Originally established in 2005, as the Halsey Group CHARLIE Research Group, the VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Naval Warfare Research Group, the “GRAVELY GROUP”, represents the evolution of the War College as a learning organization that is advancing a shared vision of excellence and innovation while promoting professional development among a broad group of military professionals.
Under faculty mentorship, GRAVELY warrior-scholars engage in collaborative research projects, complete individual advanced research, and participate in group concept assessments that inform Warfare Centers of Excellence, fleet commanders, planners and warfighters. GRAVELY warrior-scholars apply their warfighting experience, explore the art of the possible, and then exercise ingenuity to create concepts for employment of emerging capabilities at the operational level of warfare.
The GRAVELY program links War College course work with a warfare elective curricula, and a trimester dedicated to individual graduate research. GRAVELY findings and concepts are delivered in the form of graduate research papers and presentations including an annual presentation of findings to the Chief of Naval Operations. GRAVELY alumni serve in critical roles throughout the Navy and the Joint Force where their research and education are applied to evolving warfare capabilities.
The GRAVELY Group program is currently focused on research and concept development in the Integrated Air and Missile Defense and the Undersea Warfare areas.
For more information about our research or how to become a Gravely Group warrior-scholar contact:
Professor Will Bundy, PhD
401-841-2674
bundyw@usnwc.edu