Naval Reactors is a component of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) responsible for the design, development, and oversight of nuclear propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy. Specifically, it focuses on the design and maintenance of the nuclear reactors that power submarines and aircraft carriers. This includes tasks related to research, development, engineering, and the training of personnel who operate and maintain these systems. The program originated in the early 1950s when Admiral Hyman G.
