Defense Primer: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

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Abstract:

Advances in science and technology have long played a critical role in ensuring the technological preeminence of the United States military. For this reason, the Department of Defense (DOD) is the largest funder of federal research and development. The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R and E)) is a civilian official reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense. The USD (R and E) serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for DOD research, engineering, and technology development activities and programs.

Author(s):
Gallo, Marcy E.
Author Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
Publication Date:
2021 Jan 05
Pagination:
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RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, engineering, united states, unmanned systems, acquisition, congress, national security, organizational structure, directed energy weapons, intelligence analysis, leading edges, strategic intelligence, supply chain management, ussr, cognitive systems engineering, governments
Keyword(s):
OUSDR and E(Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering), CRS(Congressional Research Service)
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Update Date:
2021 Apr 05