The mission of the Association of United States Night Vision Manufacturers is to effectively and uniformly represent the total industrial base in night vision technology to the appropriate elements of the U. S. Military and Government. Specifically, the Association's mission is to foster an open and objective dialog between industry and the government regarding military posture, budget actions, requirements, acquisition planning, and export policy. Utilizing this dialog, a key purpose of the Association is to present a unified position on all issues of critical importance to the total night vision industry. An additional element of the Association's mission is to promote appropriate, consistent and coordinated actions regarding the total U. S. military night vision program.