The Dangers of Over-Reliance on Technology

As America's armed forces face an extremely complex and chaotic trategic environment, the ability to maintain an advantage over an uncertain adversary is a constant challenge. The world is currently seeing an increasing number of economic and political superpowers, a rise in the ability of state and non-state actors to produce nuclear weapons and an increase in the capability of violent extremist organizations to fund and support terrorist activities. During this time of global insecurity, the United States must stay determined and focused in order to protect the American people, its allies and partners. In order to accomplish this task, the U.S. currently relies heavily on technological means which are rapidly becoming the predominant choice for defeating global threats. From the organizational structure to the facilities utilized for training, warfighters have become significantly dependent on technology and the capabilities innovation provides. Unfortunately, the negative effects created due to this over-reliance result in significant dangers and hazards to the warfighters that often go unrecognized.