43 be essential to institutionalise methods for assimilating technology and adapting, and even anticipating, changes in doctrine, tactics and organisations. In so doing, special attention needs to be paid to the impact of RMA on LIC and asymmetric warfare waged by non-state actors. 3.38 RMA is termed as ‘a major change in the nature of warfare brought about by the innovative application of new technologies, which, combined with the dramatic changes in military doctrine, operational concepts and operations, fundamentally alters the character and conduct of military operations’. 3.39 The main constituents of RMA are doctrine, technology, tactics and training. Although the revolution is driven by technology, changes in doctrine, tactics and training are equally if not more important. Thus, the RMA, apart from the aspect of routine evolution that an Army undergoes in the process of modernisation, involves a transformation in the nature and conduct of military operations. It is the synergetic outcome of advances in technology suitably absorbed and applied by armed forces. There is a need, therefore, to focus on emerging technologies available to the armed forces to meet the strategic, operational and tactical requirements of the future and analyse the effect of cutting-edge technologies on future requirements. While doing so, aspects relating to orchestration of human resources and re-orientation of training, which are imperative for unleashing the full potential of emerging technologies, must be factored in as technology alone can not influence the course of war unless there is a transformation in the manner armed forces think, train and fight. 3.40 The backbone of RMA is a C4I2SR system which facilitates dominant battle-space awareness and will therefore constitute a major thrust area. Five major components of RMA are IW, dominant manoeuvre, precision engagement, full dimensional protection and focused logistics. Advances in C4I2SR also make possible a new concept in war fighting viz NCW.