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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Admiral Johnson's Letter of Request." National Research Council. 2000. Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9864.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Admiral Johnson's Letter of Request." National Research Council. 2000. Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9864.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Admiral Johnson's Letter of Request." National Research Council. 2000. Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9864.
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Admiral Johnson’s Letter of Request

CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

29 April 1998

Dear Dr. Alberts,

On 31 March, I was briefed on the results of the Naval Studies Board report, “Technology for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, 2000-2035.” I was greatly impressed by the exceptional thoughtfulness and relevance of your work. I look forward to using the study recommendations in Navy’s planning and programming process as we move toward the twenty-first century.

As a follow on to Ehat superb work, I would like you to consider undertaking a new study, “Transition to Network-Centric Naval Forces.” I believe that realization of the full potential of network-centric warfare will prove critical to the operational success of future naval forces. It is a concept which I find very exciting and I request your assistance in helping that concept become reality. Should you agree to undertake such an analysis, my staff will develop detailed terms of reference for the study in consultation with the Chairman and Director of the Naval Studies Board.

As always, thank you for your support. I truly value our close working relationship with the National Academy of Sciences and look forward to working with you on this important new study.

Sincerely,

Jay L. Johnson

Admiral,

U.S. Navy

Dr. Bruce M. Alberts

President,

National Academy of Sciences

2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20418

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Admiral Johnson's Letter of Request." National Research Council. 2000. Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9864.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Admiral Johnson's Letter of Request." National Research Council. 2000. Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9864.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Admiral Johnson's Letter of Request." National Research Council. 2000. Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9864.
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Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities is a study to advise the Department of the Navy regarding its transition strategy to achieve a network-centric naval force through technology application. This report discusses the technical underpinnings needed for a transition to networkcentric forces and capabilities.

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