Accession Number:

ADA274638

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Defense Nuclear Agency

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1993-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

63.0

Abstract:

The Task Force recommends that 1 DNA continue to be the DoD focal point for nuclear expertise 2 The DNA charter be modified to provide focus for non-nuclear activities of critical importance to the DoD. It gives DNA authority to conduct technology base development for advanced conventional munitions, and Become a focal point for technologies related to non- and counter-proliteration of weapon systems of mass destruction and their infrastructure WMD and 3 Anticipating cessation of UGETs, DNA should aggressively pursue technology development for AGT, AGTUGT correlation and advanced computations, with emphasis on new theater scenarios, but with the ability to reconstitute for UGT resumption or AGT for large strategic threats within a year or two.

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR WEAPONS
• *DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• *MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• *STOCKPILES
• *ARMS CONTROL
• NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION
• RADIOBIOLOGY
• NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING
• MASS DESTRUCTION WEAPONS
• CONVENTIONAL WARFARE
• UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Defense Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE