Provides a comprehensive understanding of the Dept. of the Navy's R&D management system, as well as a rapid reference to general information. Presents a summary of directives which contain fully developed and authoritative data on specific subjects including organization, planning, programming, budget preparation and execution, acquisition management, and test and evaluation. Appendices contain readings in acquisition management, the Navy and DoD directive systems, information categorization systems, technical information services, organization and relationships, and more. Glossary. References.