A summary judgment movant in most jurisdictions has the burden of showing that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that, by law, the undisputed facts support a judgment in the movant's favor. But once the movant meets this burden, the opposing party is given a chance to refute the movant's argument.
Richardson, who served as the head of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, or Naval Reactors, for two years before being tapped to serve as CNO, spoke of a sense of urgency in the fleet to meet those challenges. Adm. John Richardson speaks at the chief of naval operations change of command ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy on Sept. 18, 2015.
Admiral John M. Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the senior military officer within the U.S. Navy. The CNO is responsible for the command, use of resources, and operating efficiency of Naval operating forces and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary of the Navy.