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The U.S. Army’s Special Operations school is training Robotics Technician warrant officers to integrate and reprogram drones, robots and networks in contested environments, enhancing battlefield flexibility and resilience against evolving threats.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain the role of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 390A Robotics Technicians and their function as system integrators for drones, robotic systems, and military networks.
  • Analyse the challenges of operating robotic and unmanned systems in contested environments, including electronic warfare, GPS denial, communications jamming, and limited access to cloud-based technologies.
  • Evaluate the importance of adaptability, innovation, and resilience in modern military operations. 
READ: Reprogramming robots in the mud: How Army Special Ops trains its new robot technicians

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