ShOC-N Capstone, Human-Machine Teaming experimentation to optimize the kill chain

U.S. Air Force Maj. Wesley Schultz, 805th Combat Training Squadron director of operations, briefs distinguished visitors and industry partners on the pain points and challenges standing in the way of improving warfighters’ decision advantage and optimizing the kill chain using human-machine teaming automation during the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis’ Capstone 24B experiment event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 2-12, 2024. The 805th CTS, also known as the ShOC-N, executed the second of two capstone events experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical command and control including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the United States and its allies and partners. (The image has been a cropped to focus on the subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Deb Henley)