Assuring Change: The Evolution of FOST to Support the Frontline

By Lt Cdr Simon Reeves RN and Lt Cdr Baxter-Watt RN

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The authors consider the future of Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST) in in a combat environment increasingly defined by autonomous and hybrid systems, and provide recommendations for adaptation. A 20 minute read.

As the Royal Navy fields autonomous and hybrid force elements at pace, Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST) should evolve from serialised training to a more rigorous, evidence-led assurance model that integrates Test and Evaluation, risk ownership and operational feedback. This article sets out a hypothetical practical framework for assuring emerging capabilities, while preserving warfighting standards for legacy platforms, and offers recommendations for force generation, measurement and governance that reduce uncertainty and accelerate learning across the Fleet. Introduction The Ro…

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