Why Is Technology Important In The Military
The great world of information technology is one that has forever changed life as we know it and will only continue to improve and advance our daily operations both in our personal and professional lives. I am a 25N (Nodal Network Systems Operator- Maintainer) in the United States Army, previous to this Military Occupational Specialty I was a 25F (Network Switching Systems Operator- Maintainer). These titles are merely just words to the average citizen but to us Army personnel they speak one word and one word only, technology. Although each job title holds its’ specific duties and areas of expertise, those outside our MOS see us as the computer guys. It doesn’t matter the type of communication equipment or the type of technology, when you’re
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Being active duty military it is imperative that I communicate quickly and efficiently. Generally, there’s more than just one person that needs access or knowledge of information, technology enables that to be possible. I may be working on a document or a plan and need input from someone half way around the world, a simple phone call and quick link can get the job done. Thanks to technology I can drop a link in an e-mail, and it enables someone close or far to open my document, page, plan, or anything and make the needed adjustments. The same goes for the dissemination of information, simply upload it and everything that needs and has access is able to view and become aware of the situation. The world is a quick fingertip touch away. Innovations in the mobile technology realm means that my job becomes simpler, more effective, and more efficient. The revolution has only begun and the heights are unthinkable. The military is highly dependent on technology, so much so that we ensure we have the capability to create it wherever we see fit. Whether it a stationary infrastructure or a mobile radio, if we are there, communication is there meaning technology is present. My professional life in the military would cease to exist if technology did not exist, my career is built on technology and my career will build
Being active duty military it is imperative that I communicate quickly and efficiently. Generally, there’s more than just one person that needs access or knowledge of information, technology enables that to be possible. I may be working on a document or a plan and need input from someone half way around the world, a simple phone call and quick link can get the job done. Thanks to technology I can drop a link in an e-mail, and it enables someone close or far to open my document, page, plan, or anything and make the needed adjustments. The same goes for the dissemination of information, simply upload it and everything that needs and has access is able to view and become aware of the situation. The world is a quick fingertip touch away. Innovations in the mobile technology realm means that my job becomes simpler, more effective, and more efficient. The revolution has only begun and the heights are unthinkable. The military is highly dependent on technology, so much so that we ensure we have the capability to create it wherever we see fit. Whether it a stationary infrastructure or a mobile radio, if we are there, communication is there meaning technology is present. My professional life in the military would cease to exist if technology did not exist, my career is built on technology and my career will build