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“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 those who would dispute this as an absolute, but it is my belief that while

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“The ultimate determinant in war is a man on the scene with a gun. This man

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  1. “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 other means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastation 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 an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.” …Rear Admiral J.C. Wylie, USN

  2. The Soldier and The SquadCurrent Army 2020 Focus • Lethality • Precision Targeting & Fires • Unmanned Sensors (see ahead / over / through) • Determine Friend from Foe • Supporting Weapon Platforms • Improved Mission Planning • Networked • Improved Situational Awareness • Shared Situational Understanding • Integration into Lethal Effects • Real-time link to Intelligence Information Situational Understanding FUTURE Approx. 2017-2028 Small Unit Common Operating Picture Collaborative Situational Awareness “Unblinking Eye” Networked Lethality • Mobility, Energy, & • Force Protection • Portable Obstacle Clearing • Lightened Loads • Increased Power Capacity • IED & Explosive Detection Capability Embedded Training • Human Dimension • Leader Development • Cultural, Civil, & Language Proficiency • Integrated Training Environment • Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Mobile Comms w/ voice, text, data Mission Planning Tool Tactically and Technically Proficient, Fully Trained and Empowered Squads …Operating Under Mission Command

  3. The Science and Technology Challenge Capability First Battle After Next Far Army in 2030-40 Mid Army in 2020 Near Next First Battle Current Force 2012-13 Time

  4. “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 other means may critically influence war today, after whatever devastation 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 an inevitable prospect, a man on the scene with a gun. This is the Soldier.” …Rear Admiral J.C. Wylie, USN

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