Hell Divers: The Dark Future of Next-Gen Asymmetric Warfighting

TL;DR

This whitepaper explores a speculative future of asymmetric warfare involving advanced, possibly dark or unconventional tactics, based on lessons from history, current events, and global uncertainties, aiming to inform future military strategies.

Contribution

It presents a fictional narrative predicting next-generation asymmetric warfighting scenarios, integrating insights from historical and current conflicts to guide future military planning.

Findings

Highlights potential evolution of asymmetric tactics

Identifies emerging threats and vulnerabilities

Suggests strategic considerations for future warfare

Abstract

This whitepaper was written in response to the open-to-public writing prompt hosted by the US Army Training & Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Mad Scientist Initiative. The 2024 Mad Scientist Writing Prompt called for a predictive discussion or fictional narrative regarding what the next-generation of asymmetric warfighting may look like. This follows lessons learned from historical context, current events or crises, and global uncertainty. The views expressed by this whitepaper are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of Dakota State University, the N.H. Army National Guard, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. The appearance of hyperlinks for academic, government, or military websites does not constitute any form of endorsement of the same. Whitepaper cleared for public release on 30 APR 2024.