Arming the Fleet Brochure and eBook

Second Edition Just Released!

This dynamic Arming the Fleet (ATF) update includes 54 new pages, 167 new photos/graphics, and 1,600 additional indexed items. New topics include the National Center of Excellence, upcoming growth and new facilities, American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Historic Site designation, NAVAIR AIRSpeed successes, and operational and developmental testing highlights. A new 19-page section is devoted entirely to direct warfighter support and quick-response achievements during Operation Iraqi Freedom. All 25 WD weapons stories have been updated and the book concludes with a new story honoring our connection to Albert A. Michelson.

ATF, first released in 2004, describes WD's influence concerning more than 50 major weapon systems. The document addresses our role in Sea Power 21, and our ever-increasing role in joint and international service. It highlights what the Division does best; describes our people, ranges, and laboratories; and highlights our efforts in technology transfer and our success in preserving the environment. ATF documents the best-of-the-best of WD from WWII to Baghdad (1943-2007) and identifies WD firsts, inventions, quick-response achievements, and notable national and international recognition. Remarkably, most of the major weapons/technologies ever developed are in Fleet use today in one version or another.

Easy Desktop Research. The 219-page ATF Second Edition has 6,000 indexed entries, 200 references, 500 acronyms (handy reference tool), 400 photos/graphics, and 8 special categories: Awards, Cost Savings/Best Business Practices, Facilities, Quick-Response Achievements, Testimonials, VIP Involvement, Warfighter Requirements, and Joint and International Activities. After downloading the Word document, simply use the index or use the CTRL FIND function to do an instant "word" search on any topic. If you're searching online, simply do a Google search by topic.

Other ATF Products and Training Available. ATF printed data is available in three formats: large 219-page book, smaller 57-page Highlights, and a one-page WD "Quick Facts." Annually, the author teaches ATF in two live formats: an all day, multi-media version through the WD Training Division, and a one-hour "assembly type" program for local schools and service organizations.

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Last Update: 20 April 2010

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