development, the Army’s National Training Center at Fort Irwin has embraced enhanced combat training techniques that mirror the highly exposed realities faced by units in modern conflict zones.
Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor explains that future battlegrounds offer no sanctuary—from drones to commercial satellites and social media, “the enemy can see, identify and track its opponent at distance virtually throughout the battle space.” This transparency reshapes tactics, blending cutting-edge technology with rugged, traditional soldiering.
The updated training is informed by real combat lessons from Ukraine and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, pushing the Army to pivot back to large-scale division exercises. Troops are now immersed in scenarios that demand both digital savviness and field-hardened resilience.
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U.S. soldiers now train for “transparent battlefields” shaped by drones, social media, and satellite reach—melding modern tech with old-school grit.
