Albert Joseph Herberger (April 28, 1931 – August 26, 2022) was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy , and the first United States Merchant Marine Academy graduate to attain the rank.
21-569: Herberger is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: Albert J. Herberger (1931–2022), United States admiral John Herberger (1919–2002), German footballer and manager Sepp Herberger (1897–1977), German footballer and manager Valerius Herberger (1562–1627), German Lutheran theologian and writer See also [ edit ] Herberger's , an American department store chain Herberger Institute for Design and
42-605: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Albert J. Herberger Albert J. Herberger was born in Albany, New York. He graduated in 1949 from the Vincentian Institute , a Roman Catholic high school in Albany, where he was one of the two senior class presidents. Herberger then sailed in the Merchant Marine with both Grace Line and United States Lines . He was commissioned an ensign in
63-575: Is not readily available in current Navy databases. It has been administered about every two years since 1988, and was most recently administered in 2010. As of October 2012, NPRST employed 58 government workers, service men and women, and contractors on site in Millington, Tennessee to complete the mission, with additional contractors located elsewhere for individual projects. NPRST was a fee-for-service entity, meaning that they are not directly funded by Department of Defense budgets; funding for projects
84-474: Is redirected from the sponsor of the project, usually through the use of a Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR). In 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC-IV) recommended that NPRDC be disestablished and realigned; the training mission was realigned to NAWCTSD while the manpower and personnel research mission was realigned to Navy Personnel Command. In 1999, NPRST
105-520: The U.S. Navy at large. BUPERS is led by the Chief of Naval Personnel , who serves in an additional duty capacity as the deputy chief of naval operations for personnel, manpower, and training (DCNO, N1). As of 2024, the Bureau of Naval Personnel serves as a parent command to Navy Personnel Command (NPC). Most BUPERS offices are located in Millington, Tennessee , with a small BUPERS staff directly supporting
126-748: The Arts , fine arts college at Arizona State University Herberger Theater Center , indoor performance venue in Phoenix, Arizona [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Herberger . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Herberger&oldid=1162348620 " Categories : Surnames German-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
147-513: The Bureau of Navigation as well. On May 13, 1942, the command's name changed to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, and in 1982 it changed to Naval Military Personnel Command. In 1991, the name changed back to the Bureau of Naval Personnel or "BUPERS" for short. NAVPERS stands for Navy Personnel, an acronym often used on official manuals and forms from the Navy Personnel Command. Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology (NPRST)
168-775: The CNP in Arlington County, Virginia . Naval personnel matters were originally handled by the Secretary of War until the establishment of the Navy Department on April 30, 1798. It was not until 1815 that the Secretary of the Navy took control of personnel matters. In 1861, the Office of Detail was created and functions related to the detailing of officers and the appointment and instruction of volunteer officers, as well as
189-624: The Director for Logistics on the staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet , and in May 1987 assumed additional duties as Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, Atlantic Fleet. From September 1987 to February 1990 he served as Deputy Commander in Chief, Transportation Command , Scott Air Force Base , Illinois. In April 1989, Admiral Herberger received the "Old Salt" award trophy from
210-640: The Maritime Administrator, he has received numerous awards including: Herberger died on August 26, 2022, aged 91. Bureau of Naval Personnel The Bureau of Naval Personnel ( BUPERS ) in the United States Department of the Navy is similar to the human resources department of a corporation. The bureau provides administrative leadership and policy planning for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and
231-928: The Navy's Destroyer School and began his service in destroyers as Operations Officer aboard Dewey . He completed the engineering science curriculum at the Naval Postgraduate School , Monterey, California, in June 1965 and next served with the Naval Advisory Group, Military Assistance Command , Republic of Vietnam, as advisor to the Vietnamese Navy River Force and later as senior advisor to the Vietnamese Navy . After duty as Executive Officer of Glennon he assumed command of Courtney in April 1968. Herberger
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#1732782407944252-654: The Surface Navy Association which recognized that he was then the longest-serving Surface Warfare Officer qualified Officer of the Deck on active duty. For his military and civilian service he has received numerous awards including: The Defense Distinguished Service Medal ; the Legion of Merit with four gold stars: the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service: the 1996 Navy League of
273-842: The Total Force Management Control and Analysis Division in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel and Training). From December 1979 to March 1981, Herberger served as the Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics) . He assumed flag rank and duty as the Assistant Commander for Distribution, Naval Military Personnel Command in April 1981. From June 1982 until May 1985, he
294-476: The U.S. Navy upon graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York , in February 1955. On February 26, 1955, Ensign Herberger married Rosemary C. Blair of Albany, New York. The Herbergers have four children: Jeffrey, Mary-Terese, Bethann, and Jon. His early duty was aboard the patrol boat Rockville , and the cable repair ship Neptune . Herberger then graduated with Class One from
315-916: The United States Vincent T Hirsh Maritime Award; the 1996 Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award and the National Defense Transportation Association Distinguished Government Service Award. In 1993 he was named Kings Pointer of the Year by USMMA Alumni Association. After retirement Herberger served as Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation from 1993 until 1997. For his service, as
336-405: The late 1980s, the human factors function was transferred to another R&D lab. NPRST research has historically covered 11 broad areas covering the entire spectrum of human resources. The Navy Pregnancy and Parenthood Survey collects information about parenthood, family planning, and birth control from both men and women, and gathers additional information about pregnancy from women. This data
357-403: The purchase of ships and related matters were transferred. The Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting was concurrently established to handle enlisted recruiting and service record maintenance. The Bureau of Navigation was established in 1862 and three years later the Office of Detail was placed under it. In 1889, the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting transferred its enlisted personnel activities to
378-650: Was Director of Training at the Navy Officer Candidate School , Newport, Rhode Island, during 1969-71, before commanding Waddell . After an assignment as Surface Commander Detailer with the Bureau of Naval Personnel , he became Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel for Officer Deployment and Distribution in 1974. Herberger served as Commander, Destroyer Squadron 25 from September 1975 to April 1978, and in July 1978 became Deputy Director of
399-404: Was Director, Military Personnel Policy Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations . Herberger served as Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 2 from June 1985 until July 1986. This group, based at Charleston, South Carolina, consisted of 42 surface ships ranging from cruisers and destroyers to ammunition ships, minesweepers and fleet support activities. From August 1986, he was assigned as
420-431: Was a division of the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Since 1946, NPRST or its predecessors have served as a personnel policy laboratory for the Navy. The mission of NPRST was to "To improve Sailor, team, and unit readiness by responsibly delivering innovative science and technology that improves the efficiency and effectiveness of Navy human resource functions and processes." NPRST can be traced back to 1946, when its predecessor
441-626: Was located in the Washington Navy Yard as Personnel Research Detachment. In 1962, it was formally established as Personnel Research Laboratory. In 1973, SECNAV established the Navy Personnel Research & Development Center (NPRDC) in San Diego, CA “as a centralized organization for managing, coordinating, and conducting R&D in the areas of Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Human Factors Engineering." In
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