What is the purpose of the Human Sciences Research initiative?
In today’s rapidly changing world there is considerable debate and discussion regarding the challenges our warfighters currently face and will encounter in the future during the expected long war against terrorism. This is particularly true concerning the ground combat elements engaged in 21st Century warfare. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guard personnel are now expected to survive, excel and indeed thrive in what former Marine Corps Commandant General Charles Krulak called “The Three Block War” environment. Today’s largely urban, dangerous, fast-paced, full-spectrum, complex battle space imposes stresses and demands far beyond those experienced by previous warfighters in more linear battle spaces. Under such conditions, developing and preparing individuals and small units will likely require more concerted efforts and investments in human and social science and technology research. In the words of retired Army Major General Bob Scales, “World War IV can only be won by
