Drone control shows how new technology changes the traits a military must recruit and value. Fine control, interface comfort, and rapid judgement can matter in ways that were not central to the traditional infantry skill set. A soldier who is less effective as a load carrier may still add exceptional value as a drone operator. Modern units therefore need a wider mix of physical and technical strengths, so recruitment must search broadly rather than select for one idealized type.
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Drone warfare widens the military skill mix
A discussion of drone operators shows why modern units need technical dexterity and cognitive aptitude alongside traditional infantry endurance.