Naval Engineering includes all arts and sciences as applied in the research, development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and logistic support of surface and subsurface ships and marine craft; naval and maritime auxiliaries; aviation and space systems; combat systems including command and control, electronics, and ordnance systems; ocean structures; and associated shore facilities which are used by naval and other military forces and civilian maritime organizations.

[2] In the years to follow, ASNE membership expanded beyond its initial roots within the United States Navy engineering duty officer community to include United States Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army, and civilian engineers.

The Society invites both members and non-members to submit manuscripts of previously unpublished papers to the Journal Editor.

Papers ASNE hosts many symposia throughout the year focused on combat systems, autonomy, cyber security, fleet maintenance and modernization, corrosion mitigation, small craft, and future programs.

Books History of American Naval Dry Docks, CAPT Rick Hepburn, PE, USN (Ret.