Analysis of the Army's Horizontal Technology Integration Policy: A Case Study of the Second-Generation Forward-Looking Infrared Program.

Abstract

This study was undertaken to analyze and document the Army's current policy and guidance governing the Horizontal Technology Integration (HTI) strategy. HTI increases common situational awareness and reduces Life Cycle Cost by simultaneously integrating multiple platforms with developing technologies. The Second-Generation Forward-Looking Infrared HTI program stands as an example of HTI strategy implementation. This program has led the Army in HTI organizational and policy development. The research identifies issues related to the Army's HTI policy and program implementation. Recommendations are provided to enhance the strategy's evolution in the Army's and the Department of the Defense's procurement structures. The study concludes the HTI strategy is a viable method for modernizing the force with significant advantages to be realized from its implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA294620

Entities

People

  • Karl S. Flynn

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Procurement
  • Case Studies
  • Command And Control
  • Contracts
  • Detectors
  • Identification Systems
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Situational Awareness
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.