Management of the United States Navy Research and Development Centers During the Cold War Era
Author: Rodney P. Carlisle
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Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 137
ISBN-13: 9780160613357
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Rodney P. Carlisle
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Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 137
ISBN-13: 9780160613357
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Elliott Vanveltner Converse
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 792
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Book Description: The first publication in a multivolume series on the history of the acquisition of major weapon systems by the Department of Defense, author Elliott Converse presents a meticulously researched overview of changes in acquisition policies, organizations, and processes within the United States military establishment during the decade and a half following World War II. Many of the changes that shaped the nature and course of weapons research and development, production, and contracting through the end of the century were instituted between 1945 and 1960; many of the problems that have repeatedly challenged defense policymakers and acquisition professionals also first surfaced during these years. This study is the first to combine the histories of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the military services into one account. The volume is organized chronologically, with individual chapters addressing the roles of OSD, the Army, Navy and Air Force in two distinct periods.
Author: Rodney P. Carlisle
Publisher: Navy Laboratory Center Coordinating Group
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James P. Rife
Publisher: Department of the Navy
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 468
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Tells the story of the evolution of the Dahlgren Laboratory from a proof and test facility into a modern research and development center crucial to the technological evolution of the United States Navy.
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Publisher: Government Printing Office
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780160876219
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 32
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James A. Field, Jr.
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Published: 2001-12-01
Total Pages: 520
ISBN-13: 9780898756753
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Americans think of the Korean War as death and hardship in the bitter hills of Korea. It was certainly this, and for those who fought this is what they generally saw. Yet every foot of the struggles forward, every step of the retreats, the overwhelming victories, the withdrawals and last ditch stands had their seagoing support and overtones. The spectacular ones depended wholly on amphibious power -- the capability of the twentieth century scientific Navy to overwhelm land-bound forces at the point of contact. Yet the all pervading influence of the sea was present even when no major landing or retirement or reinforcement highlighted its effect. When navies clash in gigantic battle or hurl troops ashore under irresistible concentration of ship-borne guns and planes, nations understand that sea power is working. It is not so easy to understand that this tremendous force may effect its will silently, steadily, irresistibly even though no battles occur. No clearer example exists of this truth in wars dark record than in Korea. Communist-controlled North Korea had slight power at sea except for Soviet mines. So beyond this strong underwater phase the United States Navy and allies had little opposition on the water. It is, therefore, easy to fail to recognize the decisive role navies played in this war fought without large naval battles.
Author: Thomas Wildenberg
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Published: 2024-05-15
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1682479242
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the professional development of two notable and highly accomplished naval officers and their contributions to the development of the Aegis Weapons System. The main argument is that there was no single career path or set of formal qualifications for achieving excellence in the naval profession as characterized by selection for Flag rank. One of the major points is the revelation that a combination of essential personal traits and qualities and important operational and technical experiences fundamental to the nature of naval warfare are critical to developing highly competent and confident officers. Such officers are needed to lead major acquisition programs capable of delivering innovative weapons systems for a twenty-first t century Navy facing new age threats.