• “We are definitely seeing, many times over, an over-reliance on technology,” Capt. • Jake Thomas told Breaking Defense.
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- California wargames conducted in the state exposed significant electronic vulnerabilities within the U.S. Army’s operational systems. Test scenarios revealed that many units struggled to maintain situational awareness and command control when key electronic networks were degraded or disabled. Capt. Jake Thomas noted that the Army’s “over‑reliance on technology” was repeatedly highlighted as a weakness. In response, planners are emphasizing a “human fix”-enhancing training, redundancy, and manual procedures to ensure mission continuity when digital systems fail. The exercise underscores the need for a balanced approach that blends advanced electronics with robust human capabilities.
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