The Balanced Technology Initiative: Annual Report to Congress. Volume 2. BTI Projects Status Reports.

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Abstract:

The Balanced Technology Initiative BTI is a program started by the 99th Congress to enable the DoD to correct gaps in U.S. conventional warfighting capabilities. The BTI program seeks quantum jumps in capabilities, not evolutionary improvements, and strives to realize these jumps by applying advanced technology. This is an edited version of the BTI Project Status Reports which were provided to Congress as part of the annual report. In the past year, the program has achieved several noteworthy milestones and successes. The report summarizes the operational utility, technical approach, progress to date, and planned activities for 17 BTI projects. The projects fall under the broad categories of Advanced Armament, Target Acquisition, Battle Management- C3I smart Weapons, and High Power Microwaves.

Author(s):
Transue, John R. ; Hansult, Charles C.
Author Organization(s):
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. for FY 1992,
Pagination:
0101

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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
OUSDRE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics; Directed Energy; 5G; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONGRESS, *COMBAT READINESS, *REPORTS, *CONVENTIONAL WARFARE, *WEAPON SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS, WEAPONS, HIGH POWER, DEFICIENCIES, BATTLES, APPROACH, CORRECTIONS, SMART WEAPONS, POWER, MICROWAVES, TARGETS, TARGET ACQUISITION, MANAGEMENT, ACQUISITION, VOLUME
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*WARFIGHTING, ADVANCED ARMAMENT, TARGET ACQUISITION, BATTLE MANAGEMENT C3I, SMART WEAPONS, HIGH POWER MICROWAVES, BTI(BALANCED TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE), ANTIHELICOPTER MINES, C3I(COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS AND INTELLIGENCE), ELECTROTHERMAL GUNS, PE63737D
Report Date:
1992 Jun 18