The Tactical Electromagnetic Effort in the Naval Material Command

The Chief of Naval Material established the Tactical Electromagnetic Systems Study (TESS) Action Council to evaluate a comprehensive report of electromagnetic systems problems within the Navy relating to the areas of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Pulse (EM P), Electrom agnetic Vulnerability (EMV), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) /Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM), Electromagnetic Power and, Electromagnetic Safety. The TESS Action Council will formulate a plan of action and milestones which will address ways to improve the design and procurement of Navy electromagnetic systems and equipments, and will develop a plan for reseach and development to meet future needs.