Leadership & Technology on the Battlefield with General (Ret.) Scott Miller

This episode of Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact features Retired General Scott Miller, a West Point Class of 1983 graduate and West Point Combating Terrorism Center Class of 1987 Senior Fellow. General Miller discusses his nearly 40-year career, including key assignments and achievements. Topics covered include how sports prepared him for military success, the integration of technology and AI in modern warfare, the importance of continuous learning, and what makes great leaders. The conversation also touches on the future of warfare, the challenges of battlefield leadership, and advice for young officers.00:00 Introduction to Miller00:13 Miller's Military Journey00:50 Honors and Accolades01:01 Welcome Back to West Point01:28 Athletics and Military Preparation02:36 Leadership and Culture03:39 Memorable Moments and Reflections05:10 The Human and the Machine: Leadership on the Battlefield05:43 The AI Revolution in Military Strategy09:26 Data and Decision Making in Warfare11:51 Technology and Ethical Considerations14:52 Trust and Accountability in AI22:07 Historical Innovations and Integration24:30 Technological Innovations on the Battlefield24:42 Historical Resistance to Change in the Military25:29 Embracing New Warfare Technologies27:16 Insights from Military Leaders and Experts28:13 Future of Warfare: Predictions and Challenges29:50 Drone Warfare and Its Implications34:54 Leadership and Retention in the Military38:06 Integrating Technology in Military Training39:31 Continuous Learning and Personal Development42:19 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal InsightsResources Mentioned in the EpisodeThe Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael BhaskarThe Centurions by Jean LartéguyLoved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others.Learn more: Website: https://www.westpoint.edu/academics Interested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: https://bit.ly/TEACHWPLearn more about the Combating Terrorism Center: https://ctc.westpoint.edu/Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmadean X: https://www.twitter.com/deanusma Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dean.usma Youtube: https://bit.ly/INSIDEWP-YOUTUBECredits: Guest: General (Ret.) Scott Miller: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-miller-9275b92a/) Host: Brigadier General Shane Reeves: (http://linkedin.com/in/shane-reeves-7950a31b3)Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual InformationProduction: Growth Network Podcasts: (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com) Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com)This episode does not imply Federal endorsement.