Background
Murphy,, Daniel J. was born on May 30, 1948 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
military officer company executive
Murphy,, Daniel J. was born on May 30, 1948 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1970. Master in Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, 1981.
Executive assistant to chief of naval operations United States Navy. Executive assistant to Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic. Administrative aide to Secretary of Navy.
Plans officer Plans and Operations Directorate. Military analyst Bureau Intelligence and Research Department of State. Rear admiral, director surface warfare United States Navy, 1996-1998, vice admiral, Commander Sixth Fleet, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization striking & support forces Southern Europe, 1998—2000.
President ATK Tactical Systems, 2001—2002. Group vice president, precision systems and president tactical systems Alliant Techsystems (ATK), Edina, Minnesota, 2000—2003. Group vice president, ATK Precision Systems Group Alliant Techsystems Inc., 2002—2003.
Chief Executive Officer Alliant Techsystems (ATK), 2003—2010, chairman Edina, Minnesota, 2005—2010. Commander Eisenhower Battle Group and Cruiser-Destroyer Group 8, Commander Destroyer Squadron 14, commanding officer United States Ship Kidd, sea tours with United States Ship Goldsborough, United States Ship Richard L. Page, United States Ship Edson, United States Navy. Vice admiral United States Navy, 2000.
Married Pam Murphy; children: Dan, Kate.