Mechanism	Description	Features/Characteristics
Personnel Exchanges Program Refer to AFI 61-301	Arrangements, which allow Lab staff to work in government, education or industry facilities, and people from government, education or industry organizations to work at the Lab in order to enhance technical capabilities and support research in specific areas.	Generally no proprietary data is exchanged Cost is paid by the organization sending the personnel Programs are usually short-term (1-year) Technical capabilities of government, education and industry facilities enhanced Partnership with various entities provides for innovative technology and better services to the government, industry and commercial marketplace Access to additional resources and levels of expertise provide value Industrial competitiveness of the United States is enhanced Leveraging of resources and personnel will improve cost and performance

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