Critical technology events (CTEs) that support the rationale for Army laboratories based on S&T functions performed
By: James A. Ratches and John W. Lyons
Contributors: Lyons, John W., 1930- author; National Defense University. Center for Technology and National Security Policy
Series: Defense & technology paper -- no. 103; Defense & technology papers -- no. 103.
Publisher: Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 35
Subjects: Research; Military research; Technological innovations; Laboratories; Management; United States. Army; United States
Other titles: Critical technology events (CTEs) that support the rationale for Army laboratories based on science and technology  functions performed
Description: Provides a retrospective look at 58 Critical Technology Events (CTEs) in DoD R&D investment, logically divided across 10 separate categories. The authors demonstrate the continuing relevance of Army laboratories in the development of critical weapons systems. Using specific examples, the study articulates the importance of maintaining quality staff and managers, ensuring the relevance of S&T program investments, and integrating servicemen and women with the larger scientific community to forecast technology trends.
Notes: "September 2013."

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Additional background; title: The laboratory functions; title: Critical technology events supporting laboratory functions; title: Findings, discussion and concluding remarks.