The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) is a major component of the Department of Defense (DoD) Scientific and Technical Information Program. DTIC contributes to the management and conduct of Defense research, development and acquisition efforts. This is done by providing access to and transfer of scientific and technical information for DoD personnel, DoD contractors, and other U.S. Government agency personnel. DTIC holdings include technical reports; management information summaries; independent research and development summaries; and special collections such as a referral database and World War II documents.