The Department of Defense Statement on Technology and Military Manpower

Abstract

In theses few pages I have described our offset strategy of applying technology to counteract a numerical disadvantage in military equipment. To be effective, our technology must be applied selectively to achieve a performance edge which is critical to the outcome of engagements. I have also discussed the application of technology to counteract the pressures resulting from shortages of qualified operating and maintenance personnel. Our objectives are to apply technology to improve reliability and maintainability; to use our technology to make servicing and testing equipment much less labor intensive; and to use the exploding technology of microprocessors in automatic test equipment, built-in- test, and in simulators and training devices that enable our forces to effectively and efficiently operate and maintain their equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 04, 1980
Accession Number
ADA101566

Entities

People

  • William J Perry

Organizations

  • Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Computers
  • Flight Simulators
  • Guided Missiles
  • Guided Weapons
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Personnel
  • Simulators
  • Test Equipment
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Economics