I’m not one of those who condemn the use of computers and know their usefulness. I feared the loss of manual skills as the ultimate backup when the computers failed and the troops still needed fire support. I remember being told that “computers were the wave of the future and that the old ways would NEVER be needed again.” This article shows that some “old ways” need to be remembered, sort of like wilderness survival techniques.
I understand you, and appreciate your service and remarks.
I’m just looking at the reality that much of our prowess in military affairs is with advanced technologies more than all else.
Of course good soldiering and spirit is still # one, but our distinct advantage over other nations is in modernity.
I was just Air Force comm-computers. We barely trained in any combat skill. I did a lot of joint duty in the Pentagon and DC, got plenty of ribbing from my Army/Navy/Marines counterparts about that (even though they were all comm-computer types, too). As I used to say then, “If things get so bad they have to give me an M-16 and put me on the flight line, we’re REALLY SCREWED!”
Hand Salute to you!