[LouAvul]

Ironically, my father was a defense contractor in Fort Knox when the Abrams was introduced. Army officers complained (shared with us) that the recruit of that era were almost too stupid to understand the complexities of so much computerized equipment.

I guess they eventually got past that hurdle, but it takes time. Time the Ukes do not have.

[Pontiac]

That was the early 1980’s. Computers were a Very new thing.

Atari was the most advanced computer thingy that most of these young men had ever seen.

[lepton]

My understanding is that two main changes have occurred:

Recruits are more used to video games, including complex sequences.

The technology has improved its interfaces so that its presentation is clearer and simplified.

Plus decades of experience now.