Naval Analytical Capabilities

Naval Analytical Capabilities assesses current Department of Defense initiatives and the Department of the Navy's progress in transitioning from a requirements-based to a capabilities-based organization. The report also provides recommendations aimed at improving the organizational structure of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to best position the Chief of Naval Operations to fulfill his Title 10 (U.S. Code on Armed Forces) responsibilities. This report addresses key elements of capabilities-based planning, examines Navy analytical processes, and recommends an approach to making improvements.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Key Elements of Capabilities-Based Planning and Analysis
• 3 Review of the Navy’s Analytical Processes and Methods
• 4 Navy Participation in Capabilities-Based Planning Processes of the OSD and OJCS
• 5 Potential Future Efforts
• Appendix A Committee and Staff Biographies
• Appendix B Workshop Agenda
• Appendix C Acronyms and Abbreviations
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