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Appendix III Acknowledgments This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the National Academiesâ Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making its published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their review of this report: Beth Asch, The RAND Corporation; Charles Brown, University of Michigan; Walt Cantrell, U.S. Navy (Retired); Paul Gaffney, Monmouth College; James Johnson, Howard University; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech; Phillip Sakimoto, University of Notre Dame; and Nancy Tippins, Valtera Corporation. Although the reviewers listed above have provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the conclusions or recommendations, nor did they see the final draft of the report before its release. Responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the institution. In addition, the committee would like to thank everyone at NAVSEA who provided information to assist the committeeâs deliberation. 13
