The Biological Threat Reduction Program of the Department of Defense
The Biological Threat Reduction Program of the Department of Defense

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-10-10

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 0309179513

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This Congressionally-mandated report identifies areas for further cooperation with Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union under the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program of the Department of Defense in the specific area of prevention of proliferation of biological weapons. The report reviews relevant U.S. government programs, and particularly the CTR program, and identifies approaches for overcoming obstacles to cooperation and for increasing the long-term impact of the program. It recommends strong support for continuation of the CTR program.

History of Operations Research in the United States Army
History of Operations Research in the United States Army

Author: Charles R. Shrader

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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'History of Operations Research in the United States Army, ' a comprehensive 3-volume set with each volume covering a different time span, offers insights into the natural tension between military leaders and civilian scientists, the establishment and growth of Army Operations Research (OR) organizations, the use of OR techniques, and the many contributions that OR managers and analysts have made to the growth and improvement of the Army since 1942.