NS 1009 - Introduction to Naval Science

2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits

Course Description
General introduction to seapower and the naval service. The instruction places particular emphasis on the mission, organization, regulations and broad warfare components of the Navy. Included is an overview of officer and enlisted rank and rating structures, procurement and recruitment, training and education, promotion and advancement, and retirement policies. Non-NROTC students require consent of department chair. Offered fall term. (prereq: none)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Comprehend the relationship of seapower to national interests and maritime strategy in both peace and war
Know the impact and significance of geography and Sea Lines of Communication on maritime strategy and naval operations
Know the missions and functions of the U.S. Navy as described in maritime strategy
Comprehend the importance of maritime partnerships and coalition operations
Comprehend the importance of a forward naval presence to maritime strategy through forward stationed and rotationally deployed forces
Comprehend the mission and basic organization of the Navy and Marine Corps

Course Topics

Uniform Code of Military Justice and Military Law
Navy terminology and nomenclature
Naval Correspondence
Navy Platforms, personnel, and locations

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