WHICH WILL LEAD THE MILITARY OF THE FUTURE? by

necessarily reflect the officeial opinion of the Air War College or the Department of the Air Force. In accordance with Air Force Regulation 110-8, it is not copyrighted but is the property of the United States government. Loan copies of this document may be obtained through the interlibrary loan desk of Air University Library, Maxwell Air Force Base, AlIama 36112-5564 (telephone [205J 293-7223 or DSN 875-7223) Military thinkers have strong pressures on them to consistently be right. These pressures stern from the nature of war itself. Lives. are at risk. N.ti, onal treasure can quickly be consumed. Conflicts can escalate through miscalculations. The pressure to maintain an unrealistically high "batting average"--to always be right--often restricts the ability to generate alternative courses of action appropriate risks. Th