Accession Number:

ADA090046

Title:

Current Trends in Metric Conversion in the United States: Potential Trouble for National Defense.

Descriptive Note:

Research study,

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Jones,Keith W. , Jr

Report Date:

1980-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

Conversion to the metric system of weights and measures in the United States appears inevitable, but is being prolonged due to present legislation which allows each industrial sector to convert voluntarily at its own desired pace. This study analyzes the impact of a prolonged dual-measurement system on military readiness and capabilities, and concludes that debilitating national defense problems will occur if the country does not soon embark on a course of authoritative centralized planning and leadership toward metrication in the shortest possible time. The study recommends that the Defense Department actively call on Congress to pursue such a course. Author

Descriptors:

• *METRIC SYSTEM
• CONVERSION
• MEASUREMENT
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• UNITED STATES
• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
• NATIONAL DEFENSE

Subject Categories:

• Numerical Mathematics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE