Final Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on 21st Century Multi Domain Effects (Executive Summary)
Abstract
This task force brought together some of the country's top life science and technology (LS and T) experts and researchers to examine emerging biological technologies of interest to national defense. The Task Force has produced this report to inform the Department of Defense of the state of the field and to draw attention to the areas of LS and T relevant to DoD priorities. This report contains more speculation than the average DSB report, but this is by necessity: LS and T is progressing so rapidly that specific predictions about future advancements are not always possible. This report aims to provide a description of the current and emerging LS and T landscape so DoD stakeholders can become informed about a scientific field of growing importance, and launch future studies and initiatives. This is essential because LS and T is likely to be important for the Departments mission, and the DoD has insufficient expertise in this field. Since this report was finalized, the COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the importance of LS and T.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 28, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1110719
Entities
People
- David Van Buren
- Philip Breedlove
Organizations
- Defense Science Board