ChromeRadio Chrome360 | THE FUTURE OF AIR POWER | Law in the Cyber Age | Gary Brown
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Aug 5, 2018 Retired US Air Force Colonel Gary Brown, the first senior legal counsel at US Cyber Command, shares his insights on the evolving legal landscape of modern warfare. He discusses the urgent need for international protocols governing cyber activities and the complexities of drone warfare. Brown also explores the moral dilemmas of air power, particularly concerning civilian casualties and automated decision-making. Lastly, he contemplates the role of artificial intelligence in future military operations and whether giant robots might play a key role.
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Combat Air Operations Challenges
- Gary Brown, a retired US Air Force Colonel and judge advocate, shared his experience in the Combined Air Operations Center.
- He highlighted the challenges of minimizing civilian casualties while employing air power in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Public Opinion vs. Law of War
- Public perception of civilian casualties has become increasingly restrictive, demanding zero casualties.
- This clashes with the law, which allows for some civilian casualties if deemed proportional to the military advantage.
Challenges of Target Identification
- Intelligence gathering is rarely perfect, leading to potential misidentification of targets.
- Even with perfect intelligence, judging someone's true allegiance or intent remains difficult.