Month: March 2026
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The Future of Airpower Still Depends on Air Battle Management
Efforts to modernize U.S. air battle management capabilities are more important now than ever, and the problem is increasingly urgent. These efforts are not optional, and require investment in platforms and improved service-wide clarity on what the future of air battle management means to the larger force. Read more
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Wargaming on the Continuum of Learning for the C2ABM Professional
Wargaming should be a routine part of the air battle management profession’s continuum of learning, bridging the gap between localized tactical training and large scale exercises. Properly designed, it sharpens operational thinking, strengthens understanding of joint functions, and improves decision making across levels of warfare. Read more
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Division of Labor: C2ABM in Protracted Conflict
Emerging C2ABM platforms offer clear benefits at the onset of hostilities, but will be limited by availability in the near-term – the mass afforded by legacy systems will be crucial for sustained operations. A blended approach using modern and legacy platforms may assure resilient and comprehensive C2ABM in protracted conflict. Read more
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How I Learned to Love the Bot: Implications for AI in Operational-level C2 and Beyond
Large language models (LLMs) can be a force multiplier for C2ABM professionals working on staff or at the operational level of C2. To harness this technology, practitioners must be able to identify relevant use cases, recognize and mitigate the limitations of LLMs, and apply best practices for LLM use. Read more