Department of Defense news release (Nov. 18, 2005): flag officer assignment.
Chief of Naval Operations chief of naval operations
n. pl. chiefs of naval operations Abbr. CNO
The ranking officer of the U.S. Navy, responsible to the secretary of the Navy and to the President. Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignment:
Rear Adm. William E. Landay III is being assigned as chief of naval research/director, test and evaluation and technology requirements, N091, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Landay is currently serving as program executive officer for littoral littoral /lit·to·ral/ (lit´ah-r'l) pertaining to the shore of a large body of water.
littoral
pertaining to the shore. and mine warfare The strategic, operational, and tactical use of mines and mine countermeasures. Mine warfare is divided into two basic subdivisions: the laying of mines to degrade the enemy's capabilities to wage land, air, and maritime warfare; and the countering of enemy-laid mines to permit friendly , Washington, D.C.
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