Training Rapid Decision-Making Processes Required by the Dismounted Objective Force Leader

The Army’s Objective Force concept exploits the enormous opportunities made possible by advances in our capacity to quickly gather, organize, and distribute battlespace information. Electronic information systems will be developed and fielded to process and display critical features of the data available from multiple sensor and database systems. The Objective Force Warrior is one component of the Objective Force that encompasses a system of equipment and capabilities for the individual warfighter. This panel session is concerned directly with the use of these systems by the light, dismounted Infantryman. The Army clearly anticipates that innovative uses of advanced information systems will enhance the Infantryman’s situational awareness and his decision-making capabilities.