Materials Research to Meet 21st Century Defense Needs Interim Report (2001) / Chapter Skim
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2. Translating Systems Needs into Materials Needs
2. Translating Systems Needs into Materials Needs
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Because the United States is surrounded by oceans, it has developed a worldwide base structure to support forward-deployed forces. The oceans form a buffer over which the United States maintains military control.
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military: long-distance power projection capability of fighting far away coping with the eroding overseas base structure ensuring homeland defense adjusting to major changes in warfare, including joint-service operations and coalition peacekeeping operations and humanitarian missions According to Marshall, the following trends in warfare are expected to continue: The focus will be on fielding a precision strike force that can maneuver rapidly and effectively, and survive an attack far away. · The force must be able to conceal its activities from an enemy and detect enemy activities.
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Vulnerable infrastructure points include power gnds, dams, and similar facilities. In general, Marshall recommended that the United States maintain its capability to project power over long distances, harness advancing technologies to maintain its technological lead as long as possible (recognizing that other nations wild be working to counter our capabilities)
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1vla~enals Will nave to endure tougher environments for longer periods of time from ocean depths to Arctic cold to desert heat to space reentry. For example, the Army envisions that new highstrength, very lightweight materials that can be integrated with primary structures and have active features to defend annored vehicles against future weapons.
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Increased capability at increased cost must be weighed carefully against advanced materials that introduce similar capabilities at reduced costs. Cost effectiveness must include reduced maintenance and upkeep costs.
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Some of the advances will result from R&D undertaken for competitive advantage by commercial enterprises. For example, substantial commercial funding is likely to be available for research in telecommunications and computation.
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