ARMY DIR 2018-18 — Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force In Support Of The Department Of Defense Joint Artificial Intelligence Center
ARMY DIR 2018-18 governs the establishment, organization, and operation of the Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2018-18
- Title: ARMY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TASK FORCE IN SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
- Date: 10/02/2018
- Proponent: USA
- Status: ACTIVE
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It establishes the A-AI TF under U.S. Army Futures Command to lead Army AI efforts and support Department of Defense projects. The directive addresses locations, personnel, phases, machine learning initiatives, AI testing, talent management, and project execution.
Topics covered
- Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force
- Army AI Strategy
- Machine learning initiatives
- AI test bed
- Talent management
- National Military Initiatives
- Predictive maintenance
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of ARMY DIR 2018-18?
The purpose of this directive is to establish a scalable A-AI TF under U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) consisting of hand-selected Army personnel with specific skillsets to lead Army AI efforts and support DoD projects, principally based at Carnegie Mellon University. (paragraph 4)
What is the A-AI TF responsible for?
The A-AI TF, under the direction of AFC, is responsible for the life cycle of Army AI projects and projects that support the DoD-level National Military Initiatives. (paragraph 5)
Where will the A-AI TF establish its main operating footprint?
The A-AI TF will establish its main operating footprint at Carnegie Mellons National Robotics Engineering Center in Pittsburgh to serve as the executor of JAICs foundation and academic outreach. (paragraph 5)
What must the Army AI Strategy include?
The A-AI TF will develop the Army AI Strategy, which will set the Armys AI developmental efforts and projects, AI governance, AI support requirements, and AI talent management. (paragraph 5)