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                                   Exhibit 20


[LETTERHEAD]A&T
                                         For Further Information:
                                         Elaine Beckwith
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    860-599-3910, ext. 2630
                                         E-Mail:  ebeckwith@cc.atinc.com
                                         World Wide Web:  http://www.aati.com


                        PRESIDENT AND CEO GARY P. BENNETT
                 ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF ANALYSIS & TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NORTH STONINGTON, CT, FEBRUARY 12, 1997--Analysis & Technology, Inc.
(NASDAQ/NMS: AATI) announced today that chief executive officer Gary P. Bennett
was elected to the additional post of chairman of the board at the Company's
recent board of directors meeting. Bennett replaces James B. Fox, who resigned
as chairman but remains a member of the Company's board.

"Everyone at A&T thanks J.B. Fox for his many contributions to the Company's
success during his tenure as chairman. I am very pleased at the opportunity to
continue to work with J.B. in his capacity of director. We will all benefit from
his wisdom and counsel in the years ahead," Bennett said. Fox, 68 years old, has
been a director of A&T since 1972 and had been chairman since 1992.

A&T also announced the election of Larry M. Fox, a member of the board of
directors for 19 years, as vice-chairman of the board. Mr. Fox will also serve
as chairman of the newly established corporate governance committee.

J.B. Fox indicated his complete confidence in the new board leadership. "I know
that Gary Bennett and Larry Fox will provide A&T with the direction it needs to
successfully pursue the Company's strategy for internal growth, new market
development, and growth through acquisition," he said.
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Gary P. Bennett Elected Chairman
February 12, 1997
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Gary P. Bennett, 54, joined A&T in 1972 and became an executive vice president
in 1978. He was named chief operating officer in 1984, president in 1991, and
assumed the additional post of chief executive officer in 1992.

Larry M. Fox, 44, has been a director of A&T since 1978. He is a programs
manager for VTEL Corporation, a manufacturer of video conferencing systems; he
has been with VTEL since 1991. Larry Fox is the son of James B. Fox.

Analysis & Technology, Inc. works with customers to develop technology-based
solutions in engineering services, information technologies, and interactive
multimedia training systems.

Except for historical information contained in this report, the information in
the report consists of forward looking statements. These statements involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties
include changes in Navy program funding priorities, budget reductions in
defense programs, and pricing pressures from competitors and/or customers.
Other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the documents filed by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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              Editors: released on Business Wire February 12, 1997
