CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast A New Tool to Analyze the Shipbuilding Plan
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Dec 11, 2024 Rachel Hartley, a research analyst at CNA, specializes in military recruitment and performance optimization. In this conversation, she introduces RShiny, a new tool that helps Navy leaders analyze the complex shipbuilding plan and its long-term impact on fleet readiness. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding current shipbuilding formats and how the Shiny Code Package can visualize data effectively. Hartley also emphasizes the innovative initiatives from CNA's Innovation Incubator, showcasing unique solutions for essential naval challenges.
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Navy Shipbuilding Plan Overview
- The Navy Shipbuilding Plan, published annually, details ship construction and decommissioning over 30 years.
- It lacks clear connections between decisions and impacts on fleet size, cost, and manpower.
Shipbuilding Plan Complexity
- The shipbuilding plan is dense and difficult to interpret for those unfamiliar with its intricacies.
- A new tool aims to simplify and visualize the plan's data for broader understanding.
Shipbuilding Timeline
- Building ships, especially with the design phase, takes 5-10 years.
- Considering this timeline, a 30-year shipbuilding plan is crucial for long-term planning.