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Appendix A: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff
Pages 207-216

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... is an independent consultant, having recently completed an assignment as a visiting fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, where she wrote a book on largescale system integration.
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... His previous positions include that of dean of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami, where he was responsible for the graduate programs in physical oceanography, marine biology, geology, geophysics, applied ocean science, and underwater acoustics; and director of research at the Naval Research Laboratory, where he administered broad programs in basic and applied research, including electronic warfare, radar, communications, space systems, space sciences, material sciences, plasma physics, antisubmarine warfare, underwater acoustics, oceanography, electronic devices, and space-based time standards for Global Positioning Systems.
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... Christie was called upon to direct reviews of the Army analytical community and operations research activities for the Vice Chief of Staff, including the support of the overall Army acquisition process and its integration with the programming and budgeting process. A member of the NRC's Naval Studies Board, he has served on numerous scientific boards and advisory committees, including the Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces that provided recommendations to improve defense management.
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... His expertise includes complex systems engineering and systems integration of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as exo- and endoatmospheric interceptors engaging these classes of threats. In addition, he is knowledgeable about threat assessment; overhead surveillance systems; cueing technology; battle and engagement management methodology; interceptor design, guidance and control, countermeasures, and discrimination; and the use of directed
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... Marine Corps Combat Development Command, where he led the Marine Corps in its efforts to develop warfighting concepts and integration of all aspects of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, and facilities to enable the Marine Corps to field combat-ready forces. This responsibility entailed, among other things, careful assessments of current and future operating environments and continuous adaptation of the Marine Corps's training infrastructure and resources in order to ensure that the integrated capabilities were continuously developed for the Unified Commanders in Chief.
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... He was formerly the director of the Institute of Joint Warfare and served as visiting research professor for Headquarters, U.S. Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet, where his responsibilities included conducting research on the Navy's Virtual Information Center workshops and other experiments aimed at addressing joint C4ISR issues.
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... His recent efforts include topics on network-centric operations, theater missile defense, mine warfare, and nonlethal weapons. Prior to joining the Naval Studies Board, he was the lead mechanical engineer at Sensytech, Inc.
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... , at the Bell Aircraft Corporation, and at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (now NASA) , with responsibility for programs having to do with limited war, tactical aviation, Army air mobility, air traffic control, aircraft aerodynamic design, and wind tunnel testing.


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