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Required doctrine on use of unmanned autonomous systems and autonomous formations

Division A · Title X: General Provisions · Subtitle E: Studies and Reports

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The Defense Autonomous Warfare Group must create a military plan for using unmanned autonomous systems and groups of these systems within 180 days. This plan will cover how to operate them, tactics and procedures, necessary force structure, maintenance plans, and ensuring safety and legal compliance.

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Section Text · Sec. 1089.
(1)

Concepts for the operational use of such systems and formations.

(2)

Tactics, techniques, and procedures for such use.

(3)

Force structure requirements relating to such systems and formations.

(4)

Plans for the sustainment and maintenance of such systems and formations.

(5)

Compliance with safety and legal requirements with respect to the use of such systems and formations.

(6)

Such other matters as the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group may determine relevant.