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Science and Technology Policy
Government Research and Development

Background:

Legislative actions, such as Mansfield's Section 203, have prompted a comprehensive review of Department of Defense (DOD) research.
Existing federal R&D policies are being questioned amid general budget constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the current state of federal R&D policies and institutional structures.
To identify areas for imaginative and constructive change in R&D strategies.
To address the disarray in post-World War II R&D machinery and rhetoric.

Main Methods:

Review of federal R&D policies and institutional frameworks.
Analysis of the impact of budget constraints on research initiatives.
Examination of legislative challenges to government research funding.

Main Results:

The established R&D policies and institutional machinery are in disarray.
There is an opportunity for significant, constructive changes in R&D approaches.
Public confidence in science and technology support is lacking.

Conclusions:

Mission-oriented R&D remains crucial for national progress.
A comprehensive rethinking of R&D is necessary to regain public trust and ensure adequate funding.
The current R&D landscape requires innovative solutions to foster scientific advancement.