THE AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT LANDING CRAFT PROGRAM

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Naval Engineers JournalVolume 85, Issue 2 p. 77-87 THE AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT LANDING CRAFT PROGRAM JAMES L. SCHULER, JAMES L. SCHULER THE AUTHOR attended Seattle University until 1944 when he joined the US Navy's V-12 Program at the University of Washington. Subsequently, he went to Webb Institute, and after his discharge from the Navy in 1946 continued there until receiving his BS degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in 1947. In 1950, he joined the Preliminary Design Branch in the Bureau of Ships and at the same time attended night classes at the Law School of George Washington University, receiving his LLD in 1954. He became the R&D Manager for Hydromechanics, Materials Handling, and Special Craft in 1961, ultimately entering upon his present responsibilities for hydrofoils and hovercraft in the Advanced Ship Development Programs Office. For his efforts in this field he was awarded the US Navy's Superior Civilian Service Award. He is a Member of SNAME; the American Bar Association; the District of Columbia Bar; Federal Professional Association; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; and a registered Professional Engineer in the District of Columbia. In addition to ASNE, he is also an active Member of the NAVSHIPS Association of Senior Engineers.Search for more papers by this author JAMES L. SCHULER, JAMES L. SCHULER THE AUTHOR attended Seattle University until 1944 when he joined the US Navy's V-12 Program at the University of Washington. Subsequently, he went to Webb Institute, and after his discharge from the Navy in 1946 continued there until receiving his BS degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in 1947. In 1950, he joined the Preliminary Design Branch in the Bureau of Ships and at the same time attended night classes at the Law School of George Washington University, receiving his LLD in 1954. He became the R&D Manager for Hydromechanics, Materials Handling, and Special Craft in 1961, ultimately entering upon his present responsibilities for hydrofoils and hovercraft in the Advanced Ship Development Programs Office. For his efforts in this field he was awarded the US Navy's Superior Civilian Service Award. He is a Member of SNAME; the American Bar Association; the District of Columbia Bar; Federal Professional Association; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; and a registered Professional Engineer in the District of Columbia. In addition to ASNE, he is also an active Member of the NAVSHIPS Association of Senior Engineers.Search for more papers by this author First published: April 1973 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-3584.1973.tb04795.xCitations: 1 AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Citing Literature Volume85, Issue2April 1973Pages 77-87 RelatedInformation