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The adjective commercial is nearly a military vendor marketing cliche. Unfortunately, there are many strategic questions unresolved about dual use. Computer circuit cards are the focus, although software, displays, data entry systems, sensors, and many other types of electronics might huddle under the same umbrella. Therefore, it is critical to understand the differences among the various applications and technologies. Military systems constitute a spectrum of applications from airborne, ground, naval surface, naval subsurface, and space systems. The requirements of some are very similar to those of airline transport systems. Others are quite different, such as Fighter/Attack (F/A) that includes severe environmental profiles, information and communication security, and high levels of fault tolerance. The dwindling number of suppliers of specialized, military equipment prompt the initiatives based on commercial products.