Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, Test & Evaluation)

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (abbreviated DASN (RDT&E) or DASN RDTE) serves as the principal adviser to the United States Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition on all matters pertaining to science, technology, advanced research and development programs; system prototype programs; and management of science and engineering.

The DASN (RDT&E) monitors and coordinates with senior Naval officials among the various warfare centers and labs, including the Naval Research Laboratory; the Office of Naval Research; the Naval systems commands; and others in the Naval enterprise to facilitate advancement of technology systems into the fleet.

The current DASN (RDT&E) is Joan Johnson.[1]

Name Assumed office Left office Assistant Secretary served under
Mary Lacey 2011 2015 Sean Stackley
John Burrow 2015 2017 Sean Stackley
William Bray 2017 2020 Sean Stackley
James Geurts
Joan Johnson 2020 present James Geurts
Frederick J. Stefany (acting)

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