The US Army doesn't want its soldiers trying to figure out new tech right before heading into combat training
THE SO WHAT
The Army’s rule against dropping unfamiliar drones and tech right before major exercises is a reminder that adoption curves are bounded by training, not features. If your product shows up in mission-critical workflows, bake in lead time for doctrine, drills, and muscle memory or expect operational pushback.
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