The unstoppable spread of information networking and know-how gives rise to the need for a new edge-one that utilizes but transcends networks-by developing people, teams, and decision making methods that convert information into better choices and outcomes. The authors call this new edge "battle-wisdom".

From firepower to information power to brainpower -- Cognitive demands of networked warfare -- Beyond the networking advantage -- Defeating networked adversaries -- Integrating intuition and reasoning in action -- From networking power to cognitive power -- An excursion beyond the military -- Creating a battle-wise force -- Recommendations and conclusions -- Glossary of key concepts.