# Operational Advantage for Soldiers and Commanders by Kimberly Ploskonka > The director of the Army Research Laboratory states the test that military science must meet: “Our mission is not simply to conduct research; our mission is to ensure science and technology create true operational advantage for Soldiers and commanders.” > > **— Kimberly Ploskonka, Acting Director, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory**, *New Director Takes Helm at Army Research Laboratory* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [Army Research Laboratory](https://www.army.mil/article-amp/293654/new_director_takes_helm_at_army_research_laboratory) — *New Director Takes Helm at Army Research Laboratory*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “Operational Advantage for Soldiers and Commanders.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter|How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter]] - **Article:** [[articles/Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures|Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Defense Technology|American Defense Technology]] ## Share on Social Media ``` The director of the Army Research Laboratory states the test that military science must meet: “Our mission is not simply to conduct research; our mission is to ensure science and technology create true operational advantage for Soldiers and commanders.” — Kimberly Ploskonka, Acting Director, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, New Director Takes Helm at Army Research Laboratory https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-kimberly-ploskonka-operational-advantage-soldiers-commanders ```