G. Intent of IR&D Reporting

Comment: A respondent questioned what DoD really intends to do with the information and how much detail will be required to evaluate the "technical content" of IR&D projects.

Response: The objective is to support DoD science and technology and acquisition program planning personnel by providing visibility into the technical content of industry IR&D activities to ensure that they meet DoD needs and promote the technical prowess of our industry. For this purpose, only a concise one-and-a-half to two-page overview is needed.