The Army of the future may use future combat systems (FCS) consisting of human soldiers directing semiautonomous systems - essentially robot soldiers. This integration of human flexibility and adaptability with the power of technology promises to forge a team with remarkable combat power, provided the team can work together efficiently. However, previous experience with automation in aviation has shown human-machine teams may experience unique problems. Automation affects human workload, decision-making, crew interaction and team performance. People's confidence in the automated systems affects their performance, and they often have difficulty dealing with automation failure. It is conceivable that similar problems, as well as FCS-specific problems, may manifest themselves in future combat systems. Therefore, research is necessary to identify areas where the soldier and the automation do not get along, so that the design process can eliminate, or at least mitigate, these problems. This paper presents some known automation concerns and suggests how research can be used to address these issues prior to fielding.