Naval Research Program 2021 Annual Report

NPS NRP Annual ReportThe Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Naval Research Program (NRP) is funded by the Chief of Naval Operations and supports research projects for the Navy and Marine Corps. The NPS NRP serves as a launch-point for new initiatives which posture naval forces to meet current and future operational warfighter challenges. NRP research projects are led by individual research teams that conduct research and through which NPS expertise is developed and maintained. The primary mechanism for obtaining NPS NRP support is through participation at NPS Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) meetings that bring together fleet topic sponsors, NPS faculty members, and students to discuss potential research topics and initiatives.Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

Naval Research Program 2019 Annual Report

NPS NRP Annual ReportThe Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Naval Research Program (NRP) is funded by the Chief of Naval Operations and supports research projects for the Navy and Marine Corps. The NPS NRP serves as a launch-point for new initiatives which posture naval forces to meet current and future operational warfighter challenges. NRP research projects are led by individual research teams that conduct research and through which NPS expertise is developed and maintained. The primary mechanism for obtaining NPS NRP support is through participation at NPS Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) meetings that bring together fleet topic sponsors, NPS faculty members, and students to discuss potential research topics and initiatives.Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)This research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE 0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrpChief of Naval Operations (CNO)Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

Optimizing Logistics Support for Ballistic Missile Defense Ships in Sixth Fleet

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Analysis of EA-18G Growler Engine Maintenance at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA

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Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 17 (archived)

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted the Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 17 April 18-20, 2017 aboard the Monterey campus. This activity is an essential element in the success of the NPS Naval Research Program, as envisioned by the Secretary of the Navy. It serves as a forum for Navy and Marine organizations to communicate, review, validate, and recommend topics for NPS research in FY18. SECNAVINST 1524.2C dtd 21 OCT 2014 identifies that, “an active academic research program is vital to the quality of education provided to students, the attraction and retention of exceptional faculty members, and the provision of real-time, directly relevant deliverables to government sponsors.

Thesis Research Working Group (TRWG) 14-2 (archived)

NPS hosted the Thesis Research Working Group (TRWG) 14-2 aboard the Monterey campus, August 25-27, 2014. This semiannual activity is an essential element in the success of the NPS Naval Research Program, as envisioned by the Secretary of the Navy. It serves as a forum for Marine Corps organizations to execute in-progress reviews for students and faculty with whom they are already sponsoring research. Additionally, the forum allows sponsors to communicate, review, validate, and recommend topics for NPS research. SECNAVINST 1524.2C dtd 21 Oct 2014 identifies that, “an active academic research program is vital to the quality of education provided to students, the attraction and retention of exceptional faculty members, and the provision of real-time, directly relevant deliverables to government sponsors.

Thesis Research Working Group (TRWG) 15-2 (archived)

NPS hosted the Thesis Research Working Group (TRWG) 15-2,  "Connecting Students to Warfighter Challenges" aboard the Monterey campus, August 10-14, 2015.  This semiannual activity is an essential element in the success of the NPS Naval Research Program, as envisioned by the Secretary of the Navy.  It serves as a forum for Marine Corps organizations to execute in-progress reviews for students and faculty with whom they are already sponsoring research.  Additionally, the forum allows sponsors to communicate, review, validate, and recommend topics for NPS research.  SECNAVINST 1524.2C dtd 21 Oct 2014 identifies that, “an active academic research program is vital to the quality of education provided to students, the attraction and retention of exceptional faculty members, and the provision of real-time, directly relevant deliverables to government sponsors.

Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) & Thesis Research Working Group (TRWG) 15-1 (archived)

NPS hosted the Naval Research Working Group and the Thesis Research Working Group, 15-1 March 30 - April 3, 2015 aboard the Monterey campus. This annual activity is an essential element in the success of the NPS Naval Research Program, as envisioned by the Secretary of the Navy. It served as a forum for Navy and Marine organizations to communicate, review, validate, and recommend topics for NPS research in FY16. SECNAVINST 1524.2C dtd 141021 identifies that, “an active academic research program is vital to the quality of education provided to students, the attraction and retention of exceptional faculty members, and the provision of real-time, directly relevant deliverables to government sponsors.

Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 16-1 (archived)

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted the Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 16-1 March 21-24, 2016 aboard the Monterey campus. This activity is an essential element in the success of the NPS Naval Research Program, as envisioned by the Secretary of the Navy. It serves as a forum for Navy and Marine organizations to communicate, review, validate, and recommend topics for NPS research in FY17. SECNAVINST 1524.2C dtd 141021 identifies that, “an active academic research program is vital to the quality of education provided to students, the attraction and retention of exceptional faculty members, and the provision of real-time, directly relevant deliverables to government sponsors.

Alignment Analysis: Organizational Strategy With Individual Developoment

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