Catalog of Courses for Naval Science (Navy ROTC)
Surveys the histories of both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Introduces the Navy and Marine Corps as organizations and discusses particular customs, procedures, and policies of both services. Examines the nature of authority; issues of communication, productivity, and morale; and how a military organization adapts to change. Develops the student's ability to function effectively within the structure of Military society.
Surveys international maritime history and provides a review of American maritime history and policy. Examines American naval involvement in regional and global conflicts, evolution in technology and management, the role of the navies in foreign policy, and the influence of seapower on history. Discusses historical examples and current trends.
Introduces fundamental concepts of leadership and management by reviewing the theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the Naval Service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills, management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored through experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory discussions.
Studies marine navigation and prepares Midshipmen to stand bridge watches on U.S. Navy ships. Topics include chart interpretation, piloting, tides and currents, electronic navigation, rules of the nautical road, and basic use of maneuvering boards.
An integrated presentation of naval ship design and operation, including closed and open thermodynamic cycles, efficiency and efficiency enhancement, major propulsion and support system components, operations and casualty response, electricity generation, electrical power distribution and conversion relative to naval engineering plants, shipboard battle damage control, and naval architecture.
Introduces the theory and design of naval weapons systems. Emphasizes understanding basic theoretical considerations for weapons systems, detection, tracking, computation, weapon delivery systems, the fire control problem, and system integration.
Historical development of the tactics and strategies of warfare. Examines the social, economic, and political impact of war, and considers the great military leaders and organizations throughout history.
Students learn the fundamental terms, concepts, and theories of general warfare and amphibious warfare. These terms, concepts, and theories shall be applied through a historical analysis of amphibious operations, identifying the evolution of amphibious doctrine, tactics, and technology. Focuses on the evolution of the U.S. Marine Corps into a specialized amphibious force. Required for Marine Option and Marine Enlisted Commissioning students.
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (FMW) is a detailed look at broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine, with specific focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver-warfare fighting institution. Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices in current and future operations.
NROTC developed a laboratory seminar to instruct Professional Core Competencies (PCCs) objectives not included in formal Naval Science courses. Topics cover general Navy/Marine Corps mission and policies, force protection, operational security, watch standing, physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, and other professional development subjects relating to the development of Naval Service Midshipmen. Held in both Fall and Spring Semesters.
Studies all aspects of Naval operations and prepares Midshipmen to stand bridge watches and Combat Information Center watches on U.S. Navy ships. Topics include advanced navigation, communications, ship handling evolutions, naval warfare doctrine, maritime law, air defense, surface warfare, submarine warfare, strike group operations, and joint operations. NASC 2200 and 2210
Integrates Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics in military leadership, core values, and professional ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior officers, command relationships, and the conduct of warfare. Combines current and historical events in the Navy and Marine Corps to prepare them for their future roles and responsibilities of leadership. Prerequisite: NASC 2100.