The US military is not organized to effectively fight cyber wars, with a structure that treats cyberspace as a secondary function. The current system relies on patchwork reforms and depends on existing services to recruit, train, and retain cyber personnel.
This has resulted in inconsistent recruiting and retention problems, with cyber talent not being deliberately recruited, trained, or retained. The threat from adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran is evolving too quickly to justify continuing with the current system.
A new report suggests creating a dedicated Cyber Force with a clearly defined mission to organize, train, and equip forces for offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. This would strengthen Cyber Command and allow the existing services to focus on their core missions.
