Take a moment and think back to 20, 50, even 100 years ago. Now imagine how different our communication systems were then compared to how they are today and even further, how our advancements in communications have helped the military we have today. Unlike in the past, we no longer need to travel by horse to deliver a letter from one Sergeant to another. Communications have become more mainstream since the introduction of email and the internet. Today we can communicate through the use of satellites, telephones and even social media tools such as Skype.
Satellites have become a major source for military communications and serve the purpose of being able to have conversations with others as well as sending important information. Nowadays, the military poses as a large testing ground for new satellite systems, which after being thoroughly tested, becomes a vital part of both military and civilian communication systems.
While the military relies heavily on satellites for their communications it is not always the only or preferred means of communication. Social media is a newer resource for the military which contributes to improved strategies and awareness. Texting, blogs, and specified forums all contribute to improvements within military communication systems.
To learn more about how Social Media contributes to military communications, check out this article from Mobiledia:
http://www.mobiledia.com/news/88929.html
Satellites have become a major source for military communications and serve the purpose of being able to have conversations with others as well as sending important information. Nowadays, the military poses as a large testing ground for new satellite systems, which after being thoroughly tested, becomes a vital part of both military and civilian communication systems.
While the military relies heavily on satellites for their communications it is not always the only or preferred means of communication. Social media is a newer resource for the military which contributes to improved strategies and awareness. Texting, blogs, and specified forums all contribute to improvements within military communication systems.To learn more about how Social Media contributes to military communications, check out this article from Mobiledia:
http://www.mobiledia.com/news/88929.html
It’s amazing and inspiring to see how communication has evolved in the military. The fact that our Military is utilizing the latest in technology and social media in order to communicate gives me confidence in their ability to keep our country safe. It’s good to hear that advancements in communications are assisting in battlefield strategies and tracking enemy movements. In addition, soldiers are able to communicate with family and loved ones in more ways by utilizing non traditional communication formats via social networking sites. The power to communicate and stay connected is extremely imperative, especially in the time of war. The lives of our soldiers rest in the ability to communicate effectively and I’m glad the military has evolved with technology to ensure that are soldiers are equipped with the best and latest communicative tools.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! I love the example in that article about the soldier who texted his bomb defusing debacle to thousands of other service members and ended up finding a solution within the hour. What a great use of new(er) communication tools.
ReplyDeleteThere's no doubt that new media will continue to help the military in extraordinary ways, but I'm also glad to see the not-so-pretty side of the military & social media marriage come to light as well. I'm sure there are countless stories beyond that of soldiers happily posing with the dead Afghans. - It makes me wonder if these reprehensible acts are happening without the influence of social media or if soldiers are purely taking part to "show off" via the internet.
It is so amazing to see how this new technology can save lives. I am curious to see where it goes. My skepticism or probably, concerns is a more appropriate word, with the rapid growth of technology is the reliance on the ease and immediacy of it all. What happens if there is a glitch and the ENTIRE system shuts down. Perhaps that is a little too doom and gloom I suppose I would like some type of "technology shut down" emergency protocol. Is that too much to ask?!
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