Nobody Asked Me, But . . .
Students at military academies are learning to lead in a world defined by information warfare. The ability to search for, critically assess, interpret, and use information is a mission-essential skill. While the military has long focused on physical and technical training, information literacy often is an afterthought. Many students receive little formal instruction on how to evaluate information sources, distinguish credible data from misinformation, and use insights effectively. Lacking these vital skills can compromise their decision-making in operational settings. In a time when adversaries can manipulate and twist information to deceive and disrupt, the lack of strong information literacy skills can leave even the best-trained service members vulnerable to misinformation and prone to poor judgment.
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