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Levering Smith
Levering Smith
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It may have set an unattainable standard for any equally important national endeavor. The foundation of that success most certainly was the leadership and quiet vision of Levering Smith, retired vice admiral, U.S.
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My first experience of a technical nature with Levering was during the first days of what was to become the Polaris program. Following a 1955 National Security Council recommendation that part of the intermediate range ballistic missile force be sea based, the navy joined with the army in a program to deploy the liquid-fueled Jupiter missile on surface ships and assigned then Rear Admiral William F
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It wasn't a "method"; it was pure Levering understand the problem; agree on the approach and risks; and define and agree on the real requirements, the schedule relationships, and the resources required. Once the program was defined and understood, the steering task group met nearly monthly agreeing on changes, modifying plans, and adjusting resources.
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He had a tremendous sense of humor. He was a man of great integrity, scrupulously honest with others and with himself." From armed forces management: "In sum, say his navy backers ironically, probably the most amazing thing about Levering Smith's monumental performance, both technically and as a manager, is that he has managed to do all this while remaining virtually anonymous." The London Daily Telegraph: "It was no small measure due to him Levering Smith]
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All of us on the navy steering task group often remarked how very fortunate not only the navy but also the country was, to have such an exceptional director of the special program office. With your keen judgement, you invariably steered us on the right course." And, "Levering Smith will always be remembered as insisting upon what was narrowly vital, not necessarily what was broadly appealing." The navy, the country, and even our allies overseas, dice recognize Levering's talents and accomplishments in spite of his unassuming personal presence.
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married Levering at the very beginning of his career. Boots was his most ardent supporter as he served our nation.
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