Office of Naval ResearchOffice of Naval Research

The Office of Naval Research, with headquarters in Arlington, VA reports to the Secretary of the Navy through the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition. ONR coordinates, executes, and promotes the Science and Technology Program of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and non-profit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.