Other Names: MTI, Vojnotehnicki institute (VTI)
Location: 15 Kataniceva Street, Belgrade, Serbia, Federation of Serbia and Montenegro
Subordinate to: Institute for Technical and Medical Protection
Size: 180 engineering staff, unspecified additional personnel for administrative activities
Primary Functions: Includes a laboratory engaged in research and development of NBC protection systems. Also has a laboratory for the analysis of toxic and hazardous chemicals.
Description: Established in 1948, the Military Technical Institute was initially divided into three separate agencies reflecting the three branches of the armed services. The Military Technical Institute of the Ground Forces was likely responsible for activities at the Potoci facility. In 1992, these three institutes were combined into one single institution.
The role of the VTI is described as undertaking research and development (R&D) of new weaponry and military equipment as well as developing upgrades for existing equipment for all three services of the Army: Ground Forces, Air Force, and Navy.
Key Sources: Official website of the military Technical Institute, <http://www.vj.yu/vti/vti/e-vti.htm>.
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