ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors would like to thank the numerous individuals who generously contributed their time to this research effort. First and foremost, the authors must acknowledge the key contributions provided
by the various members and affiliates of the Army Science Board.
Outstanding guidance and, in some cases, support were provided by
Dr. Robert Douglas, GEN(R) David Maddox, LTG(R) Charlie Otstott,
and Major General Paul Pochmara. Additionally, we thank the following individuals for the many fascinating intellectual exchanges
during the six-week study period, which helped to shape the research: Dr. Joseph Braddock, LTG(R) Butch Funk, GEN(R) Paul
Gorman, Dr. Jasper Lupo, Dr. Fenner Milton, Dr. George Singley, and
Dr. Anthony Tether.
Second, the authors wish to thank the following sponsors, who provided the foundation from which this research could be performed:
from the Office of the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, LTG
David Byrnes, COL Phillip Coker, and LTC Timothy Muchmore; and
from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology, Dr. Michael Andrews, Dr. Lawrence
Stotts, LTC Marion Van Fosson, and Dr. Pamela Beatrice.
Others who provided information in support of this research include
Mr. Steve Percy, Mr. Dan Ericson, and Mr. Peter Burke from Picatinny Arsenal, who provided data on smart munition weapon performance and the value of various technology improvements; and
LTC Tommy Kelley and MAJ Stephen Iwicki from V Corps ACE, who
provided detailed information on enemy tactics and noncombatant
casualties from Operation Allied Force.
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Finally, the authors thank their RAND colleagues who shared their
ideas and gave generously of their time: Dr. Marygail Brauner, MAJ
Todd Key, MAJ Pat Kirk, Dr. Kenneth Horn, Mr. Gary McLeod, Dr.
David Owen, Dr. Bruce Pirnie, Dr. John Pinder, and Dr. John Stillion.
Dr. Myron Hura and Dr. Walter Perry, reviewers of this report, provided many thoughtful and insightful comments.