Peering into the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Classroom
James Lacey
April 3, 2025
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in military education, and resistance is futile. AI now stands poised to fundamentally transform how we educate military professionals — whether educators are ready or not.
Moreover, those leaders of professional military education institutions scrambling to establish AI policies are fighting a losing battle. The technology is evolving faster than any bureaucracy can respond, leaving many schools with contradictory approaches that range from outright bans to ad hoc permissions. Thus, students are reporting receiving mixed messages, with some being warned they could lose academic credit for using AI tools.
This approach is both unrealistic and counterproductive. AI tools have become too powerful and accessible to ignore. Expecting students to avoid them is like asking them to abandon search engines. Moreover, students recognize that AI proficiency will be essential in their post-graduation careers.
The evidence is clear: 88 percent of college students use AI multiple times weekly and even high school students regularly employ these tools despite restrictions. Military education students are no exception. My own belief, after querying many dozens of students, is that well over half of them are using AI at some rudimentary level. The uncomfortable truth for professors is simple — it’s impossible to monitor or control AI usage effectively.
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