In-House Laboratory Independent Research
Abstract
This PE supports basic research at the Army laboratories through the In-House Laboratory Independent Research (ILIR) program. Basic research lays the foundation for future developmental efforts by identifying fundamental principles governing various phenomena and appropriate pathways to exploit this knowledge. The ILIR program serves as a catalyst for major technology breakthroughs by providing laboratory directors flexibility in implementing novel research ideas, by nurturing promising young scientists and engineers, and is used to attract and retain top doctoral degreed scientists and engineers. The ILIR program also provides a source of competitive funds for peer reviewed efforts at Army laboratories to stimulate high quality, innovative research with significant opportunity for payoff to Army warfighting capability. This PE supports ILIR at the United States (U.S.) Army Futures Command's six Research, Development, and Engineering Centers (Project 91A), and at the U.S. Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) (Project F16). Work in the PE provides a foundation for applied research initiatives at the Army laboratories and research, development and engineering centers. All FY20 adjustments align program financial structure to Army Modernization Priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 0601101A_1_2040_PB_2021
- Change Summary Explanation
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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