The State of Basic Research in DOD Laboratories
MASAD-81-5
Published: Feb 19, 1981. Publicly Released: Feb 19, 1981.
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In a government-wide study of research and development (R&D) laboratories, some Department of Defense (DOD) laboratory directors expressed concern about their laboratories' loss of opportunity to perform long-term basic research because DOD has placed emphasis on solving near-term problems. Therefore, GAO reviewed the levels and trends of in-house basic research and the extent that the levels have declined in recent years to determine what impact this might have on the future health and vitality of the DOD laboratories.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should consider whether the present level of in-house research is adequate to maintain the health and vitality of the laboratories, and that the same careful consideration be given to the research base represented by the in-house laboratories as has been given to the needs of the external research community. |
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