How to Keep Generative AI from Crashing in Combat

The use of generative AI in military operations, particularly within the Space Force, requires a robust evaluation ecosystem to prevent catastrophic failures. Without constant evaluation and benchmarking at the tactical level, AI models can drift, producing flawed intelligence that could lead to strategic miscalculations and unintended escalation. While the White House has issued an executive order for AI evaluation, the military cannot wait for large-scale implementation and must adopt practices from the commercial sector now to keep pace with rivals like China. Operators and small units should bake quality assurance into their processes using tools like prompt engineering to ensure the reliability of AI-derived intelligence for mission success.