Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Acquisition Reform Phase IV Subpanel on Research and Development.

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Fuhrman
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Acquisition Reform ◽  
Phase Iv

scholarly journals Creation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan

AI Magazine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne E. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
United States ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federally Funded ◽  
Artificial Intelligence Research ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Insight Into

In October 2016, the United States announced the release of the National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan, which lays out a strategic plan for Federally-funded research and development in AI.  As a coleader of the Task Force that developed this plan, I was asked to discuss its creation in an invited presentation at AAAI 2017.  This article is based on that presentation, which outlines not only the Plan itself, but also provides insight into its goals and objectives, and background on how the Plan was created.

The Metamorphosis of PIRO into MSRC

1991 ◽  
Vol 1991 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
V. Adm. John D. Costello
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Maritime Transportation ◽  
Bulk Oil ◽  
Industry Response ◽  
The Creation ◽  
High Level ◽  
Operational Issues

ABSTRACT In reaction to the March 1989 oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the oil industry formed a high-level task force to study the problems associated with maritime transportation of petroleum. The task force recommended the creation of a Petroleum Industry Response Organization (PIRO), financed entirely by industry. This company would have three missions: response, readiness, and research and development. PIRO was conceived to fill the void in the nation's capability to manage catastrophic offshore spills of persistent oils. Bringing the PIRO concept to reality required resolving many organizational, legal, and operational issues. PIRO was originally conceived as an industry initiative. However, passage of federal legislation made the creation of an organization—broadened in scope and renamed the Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC)—a necessity for those that ship and handle bulk oil in the maritime environment of the United States. The federal law also provided the states with important powers, especially in determining the liability limits that affect shippers, handlers, and responders. Original assumptions about PIRO's resources requirements for response and cleanup were adjusted as more detailed analyses were completed. MSRC has considerably more capability than was originally contemplated for PIRO. PIRO was estimated to require $250 million in its first five years to cover its operating, capital, and research and development costs. The corresponding estimate for MSRC is $800 million.

Lessons from a Study of Defense Training Technology

1976 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Earl A. Alluisi
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Technology Research

The general findings and recommendations of a Defense Science Board Task Force on Training Technology are presented, and eight lessons for the training technology research and development community are drawn.

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