PREPARING FOR THE CYBER BATTLESPACE


their largest products are cloud services for AI items. Microsoft expects 95% of all code to be AI generated by 2030.


THE NEED FOR AI EDUCATION IN THE MILITARY AI literacy is not optional—it’s a mission-critical necessity. We’re not just competing for technological superiority; we’re ensuring our warfighters can wield these tools effectively. Many Soldiers and officers have only a surface-level understanding of AI, yet they will soon depend on it for everything from logistics to battlefield decision-making. Incorporating AI into military education curricula will ensure that future personnel possess the knowledge to effectively utilize their own tools and mitigate AI-enabled threats in both cyber and physical domains.


To that end, through the U.S. Army Research Office, the Arti- ficial Intelligence Research Center of Excellence for Education (AIRCOEE) was established in 2023. AIRCOEE uses a three- pronged approach to address this knowledge gap by providing 1) adaptive AI tutors that can personalize training for each Soldier,


2) AI-accelerated tools that can update training materials as the Army innovates and 3) AI-assisted reasoning tools that can refine critical thinking skills. Tis work is not theoretical—it’s being deployed across the force today through the following tools:


PAL3: An AI Tutor for Warfighters


One of our most impactful tools is Personal Assistant for Life Long Learning (PAL3). Designed for delivering continuous learn- ing, it’s an AI-driven tutor that provides interactive dialogues, coding hints and self-regulated learning support. It was previ- ously used to maintain electronics-technician skills for sailors. Unlike traditional training, PAL3 prevents skill decay and keeps Soldiers AI-proficient between formal instruction sessions with interactive training resources that adapt in real-time. During an ongoing pilot program conducted as part of the USC Basics of Artificial Intelligence course in 2024, 200-plus students reported significant learning improvements. PAL3 is available through Google Play and the Apple App Store.


CYBER IS CENTER STAGE


Civilian professionals at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, are learning, in 2025, that leadership in today’s Army doesn’t just rely on experience and instinct—it also depends on the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technology. (Photo by Edward Muniz, Fort Sill Public Affairs)


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