Gaining new military capability
Subtitle: an experiment in concept development
By: John Birkler, C. Richard Neu, Glenn Kent.
Contributors: Neu, C. R. 1949-; Kent, Glenn A., 1915-; United States. Dept. of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense.; National Defense Research Institute (U.S.)
Publisher: Rand
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Santa Monica, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 69
Subjects: Military planning -- United States; United States -- Armed Forces -- Weapons systems
Description: The process of modernizing U.S. military forces is the focus of this report. This process requires reinvigorating concept development efforts, thinking broadly about alternatives, and pursuing concept development before decisions are made about which services, which platforms, or which technologies are best suited for accomplishing current or new military tasks. In February and March 1996, RAND convened a concept options group (COG), which included broadly knowledgeable technologists drawn from a variety of scientific and engineering backgrounds, experienced military operators, and senior analysts and planners. By focusing on two specific military tasks, the COG considered options for using technologies that could enable U.S. forces to perform an existing military mission better, perform it differently, or gain a new capability. This report presents highlights from the COG discussions as well as some suggestions for convening future COGs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."
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