Army Chief Scientist, VACANT

By ASA(ALT)October 10, 2012

What we do:

Provide independent technical advice to Army Senior Leadership and serve as an "Honest Broker" on competing matters associated with science and technology of relevance to the Army Our Focus:

• Enhance the understanding of relevant technology trends and assist in articulating implications for the future Army.

• Identify and analyze technical issues affecting the Army and convey relevant alternatives to Senior Army Leaders, as appropriate.

• Promote technological innovation through cross-discipline collaboration, and Research and Development coupling between government, industry, and academic organizations.

• Provide guidance and liaison to independent study groups such as the Army Science Board, the National Academies Board on Army Science and Technology, and RAND.

• Represent the Army Technical Community in Department of Defense, Interagency, International and other forums, as appropriate.