AI Fundamentals for Non-Technical Personnel
Understand AI and ML capabilities well enough to ask the right questions, manage risk, and make informed decisions about autonomous systems.
AI Fundamentals for Non-Technical Personnel
Executive overview of artificial intelligence and machine learning for commanders, staff officers, and decision-makers. No technical background required—focused on operational implications, capabilities, and limitations.
Program Overview
This program provides non-technical personnel with practical understanding of AI/ML technologies as they apply to UAS operations and military applications. Focus on informed decision-making, not engineering implementation.
Key Focus Areas:
- AI/ML capabilities and limitations in operational contexts
- Autonomous systems and human-in-the-loop control
- Edge computing and tactical AI deployment
- Ethical considerations and legal frameworks
- Risk assessment and validation approaches
Who Should Attend
Primary Audience:
- Commanders and staff officers
- Acquisition officers and program managers
- Policy makers and strategic planners
- Legal and ethics advisors
- Senior leaders requiring AI literacy
Prerequisites: None required
Training Approach
Practical examples from UAS operations and military applications. Focus on what leaders need to know to make informed decisions about AI integration—not how to build AI systems.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion, personnel demonstrate understanding of:
- Realistic AI capabilities versus marketing hype
- When AI is appropriate versus inappropriate for specific tasks
- Risk factors and validation requirements
- Ethical and legal considerations
- Questions to ask technical teams and vendors
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Email: info@forgeandflightacademy.com
Related Programs:
- FFA-401: Operational Edge Computing - Hands-on AI deployment
- FFA-501: Advanced Autonomy Employment - Autonomous systems operations
Course Details
| Duration | 2 days (16 contact hours) |
| Format | Facility-based or on-site. Can be delivered as part of leadership seminar. |
| Prerequisites | None. Designed for non-technical personnel. |
| Target Audience | Commanders, staff officers, senior NCOs, program managers, acquisition personnel |
| Scheduling | Contact us to schedule. Minimum 8, maximum 30 students. |
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All training proposals are customized to your organization's requirements, operational timeline, and location preference. We respond within 48 hours.