Allocation of Resources to Research and Development. Volume 4. The Problem of Comparisons and Forecasts of Soviet Ground Weapons Technology and RDT/E for Net Assessments and US Army R and D Planning - A Preliminary View
Abstract
The volume provides a preliminary view on the methods by which foreign intelligence, particularly Soviet, might be integrated into the R+D planning and decision-making process. It examines the need for, and suggests the content of, net assessments of current US and Soviet technology, considers the problem of utilizing foreign intelligence in long-range estimates, and suggests a method of integrating available intelligence into the planning and concept formulation process. Since R+D decisions are not made in an economic/political/ doctrinal vacuum, the paper outlines factors in these areas which should also be considered in order to understand the context of the Soviet decision-making process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0886762
Entities
People
- John P. Hardt
- Susan E. Mcguire
- William J. Spahr