NRL Fact Book
Abstract
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) was officially established on July 2, 1923, as the Naval Experimental and Research Laboratory. NRL still occupies its original site on the banks of the Potomac River in the southwest sector of Washington, D.C. Over the past 54 years, the facility has grown from a modest beginning of five buildings and a few hand-picked scientists representing two major research areas--radio and underwater sound--to its present status as the "Corporate Laboratory of the Navy." Current resources include a Main Laboratory expanded to some 52.2 hectares (129 acres), about 20 field sites, more than 400 buildings and structures, and a work force in the neighborhood of 3600. The Laboratory exists today as it was originally conceived more than a half century ago--that is, with the overall management under the direction of a naval officer, designated the Commanding Officer; and with the scientific research performed under the guidance of a civilian, the Director of Research. The organization chart shows the internal structure of the Laboratory to be divided into three main areas: the Office of the Commanding Officer with its staff functions; the Support Services Department with its staff functions and five supporting divisions; and the Research Department with its four major areas of research--each headed by an Associate Director of Research--comprising 16 research divisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA573909
Entities
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory