| The CNA Corporation (CNAC) is a non-profit organization that provides in-depth, independent research and analysis to help decision makers form sound policies, make better informed decisions, and manage programs more effectively. For over 60 years, the CNA Corporation has helped make a difference by working on critical issues facing the nation and the world. The CNA Corporation operates the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) -- where I will work -- and the Institute for Public Research (IPR) -- the part of the corporation that works with non-military agencies. |
| The Center for Naval Analyses
(CNA) is a federally
funded research and development center (FFRDC) serving the
department of the Navy and other defense agencies. CNA Analysts
pioneered the field of military operations research through their work
with the Navy during World War II. Today the goal is the same as then:
to use scientific techniques to support the effective use of naval
forces -- and address other defense concerns. In peace and war,
CNA analysts provide direct support to operating forces. The work
includes finding the best ways to employ new weapons and technology and
to handle the complex command and control relationships critical to
multinational alliances and coalition operations. A key focus is on
providing multi-disciplinary support in real time, while working to
ensure that lessons learned in the field are used to strengthen the
longer-term support provided through other work. This ensures that the
policies and systems the military services develop for the future are
tempered by an understanding of the complexities of the real world. |
Back to Main
Page
Last Modified on May 12, 2006 by Marco Latini