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Defending Forward-Deployed U.S. Navy Platforms from Potential Enemy Missile and Rocket Attacks Abbreviated Version of a Classified Report (2017) / Chapter Skim
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Abbreviated Version of a Classified Report
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... The study that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Academies, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance.
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... Navy platforms vis-à-vis the kinetic threats reviewed in (1) , accounting for any kinetic and non-kinetic technology investments also being made by the other Services, defense agencies, and defense community at large (e.g., laboratories, industrial base, and academia)
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... To achieve its objectives, the committee held seven plenary meetings, numerous subgroup site visits, and benefited from receipt of previously completed studies and other research material. Acknowledgement of Reviewers National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reports are reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the National Academies' Report Review Committee.
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... , who were responsible for making certain that an independent examination of this report was carried out in accordance with institutional procedures and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content of the report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the institution.
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