The Center for Naval Analyses is a federally funded research and development center serving the Department of the Navy and other defense agencies.
CNA Advanced Technology and Systems Analysis
is committed to helping decision makers get the best possible returns from their
technology and systems investments
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CNA Strategic Studies is CNA's focal point for regional expertise
and analyses
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CNA Operations Evaluation Group is a direct descendent of a group of scientists
the Navy turned to in World War II
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CNA Resource Analysis helps develop, evaluate, and implement policies,
practices, and programs that make people, budgets, and assets more effective and efficient
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CNA Operations & Tactics Analysis OTA teams address issues related to
Combat Systems, Operational Strike Warfare, and Tactical Naval Issues
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CNA Marine Corps Program analyzes issues including those related to manpower and training,
operations, logistics, aviation, Naval integration, and programs and resources
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CNA China Studies providing sponsors and the public with the very best possible
analyses of China's emerging role in the international order
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For over 50 years, the Center for Naval Analyses has provided "full-service" research and analysis services that have helped the military become more effective and efficient. CNA analysts pioneered the field of operations research through their groundbreaking work with the Navy during World War II. Today, our goal is the same as it was then: to use scientific techniques to support the effective use of naval forces — and other defense concerns.
We do this by working directly with the operating forces of the Navy and the Marines. In peace and war, CNA analysts provide direct support to operating forces. Our 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 we provide through our 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.
CNA provides support across the spectrum of the Defense activities from personnel to technology to operations and readiness. We serve the Department through a host of specialized research and analysis teams.