The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) has received a big boost from top college educators in Michigan in its campaign to survive military installation closures. Eight university presidents, including Wayne State's, have signed a report that touts TACOM as vital to military and civilian research and development, and which urges the government to keep the facility open. The report details the ways TACOM is involved with the big three automotive companies and Michigan's public and private universities.