Development Model for Future Army Security Technology Systems
Abstract
The objectives of this qualitative research were to study the security model and policies of the Thai army from the past to the present, to study the appropriate model of security system for the army, to propose guidelines for developing future army security standard, and to present the future model for developing the army security technology system. The results of this study will be used to determine the appropriate types of security which will be used in the army effectively and practically, and to recommend appropriate policy so that the army could cope with any threats. The target group comprised of 12 persons whose work related to the security of the Thai armed forces and 21 experts in innovation and technology. The targets were selected by the purposive sampling technique. Research tools included unstructured interviews. Data were analyzed and synthesized by qualitative research principles and triangulation method.
The results of the study showed that the measure and practice of the security technology model from the past to the present based on the priority, responsibilities, and the agency's budget because each agency had different priorities and practices. The appropriate model of security technology recommended for the future army, based on expert seminars, is comprised of six elements: 1) appropriate innovation and technology, 2) infrastructure of security technology system, 3) security technology system, 4) practices of security guards, 5) innovation and technology management, and 6) assessment of the situation and trends in the future. It is essential that military security must be operated at the standard level continuously. Therefore, the security capabilities can be determined for securing personnel and government agencies at the highest level.
