Summer Study on Lightening the Force for 1987.

Abstract

This report addresses the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Army Science Board Summer Study on Lightening the Force. The study focuses on the meaning of lightening the force and technologies that could lighten the force while maintaining combat effectiveness. The Panel made recommendations for: a uniform Army definition, a focal point to oversee and prioritize the efforts, lighter man-portable electronic gear, reduced vehicular fuel consumption, greater use of smart weapons, and establishment of a program to exploit long-term technologies. Keywords: Light infantry division;Transportability;Systems integration;Systems approach. (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA195636

Entities

People

  • Albert W. Bayer
  • Duane A. Adams
  • Elizabeth J. Rock
  • Ernest N. Petrick
  • John Blair

Organizations

  • Army Science Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Army
  • Classification
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Infantry
  • Manportable Equipment
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Security
  • Systems Approach
  • Task Forces
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics