https://www.ausa.org/articles/ai-key-ensure-overmatch AI Key to Ensure Overmatch
Brig. Gen. Randal Dragon, U.S. Army retired
Shawn Weil
Josh Wilson
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Radio nets are quiet as the task force commander monitors and adjusts planned actions from the assault position. Company A just secured an intermediate objective and foothold in the designated block of buildings—though making little contact, the company re-tasks an autonomous platoon into the sewers below the buildings to recon forward.
Company B’s unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) move to the next overwatch position and perch, providing persistent overwatch and extending a protected network bubble as the task force dispatches a robotic breach element four streets back to remove a hastily laid obstacle. In the air, Company C is prepared to air-insert at one of three possible landing zones and awaits the task force commander’s decision. Company C will secure key bridges outside of town and is supported by a Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses mission with extended-range cannons.
Company D, with the short-range air defense platoon, remains concealed, dispersed and preparing to exploit once breach points are secure. Attack aviation, UAS spotters and fire support destroy a reinforcing element attempting to flank Company A’s advance. Conditions are set; execution now rests with the small-unit leaders
