Book Description

This document has been prepared to provide information on the United States Air Force (USAF) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT & E) Program to Congressional Committees during the Fiscal Year 1986 hearings. This information is in addition to the testimony given by DOD witnesses. The Descriptive Summaries provide narrative information on all RDT & E program elements and projects, except those lite din para 4b, within the USAF FY 1986 RDT & E Program. A Test and Evaluation section is provided for major weapons systems. The formats and contents of this document are in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of the Congressional Committee insofar as possible. The 'RESOURCES' portion of the Descriptive Summaries includes, in addition to RDT & E funds, procurement funds and quantities, Military Construction Appropriation funds on specific development programs, Operation and Maintenance Appropriation funds where they are essential to the development effort described, and, where appropriate, Department of Energy (DOE) costs. The section fo the Fiscal Year 1986 Descriptive Summaries, entitled 'Facilities Exhibits' (pages 1061-1094) contains information on major improvements to and construction of government owned facilities funded by RDT & E.