Defense Science Board

Abstract

The Secretary of Defense, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C., Appendix) and 41 C.F.R. ยง 102- 3.50(d), established the Defense Science Board (DSB) as a discretionary advisory committee. The DSB provides independent advice to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Department officials for all matters relating to the acquisition processes, research and development, manufacturing, production, and logistics; command, control, communications and intelligence activities related to acquisition, military construction and procurement. The DSB is concerned with the pressing and complex technological problems facing the DoD in such areas as research, engineering, organizational structure and process, business and functional concepts, and manufacturing, and ensures the identification of new technologies and new applications of technology in those areas to strengthen national security.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Source ID
add24d51cc1809372eb83a1b4609712d

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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