UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 251231Z MAR 20 MID510001065374U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 070/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N7// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N72A/MAR// SUBJ/NAVAL RESEARCH WORKING GROUP 20, 21-23 APR 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)// POC/KLINE, MATTHEW/CIV/UNIT: NPS NRP/TEL: (831) 656-2579/ EMAIL: NPS_NRP_POC(AT)NPS.EDU// RMKS/1. This message announces and solicits research topics for the Naval Research Working Group (NRWG) 20, to be conducted 21 to 23 April 2020 by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Note: Due to coronavirus mitigation measures, NRWG 20 will be conducted in an entirely virtual event format. Virtual NRWG event planning is underway; updated details will follow at https://nps.edu/web/naval-research-program. 2. Background: NPS's Naval Research Program (NRP) consists of research projects that address current and future naval warfighting challenges. The primary mechanism for obtaining NRP support is through participation at the annual NRWG meeting, which brings together Fleet topic sponsors, NPS faculty members, and students to discuss potential research topics and initiatives. Research conducted through NRP will provide operationally-relevant research experience for NPS faculty; operationally-relevant thesis opportunities for NPS students; and actionable findings for the topic sponsors. 3. NRWG 20 will develop a research agenda aligned to CNO strategic guidance including FRAGO 01/2019 (A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority) and CNO-identified Key Operational Problems (KOPs). For information and background on the KOPs, sponsors shall contact the OPNAV Strategic Warfighting Innovation Cell (N73). N73 POCs: - CAPT Nicholas Dienna, nicholas.j.dienna@navy.(smil.)mil, (703) 695-6583 - CAPT Dave Soldow, david.soldow@navy.mil, david.s.soldow1@navy.smil.mil, (703) 695-6764 - CDR Ben Van Buskirk, benjamin.d.vanbuskir@navy.(smil.)mil, (703) 605-6630 - LT Evan Greer, evan.greer@navy.mil, evan.r.greer2@navy.smil.mil, (703) 695-6746 4. NRWG 20 participants will include representatives from Navy and Marine Corps agencies who have research or analysis requirements, NPS students, and NPS faculty and staff. 5. Topic sponsors should enter research topics in the topic portal on the NRP website (my.nps.edu/nrp/topic-portal) no later than 10 April 2020. A CAC card is required to log in. As noted above, topics should closely align to CNO guidance and KOPs. For classified studies, enter an unclassified title in the portal and provide detailed contact information (Name, Phone, NIPR email address, and SIPR, JWICS, and/or NSANet email addresses). NPS faculty will contact your POC to coordinate receipt of classified details. 6. The NRWG will include development of Initial Research Estimate Forms (IREFs). Topic sponsors and NPS Faculty should begin jointly scoping IREFs prior to NRWG. Approved IREFs are forwarded to the Navy Topic Review Board (TRB) for validation and prioritization. The TRB will be coordinated via separate correspondence. 7. Virtual working group sessions will begin on 21 April 2020. Detailed schedule information and other important administrative details will be posted on the Naval Research Program website, https://my.nps.edu/nrp/nrwg-20. 8. Released by VADM Stuart B. Munsch, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//