Bradley Martin
RAND
March 4, 2026 12:00-1:30pm E40-496
Summary:
Global supply chains depend heavily on movement of goods and material by sea, but force structure requirements for the U.S. Navy have been largely focused on priorities besides sea control. Many factors impact supply chain vulnerability, but the physical facts of ocean transportation might not be understood or appreciated. This presentation will describe the relationship between maritime forces and supply chain security and insecurity.
Bio:
Bradley Martin is a senior policy researcher at RAND. He retired from the Navy as a surface warfare Captain after 30 years of service, including four command tours.
In addition to his operational tours, Martin served on the staff of U.S. Forces Japan, the OPNAV staff as an operations analyst, and most recently as the Navy coordinator for participation in Joint Staff and OSD requirements and resources forums. His subspecialties included operations research, operational logistics, and strategic planning. Prior to joining the Navy, he received his doctorate in political science from the University of Michigan, while working as a research assistant for the Correlates of War Project.
His work at RAND focuses on Navy force structure and capabilities, supply chain security and resilience, and national security strategy.