What are the downfalls of our military utilizing the network-centric architecture that currently exists?

The American military is currently utilizing many techno-centric capabilities to fight and win wars. Do you feel that this is working in Iraq and Afghanistan? Do you think it will work in the future?What are the downfalls of our military utilizing the network-centric architecture that currently exists?What works is the Warrior Ethos our men and women have in their hearts !

Semper Fidelis !What are the downfalls of our military utilizing the network-centric architecture that currently exists?While technology has certainly advanced for the military, we are still not that high tech. Most of the advances have been for the better. Years ago, there was little to no coordination between units on the ground and air units. Now, the commanders on the ground can get a birds eye view in their vehicles of what's going on, send reports back to their HQ, etc, all from the vehicle computer. Granted, not all vehicles are equipped with the system, but they're getting there.



I think in the end, however, you don't want to overcomplicate things. Simplicity is golden, sometimes. Too much technology causes headaches, and you spend more time fixing it than using it!What are the downfalls of our military utilizing the network-centric architecture that currently exists?Of course it's working in Iraq and Afghanistan, if nothing else than to protect our soldiers...but it helps reduce the deaths of innocents too...it's not like the other side has that care. Anything that can target the enemy exactly and keep my husband and the majority if not all of the bystanders out of harm is better than an all out gun battle. What other wars can boast such a low casualty rate? People complain about Iraqi and military deaths, but look at all the other wars in history...we're doing pretty good at keeping people alive for a WAR. Much of that can be attributed to the technology used. Not to mention this technology can detect IED's and dispose of them, which helps everyone. It'd be nice if we weren't in a war at all, but might as well try to hone our accuracy while we're forced to be in it.