Centralization of the U.S. Army Telecommunications Computer Programming Effort.

Abstract

The specific purpose of the report is to evaluate Army Telecommunications Automation Concepts and determine the feasibility of the Army's establishing a centralized facility or organization for control and management of communications computer software. Determining that centralization of automated telecommunications computer software effort is feasible resulted in several conclusions: (1) Considering technical and administrative factors and the trend toward increased utilization of computers for communications applications, there is a requirement in the U.S. Army for centralized control and management. (2) The Army Telecommunications Automation Program concept is feasible. (3) A long range cost reduction will result by adoption of the U.S. Army's proposals. (4) Standardization will result. (5) Better analysis and definition of hardware and software will result. (6) Centralization will provide the U.S. Army with a pool of professional personnel.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1971
Accession Number
AD0733386

Entities

People

  • Frank L. Mills

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Automation
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Reductions
  • Costs
  • Digital Information
  • Software Development Tools
  • Standardization

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.