Potential for Army Integration of Autonomous Systems by Warfighting Function

Abstract

The article explains the maximum extent that the U.S. Army can integrate autonomous systems into its operations given the inherent limitations of the technology. Topics include these limitations determine the appropriateness of using autonomous systems to perform each of the broad range of Army tasks that are captured through the warfighter functions and the six warfighting functions of the U.S. Army include mission command, intelligence and protection.