â The purpose of this article is to identify and explore the organizational and behavioral factors that influence knowledge retention, specifically in the tacit knowledge sphere.
For other uses, see istar (disambiguation) . ISTAR stands for information, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. In its macroscopic sense, ISTAR is a practice that links several battlefield functions together to assist a combat force in employing its sensors and managing the information they gather.Information is collected on the battlefield through systematic observation by deployed soldiers and a variety of electronic sensors.Surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance are methods of obtaining this information.nformation is collected on the battlefield through systematic observation by deployed soldiers and a variety of electronic sensors. Surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance are methods of obtaining this information.
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) The Department of State is responsible for the export and temporary import of defense articles and services governed by 22 U.S.C. 2778 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA; see the AECA Web page) and Executive Order 13637. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR 120-130) implements the AECA.