Product Evolution through Technology Insertion - The AN/UGC-74B(V)3

Technology insertion into existing terminals offers improved performance which can be easily introduced and maintained in the military inventory. The process of technology insertion when properly done prevents premature obsolescence and offers the logistics benefits of reliability, maintainability, and supportability. The development of the AN/UGC-74B(V)3 Communications Terminal with a dot matrix printer and the AN/UGC-74C(V)3 Communications Terninal with the dot matrix printer and a removable bubble memory are discussed as examples of technology insertion. Also discussed are future technology insertion benefits and possibilities.