this inconsistency could be to insert an extra column for this type of expenditure. The distinction between basic research for military purposes and other basic research has been made by the Swedish Government on a purely institutional basis. The basic research reported in the matrix has been limited to such basic research that has been identified and carried out by the National Defence Research Institute. It seems most probable that basic research will be identified and reported according to very different principies by different countries. This seems to cal1 for further attention when refining the matrix. / . . . UIJITED STATES OF AMERICA Proposea mat.rix.for international reporting on military expenditure (Actual outlays, current prices) (Table A of United Nations document A/Y/222/Rev.l) country: Iinited States of America . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiscal year: 1 October 1977 / -30 September 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . day month year day mnth year (The reporting or fiscal year mst closely coinciding with calendar gear 1978 for which data are available) Nationril currency aud unit of measure: US dollar: milCon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The unit of'maasure should not exceed one ten thoussndth of the total military expenditures) \ . : 1. OPER>\TING CWPS ( 19 495 1 18 24 0 17068 2 730 2 884 10 444 2 561 (22) 1670 . . . . . . 75 172 ., 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a proposal for international reporting on military expenditure, which suggests a focus on national defense and security. The text mentions the Swedish Government's distinction between basic research for military purposes and other basic research, which indicates a connection to science and technology.

**Category**
Science and technology, International trade