in the wake of rma technologies such as drones, unmanned ground vehicles, and clean bombs there are several concerns about the distancing and disassociation that eclipse the realities of war. an analysis of tactical strikes reveals that while the number of one's own soldiers may be preserved as the number of long-range attacks increases, so does collateral damage. furthermore, by removing the soldier-on-soldier element of warfare, the natural reactions and consequences of wartime actions are impacted, which has been frequently referred to as the removal of humanity from war. rma technological advances have resulted in a dehumanizing of warfare, which negatively effects the decisions made by officers, as well as individuals in the field. another critique argues that rma's good intentions notwithstanding, the resulting collateral damage is unacceptable and thus urges more careful consideration in incorporating rma technology.