Joint Warfighting Science and Technology Plan.

Abstract

Since the Korean War, having the technological advantage has been a cornerstone of our national military strategy. Technologies like radar, jet engines, night vision, Global Positioning System (GPS), smart weapons, and stealth have changed warfare dramatically. Maintaining this technological edge has become even more important as the size of U.S. forces decreases and high technology weapons become readily available on the world market. In this new environment, it is imperative that U.S. forces possess technological superiority to ensure success and minimize casualties across the broad spectrum of engagements. The technological advantage enjoyed by the United States in Operation Desert Storm, and still enjoyed today, is a legacy of decades of wise investments in Science and Technology (S&T). Similarly, our warfighting capabilities 10 to 15 years from now will be substantially determined by today's investment in S&T.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310991

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Director

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Combat Areas
  • Computer Programming
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Sensor Networks
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space