Structure
The publication is divided into six parts and two annexes.
- Part 1 – Understanding human augmentation. Part 1 proposes a definition for
human augmentation and offers a conceptual model to understand its application. It
also makes the case for why human augmentation will be increasingly important. - Part 2 – Human augmentation technology. Part 2 gives an overview of the key
human augmentation technologies and linked fields of study. It is not intended to be
authoritative but gives a sense of what could be possible and provides a context for
subsequent parts. - Part 3 – Ethical considerations. Part 3 discusses the key ethical implications of
human augmentation before focusing on areas pertinent to Defence. - Part 4 – Legal considerations. Part 4 focuses on the key areas of law that
relate to human augmentation and society, and Defence in particular. - Part 5 – Implications for society. Part 5 examines societal implications to set
the context for the Defence implications that follow. - Part 6 – Implications for Defence. Part 6 discusses the implications of human
augmentation using the Defence capability framework. - Annex A – Project methodology. Annex A describes the methodology used in
this project in greater detail. - Annex B – Technology review. Annex B provides additional information on
technologies for human augmentation.