Adaptability and Naval Special Warfare
What are the challenges faced by the United States and its allies when facing irregular statecraft and operations in the gray zone? How do US "frogmen" shift back to their roots? How important is Adaptability to our profession as naval warriors? What are the core elements of NSW's ongoing transformation? How does Artificial Intelligence and Cyber fit into the SEAL teams?
RADM Hugh Wyman Howard, USN, is a fourth generation Naval Officer and a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He is a SEAL officer who commands Naval Special Warfare Command. He has commanded at all levels of Special Operations, including service as commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He holds several Masters degrees, plus a Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is an Eagle Scout.