"This study has an underlying central question: Does using the computer in combat aid or hinder the Army in defeating the enemy? To bound this question, the analysis is limited to battlefield computers (computers used in the direct support of the corps and division). Although many of the comments throughout this study are applicable to computers embedded in weapons systems, this evaluation of Army computer systems is directed toward general purpose computers used in logistics, administration, and command and control systems."--Page 2.

Introduction: why study computers? --An electronic beachhead: computer systems survivability -- The whole is greater than the sum of its parts -- Lessons learned -- Conclusions: what is to be done? -- Appendix A case in point: the theater army supply system.