BLUF
AI offers transformative potential for military education but also risks eroding independent reasoning. Professional military educators must teach students to use AI critically, preserving human judgment, discipline, and ethical reasoning amid technological dependence.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the benefits and limitations of AI integration within professional military education and its impact on cognitive and ethical development.
- Recognise the risks of AI dependence and the importance of maintaining core skills in reasoning, analysis, and communication.
- Apply structured approaches to balance AI-assisted learning with independent thought and judgment relevant to ADF leadership and operational contexts.