Number: 97-316 Title: DEFENSE RESEARCH: A PRIMER ON THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION (RDT&E) PROGRAM Authors: John D. Moteff, Science, Technology, and Medicine Division Abstract: This report describes the basic elements and issues of the Department of Defense's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program. It defines basic activities supported by the program, presents budget trends, discusses the management of the program, and describes the infrastructure in which the program is implemented. Pages: 13 Date: Updated July 14, 1999