Daily Tech News Show Measuring What Matters: Readiness in the Field - DTNSB Special
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May 17, 2025 Mike LeNeave, a retired chief warrant officer and strategic partnerships manager at Pison, discusses how next-gen wearable tech is transforming military readiness. He dives into the nuances of individual sleep needs, debunking the seven-hour myth, and highlights advancements in fatigue tracking. The conversation shifts to the critical role of human performance in aviation safety, with personal stories illustrating the impact of tech on operational readiness. LeNeave also emphasizes cognitive testing and biometrics for assessing military personnel, paving the way for safer, more effective missions.
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Mike LeNeave's Aviation Career
- Mike LeNeave shared his extensive Army aviation experience, including deployments to Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti.
- He described flying OH-58 Deltas and MH-47 Chinook helicopters, highlighting the diversity and challenges of military aviation.
Improvising Tech in Combat
- Mike described low-tech solutions in combat like using Gatorade bottles with chem lights to mark targets.
- He contrasted this with the advanced sensing equipment of other units, showing resourcefulness despite limited tech.
Oversight in Aviation Safety
- Mike realized most aviation monitoring focuses on machines but ignores the pilot, who is the root cause in 80% of accidents.
- This highlights a critical gap in safety by not objectively measuring human factors like fatigue or cognitive state.