Scientific Warriors: Do They Have a Place in the 21st Century Army?

Abstract

The Army has studied the requirement for uniformed Army scientists (UAS) numerous times over the past 20 years concluding every time that the Army must have a complement of highly educated technical officers. So far, such a program has failed to win the necessary support for implementation. Why doesn't it happen? This paper looks at the viability of instituting a uniformed scientist program in the Army today. The paper attempts to explain why the Army has failed to implement a UAS program; reaffirms the Army's need for scientific warriors; provides an update on current support for an UAS program; recommends institutionalizing a scientist program, and suggests several implementing actions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA487604

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  • Camille Nichols

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  • Air Platforms
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