Change or Just Cheating? Overhauling Professional Military Education for the AI Era

The pervasive use of AI for cheating in professional military education is exposing deep-seated issues within the system. This trend is not merely academic dishonesty but a symptom of an educational framework struggling to adapt to the age of artificial intelligence. Rather than adopting piecemeal fixes, a complete institutional overhaul using a military problem-solving methodology called "design" is necessary to address the disruption. A reformed system must prepare officers to leverage AI on future battlefields while also ensuring they can think and lead effectively when these technologies become unavailable. This systemic approach confronts the root causes of the problem, including cultural blind spots and the need for a dual-capability mindset.