In this decisive decade, the Department of Defense (DOD) faces evolving challenges across global areas. Competitor nations are advancing technically and escalating hostile tactics. The rise of AI raises the stakes even higher, with China aspiring to become an AI superpower.
DOD’s 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy emphasizes that the technical triad of data, analytics, and AI can empower leaders to make swift, strategic decisions. A data-centric mindset is a must. Yet many warfighters at all levels lack the skills to interpret and act on data effectively.
DOD is modernizing data on the technical side. Now it's time to transform the cultural side. Data literacy—the ability to read, understand, interpret, engage with, and communicate data—is crucial for every warfighter. The nation's future depends on it.
This guide outlines five ways to enhance data literacy within DOD in this era of rapid technological advancement. Read it to learn how to move fast to meet the challenge.
