Army Science Board (ASB) 1982 Summer Study on Science and Engineering Personnel.

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Abstract:

This study examines the acquisition and retention of scientific and engineering personnel for the U.S. Army. The study focus is on the future--a future of ever-more-complex technology, with ever-greater requirements for highly trained technical personnel. The review outlines findings and recommendations in the areas of Army military RDA management and materiel maintenance officers and enlisted personnel Army civilian SE resources in-house work force university and industry resources and national technological literacy public appreciation of technology.

Author(s):
Lohr, Milton L. ; Eaton, Alvin R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0108

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Biotechnology
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, *ARMY PERSONNEL, *ENGINEERS, *CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, *PERSONNEL RETENTION, *SCIENTISTS, ARMY RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, SKILLS, ENLISTED PERSONNEL, MANPOWER, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PERSONNEL SELECTION, OFFICER PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION, PROMOTION(ADVANCEMENT), INCENTIVE CONTRACTS, ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORIES, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Humanities and History
Keyword(s):
ASB(Army Science Board), Downgrading
Report Date:
1982 Nov 01