DoD 'Force of the Future' includes civilian Digital Service team

Federal Times: The Department of Defense is looking to develop a force of the future that will be able to defend and retaliate in cyberspace, as well as deliver the technology infrastructure to support troops in the field. In doing so, DoD will need to recruit and train a larger civilian workforce, according to a draft reform package currently under review by Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

Along with more resources and better training for the troops, the "Force of the Future" plan includes creation of a Defense Digital Services modeled after the U.S. Digital Service teams working to improve citizen services at civilian agencies.

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