| Dstl’s scientists and operational
analysts are now an essential component of military operations and stand
ready to be deployed, at any time, wherever they are needed in the world.
They are normally embedded within military HQs and, once deployed to
theatre with our Armed Forces, be they in conflict or peacekeeping situations,
Dstl’s analysts can offer real-time expert science and technology
advice to military commanders. Their individual expertise in theatre
is enhanced by the ability to ‘reach back’ to the whole
Dstl knowledge base, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines
and technical expertise. This enables rapid solutions to problems facing
commanders and can speed procurement in response to Urgent Operational
Requirements.
Key elements of Dstl’s support in theatre include:
- Data gathering and incident analysis
- ‘what ifs’ and course of action analysis
- chemical, biological and radiological advice and analysis
- advice on human/equipment performance and factors in local conditions,
and ensuring best use of novel technology.
Dstl’s expert knowledge derived from its research base has meant
that scientists were able to make a significant contribution to the
technical part of the investigation into the loss of a RAF Hercules
C-130K aircraft in Iraq. Dstl’s analysis and advice led to some
key conclusions as to the cause of this loss and how to avoid such incidents
in the future.
Responding to Urgent
Operational Requests case study
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