Overview
The Human Systems Community of Interest (HS Col) Steering Committee represents a cross-service governance structure for cognitive warfare oversight within the U.S. military.
Committee Composition
Air Force Chair: Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Dr. Sharma serves as the primary Air Force representative, bringing expertise in human systems integration and cognitive science research to the committee's deliberations.
Navy Representative: Dr. Patrick Mason
The Navy contribution reflects the service's growing involvement in cognitive warfare capabilities and their applications across naval operations.
Army Representatives: Dr. Jeremy Gaston and Dr. Scott Shadrick
These Army representatives provide perspective on how cognitive warfare capabilities integrate with ground forces and operational concepts.
SOCOM Representative: Ms. Lisa Sanders
The Special Operations Command representative ensures that special operations perspectives are incorporated into HS Col deliberations.
OUSD Representative: CDR Wilfred Wells
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense provides oversight from a broader defense policy perspective.
Implications for Neurocognitive Rights Advocacy
This multi-service steering committee structure indicates:
- Institutional recognition of cognitive warfare as a cross-domain capability
- The need for coordinated oversight across military services
- Potential pathways for advocacy engagement at multiple levels within the Department of Defense
- A governance framework that could be leveraged to address neurocognitive rights concerns
Related Entities
- hs-col-upcoming-events — NDIA conference (March 21-22), Col Annual Meeting, and OSD roadmap review with implications for neurocognitive rights advocacy
- hs-col-personnel-transitions — Personnel changes in HS Col including Dr. Zbylut's transition to Navy oversight and Dr. Sharma's appointment as Acting Chief Scientist