1417: Science & Technology

Question 1

________and ________play a critical role in peacetime as well as during times of conflict. Our ___________ is our foremost _________ and an important national economic asset.

Answer 1

Science and technology
technology base
force multiplier

Question 2

Basic Research includes scientific studies that increase fundamental knowledge in fields such as _______, ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 2

computer science, chemistry, electronics, and materials.

Question 3

What are the two types of demonstrations used to reduce risk in technology transition?

Answer 3

Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs)

Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs)

Question 4

Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs)
(1) are selected by ____________ (2) Focus on the____________and (3) Use parallel demonstrations of________ and doctrine/tactics in an operational environment.

Answer 4

(1) Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics); (2) military utility of the technology; (3) technology