Background
Bergen, John Donald was born on September 16, 1942 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of John D. and Alice Jean (Almand) Bergen.
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D. Bergen develops the thesis that burgeoning technology in communications faced a severe test in Vietnam. He analyzes the advantages and drawbacks of new communications systems and the effects these systems had on decision making and on command. In doing so, he describes the difficulties that communications systems had in keeping pace with the information explosion and shows that command and control do not necessarily improve with enhanced communications. The book illustrates that the communicator's missions of "getting the message through" was not only critical to the success of combat operations, but also as challenging as combat itself. Bergen's clear understanding and description of these issues make this a valuable work for those responsible for the future success of command, control, communications, and intelligence.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZHEFWU/?tag=2022091-20
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D. Bergen develops the thesis that burgeoning technology in communications faced a severe test in Vietnam. He analyzes the advantages and drawbacks of new communications systems and the effects these systems had on decision making and on command. In doing so, he describes the difficulties that communications systems had in keeping pace with the information explosion and shows that command and control do not necessarily improve with enhanced communications. The book illustrates that the communicator's missions of "getting the message through" was not only critical to the success of combat operations, but also as challenging as combat itself. Bergen's clear understanding and description of these issues make this a valuable work for those responsible for the future success of command, control, communications, and intelligence.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZHZU24/?tag=2022091-20
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D. Bergen develops the thesis that burgeoning technology in communications faced a severe test in Vietnam. He analyzes the advantages and drawbacks of new communications systems and the effects these systems had on decision making and on command. In doing so, he describes the difficulties that communications systems had in keeping pace with the information explosion and shows that command and control do not necessarily improve with enhanced communications. The book illustrates that the communicator's missions of "getting the message through" was not only critical to the success of combat operations, but also as challenging as combat itself. Bergen's clear understanding and description of these issues make this a valuable work for those responsible for the future success of command, control, communications, and intelligence.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1507679254/?tag=2022091-20
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D. Bergen develops the thesis that burgeoning technology in communications faced a severe test in Vietnam. He analyzes the advantages and drawbacks of new communications systems and the effects these systems had on decision making and on command. In doing so, he describes the difficulties that communications systems had in keeping pace with the information explosion and shows that command and control do not necessarily improve with enhanced communications. The book illustrates that the communicator's missions of "getting the message through" was not only critical to the success of combat operations, but also as challenging as combat itself. Bergen's clear understanding and description of these issues make this a valuable work for those responsible for the future success of command, control, communications, and intelligence.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZICVV6/?tag=2022091-20
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D. Bergen develops the thesis that burgeoning technology in communications faced a severe test in Vietnam. He analyzes the advantages and drawbacks of new communications systems and the effects these systems had on decision making and on command. In doing so, he describes the difficulties that communications systems had in keeping pace with the information explosion and shows that command and control do not necessarily improve with enhanced communications. The book illustrates that the communicator's missions of "getting the message through" was not only critical to the success of combat operations, but also as challenging as combat itself. Bergen's clear understanding and description of these issues make this a valuable work for those responsible for the future success of command, control, communications, and intelligence.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZI42F4/?tag=2022091-20
Public affairs executive communications
Bergen, John Donald was born on September 16, 1942 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of John D. and Alice Jean (Almand) Bergen.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1964. Master of Arts in English, Indiana University, 1971.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1964, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1968. Battalion advisor Vietnam, 1968-1969. Commander United States Army, Republic of Korea, 1974-1976.
Professor United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1971-1974. Strategic planner United States Department Defense, Washington, 1976-1981, director speechwriting & issue management, 1981-1984. Vice president, corporation affairs Radio Corporation of America, New York City, 1984-1986.
Manager corporation affairs General Electric Corporation, Fairfield, Connecticut, 1986. Senior vice president, chief administrative officer Hill & Knowlton, Incorporated, New York York City, 1987, executive vice president, general manager eastern region, 1988-1990, also board directors. President, chief operating officer, Hill and Knowlton United States of America, 1990-1991.
President, Chief Executive Officer, General Communication Incorporation Group, 1991-1996. Senior vice president corporation relations Westinghouse/Columbia Broadcasting System, 1996-1998. President Council of Puerto Rico Firms, 1998—2001.
Senior vice president corporation affairs & marketing Siemens Corporation, 2001—2009. Vice president corporate affairs Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, 2009—2010, vice president human resources, since 2010.
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
(In Military Communications: A Test for Technology, John D...)
(Technology failed in Vietnam.)
Chairman Institute of Public Rels. Member West Point Society, American Management Association (marketing county), Public Rels. Society American, Public Rels.
Married Linda L. Rosewall, November 21, 1964. Children: John M., Michael L.