and average,-length-of-service rates for various kinds of equipment. Such information should be attached to the completecl matrix. See also note (i) above. (m) Armoured vehicles (row 2.1.5) This itera should include tanks, armoured personnel carriers snd other armoured vehicles. (n) Ammunition (row 2.1.8) For the same reasons as mentioned under (1) above, it would be desirable to be able to compare the procurement figures for ammunition with corresponding consumption figures. In order to make this possible, respondents are requested in part II below to supply the latter type of information. (0) Construction (row 2.2) The construction of new facilities may often be connected with the acquisition ofland. The expenditures of the military sector for the acquisition of land shoulã be reported separately under 2.2.12 (Lana). (p) Electronics etc, (row 2.2.4) This item shoüld also include communications and related structures and facilities. (q) Training facilities (row 2.2.7) This item should include expenditures for construction of fixed instsllations for training purposes, such as firing ranges, obstacle courses and others. (r) Warehouses, depots etc. (row 2.2.8) This item should also include repair and maintenance facilities. (s) Shelters (row 2.2.11) Since it may not be possible to distinguish between fortifications and shelters ' for military personnel ' 2.2.10 (Fortificationsj, respondents are requested to report al1 such costs under and to reserve item 2.2.11 (Shelters) for shelters that are constructed mainly for the purpose of protecting the civilian population. / . . . II (t) !;and. (rol? 2.2.12) *- Information on sales o* laad by the inilitary sector is requested in part II 1 be lev ., 1 .;: *,. Cu) Xesearch :z-id development (TOW 3) I--.--.-I.- &: distinction between the Tao subdivisions of this item could be made accordine to the degree to which research activities are object-oriented, i.e., connected witll 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the allocation of resources and expenditures within a military sector, specifically focusing on the procurement and maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, and personnel. The language used is technical and specific, suggesting a focus on logistics and supply chain management rather than broader economic or social issues.

**Category**
Industry, Transport and communication