Army 2-star urges ditching PowerPoint for faster planning

The U.S. Army is shifting away from its traditional 24-hour battle rhythm and embracing a faster pace of planning and operations to keep up with the demands of large-scale combat operations. Maj. Gen. Charles Costanza emphasized the need for intelligence officers to gather information quickly and efficiently, without relying on time-consuming PowerPoint presentations. The Army is pursuing various technologies, including artificial intelligence and cloud-based systems, to enhance intelligence gathering and analysis. The ability to adapt operations on the fly and conduct battle damage assessments more rapidly are crucial in the modern battlefield. Commanders are urged to take ownership of intelligence and effectively communicate with their intelligence teams.