Are Drones a Maneuver Force?

This article explores whether unmanned systems should be considered a maneuver force, examining how drones are transforming modern warfare. It analyzes the operational, doctrinal, and organizational implications of integrating unmanned vehicles into maneuver operations, including command and control, logistics, and human-machine teaming. The author argues that drones can shape the battlefield, enable decentralized operations, and increase lethality, but require updated doctrine, training, and force structure to fully integrate unmanned capabilities into combined arms maneuver.