Bureau of Navigation (U.S. Navy)

The U.S. Navy's Bureau of Navigation, was established in 1862 as part of the reorganization of the Navy Department. Principal responsibilities were to provide nautical charts and instruments and to oversee several activities involved navigation research, including the Naval Observatory. In 1889, the Bureau gained responsibilities for personnel management, and this eventually became its primary function. In 1942, the Bureau was renamed the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BuPers), under which name it continues today.

Related Topics:
Navy Department - Navigation - Naval Observatory - Personnel management - Bureau of Naval Personnel

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