Evolution in the Way of Waging War for Combatants and Military Leaders
Gérard de Boisboissel · SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology · 2022
Abstract The revolution in systems autonomy is underway. We are at the dawn of a radical change in the use we make of the equipment available to us, with the upcoming and progressive autonomy of this equipment allowing it to adapt to the situation. The danger and complexity of the military world makes it difficult to anticipate the major issues linked to the adoption of these machines, in particular that of the responsibility of the leaders who will allocate their tasks or missions, as well as that of those who design and test these systems. This chapter proposes to list some of the safeguards necessary for their use: the control of these systems by leaders, the necessary confidence in their use and the need to integrate into their embedded software rules to be respected when tasks are executed (rules of engagement linked to the circumstances, or standards not to be violated). It emphasises the absolute role of leaders whose choices must, at all times, prevail over those of AIs, especially in complex situations, and who must ensure the conduct of the manoeuver because they are the guarantor who gives meaning to military action.