VICE ADM. WILLIAM F. (RED) RABORN, JR. IS RECIPIENT OF FORRESTAL MEMORIAL AWARD

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• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 18, 1999
• Sequence Number: 27
• Publication Date: March 28, 1966
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Vice Adm. William F. (Red) .Raborn Jr. it
I,'Recipicnt of Forrestal Memorial Award ,I
Speaker, last Thursday night I had th
honor of attending the 12th annual For
restal Memorial Award dinner sponsore
by the National Security Industrial As
sociation., The purpose of this associa-
tion is to maintain a close working rely
tionship and to promote mutual under
standing between industry and thus
agencies of Government responsible fo
the national defense. The Forrestn
Award is given annually in honor o
those who have furthered these objet
tives. A long line of distinguished Amer
leans have received this award, com-
mencing in 1954 with President Dwight
D. Eisenhower.
Last night's recipient is an outstanding
:American and a personal friend, Vic
Adm. William F. Raborn, Jr., better
known to his friends as "Red."
"Red" Raborn has had a distinguished
career serving his country, beginning in
1924 when he was first appointed to the
U.S. Naval Academy; He served In a
variety of posts with the Navy during
World War II, including operations
against enemy forces In the Philippine
Islands, the South China Sea, Iwo Jima,
and the Japanese homeland.
Admiral Raborn Is probably most noted
a.s the Director of Special Projects of the
Department of the Navy. In this ca-
pacity he was charged with the task of
developing a fleet ballistic missile sys-
tem. His management genius and his
(leadership resulted in the successful
launchings of Polaris missiles In 1960, 2
years ahead of the planned schedule.
One of the management systems that he
developed in producing the Polaris mis-
sile is known as the program evaluation
reporting technique, commonly known:
as PERT. The widespread adoption of
this method by large sections of Ameri-
can Industry reflect his perception and
resourcefulness. "Red" has been the re
ciplent of many awards, both military,
and civilian, during his career including
the Distinguished Service Medal and
the Collier Trophy Award, presented by
President Kennedy in 1963.
I have long been associated with "Red"'..
Raborn and can think of no man more,
deserving of the award. Over the years,'
i I have known him, I have always admired
him as a warm and human man, deeply
dedicated to the concept of team work.
After he retired from the Navy in 1963,
he accepted a position as vice president
of Aerojet-General Corp. I was sad to
see my good friend depart from the
service of his country, although certainly
he had earned the opportunity of spend-??;
ing more time with his family and to.
provide the larger . measure of material ?'
H10N. L. MENDEL RIVERS
or soUTli CAROLINA
IN THE HOUSE Or REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, march 28, 1966
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
or
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As would be expected when the Presi-
dent called on him to return to the scrv
Ice of his country in April 1065 as Direc-
tor of Cental Intelligence, "Red" re-
sponded without hesitation. I was per-.
sonally delighted that he accepted and:
brought to the CIA his talents and dedi-'
and responsive to the needs, of the CIA
Subcommittee of Armed Services of.
which I am chairman and has seen to it',
that this subcommittee has been kept;
"Red" has applied his highly developed;
management skills to the direction of the ,
entral Intelligence, Agency which plays,,
uch a vital part in the defense and se-~
urity of this Nation. I can attest that,
ie is doing an outstanding job as Direc-,
or of Central Intelligence and is a credit !
this Agency which has had other out-;
tanding Directors in the past. This Is I
mall tribute to offer to a man of Ad-,
iral Raborn's dedication, patriotism,,
nd loyalty but I hope in some small
neasure it may contribute to greater rec y
gnition that In one of this Nation's most
mportant jobs, the occupant fully de
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