UNITED 

STATES 

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 

Catalog 1986-1987

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"Options at the 

Naval Academy can be 

developed into a 

wide variety of career 

specia /ties - a II cha 1/engi ng,

some out of this world 

Captain Bruce McCandless, 

U.S. Navy 

Class of 1958 

United States Naval Academy Graduate Bruce McCandless Flies First "Solo" in Space 

Navy Captain Bruce McCandless II, Naval Academy Class of 1958, orbits the earth as an untethered 

human satellite during space shuttle mission 41-B February 7, 1984, in this NASA photograph. 

His spacewalk featured the first use of a nitrogen-propelled, hand-controlled device called the 

Manned Maneuvering Unit, which McCandless helped to engineer and test. The unit gives 

astronauts much greater mobility than previous spacewalkers, whose movements were restricted 

by tethers to their spacecraft. 

Captain McCandless is one of 28 Naval Academy graduates who have become astronauts 

and mission specialists m the United States space program 

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To prepare midshipmen 

moral/}!; mentallt and physically 

to be professional officers 

in the na va I service. 
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Opportunities of a 

lifetime! 

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ult at a young age to decide what your life's work will be. As 

a high school senior, Bruce McCandless certainly had no idea that he 

would fmd success as an astronaut The best a talented young person 

can do is to choose an education that leads to a variety of career alternatives. The United States Naval Academy does just that. 

Naval Academy graduates may choose to become surface ship or submarine 

officers, with the option to specialize in nuclear power. They may train 

as pilots or naval flight officers, and some go on to become astronauts. 

Others may choose to serve on the ground or to fly as Marine Corps officers. 

No other service academy offers such a wide range of career options. 

At the Naval Academy, midshipmen earn a respected bachelor's degree 

majoring in one of eight engmeermg, six science, or four humanities programs. They have opportunities to play a wide variety of intramural sports 

or on one of twenty-three men's or ten women·s varsity teams against some 

of the best competition in the nation. They can choose from more than 

eighty extracurricular activities ranging from music to scuba diving. And 

the summers bring the chance to tram m Navy ships, submarines and 

aircraft, or to sail across the ocean or learn to parachute. The total experience develops sound judgment, self-confidence, leadership, and strong 

moral character. 

If you ve done well with opportunities m and outside of school, are 

physically active and enjoy a challenge you can succeed at the Naval 

Academy. You can develop all of your potential, testing and pushing back 

your limits. It isn't easy but, with determination you can do it As virtually every graduate will tell you, the rewards are worth the effort 

Graduating from the Naval Academy commits you to five years of naval 

service for your country. In exchange, the Naval Academy's commitment 

to you is the opportunity of a lifetime. I ve found it exciting, rewarding 

and fulfilling for more than twenty-seven years. So has my classmate, 

Astronaut Bruce McCandless. Perhaps you would, too. 

Charles R. Larson 

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy 

Superintendent 

Class of 1958 

Contents 

Opportunities of a Lifetime .................................. 5 

The Naval Academy Commitment ............................ 8 

The Years 1845-1986 ...................................... 14 

Life at Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

The Naval Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 

Admissions .......................... . 

The Academic Challenge ............... . 

Courses of Study ...................... . 

Professional Training 

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Varsity and Intramural Athletics ............................ 156 

Extracurricular Activities ................................... 166 

Administration, Faculty, and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 

Honors, Awards, and Organizations 

Appendices 

Form Letters 

Special Medical Considerations 

Foreign Students . . . . . . . 

Oath of Office and Entrance Day Procedures 

Naval Academy Information Officers 

Graduate Education Programs 

Index . 

Naval Academy Calendar 

Candidate Calendar .. 

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CHAPTER 1 

The Naval Academy 

Commitment 

T

he Naval Academy makes a commitment to every young man and 

woman accepted into the Brigade of Midshipmen. New midshipmen 

are assured of the opportunity for a solid, first-rate college education 

which is nationally respected. They also are presented the opportunity to 

grow personally, learning integrity, leadership, and the heights of their own 

abilities. Finally, they are promised comprehensive professional training that 

will prepare them well for challenging opportunities later as Navy and 

Marine Corps officers. 

There is still another part of the Naval Academy commitment that 

reinforces everything else. The admissions process is designed to accept only 

those applicants who can meet the academic and military challenges at the 

academy. Therefore every midshipman is guaranteed the opportunity and 

support necessary to succeed. Members of the Naval Academy's faculty and 

staff are committed to this principle. The personal counseling network, small 

class sizes- typically of 20 or fewer students, protected study periods, 

availability of extra academic instruction until 11 p.m. daily, modem educational facilities, and sponsor program all reflect that commitment. The fact 

that more than 75 per cent of those entering the academy successfully 

complete the four-year program is proof positive of the commitment. 

In return for the Naval Academy's commitment, midshipmen themselves 

make a commitment. They accept the challenge of a rigorous program 

integrating academic studies, military training, physical education, and 

athletics. They also take an oath of office accepting appointment as a 

midshipman in the United States Navy, the first step toward becoming Navy 

and Marine Corps officers. 

Service to Country 

The purpose of the Naval Academy is to prepare midshipmen to become 

professional officers in the naval service. No one expects midshipmen to 

know for certain whether a military career is for them. This major commitment develops in due time, if it is to come. On the other hand, young 

men and women should enter the Naval Academy fully prepared to undertake the challenging four-year curriculum and to serve as a Navy or Marine 

Corps officer for five years after graduation. They should have an open 

mind about their futures after those five years. Hence, a high school student who definitely has decided to pursue a career in law, medicine, theology, 

or business should not enter the Naval Academy. 

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We deuc/op leaders/up. 

moral sens(', a11d etliical i11-

tegnty at tlie Academy. We 

teac/1 people to respond wider stress. to del'elop selfd1scipli11e. The educa11011 rt'Ct'it•ed l1ere enables 

0111 graduates to succeed 111 

o, out of the military. 

REAN ADMIRAL 

Leo, A Eo,n US:\' 

Cu.ss or 1957 

Besides an interest in the naval service, new midshipmen also are 

motivated to serve their country. The Brigade is a patriotic group of individuals, proud to be learning a profession that helped win the nation's 

independence and still protects its freedoms. 

Education 

A sound college education is the foundation for every profession in society. 

The naval profession is no exception. Since its founding in 1845, the Naval 

Academy has provided a sound education for future naval leaders. In recent 

years, the growing complexity of the Navy has broadened the requirements 

for undergraduate education at Annapolis. 

Basic naval subjects still are required, but midshipmen all now choose 

a ma1or area of study. These majors range from engineering, oceanography, 

and mathematics to history, economics, and political science. All midshipmen, regardless of their major selection, study a core curriculum of engineering, science, math and humanities courses, which constitute firm foundation of their academic programs. \Nhatever their major, Academy graduates 

are well prepared for service as Navy or Marine Corps officers in any of 

the principal warfare specialities. 

Professional Training 

The Naval Academy does much more than simply offer a sound college 

education The program includes military training, physical education, and 

the study of the principles of the naval profession. The purpose of the whole 
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THE NAVAL ACADEMY COMMITMENT 12 

"I haven't had any trouble 

with the professronal 

courses. I guess it's because 

I feel they are the most 1111-

porta11t of all the courses 

I/rat we /rave here." 

program at Annapolis is to produce self-confident leaders who accept and 

carry out their responsibilities to the nation they serve and to the men and 

women entrusted to their command. This is not an easy goal, and no one 

should come to the Naval Academy with the idea that the training program 

is a spare-time adjunct to the educational program. Professional training 

is an integral part of Academy life, throughout the four-year course. 

The ultimate objective of the training that begins at Annapolis is to 

produce officers who can rise to command -professional officers who are 

physically strong, mentally agressive, and who have a solid foundation in 

science, technology, and the humanities. Officers who have high standards 

of honor, duty, and responsibility. Officers who relish a challenge and thrive 

on accomplishment. 

English sea captain and author Joseph Conrad described the challenge 

of command at sea, a role known by many Naval Academy graduates: 

"In each ship there is one man who, in the hour of emergency 

or peril at sea, can turn to no other man. There is one who alone 

is ultimately responsible for the safe navigation, engineering, 

pe,formance, accurate gunfire, and morale of his ship. He is the 

commanding officer. He is the ship." 

Years at Annapolis 

Plebe year at the Naval Academy is tough! It's a year of academic and 

professional development in a new and different environment. There is 

pressure and stress, and the necessity to learn to use time better than ever 

before. The challenge is mental, moral, and physical for the entire year. 

For those with no military experience, it is difficult to imagine how tough 

and demanding plebe year is. Midshipmen, recent graduates, and alumni 

can describe what life as a plebe is really like. 

Beyond plebe year, the Academy regulations apply with decreasing 

severity until, during first class (senior year), there is a great deal of freedom 

in choosing what to do and where to go. However, along with the increased 

freedom comes increased responsibility. The first class, and particularly the 

midshipmen officers chosen from the first class, are charged with much of 

the responsibility for running the Brigade. Student governrnent became 

reality at the Naval Academy long before it was discussed at most other 

institutions. It's an important part of the training. 

Four years at Annapolis are not easy. No achievement so worthwhile 

is ever easy. And few achievements are so satisfying. By the time of graduation, there is the opportunit y to develop the full potentials for scholastic 

achievement, physical condition, and leadership ability. 

Travel and the Sea 

The Naval Academy is linked with the sea through its history, its mission, 

its day-to-day work, and its future. From the Yard can be seen ocean-going 

ships in the Chesapeake on their way to and from Baltimore. Whatever the 

month, part of the Academy's fleet of more than 100 small-craft-sail and 

power-is underway on the Severn River or out on the Bay. 

Some entering midshipmen are familiar with the sea; others are not. 

Many from each background are attracted by the adventure, travel, and 

excitement always associated with the sea. All midshipmen learn to know 
the sea as part of their professional training. 

Two of four summers at the Academy will be devoted to training in ships 

of the Navy. After plebe year, youngster cruises take midshipmen to ports 

along the East or West coasts, to the Caribbean, or to distant ports in Europe 

or the Far East. Recent Academy cruises have gone to a number of Mediterranean and Northern European countries, as well as to Hawaii, Australia, 

japan, and Hong Kong m the Pacific. 

On youngster cruise, midshipmen stand the crew's watches aboard ship, 

applying much of what they have learned in professional courses during 

plebe year Similarly, on first class cruise during the summer preceding the 

last academic year at the Academy, midshipmen stand the watches of a junior 

officer, applying again their professional training and education. 

T he ties between practical work al sea and academic work at Annapolis 

are representative of the balance between military training and education 

which 1s central to the development of professional naval officers at the Naval 

Academy. 

"Clear 111antm1e su1,enonty 

must be reacqwred if tlris 

natro11 1s to surviiie. We 

11111st be capable-mid be 

seen as capable-of keepmg our access to areas of 

our vrtal rnterest sewre. 

Tlris is not a debatable 

strategy It rs clear/1/ botlr a 

11atro11al ob1ectrve n11d a sernritlj 1111peratrve " 

)ow, F LUNA'- )R 

SECRETARY OF THI N"-Y 
CIIAPTER 2 

The Years 1845-1986 

F

rom 1845 to 1986, as the nation's responsibilities and needs for seapower 

have grown, the Navy has increased greatly in size and complexity. 

Keeping pace, the Naval Academy has responded to every challege, 

moving from sail to steam and into the nuclear age. The Academy has 

improved facilities and revised its programs to prepare second-to-none professional leaders for the United States Navy. 

The Naval Academy was founded as the Naval School in 1845 by the 

Honorable George Bancroft, distinguished historian and educator, and 

Secretary of the Navy in President James K. Polk's Cabinet. It opened in 

Annapolis, Maryland, on the 10-acre site of the Army's nearly abandoned 

Fort Severn, where the Severn River empties into the Chesapeake Bay. 

Commander Franklin Buchanan served as the first Superintendent of 

the Naval School. His seven-member faculty of four officers and three 

civilians taught English grammar and composition, mathematics, geography 

and history, navigation, gunnery and the use of steam, and Spanish and 

French languages. The course of study required five years: the first at Annapolis, three at sea, and back to the School for the fifth. Sixty midshipmen, 

comprising two classes, attended the Academy's first convocation. 

in 1850-51, the Naval School became the U.S. Naval Academy, and the 

course of study was condensed to four academic years. Summer training 

cruises gave the midshipmen seagoing experience to augment their classroom 

work. Thus, the forerunner of today's basic four-year curriculum and summer cruise program first appeared at the Naval Academy well over 100 years 

ago. 

During the Civil War, the Naval Academy moved temporarily to the 

more secure surroundings of Newport, Rhode Island. Following the war, 

the midshipmen returned to Annapolis to stay. During these early years, 

the Academy was one of the few institutions in America offering a 

sophisticated, technical undergraduate program. Ln 1879, this excellence was 

recognized by the Paris Exposition in the form of a certificate for the "Best 

System of Education in the United States:' 

In the late 1870s, Lieutenant Albert A. Michelson, a graduate of the Class 

of 1873, performed his world-famous measurement of the velocity of light 

while serving as an instructor in the Academy's Department of Physics and 

Chemistry. Michelson continued his brilliant scientific work after leaving 

the Navy, and, in 1907, he became the first American scientist to receive 

a Nobel Prize. Albert Einstein once paid Michelson the supreme compliment when he publicly acknowledged the debt that the development of his 

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HI[ YEARS 1845 1986 

"I shall /,1• r>ery glad whe11 

the dav comes that l ca11 

lea,•e iu•re, for / lrat•r to 

gt•I up l>efore daylr,,;:ht amt 

studv 1111t1l late at 111�/zt 

Y 011 • know st 11dy111g ;lt't't:r 

agreed with my 

COIISI 11 Ill 1011. '' 

:-.11os111r,1A, 

GARRET \'. 0�:S'1STO:S, 

CLASS OF 1846 

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theory of relativity owed to Michelson's work. Today, the science wing of 

the Academy's science and mathematics complex is named Michelson Hall. 

The Academy's Mahan Hall honors another early distinguished graduate, 

Alfred Thayer Mahan. His writings on seapower and history are classics 

in the field. 

Beginning in 1883, the Naval Academy began commissioning Marine 

Corps officers, who joined the succession of graduates who have served with 

distinction in peace and war for over 140 years. Admirals Dewey, Sims, 

King, Nimitz, Halsey, Spruance, and Burke and Marine Generals Lejeune. 

Russell, Greene, and Cushman earned their place in history. So, also, have 

astronauts Shepard, Schirra, Lovell, Carr, Stafford, and Anders. Admiral 

Hyman G. Rickover, a 1922 graduate of Annapolis, personified the Navy's 

nuclear power program for a generation. Rickover Hall, the engineering 

studies complex, is named in his honor. A 1946 graduate, Jimmy Carter, 

earned a place in history as the 39th President of the United States. 

Following accreditation of the Naval Academy by the Association of 

American Universities, Congress passed a law in 1932 authorizing the 

Academy to award the Bachelor of Science degree to graduates. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools first accredited 

the Academy in 1947. In 1958, College Entrance Examination Board tests 

replaced Academy-prepared entrance examinations. Since 1970, candidates 

have had the option of taking the CEEB tests or the American College Testing 

Program test for admission. 

Electives, validation and "overloads," introduced in 1959 marked the 

end of the Academy's traditional fixed curriculum. This was followed by 
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THE \EARS 1845 1986 

"No 111a11 lll'cd, ,y1111�1//1y 

/,,•caus,· lit· /ias t,1 uwk, /,eciw,c h1· ha, a l•11rd1•11 to 

earn(. Far amt m1't11/ the 

l•c,t .

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//rt• c/1,lllt'l' to ll'Ork hard at 

work mirth do111g." 

TrnOOOJU R005r\l LT 

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the introduction of the Trident Scholars program in 1963; the advent of 

the Academy's first civilian Academic Dean and the introduction of minors 

and (for some) majors programs of study, both in 1964; and, in 1970, the 

adoption of a required majors program for all midshipmen. Designated 

Bachelor of Science degrees in certain engineering majors were first awarded 

by the Academy in 1969. Seven engineering majors now lead to designated 

degrees. All are nationally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation 

Comm1ss1on of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology 

(EACABET). 

An Academic Advisory Board of distinguished Americans, formed by 

the Secretary of the Navy to advise and counsel the Superintendent on 

academic matters, has met periodically at the Academy each year since 1966. 

Legislation authorizing the admission of women to the service academies 

"consistent with the needs of the services" was signed by President Ford in 

October 1975. The Naval Academy admitted its first women midshipmen 

(81) on July 6, 1976. Now, about 125 women are admitted each year.

Yard and Facilities 

Long recognized as one of the most beautiful, historic institutions along 

the eastern seaboard, the Naval Academy was designated a U.S National 

Historical Landmark in 1963 by the Federal government. Each year, over 

one million visitors tour the grounds and buildings of the Academy. Everyone 

is welcome during daylight hours, and a visitors' center offers guided tours, 

maps, and information Annapolis is less than an hour's drive from 

Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. 

Physical and academic facilities have kept pace with the demands of 

the curriculum and the Fleet. Fort Severn's original ten acres have grown 

to today's 322 acres. Much of this new acreage has resulted from a series 

of landfills in the Severn River. For example, a landfill completed in 1959 

added 56 acres for the athletic fields and new buildings. Construction of 

a number of buildings in use today, including the chapel, several academic 

buildings, and core areas of Bancroft Hall -the midshipmen's dormitory, 

began in 1899 with a Congressional appropriation of ten million dollars. 

Ernest Flagg was the architect· the style, French Renaissance. 

Ensuing years saw the addition of new wings to Bancroft Hall; the 

construction of Mitscher Hall, containing an all faiths chapel, a chaplain's 

center and an auditorium; the construction of Halsey Field House· and the 

construction, with privately donated funds, of the nearby Navy-Marine 

Corps Memorial Stadium. A mult1milhon-dollar renovation of Bancroft Hall 

was completed in 1965. 

Beneath the chapel's towering dome lies the crypt of John Paul Jones. 

Throughout the Yard stand other monuments and mementoes commemorating the deeds of great naval heroes and honoring the Navy·s finest 

traditions. 

The Naval Academy 1s in the final phase of a major campus-wide construction and rehabil1tation pro1ect. Key structures completed in this plan 

include the science building, Michelson Hall, and the adjoining mathematics 

building. Chauvenet Hall. both completed in 1968. The 650,000-volume 

capacity Nimitz Library was completed in 1973. An ad1acent engineering 

building and laboratory complex, Rid.over Hall was completed in 1975. 

New intenors, including modern classrooms and laboratones. were con-
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"Our alumni are aware that 

the Academy h:is higher 

credentials than ever, and 

they worry that you can 

carry recruiting of the best 

minds too far. But we haven't gone too far-we·re 

still training effective leaders with a balance of 

brains, physical ability, 

and good sense." 

VICE ADMIRAL 

E. C. WALLl:R, USN (R£T.) 

5UP£RINTENOENT, 1981-83 

CLASS or ,949 
Tl IE YEARS 1845-1986 

structed in Maury, Sampson, and Luce Halls. A full range of facilities and 

services for student and faculty research, computer-aided education, and 

educational television is available throughout the academic complex. All 

academic areas are air-conditioned. 

In recent years, privately donated funds from the Crown family, friends, 

and alumni made possible the Robert Crown Center, home of the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame and new waterfront headquarters for our 

sailing program. Donated funds have also provided a beautiful student activity center in Dahlgren Hall, which boasts an indoor ice skating rink, a 

cafeteria, lounges, and game rooms. 

The Naval Academy Oceanography Department's scientific center is the 

Hendrix Oceanographic Laboratory, located on a pier on the Severn River 

opposite the Crown Sailing Center and dedicated in 1985. Much of the lab's 

furnishings and equipment represent the contributions of Naval Academy 

alulmni, especially from the Hendrix family. The 3,500-square foot, multifunction laboratory supports today's emphasis on oceanography in the Navy. 

Construction of the newest athletic complex, Lejeune Hall. featuring 

Olympic-style swimming and diving facilities and a six-ring wrestling arena, 

was completed in 1982. Macdonough Hall, the Academy's oldest multipurpose athletic complex, has been redesigned and rebuilt from the walls 

in. When it reopens in 1986, Navy soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, fencing, 

and boxing will be headquartered there. 

The center for daily living is Bancroft Hall, one of the largest dormitory 

complexes in the world. Stretching over many acres, it accommodates the 

entire 4,500-member Brigade. All of the basic amenities for daily living, 

as well as many for recreation, are found in Bancroft Hall. 

The Museum 

The Naval Academy Museum serves as an inspiration to midshipmen by 

providing tangible evidence of some of the most famous and exciting episodes 

in our nation's history. Its collection of more than 50,000 individual items 

offers a unique educational opportunjty, providing both faculty and midshipmen a valuable and convenient reference source for the study of naval 

history. 

While most of the museum's valuable collections are located within the 

museum, other items of exceptional interest and value are located in the 

chapel, in Bancroft and Rickover Halls, and in other buildings throughout 

the Academy. The museum contains some of the finest ship models in the 

world, including the famous Henry Huddleston Rogers Collection; a superb 

collection of 13 historical marine paintings by Edward Moran; the Beverley 

R. Robinson Collection of naval battle prints; an outstanding collection of

items relating to the life of John Paul Jones; the table from the mess deck

of the battleship Missouri on which was signed the instrument of surrender

ending World War II; valuable collections of manuscripts and extensive

photographic files; and thousands of other significant items relating to the

history of the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Naval Academy. Included

are co!Jections of personal items of Decatur, Farragut, Dewey, Sims, Halsey,

and other renowned American naval leaders. Museum items in Bancroft

Hall include the flag hoisted by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry at the

Battle of Lake Erie on which were emblazoned the immortal words of the

dying Captain James Lawrence, "Don't Give Up the Ship!"

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CHAPTER 3 

Life at Annapolis 

T

he Naval Academy is charged with the responsibility of preparing 

midshipmen for service as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy 

or Marine Corps. In fulfillment of this responsibility, the staff and 

faculty must ensure not only that the academic and professional programs 

are first-rate, but also that midshipmen are prepared morally and physically 

for the rigors of commissioned service. This requires careful organization 

and a clear set of priorities. 

Dunng the academic year, first priority is given to studies, and each 

midshipman has ample time for out-of-classroom study and research. On 

weekdays, following the last class of the day, midshipmen part1c1pate m 

intramural or varsity sports and extracurricular activities. 

During the summer months, the emphasis swings to professional training, and upperclassmen engage in a program of summer cruises at sea or 

in indoctrination visits and training at selected naval shore activities. Upperclassmen also enioy an extended leave period during the summer. 

Moral Development 

Moral development 1s a unique and vital part of the Naval Academy's fouryear program. There is an Honor Concept to support and live by. Its standards are high and unequivocal and every midshipman 1s expected to 

measure up. 

Entering midshipmen reflect a variety of feelings, attitudes, and beliefs, 

all interrelated and all dependent upon previously developed sets of personal values Whatever their backgrounds, an established moral base for 

decision making is presumed for all new midshipmen. But a real test lies 

ahead For here, as future officers, midshipmen must constantly examine 

and evaluate their individual values in the clear light of the ethical requirements of the naval service. 

It is assumed at the Naval Academy that midshipmen will not lie, cheat, 

or steal, but much more is demanded. Midshipmen are taught formally and 

by example to recognize the common good, to build a community which 

shares concern for its members, and to make difficult ethical choices. They 

learn to do their duty, to take careful oversight of their subordinates, and 

to meet high standards of moral leadership on all occasions Such attitudes 

are developed and tested throughout the Academy's military, educational, 

and athletic programs Graduates are better officers as a result. 

l2 

Ur[ AT ANNAPOLIS 

"They tell _11011 it wo11't be 

easy, but you do11'/ know 

what they mean until you 

experience it." 

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Organization 

To accomplish the uniquely military aspects of the Naval Academy's mission, the student body is organized into the Brigade of Midshipmen. The 

Commandant of Midshipmen, a rear admiral or a senior Navy captain, 

commands the Brigade. He is responsible for instilling high ideals of duty, 

honor, and loyalty; for providing military indoctrination and physical 

development; and for imparting the desire to achieve the high standards 

of performance required of midshipmen and officers of the naval service. 

In carrying out these responsibilities the Commandant is assisted by an 

immediate staff of officers, designated the Office of the Commandant, and 

by five subordinate departments or groups of officers. The departments 

reporting to the Commandant include the Division of Professional Development, the Brigade Officers, the Physical Education Department, the Brigade 

Chaplains, and the Midshipmen Supply Department. 

The Brigade Officers consist of six battalion officers of the grade of Navy 

commander or captain or Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, and 36 company officers who are Navy lieutenants and lieutenant commanders and 

Marine Corps captains and majors. These officers work in close daily contact 

with the midshipmen in Bancroft Hall. Here, by precept and example; the 

application of sound techniques of leadership, counsel, and guidance; and, 

when required, corrective or disciplinary action, midshipmen are measured, 

molded, and motivated for the day when they will join the Navy or the 

Marine Corps as commissioned officers. 

Bancroft Hall (affectionately known as "Mother B") houses the entire 

Brigade of Midshipmen. The majority live two or three to a room. In each 

of the 36 company areas in Bancroft Hall there is a wardroom for informal 

meetings, reading, or watching television. Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King Hal], 

a large, air-conditioned dining hall extending seaward from Bancroft Hall, 

accommodates the entire Brigade, family-style, for meals. Also included 

in Bancroft Hall are small Catholic, Protestant, and all faiths chapels, with 

chaplains' offices adjoining; a midshipmen's store for necessities and gifts; 

tailor and uniform shops; three barber shops, bookstore, cobbler shop, post 

office, recreation rooms, bowling alleys, and a snack bar (''The Steerage"). 

On weekends, Memorial Hall, Smoke Hall, and the nearby activity center 

in Dahlgren Hall provide attractive settings for dances and other recreational activities. 

For purposes of military training and administration, the Brigade of Midshipmen is divided into two regiments, each of which is divided into three 

battalions. The six battalions are each divided into six companies. Midshipmen of all four classes are assigned to each company-the basic military 

and organizational unit for numerous competitive activities during the year. 

Each of the military units, from the Brigade down to the 36 companies 

and their subordinate platoons, is under the command of a midshipman 

first class, aided by midshipmen staff and assistants. Midshipmen are selected 

for these commands and staffs on the basis of their leadership abilities and 

their other demonstrated officer-like qualities. 

Years of Development 

The incoming midshipmen are officially designated midshipmen fourth class, 

but traditionally are known as plebes. In succeeding years, they become 

third classmen or youngsters, then second classmen, and finally, in their 

senior year, midshipmen first class. 
Plebe Year. The new midshipmen undergo a comprehensive program of 

military training and indoctrination from the day they enter in early July 

until the end of their plebe year the following May. Demands upon them 

and their spare time, aU with good reason, seem never-ending. Midshipmen 

quickly discover during this period what it means to be junior to all and 

under constant supervision and guidance. Plebe indoctrination is administered by midshipmen of the first class, assisted by the second classmen, 

and closely supervised by the Commandant and the Brigade of Officers. 

Although some form of military training is found at many American 

colleges and universities, the rigorous routines and challenges of a yearlong plebe indoctrination system are unique to the service academies. Complementing other phases of midshipmen training and education, the system 

directly supports the Naval Academy's mission by promoting the development of leadership abilities and an understanding of the military environment. Its aim is to teach each plebe to: 

Exercise self-discipline, 

Organize time and effort effectively, 

Perform efficiently under stress, 

Think and react quickly with good judgment, 

Exhibit an exemplary military bearing and appearance. 

Plebe year is designed to test and develop. It is a demanding period, 

requiring midshipmen to stand on their own feet, to produce under pressure, 

to respond promptly and intelligently to orders and, finally, to measure up 

to the highest standards of character, honor, and morality. 

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"Plebe Summer is like a 

VCR 011 fast forward." 

ALAN BOYD 

CLASS Of 1986 
LIFE AT ANNAPOLIS 26 
"lt was tough. But you can 

live with it. Nothing was 

insurmountable t/1at they 

gave us to do. And when 

ii' s over you' re rea II y 

proud." 
Llf [ ,\ T ANNI\POLIS 

"The 011/_11 comfor/111s t/1111s 

was knowing that 1,W0 

othn 1111d, wat' g<J111s 

thro11xh the ,;ame t/1111:,:." 

The first day of plebe summer is a day that most midshipmen will 

remember forever. This is scarcely surprising, for in one very busy day, 

civilians are transformed into midshipmen and begin adjusting to a strange 

and challenging way of life. It's quite a shock. They get haircuts, wince 

through innoculations, fill out forms and more forms, and don newly issued 

uniforms. They learn to square their hats and to stand straight, to respond 

to orders, to stay in step while marching, and to salute. And they experience 

their first meal in King Hall. 

The pace continues - relentlessly- into the afternoon. By early evening, 

right hands raised, comes an important pause in the day for the Oath of 

Office Ceremony. with many proud family members and friends watching: 

"I . . having been appointed a midshipman in the United States Navy, do 

solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution 

of the United States against all enemies. . . 

Congratulations are in order, and there are a few minutes to enjoy the 

feeling. Then, another new class of midshipmen heads for evening meal 

formation. 

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The action picks up again during supper. Upperclassmen seem to be 

everywhere in Bancroft Hall-g1vmg orders instructing, challenging every 

step-as plebes struggle to stay afloat in their new home. Survival becomes 

a problem. Finally, the day (still the first) ends. Taps: Its 10:15, time to collapse into bed. 

Reveille Jars everyone back to reality. It is 5:45 the next morning. "Another 

day m which to excel," as the upperclassmen say. And so it goes; there's no 

letup m sight Days blur mto weeks through the hot summer. Civilian ways 

and days soon seem far behind. 

As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic 

skills in seamanship, navigation, and signaling. Infantry drill, firing a .45 

calibre pistol, sailing Navy yawls, handling minesweeping launches (MSLs), 

and participating m a rigorous physical conditioning program all contribute 

to making each midshipman a proudly versatile individual. Team spirit and 

the desire to win are developed through competition in a wide range of activities, including athletics, dress parades, and seamanship drills. 

Parents Weekend is held in mid-August. Parents of the new midshipmen 

have the opportunity to visit the Academy and enjoy the weekend with their 

sons and daughters. A dress parade, exhibitions in sports, dining m King 

Hall, sailing with their midshipmen, and the opportunity to meet academic 

faculty and company officers help convince parents that their sons and 

daughters are taking their new life at Annapolis in stride. 

Upperclassmen return from at-sea training, leave, and other summer 

activities in late August. Plebe summer is over, but plebe indoctrmatton 

continues. The academic year gets underway. Four years of studies have 

begun, paced by a demanding daily schedule . 

7:00 Reveille 

6:45 7,10-Breakfast (optional for midshipmen first, second, and third 

class) 

7:15 7 30 - Special instruction period for midshipmen fourth class 

7:35 Quarters for muster and inspection 

7:55 8 45 First period 

8:55-9:45 Second period 

9:55 10:45 Third period 

10,55 11 :45 -Fourth period 

12:10 Call to noon formation 

12:20 Noon meal 

1:15 2 05 Fifth period 

2:15 3·05 Sixth period 

3:30 4 30 Dnll and parades (twice weekly during fall and spring) 

3:30 6 Athletics. Except for drill and parade periods (and a few midshipmen having a seventh period laboratory), midshipmen spend this 

time of the day taking part in varsity and intramural athletics and in 

extracurricular and personal activ1t1es. 

6:30-Evening meal formation 

8-11- Study period

11- Lights out (for plebes)

September brings the excitement of football and other fall sports. During the football season, selected members of the Brigade travel to out-oftown games. The entire Brigade attends home games, and, at the end of 

the season, travels to Philadelphia for the annual clash with the Black Knights 

of the Hudson, the cadets of West Point. 

"Plebe Summer was the 

hardest thing I've ever 

do11e You co11sta11tly 

doubt yourself and you 

wonder 1f you'// survive 

but when its over 

besides being physically 

fit you haue a tremendous feeling of accomplishment," 

RICH \.\1

1tlAT 

CLAss or 108o 

2'J 
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., 
"Get in shape before you 

come ... " 

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December's final examinations end the first semester. and midshipmen 

of all classes depart on well-earned Christmas leave. This gives plebes a 

breather to visit home and gives all midshipmen a welcome break in the 

academic routine. Leave ends and classes resume in early January. Mid-term 

examinations in early March are followed by a short vacation for all classes. 

Later in March, based on personal counseling, plebes begin selecting their 

majors The year's academic studies end with examinations in early May. 

Following a short leave period, midshipmen return for graduation (Commissioning Week) in mid-May-a week-long round of parades, ceremonies, 

dances, concerts, sailing, and other traditional year-ending Naval Academy 

activities. 

The end of plebe year brings mixed emotions. A feeling of relief that 

it is over yes; yet, at the same time, there are well-deserved feelings of 

confidence and pride that the challenge has been met. And conquered! 

Third Class Year. Following graduation of the senior class, newly minted 

third classmen depart on a month or more of training at sea with the Fleet, 

along with new midshipmen first class. The summer includes about 30 days 

of leave. 

During their first taste of life at sea in the Navy, the midshipmen come 

to know and respect the sailors and Marines they will later command and 

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'Tire Nam/ Acadi·m11 1s the 

011/y place i11 tire u�rld 

where tl1e11 take away all of 

your Goig,rie11 rrgl;ts at 

entry a11d gn•i them back 

to 11011, one al a time, over 

tire 11ext four 11ears as pm•­

ileges." 
"/ f11rther decided that the 

Navy offered hvo of the 

th111gs I wanted mos/­

travel, and a chance to 

move mto 111a11age111e11t responsibility soon." 
depend upon as officers. Third classmen serve in many capacities and actively 

participate in a wide range of shipboard operations. They stand deck, gunnery, operations, and engineering watches; operate ship's boats; and exercise 

in general shipboard drills. 

After at-sea training and summer leave, third classmen return to the 

Academy for their second academic year and begin work in their majors. 

And, although the new year brings additional military responsibilities, the 

lessened emphasis on indoctrination leaves more time for studies and for 

sports and ex tracurricular activities. It is a welcome and deserved change 

of pace. 

Following completion of academic studies for their third class year and 

the chance to enioy the festivities of their second Commissioning Week, 

third classmen become second classmen. Two years down, two to go. 

Second Class Year. During a fast-moving summer, second classmen undertake professional studies at the Naval Academy- including training in 

operations and tactics aboard the Academy's patrol craft-and they receive 

familiarization training in the warfare specialties of the Navy and Marine 

Corps in travels along the Eastern Seaboard. In New London, Connecticut, 

each receives an introduction to the submarine service through lectures ashore 

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"It wasn't till 11111 second 

11ear that I had 

0

/ime lo 

wonder w/r11 I was here, 

whether 1t was worth 1/. 

811/ I had to look al what I 

was 8ett111g here and what 

I would do if I quit. I don'/ 

t/11nk I could /rave gotten a 

better education al any 

other school, so tire Nam/ 

Acade11111 won out " 

and through visits and shore cruises on board nuclear-powered submarines 

of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Flight indoctrination in naval training and operational aircraft at Pensacola, Florida, provides a knowledge of the duties of 

an officer choosing a career in naval aviation. Introductions to the techniques of vertical envelopment, amphibious assault, and ground combat at 

Marine Corps training facilities in Virginia complete the summer's professional training. Second classmen also enjoy month-long summer leaves. 

Following summer leave, still greater military responsibilities become 

theirs as second class midshipmen return to the Academy for their third 

academic year and enter into increasingly advanced areas of study in their 

majors. Midshipmen officers are selected from the class and trained to direct 

the Brigade during periodic absences of the first class. An important role 

in the indoctrination of the new fourth class is also undertaken by the second 

class. In addition to contributing to the development of the fourth classmen, 

this responsibility makes a vital contribution to the second classmen's growth 

as leaders. There is little time for watching the calendar. And, before long, 

another Commissioning Week has come and gone, and first class year is 

underway. Seniors! On top at last: a chance to show how it should be done! 

First Class Year. During their last summer, first classmen go to sea for training 

with the Fleet for their second and last time as midshipmen. Here, they have 

the opportunity to assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of 

junior officers. On board ships, functioning as junior officers, the first 

classmen are exposed to the social courtesies, amenities, and customs of 

wardroom life. Work in navigation, watch-standing on the bridge, exercises in the combat information center and in the engineering spaces, and 

lectures and studies on other aspects of shipboard life complete the summer's training with the Fleet. 

"The experience l had aboard 

the aircraft carrier tndependence put the ltd on it

for me as far as flying is 

concerned. [',n rarin' to

go."

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"/ spent one summer cruise 

m tire Mediterra11ean visiti11g Italy, France, and 

Spain We also hit Hawaii 

011 another cnuse I 

leamed a lot profess1011ally 

with tlie Marines a11d had 

a great time" 

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39 
LIFE AT ANNAPOLIS 

"/ /rave flaw11 111 a supersonic Phantom jet, conned 

a nuclear submarine at 400 

feet, conned a 550-foot surface ship, rappelled from a 

helicopter with the Marines 

and traveled to Europe, 

a11d Hawaii. What college 

kid has done all that?" 

. 

I 4 

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"Probably when 1 came here, 

1 wanted to serve my cou11-

try, but there was also 11 

degree of selfishness. 1

wanted an education 

Now 1 w1111t to be the best 

naval officer that I can." 

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"Yo11're e11co11raged lo //1111k 

for yo11rsl'lf, lo develop as 

an 111dil'11fital and a leader. 

l111flative co1111ts for a lot 

here." 
Normally, midshipmen visit a number of foreign lands and ports durg their training cruises, although some ships may remain in U.S. coastal 

aters. Depending on their ship assignment, visits may be made to such 

laces as Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand in the 

acific; Gibraltar, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece in the Mediterranean; 

nd Holland, Germany, Denmark, and Norway in Northern Europe. For 

ome, the summer will include training in air and ground warfare with a 

arine brigade in Hawaii and at Camp Pendleton, California. A number 

f carefully chosen members of the first class will also take part in the training 

nd indoctrination of the new plebe class at Annapolis during the summer. 

I enjoy their last month-long summer leave as a midshipman. 

Near summer's end, first classmen return to the Academy to continue 

heir academic studies -their principal responsibility throughout the four 

ears at Annapolis-and to undertake their important new responsibilities 

or directing the Brigade of Midshipmen. Midshipmen officers, called 

'stripers;' Jead the Brigade in parades, ceremonies, and at daily formations. 

hey are responsible for the conduct, military smartness, and competitive 

records of their units. They are in charge of the midshipman watch organization in Bancrolt Hall. The selection of two sets of midshipmen officers during 

each academic year increases the individual opportunity for their valuable 

leadership experience. 

In carrying out these demanding responsibilities, the first class midshipmen must call upon all the leadership skills they have developed during their first three years at Annapolis. And, following this final year of 

practical leadership experience, they find themselves well prepared at graduation to assume their responsibilities in the Navy or the Marine Corps as 

newly commissioned officers. 

The Honor Concept 

A total commitment to the highest standards of honor, duty, and responsibility is a vital goal in each midshipman's professional development at 

Annapolis. Here, the Honor Concept of the Brigade of Midshipmen plays 

a key role. In providing a set of principles to live by, rather than a set of 

regulations, the Honor Concept establishes high standards of integrity for 

all midshipmen and guides them in measuring up to these standards in everyday situations. 

There is simply no place at the Naval Academy for lying, cheating, or 

stealing. Violations usually lead to dismissal. The concept makes this clear. 

"The upperclassmen in my 

company who trained us 

did a good job; they were 

very fair." 

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"811/ /1rObab/y ml{ 111/IJOr 

g11111 from the Academy /111s 

bee11 1111 i11crease in selfco11fidl'11ce I k11ow I can 

handle respo11S1b1lil1t•s. 

Whe11 I graduate, l'/1 k11ow 

/iow to work with people, 

be a leader . " 

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45 
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'Requirements for be111g a 

,ram/ officer get tougher 

every year. They have to 

be more soplusticated in 

nra1111 ways tha11 they 

used to be To be 

effect,iie, an officer must 

be a/l1111ed to the social, 

eco110111ic, and polit1cal 

forces shaping the 

world" 

Vrcr ADMIRAL 

WILLIAM p MACK, 

U.5 NAVY (RET J

CLASS OF 1937 

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But the concept is more than an administrative device For dealing with moral 

failure at the Naval Academy. By fostering the development of lasting moral 

principles, it becomes part and parcel of the professionalism expected of 

graduates as commissioned officers. 

The Honor Concept is midshipman-conceived and supported-a living, 

operational system at Annapolis, with each class of midshipmen participating 

throughout the year in its interpretation and administration through their 

elected Company Honor Representatives to the Brigade Honor Committee. 

The Professional Training Program 

The Commandant directs the Academy's professional training program. He 

is assisted by the Director of Professional Development. Encompassing a 

wide range of training, studies, and drills, the program is designed to give 

graduates a sound foundation in the subjects and skills required of professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. 

Over 2,000 hours are devoted to building this foundation during the 

four years at the Academy. Class standing at graduation and seniority as 

a newly commissioned officer depend in part on a midshipman's professional training performance. 

Included in the program are lectures, practical training, physical education, and a variety of evolutions and drills-both ashore and afloat-in 

which the midshipmen learn by doing. Progressing from basic military and 

naval knowledge to the presentation of more advanced information and concepts, the program supports and complements both the military life within 

the Brigade and the professionally oriented academic courses. A description of the courses, drills, and training making up the professional training 

program is in Chapter 8. 

Operations aboard the Naval Academy's yard patrol craft develop and 

test midshipmen's ship-handling knowledge and skills while underway on 

the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Yard patrol craft instruction is under 

the general supervision of officers of the Seamanship and Navigation Department under the Academy's Director of Professional Development. All midshipmen receive operations training aboard the YPs throughout the school 

year. Some midshipmen earn cruise credit during the summer aboard the 

Academy's YPs, traveling to various ports and training facilities along the 

Atlantic seaboard. 

The Naval Academy's Yard Patrol Squadron, an extracurricular activity, 

is also supervised by the Professional Development Division. The organization and operations of the Academy's YP Squadron are similar to those of 

Navy destroyer squadrons on duty around the world. 

The midshipman selected as the squadron commodore is responsible for 

the overall performance and excellence of the squadron in proficiency competition, inspections, and on cruises. Midshipmen assisting the commodore 

include a chief staff officer, two division commanders, and an administrative 

officer. Completing the staff is an engineering officer who supervises training in engineering and ensures proper operation and maintenance of engineering equipment. 

Each of the squadron's six yard patrol craft is commanded by a midshipman first or second class selected for ability to assume the responsibilities 

of a commandi.ng officer. The commanding officer and crew of 20, composed of midshipmen from all classes, get underway three afternoons a week 
• ?of

·,-

and conduct classroom training the other two. ln addition to weekday training sessions, weekend cruises are conducted to nearby Chesapeake Bay ports

and to Washington Norfolk. and Philadelphia. 

Competition between YPs for the Battle Efficiency Pennant is keen, and

the crew judged most proficient overall in tactics, deck seamanship. piloting,

communications, and engineering is declared the year's winner. 

Sailing 

Every midshipman is introduced to sailing at the Naval Academy. Beginning with plebe summer midshipmen learn basic sailing in the Academy's 

24-foot Rainbow-class knockabouts, 30-foot Shields sloops, and 44-foot

Luders yawls. The program covers water safet y, boat handling, sailing techniques. crew work, and marltnspike seamanship. 

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"Here you're accountable

for wliat yo11 do or don't

do. You can't leave 1t 11p

to so111eo11e else
LIFE AT ANNAPOLIS 

"I had feelings all along 

while growing 11p that I 

should be in the Navy. I 

always loved the water." 

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Following this introduction, many choose to continue as members of 

the Naval Academy's varsity sailing team. Others will sail for recreation. 

Midshipmen have use of one of the largest and finest sailing fleets in the 

world (over 120 craft in all) ranging from sailboards, Lasers, and 420-class 

dinghies, through the Academy's fleet of some 25 Luders yawls and other 

offshore racing yachts. Midshipmen compete in intercollegiate sailing events 

from coast to coast. The Academy's offshore team competes in local regattas and in such major national and international regattas as the trans-Atlantic, 

trans-Pacific. Annapolis-Newport-Bermuda, and the Chicago-Mak.inac. Midshipmen win more than their share of honors among the top American colleges and civilian offshore teams of the world. In fact, the Naval Academy 

has been one of the top-rated intercollegiate sailing teams in North America 

for the past nine years! 

On the purely professional side, midshipmen may volunteer for 

SAILTRAMID, a special three-week blue-water summer sailing cruise for 

first and third class midshipmen aboard the Academy's offshore yachts or 

Luders yawls. This offshore experience exposes the midshipmen to advanced 

navigation and seamanship concepts and enables them to develop their teamwork and leadership abilities in an ocean environment. Volunteers must complete special courses and training during the year preceding the cruise. 

The strong encouragement of sailing at the Naval Academy is no accident. Rather, it reflects the long-standing conviction that lessons learned 

under sail contribute directly to midshipmen's professional development-for, 

clearly, the skills and knowledge of seamanship and the sea gained before 

the mast are the same basic skills and knowledge which have been used 

by seamen for centuries. Thus, by developing better seamen, the Academy's 

sailing program contributes to the development of better naval officers. 

Aviation Training 

The Naval Academy's Aviation Training Program, VT-NA, is a voluntary 

professional program designed to provide midshipmen with additional 

knowledge and skills relating to naval aviation. Organized along the lines 

of a Fleet aviation squadron, VT-NA affords midshipmen of all classes the 

opportunity to participate in a training syllabus which includes ground school 
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Af.GIS 
"You have to give some 

thmgs up if you come here. 

You don't have much of a 

soc,al ltfe 111 your first 

year. You can't wear your 

/,n,r as 1011g as you want 

to. And you hnr>e to gwe 

up some of your personal 

freedom. /11 a 1111lttan1 r11-

viro11111e11t you can't just 

go and come as 1/011 

please " 

and field trips and (for aviation-qualified first classmen) flight time in general 

aviation type aircraft. Fleet-experienced aviators of the Navy and Marine 

Corps supervise the program to ensure standardization and operational 

safety. Although designed specifically to prepare midshipmen for future 

careers in military aviation, many midshipmen work toward obtaining their 

private pilot's certificate through this program. 

Leave and Privileges 

The amount of leave, liberty, and other privileges granted midshipmen varies 

directly with their seniority, responsibility, and performance. First classmen 

not only will have more responsibility in the administration of the Brigade, 

but also will have more privileges. 

There are several regular periods of leave of absence from the Academy 

during the year. These include a three-week Christmas leave ending the first 

semester, mid-term leaves, a short leave following the second semester, and 

month-long summer leaves for the three upper classes. 

In addition to leave, midshipmen are granted liberty in the Annapolis 

area. Studies and military duties permitting, fourth classmen are granted 

town liberty, within 22 miles of the Academy chapel, on Saturday afternoons and evenings, and liberty within the Naval Academy complex on 

Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. They are allowed to have dates 

during Commissioning Week and on at least four weekends during the year. 

The Naval Academy's unique Plebe Sponsor Program gives fourth 

classmen opportunities to relax in an informal, family atmosphere away 

from Academy routine. Officer and civilian personnel and other interested 
families in the local area sponsor specific midshipmen and invite them to 

visit. All plebes receive sponsors at the beginning of their first year. Often 

sponsors virtually adopt their midshipmen. and relationships develop which 

last beyond the entire four years the midshipmen are at the Academy. 

First classmen have town liberty all day Saturday and Sunday morning 

and afternoon Second and third classmen have town liberty on Saturday 

afternoon and evening, and on Sunday afternoon. In addition, first classmen 

have liberty on Wednesday afternoon and on Fnday evening. Weekday 

liberties begin after classes are completed for the day. 

Weekend liberty is granted to upperclassmen. Midshipmen third class 

are afforded five weekends each semester; second class midshipmen receive 

eight each semester. First classmen are not limited m the number of weekends 

they are authorized to take; however, a number are required to remain at 

the Naval Academy during the weekend m order to carry out the leadership and administrative functions of the Brigade. 

Cultural A ff airs Program 

To enrich life at the Academy and stimulate a lively interest m the performing arts within the Brigade, the Cultural Affairs Program, sponsored by 

the English Department, offers many opportunities for midshipmen to attend 

professional productions of dramas, operas, symphonies, and ballets in 

nearby Washington and Baltimore. Field trips are scheduled throughout the 

academic year to the Kennedy Center and to other outstanding theatres. 

Some outstanding shows are brought to the Naval Academy. 

.. . 

5 I 
"If you don't have a11y 

nthlelic interest you probably won'/ be happy here. 

I've lenmed lo piny and 

really e111oy n lot of sports 

that I probably wo11/dn'I 

even have k11ow11 about at 

another school." 
Physical Education 

In supporting the mission of the Naval Academy, the program of the Physical 

Education Department makes a vital contribution to the development of 

midshipmen. The program continues throughout the four years. All midshipmen participate 

The programs aims are to develop skill, confidence, teamwork, endurance, agility, and competitive spirit; to develop useful habits of physical 

fitness; to develop the capability to train and instruct others; and to develop 

the background and capability to withstand physical hardship. Equally 

important, the program aims to be enjoyable, to provide a release from the 

academic routine, to encourage a lasting appreciation for sports in general, 

and to develop individual skills in carry-over sports for enjoyment after 

graduation. 

Women participate m the same physical fitness and physical education 

program as the men except that some adjustments are made in the program's 

content (no contact sports such as boxing, wrestling, etc) and standards, 

recognizing physiological differences. 

The program gets off to a fast start during plebe summer. Preliminary 

testing of swimming capability and general athletic ability is followed by 

instruction and practice in boxing, wrestling, lacrosse, fencing, soccer, 

gymnastics, crew, golf, tennis, squash, swimming, and track. 

The pace continues during the first academic year. Instruction is given 

in swimming, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, golf personal conditioning,

squash rackets, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. In addition, fourth classmen 

are tested in applied strength, swimming, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, 

mile run, and the obstacle course. 

The following three years include increasingly advanced instruction and 

demanding tests. Additional details on the Physical Education Department 

and its program are in chapter 8. 

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"You re not just a student 

liere. At the Academy you 

hai,e to get mvolved with 

people. and that 111c/11des 

being both a team member 

and a leader 
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Religious Activities 

I The copper dome of the Chapel towers over the other buildings in the Yard 

at the Naval Academy and, in a sense, serves as a symbol of Annapolis 

to the outside world. This is more than a coincidence. Over the decades 

of our history, Americans in uniform have learned by experience that there 

is a dimension to military leadership- both in and out of combat-which 

is essential to real effectiveness. This is the spiritual factor, the intangible 

quality of moral courage. 

What is it that strengthens men and women in the daily battles of life? 

Where do they tum for help and reassurance in times of special stress? What 

makes them capable of decisions that disregard personal expediency? The 

answer lies in the spiritual dimension that gu.ides their lives. 

Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish services, in both traditional and contemporary form, are held each week. The midshipmen may also attend any 

of the churches in the community. While attendance at religious services 

is optional, midshipmen are reminded that, as officers of the naval service, 

their personal beliefs will often be tested and that, in time of stress, their 

subordinates will look to them for spiritual as well as professional guidance. 

From the first day of plebe summer until the day of commissioning, four 

years later, the Academy's staff of six chaplains serves and ministers to the 

needs of the Brigade of Midshipmen. Among other things, they provide 

personal counseling ranging from faith-centered issues through crises of life 

and death to future marriage plans. 

1n exercising a ministry of "presence" throughout the daily life of the 

Brigade, chaplains sponsor and participate in Bible studies, prayer groups, 

and instruction classes. They also visit company areas, lead the prayer at 

evening meal, and become involved in a host of other Brigade events. All 

of these activities are designed to share and build lasting spiritual resources 

and to cultivate the strength and inspiration which come from a deeply personal relationship with God. 

"God gra11ts liberty only to 

those who love rt, a11d are 

always ready lo guard and 

defe11d it." 

DANIEi WeusrER 

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"I will never forget 111 y firs/ 

meal here ... so much 

spirit and lunacy combined 

for II co111111011 good." 
f 

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• 

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Dining in King Hall 

Meals are special at the Naval Academy. With the possible exception of those 

plebes who are unprepared for the inevitable blitz of professional questions 

at mealtime, lunch and dinner are highlights of the day. Menus are varied, 

imaginative, and hearty. A professional food-service staff heads the efforts 

of 350 employees, including menu planners, cooks, bakers, and a foodservice 

team (waiters) of 200. Dining together at 372 tables in King Hall, a large 

65,000 square-foot T-shaped dining hall, all 4,500 midshipmen are served 

a hot meal within five minutes after being seated. 

A midshipman's daily diet provides approximately 4,500 calories. All 

meat is U.S. Choice, vegetables are Grade A Fancy, and dairy products -

including milk and cream for making ice cream-arrive daily from the 

Academy's own dairy farm, just a few miles away. Midshipmen favorites 

from the galley include steak, Mexican dishes, spiced shrimp, and steamed 

Chesapeake Bay crabs. Dessert favorites include honey-dipped doughnuts, 

strawberry yogurt cake, eclairs, specky vanilJa ice cream, cherry cheese pie, 

home-style oatmeal cookies, and ice cream with strawberries. 

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1 Counseling Services and Programs 

I

I The Division of Professional Development offers a range of counseling 

services and programs. In addition, a student counseling center with a staff 

of doctoral-level psychologists is available to help with adjustment, 

developmental, interpersonal, academic. vocational, and stress-related problems. Programs for tension control, weight control, alcohol education, and 

certain physical education deficiencies are also offered. And, finally, a learning center offers help with management of time and with reading, writing, 

and study skills. 

Medical and Dental Care 

The finest medical and dental care is available to midshipmen. Facilities in 

Bancroft Hall are modern and convenient. Daily sick calls, specialty consultations, and periodic physical and dental examinations help midshipmen 

stay in excellent health. If hospitalization is necessary, midshipmen are sent 

to the Naval Hospital in nearby Bethesda, Maryland. 

Legal Assistance 

Professional legal counsel and assistance is available to midshipmen from 

legal officers (attorneys) attached to the Academy's Office of Legal Counsel 

in Mahan Hall. The office, a detachment of the Naval Legal Service Command in Washington, D.C., insures accessibility and independence of counsel 

to assist midshipmen with their legal questions as well as with administrative 

needs. 

Financial Advice 

Midshipmen are given financial advice on matters relating to savings, loans, 

insurance programs, and estate planning throughout their four years at the 

Academy. This is accomplished through lectures at company and battalion 

levels and through individual counseling as needed. The Midshipmen Financial Advisor is a Navy Supply Corps officer, and his office is in Bancroft !-Jail. 

"The only problem here is

that you don't have the 

freedom to get up and go 

when you want to. But 

freedom is in the mind, 

n11yway. I love 1/ here." 

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C Ii,\ PT E P 4 

The Naval Profession 

O

urs is a complex naval service.US Navy ships range every ocean. 

employing some of the most advanced technology in existence and 

visiting ports in more than SO nations. Navy submarines patrol the 

oceans' depths for months at a time. silent and self-sufficient thanks to their 

sophisticated nuclear propulsion systems. Naval aircraft, ranging from 

helicopters and multi-engine patrol planes to supersonic Jet fighters, fly 

around the clock from naval air stations. aircraft carriers and smaller ships. 

U.S. :-.1arines serve in Navy ships and at posts in the United States and 

abroad, carrying on the Marine Corps traditions of readiness and valor. 

As complicated and technology-oriented as the naval service is, the people 

in the Navy and i\.lanne Corps are the all-important factor. Thus, the naval 

profession puts a higher premium on leaders with vision, dedication. and 

ability. The profession offers those leaders a calling with a proud past and 

a promising future, broad enough to present stimulating challenges in a 

spectrum of career fields. 

After four intensive and demanding years of academic studies and 

profl�sional training at Annapolis, Naval Academy graduates are full} ready 

to assume thl• leadership responsibilities of an officer in the greatest Navy 

or Marine Corps in the world. E\'ery physically qualified graduate 1s commissioned in the unrestricted line ot the Navy or the Marine Corps. Those 

physically ineligible to accept these commissions apply for commissions in 

a Navy staff corps or restricted line specialty. Whatever the initial operational duty, officers usuall; find the rl�ponsibilities assigned are greater than 

those of their contemporaries in c1vil1an life. 

First Duty 

A l\aval Academy graduate's first career opportunity comes with the initial choice of duty \,lidshipmen make this selection about four months 

before graduation. Service selection is based on individual duty preferences, 

class standing at the Academy, and personal qualifications. Every attempt 

is made to assign graduates to the duty and locality they request subject 

to the needs of the service. The career options available-on land, sea, under 

the sea. and in the air-are by far the broadest offered by any of the service academies, 

Surface Warfare -Those midshipmen selecting the surface warfare specialty choo'>e their initial duty assignment from a list containing virtually 

bO 

HIE 1',AV,\L PROFESSION 

''Of all careers, flit• Na11y 1s 

the one which offers the 

most freq11e11t opport11111tics 

to 1111110r officer, lo act 011 

t/1c,r OWII." 

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every type of surface ship in the U.S. Navy, ranging from minesweepers 

and destroyers to amphibious and service force ships and aircraft carriers. 

Graduates attend the four-month course of instruction at the Surface Warfare Officer School {SWOS) in either Newport, Rhode Island, or Coronado, 

California, before reporting aboard for their initial 30-month Division Officer 

tour. During this first duty, the newly commissioned officers will hone their 

skills in a challenging qualification process resulting in their designation 

as Surface Warfare Officers, with the privilege to wear the "SWO Pin:' 

Submarine Force -Those qualified midshipmen who select a career with 

the submarine force complete the year-long nuclear propulsion training 

pipeline prior to attending Submarine School in New London, Connecticut, 

for three months. Upon completion of Submarine School, officers report 

to their first attack or fleet ballistic missile submarines for an initial 36-month 

tour of duty. Newly reported division officers then experience a rigorous 

qualification process earning the silent service's "Gold Dolphins". 

Nuclear Propulsion -Within the areas of surface warfare and submarines, 

m1dsh1pmen in their senior year have the opportunity to select a sub-specialty 

in nuclear power following graduation. Candidates selected undertake six 

months of study at the Nuclear Power School, Orlando, Florida, followed 

by six months of training at one of three nuclear reactor prototype sites 

in Idaho, New York, or Connecticut. Completion of the year's training leads 

to eventual assignment in a nuclear-powered surface ship or submarine. 

Midshipmen who aspire to duty in one of these ships can acquire a strong 

foundation by maioring in engineering, science, or mathematics. Judicious 

choice of elective courses in the scientific and technical areas also improves 

the chance for the humanities major to be selected into the program. 

Navy Aviation -Graduating ensigns who choose Navy aviation as either 

pilots or naval flight officers report to Pensacola, Florida, for basic flight 

training. Upon completion of the initial phase, pilots move on to Meridian, 

Mississippi; Corpus Christi, Texas; Kingsville or Beeville, Texas, depending 

upon the type of aircraft (jet, prop or helo) in which they will specialize. 

Naval flight officers remain in Pensacola for the completion of their training. This 18- to 24-month process culminates in qualification in naval aviation 

and the right to wear the 'Wings of Gold." After designation as naval aviators 

or naval flight officers, the officers next report for a three- to four-month 

tour in a replacement air group for indoctrination in the specific aircraft 

they will be flying. Then the new, fully qualified naval aviators report to 

their first squadrons, usually for 36-month tours of duty. 

Marine Corps-One out of every six Annapolis graduates may volunteer 

for appointment in the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. Those accepting commissions in the Marine Corps will spend 23 weeks at the Basic 

School -a school for officers, run by officers. This school provides a common background in the tactical study of land warfare, enabling both air 

officers and ground officers to join Marine Air Ground task forces with 

Marines as light infantry capable of opposing much heavier-equipped forces. 

This meshing of air and ground officers allows both the opportunity for 

overall command at the highest level of combined units, not just within their 

career specialties. After this familiarization training, Marine lieutenants 

receive formal training in the occupational specialty they are qualified for 

and choose. Career field choices include those in the two basic categories 

of ground and air. For example ground career choices include infantry, 

armor, artillery, logistics, engineers, data processing, and communications. 
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Aviation career choices include pilot, naval flight officer, air command and 

control, anti-war warfare, aviation maintenance, and aviation supply. Upon 

completion of their extensive career training, Marine lieutenants are assigned 

to leadership billets in regular Marine Corps units. 

Assignments for Women Officers 

Congressional legislation has amended the long-standing law that prohibited 

women from serving onboard Navy ships or aircraft that are or could be 

engaged in combat missions. Law now permits women to serve as members 

of ship's company on a variety of auxiliary ships (repair ships, research 

vessels, salvage ships, replenishment vessels) which do not normally perform a combat mission. Women officers are eligible for temporary duty 

assignment (less than 180 days) to any ship for which a combat mission 

is not envisioned during the temporary duty period. 

Nevertheless, even though this significant change will allow women to 

go to sea in increasing numbers, the career patterns and duty stations of 

women graduates of the Naval Academy are still different from their male 

counterparts. The limited number of non-combat related sea billets means 

that women, in general, may expect the majority of their assignments to 

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. GEN URL 

"The first essential of a 

successful military leader 

is to be able to understand 

and co111prehe11d tlie emotions and the spirit which 

live in the hearts and souls 

of the men he commands. 

MAJOR GtNERAL 

)OHN A Lt)wNE. USMC 

CLASS OF 1888 
THE !'\AVAL PROFESSION 

'811/ till' l>t•s/ t'X/'t'ne11Ct' f'l'c 

had is i11 lt'ndcr,l11p I

k111m• I cn11 111ot11·nlt· people, ,;t'I prwnt1i:,, nm/ luwdlc lht' J'n'SSIITt'· -becn11�· 

l't•c dtlll<' 1/ " 

be ashore. So, although a percentage of women officer graduates from the 

Naval Academy go to sea or fly a plane as surface and air warfare specialists, 

the majority of women officer graduates will develop other specialties and 

pursue careers (occasionally at sea) in such areas as administration, communications, computer science, engineering, oceanography, intelligence, and 

research and development. 

Women accepting a commission m the Marine Corps may be assigned 

to any duty available to male officers with the exception of those which 

may place them in a combat situation (infantry. artillery, tanks, combat 

flying, etc.) Some of the occupational specialties available to women marines 

include supply, adjutant (administration), communications, disbursing, 

publrc affairs, law, data systems (computers), and air control. 

Recent Service Selection Distribution 

The principal duty assignments for the 1046 (970 men, 76 women) members 

of the Class of 1985 commissioned in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 

following graduation included the following. 

Surface Warfare: 251 men, 10 women 

Nuclear Power Training: 193 men (149 submarine-bound, remainder to 

surface ships) 

Navy Aviation: Pilot training-200 men, 6 women: Flight Officer 

trammg-86 men. 3 women 

Marine Corps: 174 men, 10 women 

THE NAVAL PROFESSION 

"It was the Academy's total 

perso11 concept. I co11/d11't 

i111ag111e myself at home, 

go111g to college, just gettmg a degree, never going 

anywhere or doing a11ytlzi11g." 

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One hundred and nine midshipmen (85 men, 24 women), including 

midshipmen not physically qualified for the unrestricted line duties above, 

elected such fields as cryptology, engineering, administration, communications, intelligence, supply, aviation maintenance, special warfare, salvage 

and rescue, geophysics, and medicine. 

Postgraduate Education and Training 

Postgraduate programs leading to advanced degrees are available to a small 

number of officers immediately after graduation from the Academy. Other 

special programs follow initial tours of duty. 

Upon graduation and commissioning, new officers may lay their books 

aside momentarily, but their theoretical and practical education wiJI continue as long as they are in the service. They will prepare for assignments 

of greater responsibility and strive for professional attainment by acquiring practical experience ashore and afloat, and through advanced academic 

work. Their achievement is limited only by ability, initiative, energy, and 

resourcefulness, along with good career planning and performance. 

Navy functional and technical courses provide the initial post-commissioning training for many officers. The duration and complexity of these 

courses differ, but a1l are taught at graduate level. They vary from the 

eighteen months of flight training for pilots to two- and three-week functional schools in damage control, communications, electronics maintenanc':!, 

and antisubmarine warfare. These curriculums afford some exceptional 

educational opportunities. For example, graduates selected for the nuclear 

power training program receive the finest technical preparation in this field 

found anywhere in the world. 

After the first tour (two to four years) of operational duty with the Fleet, 

many qualified Naval Academy graduates receive orders to graduate study 

for one or more years. Opportunities for graduate work continue throughout 

an officer's career. Military service colleges, in particular, are noted for their 

educational programs in the fields of management, economics tactics, international relations, and global strategy. 

Appendix F describes graduate education programs in more detail. 

Included are programs designed exclusively for selected Naval Academy 

graduates. 

Officer Career Patterns 

Within the framework of the needs of the service, officers determine their 

own career patterns to a significant degree through their requests for 

assignments and advanced studies, as well as through personal performance. 

After the initial tour, most young officers have a fairly well-developed idea 

of what career pattern they would like to pursue. Line officers seek operational assignments that will prepare them for command of a surface ship, 

submarine, aircraft squadron, or Marine combat unit. Tours of duty ashore 

come at regular intervals. Officers aspiring to command at sea will serve 

in a number of ships or aircraft squadrons in different capacities, and in 

staff and planning billets, afloat and ashore, in the United States and 

overseas. 

Graduate studies and repeated assignments in specialized field lead to 

subspecialties which include such varied fields as ship engineering, aero-
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nautical engineering, management, international relations, and personnel 

administration. 

It is at once a satisfying and demanding life. The officers in the Navy 

or Marine Corps present many faces to the world as they advance in 

seniority: professional sailor, Marine, aviator, engineer, manager, scientist, 

administrator, educator, diplomat, Fleet commander. This is not just a job, 

but a way of life -a career which rewards the industrious, the loyal, and 

the imaginative. It is a career for those with a zeal for strenuous living, 

patriotism, and dedication to an ideal of real meaning which can be translated 

into a lifetime of opportunities and adventure in the Navy or Marine Corps 

of the United States. 

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"The opportunities here are 

1111/imited. You ca11 do as 

much and as 111a11y things 

as you want" 

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Admissions 

E tch Har, thl' Naval Academy's Admissions Board selects approximately 

1,300 candidates tor the plebe (freshman) class. They come from every 

... tat� m the union and trom all the varied backgrounds ot American 

lite. The Naval Academy encourages this diversity and recognizes the value 

of a Brigade enriched by members ot every race, creed, and culture found 

in this nation. 

Students trom miniority groups are strong!, encouragl'd to apply for 

admission The number of miniority students in recent entering classes has 

risen sharply, 220 m1dshipml'n in the Class ot 1980 about lo percent of 

the class) were mmiorit1es. 

There are four general eligibility requirements for all candidates. Candidall's must be ot good moral character. They must be at least 17 years 

of age and not yet 22 years of age on July 1 of the year of admission. They 

must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no dependent children. Finally, 

except for the limited quotas of foreign midshipmen specifically authorized 

by Congress. cc1ndidc1tes must be citizens of the United States. 

Prospective candidates who mel't these requirements then must obtain 

a nomination; quality scholastically, medically, and in physical aptitude; 

and bl' selected tor entry. Scholastic qualification and selection is determined 

by the :---:aval Academy Admissions Board based on the candidate s school 

transcript and rank in class, SAT or AC. T scores, school officials recommendations. extracurricular act1vitil-s record and other evidence of character 

and lcc1dership potential. 

High School Program 

Those interested m the '.\aval Academy should pursue studies in high school 

that will prepare them for a rigorous college program. The quality of the 

work 1s important Seniors who stand bdow the top 40 percent of their 

high school class have limited chances for admission In fact, 82 percent 

of the members ot the class ot I 080 ranked m the top 20 percent ot their 

high school classes. 

While the Academy doe, not have rigid requirements concerning the 

subJl'Cts whtch must be includl·d in the school record, candidates are strongly 

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ADMISSIONS 

"I beliin.•e that the principles and precepts embodied 

in tl,e honor code here at 

the Naval Academy are 

sound as a guide 111 tl,e 

years ahead They are 

time-tested a11d will help 

11s make tlze difficult 

choices tlzat lie a/iead 

i11 011r personal and professional lives. 

CONGRESSMAN )oHN McCA1N 

Cl.Ass or 1958 

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encouraged to include the following subjects in their high school or prep 

school curriculum: 

mathematics-four years, including trigonometry, English-four years, 

modern foreign language-a minimum of two years, European or world 

history-one year, chemistry-one year, physics -one year. 

About 100 members of each plebe class finish one or more semesters 

of college prior to admission to Annapolis. They may earn advance placement in their course of study. Applicants must furnish transcripts of any 

college work they have taken. Again, the quality of the work is important. 

All students must enter the Academy as plebes, and complete four-years 

of education and training. 

Candidate Guidance 

The Candidate Guidance Office in Leahy Hall at the Naval Academy counsels 

young men and women who are interested in an appointment to the Naval 

Academy. This office also coordinates the nationwide activities of the Naval 

Academy Information Program. The Naval Reserve officers and civilians 

who are members of this program are qualified to counsel applicants on 

all aspects of admission and are in close contact throughout the year with 

officials at the Academy. Appendix E lists the State/Area Coordinators of 

this program. After reading this catalog, applicants who have questions 

about the Academy or its admission procedures should write to the coordinator nearest them, or to: 

Director, Candidate Guidance, Code 304 

U.S. Naval Academy 

Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5018 

Phone: 1-800-638-9156 

Candidates living near the West Coast may write: 

Mr. Tom Teshara 

USNA Office 

NAS Moffett Field, California 94035-5017 

Phone: (415) 966-5931 
The Naval Academy itself is open to visitors from 9 a. m to 5 p m. or dusk 

(whichever is later) daily. Tours leave frequently from the Visitor's Center 

in Ricketts Hall. The admissions office does not give tours, but prospective 

candidates are encouraged to drop by the Academy 's Candidate Guidance 

Office in Leahy Hall to talk with an officer counselor from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. No appointment is necessary. 

Candidate Visitation Programs 

Two visitation programs are designed to help candidates make more informed 

decisions about entering the Academy: 

Bancroft Hall Candidate Visitation Program. From November through 

April candidates who are likely to be offered an appointment to enter the 

Academy are invited to spend part of a weekend with the Brigade of Midshipmen. During this visitation period, which begins at 8 a.m. Friday and 

continues until 6:30 p.m Saturday, candidates attend classes, eat meals, live 

in Bancroft Hall, and follow the routine of midshipmen escorts. 

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'/ visited ti,,, Academy 

and almost changed my 

mind abow comi11g Being 

a plebe looked like too 11111cli 

to put 11μ witli. Now I'm 

glad I came Im learning a 

lot about myself.' 
ADMISSIONS 

"Eve�/ nrght when 11011 go 

to bed. yo11're glad you 

made 1/ You have lo lake 

1/ 011e day at a t1111c 

keep 11011r chin up. keep 

s1111/111g Because someday 

yo11 wo11 t /Je a p/c!,r a11y111ore 

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Academy lnformation Day. An informative program, similar to the 

weekend Bancroft Hall visit but limited to one day, is held in Februa ry at 

the Academy. Candidates are invited to meet with the Superintendent, Commandant, and admissions representatives. 

Precandidate Questionnaire 

Applicants should submit a Precandidate Questionnaire to the Naval 

Academy in the late spring of their Junior year, or as soon thereafter as 

practicable. The Academy will open a preadmission file upon receipt of this 

questionnaire, and an initial evaluation will be shared with the applicant. 

Information in this file also will be used by the Academy to give the applicant's Representative and Senators with periodic status reports, which indude 

an evaluation of the applicant, the results of the medical examination, and 

other information which may assist the applicant in being selected for a 

Congressional nomination. The Precandidate Questionnaire should be 

requested from the Director, Candidate Guidance (Code 304), U.S. Naval 

Academy, Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5018. 

Tests 

Either the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Scholastic Aptitude 

Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT) test is required 

of each candidate. These tests may be taken any time they are offered until 

February of the year of admission to Annapolis. Students interested in 

applying for admission are strongly urged to take these tests (in addition 

to the PSAT) in their junior year to help the NavaJ Academy and members 

' ' 
of Congress make an early evaluation of their candidacy. The average of 

all SAT/ACT test scores for tests taken after December of the junior year 

are used by the Naval Academy in evaluating a candidate's scholastic 

qualifications for admission. 

The college code numbers 5809 for the SAT and 1742 for the ACT should 

be used to forward test scores to the Naval Academy. This request is normally made at the time the tests are taken, but can be made later. If the 

scores are recorded on the high school transcript, they will be accepted as 

official scores if the transcript is validated by and sent directly from the 

school. 

Candidates interested in advanced placement (validation of courses) at 

the Academy are encouraged to take advanced placement courses in high 

school and the appropriate College Board Advanced Placement tests (May) 

and the English Composition Test with Essay (offered in December only). 

Neither Advanced Placement Tests or CEEB Achievement Test scores are 

considered by the Academy in determining scholastic qualifications for 

admission. 

Test Dates for Candidates for the USNA Class of 1991 

(Registration deadlines are in parentheses) 

CEEB ATP 

Jan. 25 (Dec. 20) 1986 

Mar. 15 (Feb. 7) 1986 

May 3 (Mar. 28) 1986 

June 7 (May 2) 1986 

Oct. 11 (Sept. 19) 1986* 

Nov. 7 (Oct. 2) 1986 

Dec. 5 (Oct. 30) 1986 

Jan 23 (Dec. 18) 1987H 

• Limited states.

ACT 

Feb. 8 (Jan. 10) 1986 

Apr. 12 (Mar. 14) 1968 

June 14 (May 16) 1986 

Oct. 25 (Sept. 26) 1986 

Dec. 13 (Nov . 14) 1986 

Feb. 7 (Jan. 9) 1987** 

Last SAT/ACT which may be taken for USNA Class of 1991.

Arrangements to take the SAT or ACT tests can be made through high 

school guidance counselors or by writing directly to the College Entrance 

Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, or 1947 Center 

Street, Berkeley, California 94704; or to the Registration Department, 

American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. 

Obtaining a Nomination 

All applicants must have a nomination from an official source in order to 

be considered by the Naval Academy for appointment as midshipmen. There 

are many sources of nominations. Applicants should apply to all sources 

for which they are eligible. This always includes a U.S. Representative, two 

U.S. Senators, and the Vice President. Although nominations are not due 

to the Academy until January 31, many members of Congress evaluate candidates during the summer months and some nominate in early fall. 

Therefore applicants should apply for Congressional nomination during 

"'I really felt strange after 

becoming a qualified 

marksman, knockabout 

sailor, motor launch 

operator, and yawl 

crew member 111 rny 

first 45 days. And it 

was all free. What civilian college could offer 

me that?' 

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"!l's 111ce to /zave a Ii/tie drscrpl11w i11 your life. I owe a 

lot to t/11s pince." 

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the spring of their junior year in high school. Applicants for militaryservice-connected nominations (as described in paragraphs following) should 

apply directly to the Naval Academy for that nomination after July 1 of 

the year prior to admission. All but a few candidates will be notified of 

their nomination status by the end of February of their senior year. Nomination sources include: 

U.S. Senators, Representatives, the Delegate to the Congress from the District 

of Columbia, and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico. Each may 

have five midshipmen attending the Academy at any one time. Ten nominations may be made for each vacancy. It is not necessary to know the off1c1al personally. Candidates should apply directly to their two U.S. Senators 

and to the Representative from their Congressional district. Appendix A 

gives sample letters of application 

The President. Presidential appointments are available to 100 midshipmen 

each year. These competitive appointments are limited by law to children 

(if adopted, must have been adopted prior to age 15) of career officers and 

enlisted personnel of the armed forces, including Coast Guard, who either 

(1) have been serving co11t11wously on active duty for at least eight years,

and still serving, or (2) who are retired with pay (other than those retired

under Section 1331 of Title 10, USC-retirement at age 60 for combined

active and inactive service of at least 20 years). Application should be after

July 1 and before February 15 to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy

(Attn: Nominations and Appointments Office), Annapolis, Maryland

21402-5019. Appendix A includes a sample letter of application which 

explains required documents.

The Vice President may have five midshipmen nominated from the United 

States at large attending the Academy at any one time. This nomination 

is very competitive. Application should be made no later than November 

1 to the Office of the Vice President, Washington, D.C. 20501 Appendix 

A shows sample letters of application. o correspondence (1.e. high school 

transcripts, supporting letters) should be sent to the Vice President's Office This material should only be sent to the Admissions Office U.S. Naval 

Academy (ATTN Vice Presidential Applicant), Annapolis, Maryland 

21402-5017. 
The Governor of Puerto Rico, the Administrator of the Panama Canal Zone, 

and the Delegates to Congress from Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American 

Samoa. Puerto Rico, the Panama Canal and Samoa each may have one 

nommee m attendance Guam and the Virgin Islands each may have two 

nominees in attendance There are ten nominations for each vacancy and 

residency is required Apply to the appropriate official. 

Regular avy and Marine Corps. Eighty-five appomtments are authorized 

each year Completion of one year of service determined from Pay Entry 

Base Date (PEBD) by July 1 of the year of induction as a midshipman is 

required Application must be made via the applicants commanding officer for his endorsement. Consult OrNAvlNST 1531.4D or Marine Corps 

Order 1530. llE for instructmns. 

Naval and Marine Corps Reserve. The applicant must be on active duty 

or a member of a dnllmg unit and have served in the reserve for one year, 

determined from Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD) by July 1 of the year of 

induction as a midshipman. There are 85 appointments each year. Apply 

through the commanding officer m accordance with OrNAvlNST 1531.40 

or Marine Corps Order 1530 llE. 

Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps ( ROfC & JROfC MCJROfC). 

There are ten appointments each year. Application must be made by applicant's professor of naval science or senior military instructor. 

Honor Naval and Military Schools. Three nominations may be made 

annually by the headmaster of each approved honor preparatory school. 

ommees compete for ten appomtments Apply through the headmaster 

Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Children of Prisoners of 

War or Servicemen Missing in Action. Eligibility is limited to children (1f 

adopted, must have been adopted prior to age 15) of armed forces members 

who were killed in action: who died from wounds, injuries, or disease while 

on active duty who sustained 100 percent disability (as certified by the 

Veterans Admmistration) from such wounds, injuries, or disease; and 

children of servicemen who are currently prisoners of war or missing in 

action The children of civilians in a POW or MIA status are also eligible. 

A maximum of 65 appomtees may be at the Academy at any one time. 

Applicants should write to the Supenntendent. U.S. Naval Academy (Attn: 

Nominations and Appointments Office), Annapolis, Maryland 21402 5019. 

Children of Medal of Honor Winners. There is no limit on the number 

of appomtments in this category. Application should be made to the 

Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy (Attn Nominations and Appointments 

Office), Annapolis. Maryland 21402 5019. 

Sample lett,•rs for req11esti11g 11ommatio11s appear m appendix A. Foreign 

students should refer to appendix C

Congressional Nominating Procedures 

Each member ol Congress may have five midshipmen attending the Naval 

Academy at any time. V\'henev1.:r a vacancy occurs due to graduation or 

attrition, the member may then nominate ten candidates to fill that vacancy 

"Be in good physical condillon Know what yo11 

are gettmg mto. D011'1 expect everyone to like you. 

Realize that yo11 allmy, 

lia,•e lo pro,•e yours,:// Be 

ready to ,acnfice, 1/ ,� 1101 

all meant to be ftm." 

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t1 ery st rcu,gt ... etperu?,rCl., 

My parents were so e.t 

rited al,out se,•mg me 

after o U't'cks tlmt tlz,,y 

took 11 ,vliole roll of film 

Of t/11• wron.« pll'l>1• 

Boa Pooa 

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:--.kmbers ot Congress may, at their discretion, use any ot the tollowmg three 

nominating methods: Nominees may be designated as #principal; 1st alternate;· "2nd alternate" and so on to "Oth alternate"; they may be nominated 

a., a principal with nme compet1ti\·e alternates tor ranking by the Na\'al 

Academy, or the> may simply be nominated as a slate of ten competitors 

to be evaluated and ranked by the Naval Academy tor the vacancy. 

Whatever Congressional nominating method is used. the h1ghest-rankmg 

candidate on the list who is found to bc completely qualified tor adm1ss1on 

by the Academy is appointed to fill the vacancy. This docs not mcan that 

thl· other nine nominees are no 1,mger considercd. In fact 1t is possiblc that 

some or all may be ,.elected for admission as qualitied alternates. 
Admission of Qualified Alternates and Competitors 

Each year the Naval Academy selects for admission several hundred qualified 

Congressional-type alternate nominees (including Vice Presidential, Samoa, 

Guam, etc.) and competitive nominees (Presidential, Regular Navy and 

Marine Corps, NROTC, etc.) to bring the size of the entering class up to 

authorized strength. By law, the first 150, plus three-fourths of any others 

so appointed, must be Congressional-type nominees. No special application for these additional appointments is necessary, since all qualified 

nominees are considered automatically by the Academy's Admissions Board. 

Admission of Women 

in meeting the "needs of the service" for women officers, the Naval Academy 

will be authorized by the Navy to admit about 125 women in the Oass 

of 1991. More than 1,600 women applied for the Class of 1990. Women 

compete for the same nominations as do men. The number of women who 

may be appointed from each of the existing sources of nominations is 

proportional to the total number of appointments authorized by law for 

these sources. Women at the Naval Academy have meshed well with their 

male counterparts and have succeeded in every facet of Academy life. In 

1984, for the first time in the history of the service academies, a female 

midshipman graduated first over-all in the class. 

Previous Candidates 

Unsuccessful applicants for a previous entering class may reopen their 

admissions files for a subsequent class by submitting a new Precandidate 

Questionnaire. Applicants must obtain a new nomination to be considered 

for admission, and they must continue to meet general eligibility requirements 

regarding age, marital status, etc. Retaking of SAT/ACT tests is highly 

recommended. Additionally, for best advantage, any college or junior college 

work taken by candidates should include a curriculum similar to that of 

first-year midshipmen (i.e., a full academic schedule including math, science, 

and English). 

Readmission of Former Midshipmen 

To be eligible for readmission, a candidate must not be past his or her 26th 

birthday on July 1 of the expected year of graduation from the Academy. 

In addition to obtaining a new nomination and completing the other normal admission requirements, the Naval Academy's Academic Board must 

approve the readmission of former midshipmen. Requests should be addressed to the Dean of Admissions not later than April 1. 

Medical Examination 

All candidates must pass a very thorough medical examination. This examination is designed to ensure that they have the physical and mental fitness 

necessary to carry out the rigorous demands of the Naval Academy program. Physically fit candidates in good health with normal vision seldom 

have difficulty in passing the examination. Candidates should carefully 

"T/1e Academy is the only 

place I know which 

pushes each midshipman 

to his absolute mental 

and physical limits. 

Although Ive had my 

back agair1st the wall, 

the Academy taught me 

to bounce back. That's 

when I started feeling 

good about the Academy 

a11d myself." 

KENNON ARTIS 

CLASS OF 1988 

77 
ADMISSIONS 

-

"Would advise any high 

school student who 1s considering the Naval Academy to take a lot of math 

and scumce courses." 

78 

review the detailed medical standards contained in appendix B. Candidates 

having less than 20/20 uncorrected vision should note the speciaJ examination requirements for those who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses in the 

Eyes and Vision section of appendix B. Persons with defective color vision 

cannot be admitted. 

All candidate medical examinations are scheduled by the Department 

of Defense Medical Examination Review Board. This agency is responsible 

for scheduling and evaluating candidate medical examinations for aJl of the 

U.S. service academies. The Naval Academy determines the priority of 

medical scheduling for Academy candidates. This is necessary because of 

the limited capacity of examining facilities available throughout the nation. 

For some candidates, this means that they will not be scheduled for a medical 

examination until they are found to be otherwise fully qualified for admission and in line to be considered for an appointment. 

The Physical Aptitude Examination 

Candidates must also pass a Physical Aptitude Examination to qualify for 

entry. This examination tests coordination, strength, speed and agility. It 

consists of four tests: pull-ups (men) or flexed arm hang (women), and a 

standing long jump, a kneeling basketball throw, and a 300-yard shuttle 

run. This examination is conducted separately, and is not part of the medical 

examination. 

Complete details of this examination are given to candidates by the NavaJ 

Academy, along with a testing form and instructions for conducting the 

examination. It may be administered by a teacher or school officiaJ holding 

a degree in physical education or by any commissioned officer on active duty. 

Beyond this test requirement, candidates are strongly advised to be in 

the best possible physical condition when they enter the Naval Academy 

in early July. The first summer is very demanding physically, starting with 

the very first day. Endurance and upper body strength are particularly 

important. Cross-country runs, weightlifting, isometric exercises, swimming 

(ability to swim at least 100 yards and to tread water or float for 20 minutes), 

push-ups, and pull-ups, and (for women) the flexed-arm hang are valuable 

conditioning exercises. 

Notification of Qualification and Selection for Appointment 

All candidates holding official nominations are notified of their qualification status by April 15. Offers of appointment are made on a continuing 

basis from mid-October to June. Fully qualified candidates who have not 

been offered an appointment by May 1 probably will not be selected. All 

candidates who have been offered an appointment to the Naval Academy 

with the entering class will have the opportunity to visit the Academy in 

mid-May for a full day of orientation briefings and tours. The new class 

is admitted in early July. 

Profile of an Entering Class 

In a typical year, the Naval Academy receives more than 14,000 applications. About 6,500 applicants will receive official nominations, of which 

some 2,500 will be found qualified scholastically, medically, and in physical 

aptitude. Appointments as midshipmen will be offered to about 1,600 of 
--

these, and some 1,300 will accept and become members of the entering class. 

SAT scores of the entering class will average about 1240 total with good 

balance between verbal and math; ACT will average about 56 total. Over 

1,000 will have ranked in the top 20 percent of their high school class; perhaps 

100 will have had at least a semester of college. Fifty will be children of 

alumni. The class will include some 125 women and perhaps 220 minority 

midshipmen, of which some 90 will be black, 40 will be Oriental-American, 

and 90 will have Hispanic backgrounds. Honors and activities will include: 

class or student body officers (20 percent); National Honor Society (55 

percent); varsity letter winners (80 percent); dramatics, public speaking, and 

debating (55 percent); leaders of musical groups (8 percent); Eagle Scouts 

(7 percent), Boys/Girls State or Nation (17 percent); and JROTC, NROTC, 

AFROTC (7 percent). 

Pay and Expenses 

Midshipmen currently are paid $480 per month, commencing on the date 

of admission. This salary provides funds for uniforms, books, equipment, 

laundry, and income tax, as well as for personal needs while at the Naval 

Academy Also, by graduation, midshipmen will have accrued savings 

averaging SI 500. Typically, this will be used to purchase additional uniforms 

and to help them get settled at their new duty stations. 

Td advise anybody to 

come if I thought they 

could make 1/ here a11d 

had an interest i11 becoming a naval officer. rd 

say yes, come here vice 

going through an NROTC 

unit or OCS. I think I 

made the right decisio11 

I really do. 
,\DMISSIOt-,;S 

Marines Toughen Women 5 Training 

• 

'W/rat our 1111/ilant 11,·cds ,, 

111e11 1111d wo111c11 1dw,c 

,e11sc of lro11or allows //,em 

lo make do 11•1/lr It·,,, a11d 

who,,· sc11s,· of cor111tn1 

tra11,u•11d, t'lhmc or fa1111/11 

alleg11111ce." 

\'iCl ,\l)MIR,\L 

JA,tl< 8 5rOCWAU, LJS'.'\ 

(RfTJ 

CLASS Of 194i 

80 

.. 

Before admission as midshipmen, candidates each must deposit with 

the M1dsh1pmen·s Store the sum of $1,000 to be used in partial payment 

for uniforms and supplies. In cases of extreme hardship this sum may be 

reduced or waived. If this is necessary, money allowances are reduced until 

the individual's account reaches prescribed levels, and the midshipman's 

accrued savings will be less than the class average upon graduation. 

The initial issue and the additional uniforms, clothing, textbooks, and 

expenses required the first year are valued at approximately S4 000. The 

deposit made at the time of entry is supplemented by an entrance credit 

oi $1,500. This S1,500 credit is an interest-free loan advanced by the government to defray the cost of the uniforms and equipment required during the 

first year Repayment of the indebtedness is accomplished by monthly 

deductions of $125 from midshipman pay beginning in July of the second 

year at the Na,al Academy and continuing until the indebtedness is 

liquidated. 

Agreement to Serve Signed by Entering Mid hipmen 

As required by Title 10 U.S. Code Sections 6059 and 2005 and other 

agreements. entenng midshipmen who are citizens or nationals of the United 

States must sign an agreement (with the consent of parents or guardian if 

a minor) that they will: 

I Complete the course of instruction at the , aval Academy; 
2) Accept an appointment and serve on active duty as a commissioned oHicer

of the Regular Navy or Marine Corps for at least five years immediately

after graduation;

3) Accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in the reserve component of the Navy or Manne Corps and remain therein until the eighth

anniversary of graduation from the Naval Academy 1/ an appointment as

a commissioned officer in the regular component is not tendered at graduation or if such graduate resigns as a commissioned officer of the regular

component before the eighth anniversary,

4) Serve in an appropriate enlisted grade on active duty for not more than

four years if they do not fulfill the agreement in paragraphs 1 -3 above;

5) Reimburse the United States for the cost of education received at the Naval 

Academy if they voluntarily or through misconduct fail to complete a period 

of active duty specified above

Service Obligation, Separations, and Resignations 

�1dsh1pmen entering the Naval Academy directly from a civilian status 

assume a five-year active-duty military obligat1on. as explained in the 

previous section If midshipmen do not fulfill this Agreement to Serve, they 

may be transferred to the Naval or Marine Corps Reserve in an enlisted 

status and may be ordered to active duty for such a period of time as the 

Secretary of the Navy may prescribe but not for more than four years, as 

provided by Title 10, US Code, Section 69506. 

The following policies currently apply to midshipmen who enter the 

Naval Academy directly from a civilian status: 

Fourth and third classmen (freshmen and sophomores Any fourth or 

third classman who is separated or whose resignation is accepted, will be 

discharged from the naval service. 

Second and first classmen (juniors and seniors)· A second classman who 

is separated or whose resignation is accepted prior to the beginning of the 

second class academic year (the first day classes formally convene for the 

fall semester) will be discharged from the naval service. Unless a midshipman is physically disqualified, unfit, or unsuited for military service in an 

enlisted status, a midshipman whose resignation is accepted or who is 

separated after the start of second class academic year, but prior to the start 

of tht• first class academic year will serve two years in an enlisted status. 

After the start ol first class aca<lem1c year, the obligation is three years. 

II a midshipman graduates but refuses a commission, the obligation is four 

years ot enlisted service. 

Midshipmen entering the i\aval Academy from the regular or reserve 

wmponent of the Navy or :V1arine Corps. including midshipmen entering 

from the ;--:aval Academy Preparatory School. will not have their enlistment or pl•riod of obligated service terminated because of the acceptance 

of a mi<lsh1pman appointment. If such a midshipman is separated from the 

Academv or has a resignation accepted pnor to fulfilling the Agreement 

to Serw dl'tailed in the preceding section, the midshipman will resume 

l'nlisted ,tatus and shall complete the period of servICe for which enlisted 

or ohligatt·d as provided by Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 516. In computing 

the unexpired part of an enlistment or period of obligated service, all serv1et· a., a m1dsh1pman 1s counted as service under that enlistment or period 

ot obligated service. Ho\",:ever completion or partial completion of service 

81 

• 

The Nm,al Academy gat>e 

111c an opport11111ty to 

find 011/ what Im 111/ 

about. Sometimes ,vou 

rea/1.v don t know wlro 

you are or where ,vou 

are going in /1/e. Tire 

,\Java/ Academv is a 

good plan• to fmd 0111. 

-
"Nothing liere is easy for 

a11yo11e, but 11olhi11g 1s so 

hard Nini ii can't be rlo11e." 

obligation acquired by prior enlistment in no way exempts a separated or 

resigned midshipman from being transferred to the reserve component and 

ordered to active duty, the same as a midshipman who enters the Academy 

directly from a civilian status, as provided by Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 

69596. 

An individual must complete any active duty obligation incurred either 

through disenrollment or by commissioning as described in the earlier 

paragraphs. Persons failing to complete the active duty obligation, either 

voluntarily or through misconduct, may be required to reimburse the United 

States for the cost of education received at the Academy. The cost of education is computed by the Naval Academy and includes the costs of professors· 

salaries, supplies, and other expenses. It is comparable to the tuition at a 

first-rate private civilian university. 

The amount to be reimbursed varies proportionally with the period of 

unserved obligation. If a former midshipman serves none of the active 

obligation, voluntarily or through misconduct, he or she may be required 

to reimburse the entire cost of education. If the midshipman completes part 

of the obligation, the amount which must be reimbursed will be reduced 

proportionally. 
Preparatory Scholarship Assistance 

The LS. '.\aval Academy Foundation, Inc., is a tax-exempt, nonprofit 

organization which offers deserving high school graduates an education 

assistance program to enhance their qualifications for admission to the Naval 

Academy. The Foundation 1s chartered for educational purposes under the 

laws of the State of Maryland The Foundations program 1s authorized and 

approved by the '.\!ational Collegiate Athletic Association, and its aims are 

fully supported by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy. 

The Foundation awards a limited number of post-high school preparatory 

scholarships annually to young men and women seeking admission to the 

Naval Academy to prepare for a career in the Navy or Marine Corps. Cash 

grants for these scholarships are made to participating Junior colleges and 

preparatory schools or to a college selected by the applicant. Parents of young 

men and women selected for this program are expected to contribute finanlcially vvithin their capabilities. 

Scholarship applications should be made to the Executive Director, U.S. 

Naval Academy Foundation, Inc., 25 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, 

Maryland 21401 9979. Applications should be received by April 1 each year, 

although a limited number of later applications can be considered. 

Participation in The Foundations Scholarship program brings no 

guarantee of a nomination or admission to the Naval Academy. However, 

entering classes typically include about 100 Foundation '"alumni'.' 

Naval Academy Preparatory School 

The r--.aval Academy Preparatory School located in Newport, Rhode Island, 

has prepared servicemen for entry into the Naval Academy for more than 

half a century Enlisted men and women study at the school from August 

to May. About one-fifth are from the regular Navy and Manne Corps, with 

tht: remainder from the reserves. 

The Preparatory School offers college preparatory work in mathematics, 

physics. chemistry, and English. Students with appropriate backgrounds and 

abilities are able to undertake more advanced work. including courses at 

thc college freshman level Military training, physical training, and intramural 

and varsity sports programs complete the school's program. 

Candidates in a regular or reserve Navy or Marine Corps status who 

are not successful in obtaining an appointment to the Naval Academy are 

considered a11/omatica/ly by the Naval Academy for admission to the 

Prt:paratory School. No special request for this consideration 1s necessary. 

Additionally, each year, the Naval Academy indentifies a number of the 

most promising and highly motivated of those civilian candidates who were 

not successful in gaining an appointment to the Naval Academy. Those 

selected arc offered the opportunity to enlist in the Naval Reserve for the 

t'tprcss p111μose of attending the Preparatory School. Consideration for 

admission to the Preparatory School is automatic No special request is 

ri:quired. Details concerning this program are available from the Director 

of Candidate Guidance (Code 304), US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 

21401 5018. 

"/ was cart'er motrmted. I 

still am. To me 1/'s a st,•p 

1111 xoi11g to the Nam/ 

Academy . Tlrt' b1gg6t 

slt'/1 to IIIC IS that I du/ II 

al/ 0111111( Oll'II .

, 

Ill 

Questions and Answers 

You may still have questions about ad1111ss1ons procedures, methods of 

obta111mg nommat,ons, qualification and selection for admission, and other 

basic mfonnation about the Naval Academy. The follow111g are among 

those most often asked by prospective candidates. The answers summarize 

earlier sections and may help to clear up any doubts 

or misunderstandings you may l1ave. 

Q. Who can become a midshipman?

A. Admission is open to young men and women of good

moral character, without regard to race, creed, or national

origin. Candidates must be citizens of the United States,

unmarried, not pregnant, and have no dependent children,

and be at least 17 years of age but not past their 22nd 

birthday on July 1 of the year of admission.

Q. Wliat must I do to become a midshipman?

A. Obtain a nomination, qualify scholastically [acceptable American College Testing Program (ACT) tests or

College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude

Test (SAT) scores, acceptable secondary school record

including college-preparatory work, top 40 percent of class,

and meet prescribed medical and physical standards. Be

selected for an appointment.

Q. Where may I get detailed admissions information?

A. information may be obtained from the Naval

Academy Information Officer in your area (see appendix E); from high school guidance counselors; from the

USNA Office, NAS Moffett Field, California 94035-5017;

or by calling (l-800-638-9156), writing, or visiting the

Candidate Guidance Office (Code 304), Leahy Hall, U.S.

Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5018.

Q. What service select1ons are available to women?

A. Federal law allows women to go to sea in ships which 

do not normally perform a combat mission. Women

aviators may also perform noncombatant flight duties,

including the landing of aircraft aboard ships at sea.

However, because of the limited number of non-combat

related sea billets available, only a number of women

unrestricted line officers will be able to select these billets.

When serving ashore, women unrestricted line officers 

develop sub-specialties and pursue careers in one of the 

many areas including communications, computer science, 

engineering, environmental science, legal, or research and 

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"/ just wanted to see my 

parents. I felt almost complete 1solat1011 during that 

plebe summer Parents 

Weekend is tremendous -

you know, you just feel 

proud of yourself, what 

you've been through and 

you want to show somebody." 
QUlSTIOr--5 ,\:s;O A:s;S\\'ERS 

"1011 hai•c /() w1111/ to rnme 

/iat• ) 011 C/111 '/ /II'/ COIIIL' 

to thi· t\rnd1·111l( l>cam,,· 

your 1,arc11t, or ,01111•0111· 

t'l,c mmh lf{lll lo. ' 

8& 

development, to name just a few. Most physically qualified 

women will be commissioned in the line upon graduation from the Naval Academy. 

A few women graduates, including those not physically qualified for a line commission, have the opportunity 

to be commissioned in restricted line or staff communities 

such as the Supply Corps, Civil Engineer Corps, intelligence, and so on As 1s the case \vith men, opportunities available to women at graduation are subject to 

current needs of the Navy. All Marine Corps occupational 

specialties are available to women officers except infantry, artillery, tanks, and flying 

Q. I don I know ,ny Congressman How do I get a

nomination7 

A. It is not necessary to know him personally. Apply

to the representative of your Congressional district and 

to both of your U.S. senators by mail: your applications

will be considered carefully. Each member of Congress

may have five appointees attending the Academy at any 

one time. And each member may nominate up to ten

candidates for each vacancy. All applicants will be considered for an appointment and every attempt will be

made to assist h1ghl} qualified candidates in obtaining a

nomination. The essential thing to remember is that. by 

law, you 11111st have a nomination to be offered an appointment Once you are nominated, you officially

become a candidate and your record can then be evaluated 

by the Naval Academy on its merits. Even if you are not 

selected to fill a particular Congressman's vacancy, 1f you

have a Congressional nomination. have a good school

record and otherwise meet the basic entry standards, you

will have an excellent chance to become a midshipman.

Each year several hundred of the best qualified alternate

Congressional nominees are appointed to the Naval 

Academy, as necessary, to bring the entering class up to 

authorized strength.

Q. Im i11 tlie Naval Resenie Can I get into tlie Academy?

A. Up to 85 enlisted reservists ( 'avy and Marine Corps),

on active dut:,. or member of dnllmg units. ma} qualif}

to enter the Academy each year through the reserves. See

your career counselor for details.

Q. If I a,11 eligible fo, a Presidentwl 110111111at1on slio11ld

I also apply for a Co111�ressional nomi11atio11?

A. Yes. The more nominations you obtain, the better

chance you will have for selection if you are found fully

qualified.
Q.

ls it difficult to enter directly from high school?

A. No. About seven out of ten midshipmen enter directly 

from high school. Of those who do not enter directly from 

high school, approximately 190 will enter from the Naval

Academy Preparatory School, 80 from the Naval Academy

Foundation's preparatory scholarship program, 60 from

private preparatory programs, 84 from colleges, and 20

from the Fleet (Navy & Marine Corps).

Q. My grades were about average, but 1 played in several

sports a11d was student body president. Also, 1 had to

work after school. Will these activities he/μ me7

A. Yes. Evidence of leadership ability and participation

in extracurricular activites, including athletics, part-time

jobs, and civic activities are considered in our evaluations.

Q. ls physical preparation important?

A. It certainly is! Aside from helping candidates to do

well on the physical aptitude test, men and women alike

should be as physically fit at entrance as possible, since

the Hrst summer is very demanding. Endurance and upperbody strength are particularly important. Cross-country

rnns, swimming, push-ups and chin-ups, and (particularly

for women) the flexed arm hang are valuable conditioning exercises. Be in shape! Or be sorry.

Q. I have a high IQ and am a straight-A student. Will

most of my time be spent 011 military subjects, or may

I take any electives, such as electrical engineering?

A. From 23 to 38 percent (depending on the major

selected) of the Academy's curriculum is devoted to professional military studies, but at the Academy you will 

complete at least 140 rather than 120 semester hours

typical of most civilian colleges. There are many academic

majors offered, from English to mathematics to physics

to history. Advanced research projects are offered in these

and many other areas.

Q. What part of the medical examination gives the most

diff1rnltv to candidates?

A. The eye examination. Visual acuity of 20/20 is required However, a limited number of outstanding candidates may be granted waivers for visual acuity if the

refractive error 1s not excessive and their vision is correctable to 20, 20 with eyeglasses (not contact lenses). No 

waivers for defective color vision are granted. If within

waiverable limits, and otherwise fully qualified for admission, you will be a11tomatically considered for a waiver

by the Academy's Admissions Board based on your overall 

record Since only a limited number of nominees may be 

granted a medical waiver, the competition for the available 

"But I decided to stay. My 

dad had a big part in it. 

He didn't pressure me; he 

111st said 11 was a big decision, and 1 should decide 

carefully." 

87 
' [ t/11111_,;:h/ //,at t/11, !1'011/d 

bt' lzke 01111 otlrer coll,·�e 

u•1tl1 111st a lrttle �·at•y 

tlrrm('II 111. Roi(, wa, l 

1crc111g'" 

waivers is keen. It -.hould be noted that all nominees \•,:ithin 

\,aiverabll' limits (and otherwise fully qualified), including 

principal nominet's of members of Congress, must com 

pete for these waivers. 

Q. l don t lrkC' sports. Do l lia,•e to try 0111 for m1yt/1111g"

A. If you reallv dislikl' sports. then the 0.'aval Academy

mav not be the best school for vou \.lidshipmen are

required to participate in athletics either varsity or intramural, for the development of character, physical

fitness, and competitiw -,pirit. Q. How 111uc/1 does 11 cost to L>e a 1111ds/11μ111m1'

A. Tu1t1on. room and board, and medical and dental

care are provided. In addition, midshipmen currently

recein- a montly salary of $.180 tor uniforms. boob. and 

pe�onal needs. Salary and the \'alue ot the daily ration

allowann• ($3 80 day) accrue to each mid5hipm,rn·s pa)

account while on leavl'. A $1,000 deposit 1s required on

entry. Tht• deposit mav be reduced or \,a1ved (upon rt·­

quest) in the Gl',t' ot serious hardship.

Q. How often may I v1s1t l,0111e'

A. Durin� Chn,tmas and spring leave-.. In addition

month-long summer lea\·es are granted to the thrL>e up

per classt"•. )ou must pay for vour own tran•I.
Q. How many flunk out?

A. A comprehensive system of counseling, extra instruction, and grading period evaluations increases every midshipman's chance of academic success. Only about eight

percent of each entering class eventually leaves the Naval

Academy because of academic failure.

Q. Do I get to choose any of my courses?

A. Yes, you will choose your major and the majority

of your courses. Most midshipmen get their first choice

of a major. Occasionally, however, in order to better meet

the future needs of the Navy, midshipmen must accept

their second choice.

Q. How much social life would I have at the Academy?

A. Social life is very limited during the first year. After

the initial (plebe) year, a growing range of social activities

becomes available. In addition to weekend dances and

other extracurricular activities at the Academy, there are

opportunities for afternoon liberties in town and for a

number of weekends away from the Academy.

Q. I am a high school freshman. W/,en should I start

preparing myself for the Academy?

A. Now! Your entire four-year high school record in

academ1Cs and your record in athletics and other extracurricular activities for your final three years will be

evaluated by the Naval Academy.

Q. I am in college. ls it too late to enter the Academy?

A. No, as long as you wUI not have passed your 22nd

birthday on July 1 of the year of admission. Prior college

work will permit study of advanced courses at the

Academy. Normally, about six to eight percent of the

members of an entering class have completed college

courses.

Q. If I am not selected for an appointment for one class,

am I eligible to apply for the next ?

A. Yes, as long as you still meet the basic eligibility

requirements pertaining to age, citizenship, etc., a11d obtain a new nomination (see Previous Candidates, pg 77).

Also, each year, a number of the most promising of our

unsuccessful civihan candidates are invited by the Academy

to enlist in the Naval Reserve for the express purpose of

attending the Naval Academy Prep School. Here, they

become eligible to compete for entry into the Academy

under a Secretary of the Navy nomination.

Q. When should I apply for a nomination?

A. Apply to the representative from your Congressional

district and to both your U.S. senators for a nomination,

"After the prestige of being 

here wore off, l had to ask 

myself why I was here. But 

now 1 look on ii as a cluillenge, and I'm pretty excited about the Academy 

and the Navy." 

89 
"People al the Academy are 

tryi11g to help you grad11-

nle. If you gel 111/0 a11y 

lro11ble acndemicnlly, anybody here would be willing 

lo helf

' yo11 011/ Tills ,s one 

111111g thnl other colleges 

do11' I offer." 

in the spring of your junior year in high school whenever 

possible. Although a few apply as late as December of 

the senior year, this is not advised since most members 

of Congress will have selected their nominees by this time. 

Q. What is my military obligatio11 on graduation?

A. Current directives require five years of active duty

as a commissioned officer in the Navy or Marine Corps

and three years of duty in the inactive reserve.

Q. Does the Naval Academy have a pre-law major?

A. While the Academy has no pre-law program, most

law schools do not specify a particular undergraduate

rogram. Doing weLI in any major at the Academy is a good

preparation for eventual law school admission.

Q. Can 1 take pre-medical studies at the Academy and

become a doctor?

A. Yes, up to 15 midshipmen in each graduating class

may be selected to enter directly into medical school to 

prepare for service as a Navy doctor. Prospective selectees

will take organic chemistry and biology courses which

are included in the chemistry major. There is no guarantee

of selection for this very limited program.

Q. My father was in I he armed forces. Will this help me

to get a nomination?

A. Sons and daughters of career members of the regular

and reserve forces, active duty or retired (other than those

retired under Section 1331 of Title 10, U.S. Code). may

be considered for nomination under the Presidential

category.
Q. What if a midshipma11 is found to be smoking 111ari1uana or to be using other unauthorized drugs?

A. The Navy is tough on drugs. No person, officer or

enlisted, is accepted into the Navy whose pattern of drug

involvement indicates dependency, or who has a record

of drug-trafficking offenses. Induction Day physical examinations at the Naval Academy include urinalysis 

testing for evidence of marijuana or other unauthorized

drug use. This provides an informative data base and

enables explicit counseling for those who need it. Il1icit

drug use while serving in the Navy is not tolerated. Failure 

to abide by this zero-tolerance drug policy-here or

anywhere else-during your four years as a midshipman

will result in separation from the Naval Academy. Followi11g commissioning as an officer, such an offense could

lead to trial by court martial, which can result in a punitive 

discharge and confinement at hard labor or an adminstrative discharge under other than honorable conditions.

Q. Where do midshipmen live?

A. They are housed in one large building, Bancroft Hall,

having more than 4.8 miles of corridors and 33 acres of

floor space. Each room has its own shower and all rooms

have been remodeled in recent years. Fleet Admiral Ernest

J. King Hall connects to Bancroft Hall. Here all 4,500

idshipmen are able to sit down and eat at one time. Bancroft Hall contains a store, medical and dental facilities,

a snack bar, bowling alleys, and numerous other facilities.

Q. I have nominations to both the Naval and the Air

Force Academies. Must l undergo t wo medical

exa111i11atio11s?

A. No. A single medical examination conducted at any

of the military examining centers designated by the

Department of Defense Medical Examination Review

Board is acceptable for all service academies.

Q. What reasons are given most frequently by plebes

who resign from the Academy?

A. Resigning plebes most frequently say:

(1) They came to the Academy under parental pressure.

After a few weeks as plebes, they feel that they have

fulfilled their obligation to their parents and can safely

resign.

(2) They were attracted to the Academy by its glamour.

They knew that the academic program was demanding,

but they failed to realize the extent of the daily demands

made on their time by the military and professional

aspects of the training at Annapolis. Some, apparently,

were expecting more of a relaxed, college-type NROfC

program than the regimen of a service academy.

"Whether an upperclassman 

thinks women should be 

here or sho11/d11't is irreleva II t. I' 111 here to become 

a11 officer, and /'111 going to 

do my best to prepare myself for that goal." 

91 
QUESTIOl'-5 Al'-0 ANSWERS 

� 

.... -

"1 camt· lrae /,<'cau,t· I am

scrro11, abtl11/ //rt• /J11s111ess 

of leam111g" 

92 

Q. As a male graduate, what are my career choices on 

graduation?

A. During the second semester of the senior year, midshipmen found medically qualified for commissioning as

line officers choose from the following service selections

on graduation: (1) the surface warfare community, (2) the 

submarine service, (3) naval aviation, or (4) the US.

Marine Corps (either ground or pilot aviation officer

training) Additionally, up to five highly qualified

graduates may be selected for the Navy Engineering Duty

officer specialty. Those not medically qualified for line

duties are commissioned m the staff corps or the restricted

line

Q. How do I apply and wliat are my chances of gettmg

mto the Naval Academy Preparatory School7

A. Whether you are military or civilian, no application

1s necessary. All nominees are considered automatically

for entry into the Prep School by the Naval Academy's

Admissions Board (based on their records) in the event

they are unsuccessful in being selected for an appointment

to the Naval Academy.

Q. ls there a Naval Academy representative near my

home town?

A. There are more than 1,500 Naval Academy Information Officers available for counseling throughout the

country See appendix E for your nearest State/Area

Coodinator.

Q. Sea duty aboard a Navy slzzp sounds romantic

challenging. and all that but how about family /ife7 Family 

separat1011s?

A. Tough questions' A lot depends on you and the way 

your family looks at the Navy and your career.

In spite of the separations due to sea duty, most good 

marriages prosper in the Navy. Navy families are a close, 

loyal and proud group Many feel their lives are enriched 

b} the travel, friendships, and challenges offered through

vaned tours of duty in the avy.
"The opportuni -1 re · 5 Ji ere are 

im/1m1te . . d · You can do as 

.. muc1 } a 5 you want. 

93 
Cllr\PTl:R 6 

The Academic 

Challenge 

T

he cmtral objective of the Naval Academy

.

since its founding in 1845 

has been to develop professional officers. The elements necessary to

that professionalism have expanded dramatically. Today, the Academy 

provides a realistic military experience as backdrop for an intense academic 

adventure. The curriculum blends professional subjects with physical 

development and a combination of required and elective courses similar 

to the programs of other colleges. 

With the aid of academic and military advisers, midshipmen design their 

0\'1.n blend of the curriculum's three elements: 

• Courses providing the professional and leadership skills required in

the strenuous and technical modern Navy.

• ''Core" requirements in the humanities, engineering. social sciences,

and natural sciences whICh assure that graduates are able to think,

solve problems, and express conclusions clearly. 

• The completion of a major program in an academic subject freely

chosen by midshipmen to develop their interests and talents.

The Naval Academy offers major programs in eighteen subject areas: 

eight in engineering; six in science and mathematics, including computer 

science; and four in the humanities and social sCiences. In their upper-class

years. students with excellent records may be invited to enter rigorous honors 

programs offered by the Departments of Economics English, History, and 

Political Science. Midshipmen successfully completing these programs will 

br awarded designated degrees "with honors:· Seven of the engineering majors are professionally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology. Midshipmen completing these programs also receive designated degrees such 

as Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture." 

The Cla room Experience 

The Naval Academy's philosophy centers on providing small classes of from 

eight to 26 or 27 students taught by fully qualified faculty Few classrooms 

at the Academy were designed to accommodate more than 20. Even large, 

required courses are divided into these small sections Midshipmen receive 

much ind1v1dual attention from their instructors. In science and engineering classes, the same professor who lectures in the classroom also supervises lab experiments. This is in sharp contrast to most universities. where 

scholars may lecture in halls holding hundreds, but any real contact with 

'JI 

TltE ACADE\IIIC CHALLEt-;GE 

' Tl1t• Nat'III Academy has 

ewrytl1111g, el'eryth111g er>­

cry otha college has a11d 

mort' 

96 

undergraduates in labs or "discussion sections" is delegated to graduate 

students. 

All midshipmen admitted to the Naval Academy have the ability to accomplish its academic requirements. The instructor's purpose is to assure 

that midshipmen master course material. If this can't be accomplished during class time, faculty offer extra instruction, commonly called "E.I:', on 

either a formal or informal basis. 

Classrooms and laboratories at the Naval Academy are some of the bestequipped of any undergraduate college or university in the nation. A full 

range of facilities and services for student and faculty research, computeraided education, and educational television is available throughout the 

academic complex. 

Choosing a Major 

A midshipman's choice of maior influences the number of related and supporting courses required in science, engineering, mathematics, or foreign 

languages. Majors in the scientific-technical fields entail more courses, at 

higher levels, in mathematics, science, and engineering, for example than 

do non-technical majors. The sc1entific-technical programs require no foreign 

language. On the other hand, programs in social sciences, international 

studies, and English do require foreign language study, as well as four 

semesters of mathematics, one year of chemisty, and a year of physics. 

Some plebes are sure of their study preferences and their academtc 

aptitudes when they enter the Academy. However, midshipmen are not normally ready to make a firm selection of their major at the beginning of plebe 

year. They may have a general idea of the area of interest, without being 

sure of which major they should take. They may not yet know whether 

their talents lie in a technical or nontechnical field. And, during plebe year 

they may very well discover that their real interests and abilities do not fit 

the requirements of the major fields they first considered. 

For these reasons, selection of a major is delayed until near the end of 

the common Plebe Year when the midshipman has completed nearly two 

semesters of fundamental courses. Approval by the Academic Dean of each 

midshipman's choice of major 1s limited only by the availability of institutional resources. 
The Common Plebe Year 

During the first year at the Naval Academy, midshipmen are placed in a 

program of study at a level suited to ability and academic background. 

Plebe-year courses are broad enough in scope to provide a sound basis for 

the selection of a major during the latter part of the year. At the same time 

they contain an element of commonality which enables midshipmen to 

progress into any of the majors offered. They include the naval science 

courses which start professional development. The normal academic load 

for a plebe consists of six courses each semester as follows: 

First Semester Second Semester 

NL102 l.cader;h1p I 2-0-2 �5101 Fundamentals of Naval 2·2 3 

Science 

IIH 105 \\"c,t<m Cultural 3 .o 3 HHIOo Ci,·ilizalion & the Atlantic 3-0 3 

Heritage to 1815 Community Since 1776 

HE!ll' Rhetoric and Introduction 3 0 3 HE112' Rhetoric and Introduction 3-0 3 

to l.Jterat ure I to Literature II 

Calculus I •I 0·4 Calculus II 4 0-4 

Chemistry 3 2 4 Chemistry 3-2·4 

51180 l'undamentals of 3-0 3 ENIOO Introduction to :\aval 2-0 2 

Computing Eng1neerin& 

18 2 191 17 4 19 

"Students sdecied by the English Department take HEI0l Practical v.·nhng the first scm<-ster. HEl I I 

the ><-cond M·mesier. and HE112 during ,heir 1hird class (second! year 

• 'Oflen:J al several levels. depending on 1he background and academic ab1li1y of 1he m1dsh1pman 

In the Cose of Calculus I. the lowest k-vel is a pre-calculus course. SMOOS, for midshipmen whose academic 

b,1ckground ha, nol adequately prepored them for calculus. It do<-. not count .15 part of the minimum 

mJthemat1cs requirement. 

118 hours of cla..,,room reci1a1,ons per wt-ek; 2 hour,, of laboratory work per week: 19 total semeslcr 

hou� nedit, 

Fundamentals of Naval Science and Introduction to Naval Engineering. 

These courses provide first-year midshipmen with knowledge and skills for 

practical shipboard use during youngster cruise, the most important event 

"When I first got here, I 

tlzo11glrl ii was going to be 

Izard as hell. I was right, 

but 110w Iha/ I've been here 

awhile, it's worth it." 
TH[ ACADEMIC CHALLENGE 

"Most of them (I/re profs) 

will tell you, ''A11ytl1111g 

1111til 11 o'clock (al 

111glrt), 1f it's 1111porta11/ 

cnll me.· ¥011 k11ow you'll 

get help if you are really 

/111rt1ng. They'll /relp you 

011/." 

98 

of third-class summer. They also serve as preparation for the professional 

courses and training which come during the next three years. 

History. The plebe history program is a two-semester sequence, which 

analyzes the Western cultural heritage. In the first semester, students examine the development of the Western value system from the ancient world 

through the French Revolution. The second semester's study begins with 

the American Revolution and concludes with the present day. A fuller 

understanding of the progress of Western culture is made possible by incorporating literature, art, architecture, music. and other cultural expressions into this course of study. 

Mathematics. A full year of calculus provides the requisite mathematical 

foundation for further study in the various majors. Midshipmen are placed 

in a sequence appropriate to their background and ability. 

Writing, Rhetoric, and Literature. These courses are designed to develop 

primary tools for further education and professional development. lncludes 

intensive practice in a variety of writing techniques, critical thinking, and 

reading. 

Chemistry. A full year of study is required in this basic discipline. Midshipmen are placed in course sequences of varying difficulty depending upon 

their ability and background. 
Computer Science. Midshipmen receive a one-semester introduction to the 

use of the computer during plebe year. Computers are increasingly important in the modern navy, and midshipmen are expected to use them as tools 

in many of their Naval Academy courses. 

Leadership. This introductory course is designed to instill in midshipmen 

a professional sense of purpose and personal honor, those military leadership traits and techniques which will insure credibility in communication 

of their ideas and commands, and an appreciation for individual and 

organizational factors which influence their performance as leaders. 

Advanced Placement 

Prior to entering the Naval Academy, many midshipmen take college-level 

courses. One or more of the following are considered in determining whether 

to grant credit for this work: Validation examinations given by the appropriate academic departments, transcripts, and results of College Entrance 

Examination Board of Achievement Tests and Advanced Placement Tests, 

if available. Validators of any of the plebe courses may be enrolled in more 

advanced courses during plebe year, if they desire, or they may elect to carry 

a lighter academic load. All midshipmen, however, must carry at least 15 

semester hours. Over half of the members of a plebe class validate one or 

more courses. 

Counseling and Guidance 

Midshipmen are responsible not only for choosing their major, but also 

for selecting specific courses and planning their semester schedules. Thus, 

they may set, within certain limits, the pace of studies to match their 

capabilities. Average students, for example, likely will take sequential courses 

for normal progress in a given major program. If ready for advanced placement in some subjects, or able to handle more than the standard number 

of courses, midshipmen may complete the requirements more rapidly and 

gain time for more elective courses. Some midshipmen may even complete 

second majors. 

Although decisions regarding their academic program must be their own, 

midshipmen have ample opportunities for consultation with faculty 

members. During the first few weeks at the Naval Academy, they receive 

about 20 hours of group and individual counseling on all aspects of the 

curriculum. They also take a number of achievement tests to help determine the levels at which studies should begin. 

Temporary academic advisers are assigned to the fourth class midshipmen 

until a major is chosen, normally in the spring of plebe year. Following 

selection of a major, a faculty member from the department in which the 

student has expressed a particular interest will be assigned as permanent 

faculty adviser to help define study objectives and offer guidance toward 

a logical selection of courses. In addition, the faculty adviser is concerned 

with overall academic progress and any academic problems encountered 

from plebe year through graduation. 

"lt was mentally challe11gi11g, but it's good working 

u11der pressure. Many 

people are not aware of 

their ow11 capabilities." 

99 
"Leadership is the essence of 

what we re about otlienvise 

wed send everybody to 

M I.T or Stanford." 

CAl'TAIN 

RICHARD A STRATTON, USN 

Professional Course Requirements 

A series of professional courses is required for the Bachelor of Science degree. 

These courses prepare midshipmen for their summer cruises with the Fleet 

and provide the professional background required of officers during their 

first few years in the Fleet or the Marine Corps. Because the professional 

courses required subsequent to plebe year vary slightly, depending on the 

majors program being followed, these requirements are specified with 

descriptions of the various majors beginning on page 106. 

Distribution Requirements 

To assure a broad general education and to provide a sound background 

for further study in selected majors, midshipmen must satisfy certain distribution requirements in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, 

science, and a modern language. These requirements are specified under 

the requirements for each major (chapter 7). 

Academic Organization 

The major academic areas under the direction of the Academic Dean are 

organized into four divisions- the Divisions of Engineering and Weapons, 

Mathematics and Science, U.S. and International Studies, and English and 

History-each headed by a Navy captain or Marine colonel. A fifth major 

academic area, the Division of Professional Development, is under the 

cognizance of the Commandant of Midshipmen. The divisions are further 

subdivided into academic departments, 17 in all, which serve as focal points 

for the administration of the majors program and for the continuing review 

and development of the curriculum. The departments are chaired by civilian 

or military members of the faculty. 

Nimitz Library 

The Nimitz Library, completed in 1973, offers midshipmen and faculty comprehensive library services in support of the curriculum, research, and recreational reading. A representative book collection is maintained in pertinent 

fields of knowledge, and the library is especially strong in naval science 
and history. In addition, the excellent resources of the libraries in the 

Washington and Baltimore areas are available to midshipmen and faculty. 

The library contains more than 500,000 volumes and accommodates between 1,400 and 1,500 readers, utilizing a seating combination of study 

tables, study carrels, and lounge furniture. Included m the building are 

seminar, faculty and group-study rooms, typing and calculating rooms, 

audio and video carrels, and a computer terminal room. 

The Naval Academy Archives, the Division of US and International 

Studies, the Educational Resource5 Center, and the Naval Academy 

Photographic Laboratory are also located within the library budding. 

Academic Computing Facilities 

i ationally recognized for its use of computers m education. the Naval 

Academy has one of the most modern and extensive time-shared multicomputer systems to be found at any college or university in America. The 

101 

"/ rlo11'/ tlmrk I co11/d lraiic 

golle11 a be/la 1•d11calro11 

am1wlrcre else Eaclr co11rse 

rs g ll.'t'n for a rt•a,011. Not 

011/y did I taki• pol1t1ca/ sc1-

1•11n• a11d lilieral arts 

COIIN'S, I also got my 

slrare of ma/Ir a11d scie11ce." 
Tl IE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE 

"/ was alwal(, fa,c111ated 111{ 

tire Academl(, and J made 

rt 1111( 1111111l>a (JIit' clrvrc,· of 

sc/rvols J wanted tv go to 

u1/re11 l first entered lrrg/r 

sc/rool." 

102 

computer is recognized as an essential educational resource for broad usage 

by midshipmen. Some six hundred remote computer terminals, some with 

color graphics capability, are located throughout the Academy in areas convenient to midshipmen and faculty. They are accessible over 20 hours per 

day, seven days a week . 

Computer languages offered include BASIC, PL 1, FORTRAN, PASCAL, 

COBAL, APL, and many others. An extensive public library of computer 

programs is available for instant use. Minicomputers and microcomputers 

are heavily used m many academic disciplines in addition to the time-sharing 

system. An ambitious expansion of computer facilities is being undertaken 

to ensure that future Naval Academy graduates will be able to function 

competently in the emerging electronic information age.

Educational Resources Center 

The Educational Resources Center (ERC), located within the Nimitz Library 

building, provides a broad range of services. Functioning as the Academy's 

central audiovisual control point, ERC is responsible for procurement, 

administration, and maintenance of virtually all audiovisual hardware and 

software. It is reponsible for production and distribution of closed circuit 

TV programming over the Academy's 12-channel system. There is a lending library of educational video tapes and films, an audiovisual equipment 

loan pool, and a graphic arts studio. Video cassette programs are available 

as remedial and tutorial tools. 

I 
Voluntary Graduate Education 

A limited number of first classmen (seniors) who have received advanced 

standing credit through the validation process are placed an graduate classes 

at area universities during their final year. This Voluntary Graduate Education Program (VGEP) allows midshipmen to graduate and be commissioned 

with their class, complete graduate study in the following six months, and 

go to their first assignments with master's degrees. There is no increase in 

their service obligation See Appendix F for further description of graduate 

opportunities. 

Trident Scholars 

Under the Trident Scholar program initiated in 1963, a small number of 

exceptionally capable midshipmen are selected to carry out independent 

research and study during their senior year. Each scholar has a reduced 

formal course load. since the research and thesis constitute the main part 

of the academic program for the year Scholars are assisted an their projects by one or more faculty advisers who are well acquainted with the field 

of study. 

Honors Program 

Honors programs are offered in History, English, Political Science, and 

Economics. The honors programs have challenging entrance requirements, 

and mi&,hipmen enrolled in those programs must demonstrate excellent 

academic and military performance throughout the course of study. Each 

discipline requires the completion of a thesis or research project during the 

year, which 1s defended orally before a faculty panel. Successful candidates 

will be awarded a designated degree "with honors:· 

"T/1ere are so many things 

go111g 011 that you really 

hapc lo be sure to sd 

enough /1111e aside to kee11 

your gradt', up." 

IOl 
TH[ ACADEMIC CHALLENGE 

''There are a lot of smart 

people here and tlie course 

work is to11gh At times, 

I do11 I really enjoy bei11g 

the underdog in the 

classroom 

104 

Grading 

The Naval Academy employs the letter grades A, B, C, D, and F (A denoting 

excellence; F, failing), which are in turn assigned a numerical Quality Point 

Equivalent (QPE) of 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0, and 0.0 respectively. 

Grades are averaged, using a weighted semester-hour system called Quality Point Rating (QPR). The QPR is computed by multiplying the QPE 

corresponding to the letter grade received in each course by the semester 

hours of credit for the course, then dividing the sum of these products by 

the total number of semester hours represented by all the courses taken. 

A semester QPR (SQPR) is computed only for courses taken during a given 

semester; a Cumulative QPR (CQPR) is based upon all academic marks 

assigned to date. 

An academic probation system provides warning for midshipmen who 

are not making satisfactory progress toward graduation. lf a midshipman's 

cumulative QPR is below 2.0 at the completion of a semester, probation 

for the following semester is automatically imposed. A midshipman is also 

placed on probation for the semester following any two consecutive semesters 

in which the semester QPR is below 2.0, even though the cumulative QPR 

remains above 2.0. 

It should be noted that grades received in military performance, conduct, and physical education, and for certain professional training conducted 

during the summer, are not included in the computation of QPR. Satisfactory performance is required in these areas, however, and these grades 

are assigned very significant weight in determining class standing. 

As required by law, the Academy's Academic Board examines the records 

of all academically deficient midshipmen for the purpose of deciding which 

of them should be retained. A midshipman is subject to academic discharge 

who has failed two or more courses, has a semester QPR below 1.5, has 

failed to remove academic probation, is two or more courses behind in the 

matrix of the assigned major, has failed to fulfill a requirement previously 

assigned by the Academic Board, or has failed to fulfill all graduation 

requirements at the end of first class year. 

On the other end of the grading scale, three honor categories are available 

to midshipmen. The Superintendent's List honors midshipmen attaining a 

SQPR of at least 3.4, with no grade below C; with grades of A in military 

performance and in conduct; and with B or better in physical education. 

Called "star midshipmen;· they prouclly wear gold stars on the lapels of their 

uniforms. The Dean's List honors midshipmen with a minimum SQPR of 

3.4 with no failure (F) in any academic course or other area, including 

professional studies, aptitude, conduct, and physical education. A Commandant's List honors students with a SQPR of at least 2.7, with grades 

of B in military performance and in conduct and with C or better in physical 

education. 

Graduation Requirements 

To qualify for graduation midshipmen must: 

(1) Complete the courses specified for the assigned major;

(2) Complete a minimum of 140 credit hours, of which a minimum of 18

credit hours, exclusive of the required English courses, will be in the

humanities and social sciences;
(3) Achieve a cumulative quality point rating (CQPR) of at least 2.00; a

C average;

(4) Meet required military-professional standards in professional studies

and at-sea training;

(5) Meet required standards of military performance, conduct, honor, and

physical education;

(6) Accept a commission in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps if proffered.

All midshipmen who graduate are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree

by the Superintendent, based on the recommendations of the Commandant 

and the Academic Dean as approved by the Academic Board. 

Residence 

The curriculum at the Naval Academy is of four years' duration, as required 

by law. This means that students who validate courses or who can carry 

extra courses have the opportunity to do advanced work, pursue independent study and research, complete the requirements of two majors, or study 

other subjects for self-improvement or of general interest. 

Schedule of Instruction 

The calendar year is divided into two semesters and a summer term. The 

academic year consists of two semesters, each of approximately 16 weeks 

of instruction and one week of examinations. The academic routine includes 

five days of classroom, laboratory, and study periods per week. Small classes, 

averaging 20 midshipmen, provide ample opportunity for active classroom 

participation by each midshipman and for individual attention. 

Academic Emphasis 

The emphasis and diversity of the Naval Academy's academic program can 

best be summarized as follows: 

Seven designated Bachelor of Science degrees, requiring 148-150 hours. 

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture 

Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering 

One undes1gnated degree, Bachelor of Science, requiring about 144 hours, 

with ma1ors in. 

Chemistry 

Mathematics 

Computer Science 

Oceanography 

Physics 

Physical Science 

General Engineering 

'Economics 

�English 

'History 

'Political Science 

'Tht:-n.: .ire hono" probr.im� in tht"ic m.lJOr.,. (1-18 150 h�) whJCh \v1l1 ltt1d lo dc""S1gnated dl-grces, ·with 

honor--

105 

"I'll tell 11011 t/11s: 1'111 walklll8 011/ ·or here w1t/1 a

super educali011. Free. No 

one can hold me down 

I/OW" 
CIIAPTER 7 

Courses of Study 

Division of Engineering and Weapons 

Department of Aerospace Engineering 

Department of Electrical Engineering 

Department of Mechanical Engineering 

Department of Naval Systems Engineering 

Department of Weapons and Systems Engineering 

Department of Aerospace Engineering 

Aerospace Engineering Major 

Aerospace Engineering, a ma1or accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC ABET). focuses 

on the study of compressible and incompressible fluid flows, conventional and 

advanced propulsion systems, vehicle performance, stability and control. and modern 

structural mechanics. It deals primarily with the analysis and design of air cushion 

vehicles, aircraft. and spacecraft. Basic principles and sound engineering techniques are 

stressed 

The curriculum provides for various research projects and choice of a wide variety 

ol electives. Throughout the program. extensive use is made of laboratory facilities, 

which include a propulsion lab a rotor lab; low-speed, transonic. supersonic. and 

hypersonic wind tunnels; and a structures lab. Field tests are also conducted using a 

flight test aircraft, small surface-effects vehicles, and a variable stability flight 

simulator. Computer techniques are emphasized for data reduction. design, and graphic 

display. 

A solid foundation is laid which permits graduate work in a number of fields. A 

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition lo the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203 NS252, ES300, NN302. NL303, NS300' NL300', NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM211 or SM251 SM212, SM.311, 

Science SP21 l. SP212; 

Humanities. Social Sciences: HE300', 1-11-1204 FE210 and three electives, 

Language: none; 

Special: EN201, EM2l4, EM217. EM231, EM232. EM319, EE331. EE332, ES410: 

Ma1or: EA202. EA30!, EA302, EA317, EA323 EA331, EA413. EA433, EA440. plus three 

approved electives. 

'Taken during second class summer. 

106 

COURSES OF STUDY 

Tl,ere was training that 

taught us to bel,ei,,e that 

honor comes first that 

competence must be made 

complete by confidence 

and that pride is only 

worth '1av111g if yo11 are 

worthy of it." 

DONALD w DOUGLASS 

CLASS Of 1913 

FoUNO[R, 

Douct.As!t ArRcRAFT 

/ 

Aerospace Engineering Courses 

EA202 Principl� or Flight (2-2-3) Give$ a broad over­

\'te'I.,, oi .ierospao: cngineenng. Topics ro\•ered include 

h1!.tory ot fhght, lhe earth's atmosphere, fluid 'itJUG 

introducuons to fluid dyn;am1cs. aerodynamics. and the 

performan� of (hght veh1din. 

EAJOl Aerodynami('.j, (3--0-J) (ovt'r 1he followmil: 

1up1C!- m theoretical aerodynamas· potential nm-.: 1hin 

airfoil theory. finite h·ing theory, and mttoduchon to 

bound.iry l.1yer. Prert>q. EA202 Con•q· SMJI I 

[AJ02 Wind Tunnel 0-2-2). A laboratorv course in 

wmd tunnel tet.t lt>ehn1ques. Con?q · EAJOi 

EAJJ? Flight Performance {2-2-3) The b.li1c pnnc1ples 

ot at•rodynamu:s a� extended to mdudl· flight vehicle 

iln,1ly!tt.S. Modem methods of finite \,·mg o1naly�1!o ,m: 

introduC\.od The lime-shanng computer 1s used to o11J 

in the ,1n,1lysi!. of typical flight performance prblems 

.lnd dlect on design Ptf!ll'q £.A301 

EA.32.3 Aerospace Structures I (2-2-3). Applicatioru of 

'!il'1tlC'S d)·n.Jmtcs and sohd mcdwn1c!. to the de:�1gn of 

night whiclc �tructures. Topics include t>nergy mt-th� 

tl'ncmh.zed bending. elo1st1c center. shear no\, ,n s.t"m1 

monocoque structures .1.nd mdete.rmin.llt' -.pactt tru�� 

108 

Fmite-el�mcnt solution techniqu6 ,a.n, introduced. 

p,.,.q EM217 

EAJJJ Casdynamic.s J (2-2-3) A comprehemtVt' covcr.1:gc of the methods or g.a.sdynam1cs an intem.1.I and 

external now systems, including thermodynamics or 

perfect and real gases and fundament.al theoremi of 

one-dimensional compressible subsonac and supenonlc 

nows. Prereq. EA202 or EM324 SM212. and EM319 

EA41 l Orbital Mechanics {3-0-3) A VKlor mechanical 

two-body treatment o( ballistic missile and spacecraft 

lraJectories. Included topics are. orbit determination. 

in•plane and out-of•plane orbit changh. pos1t1on and 

veJoaty as .1 function of urne. ttnde-i:vou.s and vrh,de 

EM2.32 

accuracy as a function of Jaunch errol"\ P�rvq.- Slvl212. 

EA413 Stabilily and Control (�3) The .ierodynanuc 

and merttal forcn and moments acting on th.t flight 

vehide and its component parts arr analyzed to d�ter· 

mm<" theu effect on stahc and dynamic �t•bd1ty Prrrrq 

EAJO/ and ES4JO 

EA415 EJemenl.S of Flight Te-st Enginccnng (2-2-3) A 

11,ght laboratory course designed to provide practical 

application of theon!'tical pnnapl� !tamed in pnor 

roursrs dealing with Aight performancr. acrodynam1'3 

,.md stability and control lnf11gh1 Jaboratones are con 

ducted m the departmental au·craft Prwi.:q EAJr 

Co"'/. fA.lJJ. 

EA421 Aerospace Structur� II 13-0-3) Numencal 

matnx, and empmcal methods of \\"ln& and fus.el,1� 

s1roctu.raJ anaJysis Use of digital romputer for problem 

solving Instability analyses. of column:. beam-columns 

plat� and shells mduding tubrng, metal and sem1-

d1agonal tension fteld beams. Pn�req £AJ23 

EA-U2 Aeroelasticity 3-0-3) Structural m�anics.. 

Stab1l1ty criteria V ibrations. Un5teady two and thl'ft 

dimensional incompressible, subsoruc. trall50mc sonic. 

and supersoruc aerodynamics. Auttcf' analysis lnflu� 

cot.>ff1aent method. Prp,rq EA323 EA.301 Sj\UIJ 

EA431 G..sdynamics II 3-0-3) Extension of EA33 I to 

include a range of practical and theoretical �tudies m 

advana.-d gasd}·no1m1cs and high-speed aerod)·namics. 

Linearized potential flow, mtthod of characteristics 

dl"!.ign of ducts compress:1ble \·1scous flov.s, and �al 

gas effects Prereq EAJJJ 

EA433 Flight Propulsfon (2-2-3) The pnnaples of fluid 

dynamics and thennodynam1cs are specialized to tht' 

problem or propulsion of aircraft and space vehicles. 

Prcreq £AJ31 or equit>alE>t1t 

EA�J5 The Attodynamics of V STOL Airc,../t 13-0-31 

An advano:d course covenng tht' aerody�m1cs ot ve-rllc.al and shore take-off and landing aucr.tJt, mduding 

fixed-wm.g and rotary-\vtng lYJ:>(5 with TO.lJOr emph.tsb 

on the helicop1e-r Prrreq Appn:n.•al of mstmctor 

EA440 A�ro>pace Vehid� Design 1-4-3) P1"hminary 

des,gn of a n,ght vehicle. Includes p�limm.u-y l.a�"OUI 

\,'l!1ght and baJana, estsmat!S. perform.ance an:tl)'sb 

'>tabilit)' analysis. and structural anal;�1s. Dd,11led con· 

s1deration ,,..,IJ bt> given to one aspe<;t of 1he- de-sign. 

l'mrq EAJ2J EM33. EA,IJ EAJr 

EA.450 Compu1,r·Aided Design in Enginttring (2-2-3) 

lntrodue'hon to the engineen.ng. design procrs� a� well 

� 115 computer adaptation Capab1lit10 and util11..ahon 

ot vanous computer type. such as d1g11al computers 

analog computers. and CRT computer graphiec are 

discussed. Pfentq 2 c: or 1 c sranrlmg �ngtnl't'nng or 

scirnCt'" maIor 

EX437 Principles of Surbce-EHect Vrhicll"S (3-0·3) 

ThegO\·rmmg parametersof att sus�ns1on: l}'Pf"'>.tnd 

pnnciples of cushioncraft and surf.ice effc:.ct vehicle-,. 

dynamic,. of cushion vehid� plt"num chamben-. penpheral Jets, .1nd ,vings in ground effect Tht external 

aerodyn.1m1cs of surface effm ,-ehicles Oight O\.'er land 

and ""·ate-r drag. and w.i\"r 1n1rract1on Th< mlem.d 

aerod)•nJmic:.s or duct no�\- fan dh1gn. and v.ilvmg 

Vanous propulsion schemes and structural d�1gns An 

;1:ctuaJ B,..o-man hovercraft is used to ,upport 1he lee� 

tures. PretPq EM324 or £.i\O14 or EAJol o, ,_,mniss,on of mstn,ctor 
Department of Electrical Engineering 

Electrical Engineering Major 

Electrical Engineering. an EAC 'ABET-accredited major, combines analysis techniques 

and expenmentation to plaa, pnmary emphasis on fundamental principles. The 

resulting basic background, supported by the analytical skills developed, equips 

graduates for growth and contributions in the expanding and vital fields of electronics, 

communications. data acquisition. and data processing and display which permeate today's Navy Outstanding research facilities support the program of study. A Bachelor 

of Science in Electrical Engineering is awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203, NS252, ES300 NN302, Nl.303, NS300" Nuoo· NL400; 

Mathematics SM211 SM2J2. SM3ll 

Science SP221. SP222. SP226, SP43 l 

Humanities 'Social Sciena,s HE300' HH204, and five elective courses; 

Language, none required; 

Special: EM214, EE221. EE222. EE322. EM318. EJvl319, EN201. ES410; 

Major: EE341, EE3�2. EE421 EE352, EE423. plus three approved major electives. 

'Taken during second class summer 

Electrical Engineering Courses 

EE2.21 Introduction to Elcdrica.l Engineering 13-2-P 

Tcrm1n.1I ch.lract�n.,tlcs- 01 pa'"ivc lm,ar .1nd nonhnear 

dc:vm:s .md cncrgv sources ,Ht' introduced Ne-tworl,. 

oombmahon!I. nf lhN.-deviCt.� .1re analy7.t.-d m the <,leady 

sto1tr In addu1on to mesh and nodal .1.n.1Jys1s by com 

pu1er rrchntque-s. concept:Sof equ1va1enct- and ne11,,,,·or� 

tht."Ort"ffl!-> att ,;.tudied in det.ul. Pr�rt•q: 5Ml12 

COl2 Circuit An.lly,.is I (3-2-0. Th15 c;our.;e treats. topi� 1n linrar .and nonlmt.u network .inlv-s1!; llmeUtvanant and hmi.: ·Vilr)'lOR. resistance, mdu�lan«-, ;md 

cap.lat.ma:· 1mpul!,(I repon'i(" .1nd 1b convolution !>tale 

\"t1ri.tbles._ neg.1t1\·e-rew,,t,1n«- oscillation and limit 

C)'C"lr-s. and d1g1IJI computer mrthods for solving and 

chec:J...m)r: network rqua11on� Praeq EE221 

[E.311 Dectrical fundamentals. and Application'i I 

(3 2 -1 Prov1dt"<- .1n undt:n.l.1nding of the terminal 

charo1cten.,,t1c- pf c1n:uu building blockc, including 

rt'!,1,stor-.. C.lpJcitor-.. mductnn. diodes.. and tran�aston. 

The:" b.tMC 1echn1qut.� of cu·cui1 anal�1s using the.,,e 

buildmi,: bloc h to model real deviet.� ,ue pn.�nlecl 

8.1..,1( principlt.-s to logic c1rcu1try .an: Jl!tO inlroduct'd 

al lht llme. Prrn!q SP212 

EUil [lrctric.11 Fund.;amenU.b o1nd AppllutiQn'i 11 

ll 2-1 · A conllnuatmn of the ,1pphc�hon of modelint: .ind ,:m.alyw, to prac11cal elc,ctronic dev1re and 

machmM- Covered art ba.!ttc amphhcn. frequency 

n-"pon!,,C char utcm,t1cs, .. and �1gnal handling circuitry 

\'ll"lth cmrhas1s on anaJog mt�rall.'C cu-cu1ts. The rour.i;e 

f1m-.ht·s wuh 1hr pnnc1ples of opc:ra11on and .anJly .. 1!. 

kchn,qu� .ipplu:d to tr.an .. formt•N and rotating 

m,"hm� Pn-rt•q ftJIJ 

fLlIJ Logic Oe ... iftn .:and Mic.roproc.t:'J\.Or-. 3·2-·1). In, 

tr<kluctor;· cou�- that progre,,........-s from fund.imt.·ntJI 

logic f::Jlh through ,l wqui·nual ,uniroller, C'OVE'nng 

both comb1nat1n.n.1I and -.equcnhal c1rcu1i... M1crncom 

putrr .an.h1te<tun. 1ntt-rfacmg and ptogr.im.ming 1\prhcat1on� '>lrr<-<.t-d PtYn ,1 EEJ12 or- EE.3J2 "'' 1,rnnu:· 

.swu oJ m�tn,(lor 

rEJ2:? SIRJli1l,. .1nJ Sy,,h.•m"' (l ·0-lJ TI,c pnnc1ple-. of 

etrcuit an.il}-'!>11 art"' e•tcnd(d to tht" lran�m1�1on of 

�1gn.Us throukh linc.•.u ,-y�trm�. Tht"" ,1pprtMth 1� bJ..,t.'({ 

on Jt'tc·rm1n,1tion Jnd anlt•rpl't'l,Hion of thl-' natural 

Jr1:qut-nc1t, polr n·ro diagrnm� ... nd tht""1r rd.1t1on 10 

!ht ,-1Jll' e-qu.111on,; Transh1rm techmqut'1i an.! o1pphe<l 

to tht .an.aly,,i,. ot ,1n,a;ln,-; liht·N Tht· coun.c cl�.., with 

o1n tn1roduclion lu \1m1l.-r h.'Chniquu in 1he dt"K"tt'tt.• 

'1mplrd hmr dom,1m J.nd d1.,;11.il filll'N Pn•r('q EE.222 

EE331 Electrical Engineering 1 ,3-Z---4). A ,1ud>· of 

fundamental DC and AC elec1nc.il .:md elt!'Clron1c c1rruits Circuil analysis indud'5 natural and forced 

rt5pom.e of first .1nd ">t'Cond-ordtr syslerru. 1he 

c,inuw1dal �lc.idy slate is inve)Ug.stcd in both lime and 

frequency domains. St.•m1conduc1or theorv 1s introduced 

and mdudt!'!i the �tudy of applications �f diodl!S and 

transi5tors in the areas of n.-c11hcat1on. re-gulallon, 

waveshapmg. and digllal logic. Pn•,._•q 5P2I l Si\'121 l 

EEJ32 Electrical Engineering II (3 -2--4) Continues stu 

denfs sun:ey of electncal engmeenng EmphaMzes the, 

undi;n:tdnd1ni modelling. and u� a� ,;ign,1).handling 

devices of amplifien., both discrtlr and integrated circuit The course ends with an m-depth look al the 

characteristics of transforme� and rolatmg mathm� 

u,;mg previously le,1.med techniques ol ,malr.-1.) ,1.nd 

modelling Pm,·q EE.lJJ 

EEJ4J Ele<:tronia. I (3-2--U. E.Jd, mJjor semiconductor df!'\'tQ p-n Junction diode. bipolar and field effec! 

trans.tstol"!> i!'> introduced by presenting a ph)'"'ical ptclun- of 11� tnlem,11 behavior Thi.!. .1ppro.1ch leads 

nalurally to devu:e charactenz,1tion in terms. of .ippmpriate external vanables and alltw .. ·s sm,111-signal and 

large-signal models tn be coru.tructed Empha11i1s i� on 

large--sign,"11 ,1nd d1iital dpplic,itions of the devices, 

�pecially m mtegrated circuit form Applications are 

empha�ized 1n 1he wcei...ly labor.a1ory exemses. Prrreq. 

EElll 

[E.342 (.)ec:lronic:!i II (3-2--4). Sm,1tl signal and Jnalog 

.:.pphcat1om m m1egrated c1rcu1t operalional ,1mplirier 

Je-;1gn�. Hybnd parameter and hybnd P1 models .)re 

u.-,ed lo predict vohage, curttnt. and power g.11ns; inpu! 

,inti outpu1 1mpedanc�. anJ Erequency rt.�ponse of 

single-stag� .ind Cd�JJ4.,d ampli£1cr). The feedback 

t:on�t 1s d1scu.ssed in detail. 'itab,lity t5 treated quan· 

t1lat1vely, and the rd.it10n .. h1p between �o1mplH1et� and 

·oscill.11or· i'\ de\•cloped The course concludt-s with 

power circuit:. and sy-stcms Pnnvq EEJ4 J 

EUS2 Communi�tiQOS Electronia. (3-0-31 Pnnciple-­

of 'imall-s1gnal and l,.ugc·s1gnal radto frequency Jm· 

pl1ficr and o!.Ctllator c1rcu11, t•mploying d1',Crelc cirru.11 

dt-mt'llt"'- &-..1c pnnc1plt."\ of .smplitude modul.111on and 

trc-qucncy modulation. Typical cirn11ts Jor �ener.Jtmg 

AM and r...-1 s1gn.1ls and tor demodulalmg such o;1gnJls 

RJUio rea•1vcn. .mJ ,ilignment techn1qut..w;. R·F tran�m1s--­

'\IOn lme� and u.-.e of the Sm11h c:h.irt for rapid cakul,1-

t1ons Dm!chonal chJracten-.t1C5 of antenna� ,1.nd r1n· 

tcnna r1rray-'> SingJe--,1dl.'b,1nd tmnsm1tters .snd rt..-ce1vcr.. 

rul"iC modul�t1on Princ1pk� of FM sl!!rco broadc.u.lmg 

,lnd n-c.t·ptron Pr,·rt·q- EE.341 or ££332. 

"The more yo11 sweat 111 

peace, the less you bleed in 

1vnr." 

(�UNESE PROVERB 

109 
COURS[S OF STUDY 

"The opport1111it1es here are 

1111/imited . . can do as 

muc/1 as you want to." 

[£421 Energy Conversion (3-2-41. Characteristics and 

rorulruction of electromagnetic devices wh1ch ronftgunpower and comrnl �-st"t"ms. including motors. generalOB. and transformers. F:quivalcnt circuits are developed 

Jnd used lo predict performance under steady �t.ati.- and 

dynamic condit1om, Laboratory time- 1s spent to deter· 

mine parameters of t"quivalt:nl cucuits and to compare 

.,ctual �rformance ...,

.

,th predicted Pn.·tYq EEJJI 

EEUJ Electrical Engineering Design {2-2-3) Practict 

m engineering Each m1d!;-hipman chOOSft ,1 project and 

\Vrit'5 ,1 r...-port that describes tn detail exactly what tht> 

!oludent intends lo build. k,Jlowing .tpproval b}' the 

mstruc:tttr. the mid�h1pman build!>. troubl�:i.hoob. and 

packag1.."!I the proposed cirnut Student devoll:'!t remainder of term 10 gathering performance data and 

wrihng .1 tinal project report. Prert•q: EE.342 

EE424 Ot!dronk ln.,lrumen1o; and Meiburemenls 

(2 --t � l Fundamentals of ell-ctronic measuring instru· 

menl5 with emphasis on digital mstruments and on the 

use ol mm1 microcomputers in measurement!. Not oflcred ev,ry }"ear. Pll'tt•q-EE3'11 

EE431 Communia.tioru; Theory I [J. 2-4 ). An mtrodu� 

110n 10 information the-ory and fundamental rona!pts 

tn communac.1lion ptocesses. Time and £requency domilin char,1c-lt'rizat1Pn of s1gnab and trammi!>S1on of 

signals through hnco1r systems are explored. Pulse rode 

modulation, hme·dtVl!ioion mult1plt.xing. modulation 

..ind demodulation technique.. !iln8le sideband rep�nlation of signals, .md macched filter concepts are 

de·veloped. S1alis11cal techniques .ue .applied to cakulatr 

t!trOr rail� in analog and digit.11 communication.-. 

-.>•c:,u�ms. Pre,eq: SM311 

EE432 Communie.1tions Theorv II (3-2-4l Extension 

of tht- m«"thods of signals analY!l.i!t to random prcxe:s.ses 

Elements of detection theory ,md decision proc:es.se. 

Empha\-1� on correlation 1echnaqu1.� and dig1t,1l as well 

.1.s analog processing Prrreq. EE-HJ 

f.E-151 Electronic Properties or �mironducton tl-0-3). 

Dl.!velop.s ;m unden.t,mding of those �miconductor 

p.,rametcr.,, 1hat relate directly to Its perform.1nce in 

"<m1conductor devn:'l.!5 The hole and conduction electron and charge carrier distribution as J funchon of 

energy a� developed. Charge c.1rncr dynamics. leading 

tu dnfl_ diHu.sion. gcncr-.ltion . .1nd recombin,1t1on are 

u5(.-d to mvestigace tr.1Mport phenomena Ptrf"l'11 SP122 

110 

EE452 Semkonductor Elec.ln)nics (3-2-4). An introduction to tht physics and technology of planar S1licon 

devices. The p-n junction 1s considered in detail and 1s 

follov:ed by a treatment of junction transistors and 

1unc1ion field-effect transis10�. Also surface effects and 

surfare--controlled devices; theor)· of semiconductor 

surfaces, surface t:Hects on p-n Junctions. and the MOS 

field-effect tnnt.istor are discussed. The laboratory 

entail.s a special report. Prn·t.q EE�51 

EE4cl Microo:,mputer-B.t.>ed Digit.ii Design [3-2-11, A 

princ-iples-ba.sed foundation to the concrpls and 1ech• 

niques used m analyzing o1nd designing traditional and 

microprocessor-based digital !iofSlems The studen1 "·ill 

.1cquire a deta1led understanding of the system bus: the 

architecture and interfacing of various pJ"OC'f'SS()r. memory. and input-output elements: the instruction �t. and 

o1ssembly-language programming Emphasis lS on con· 

ccpts that will h.J\.'e long-term value This courw I� 

supported b)· ii cont-inually updated laboratory. Pn·n� 

EEJ42 orEE3J2 

EE462 Microcomputer Interfacing (2-4-41 ThJ� cou� 

provides a !.trong foundation m techniques tor connecting computers to penpheraJs and commurucahons 

de'\•1Ch . .snd in the methodology for programmi� th� 

romputer 10 control extern,11 devices in real time Prin 

ciples that support the u�chnology are sttt!>sed to pttpan.· the stud�nt Eo �lf�ucation in tht- !ut-ure- this is 

,m am-Olute- nt'Ct'",sit)· m thts rapidly ch,ingmg field. This 

couJ""Se is supported b)· ,1 pro1ect--ofltmted laboratory 

Pn-trq EE461 

EE47l MicrO"'-,l\'t SystCOH l3-?-4 Fundamental radar 

d�ign concep1,; including applic.st1on of the radar 

equipment to C\.\" F�thCW. MTI. o1nd pul.se-doppler 

rad..lr Characterutta of m1cro\,·av·e components. "1Ch 

as power sources .1mplif1ers fahen; ,,·avt-gUide-s ,md 

•mt�nnas 5)'\lem performance analysis. with emph,u1s 

on signal detection and 1nformat1on t-xtracuon m an 

environment corrupb..'d h)• noi�. clutter. and �rgrt ,;,ontillation Pn.·n!q SP-l31 

EE478 Nin'.l.l Sen�� (3-0-3}. Theoretical pnnople-s- of 

passive and ac-twe naval ).tn.)O� oper.lfmg wlthm the 

frequency �pl'Ctrum from audio to visibl,, Emphasis on 

conC'l'prual fundam�ntak ,,·htch bind together stem1nglr 

Ji\-rrse �rnor s:y�tenu such .u· s.onar n.i,flgahon, radio. 

teltVlSlon, radar. EMC. ECCM lFF. IMer range finders. 

infrared im.1gen and ll.LTV P,rrrq EE·Fl or SP-136 
Department of Mechanical Engineering 

Mechanical Engineering Major 

Mechanical Engineering, an EACtABET-accredited major. is the most diverse of the 

engineering curricula A sound background m engineering fundamentals. science, and 

mathematics is provided. and the range of electives offers concentration in several 

specialized areas of engineering. 

In add11ton lo centralized classrooms, shops, analog and digital computing systems. 

and other interdisciplinary laboratories. the department maintains such diverse facilities 

as a materials science laboratory complex. dynamics and physical systems laboratory, a 

solid mechanics laboratory complex, and a thermodynamics and Ruid dynamics 

laboratory. A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203, NS252, ES300, NN302, NL303, NS300", NL300", NL400; 

Mathematics, SM201 or SM211 or SM251. SM2U. SM3ll; 

Science· SP211 and SP212 

Humanities, Social Sciences; HE300" HH204, FE210, and four electives; 

Language: none; 

Special EM217, EM231, EM232, EM313, El\11319, EM324, EE331, EE332, ES4J0; 

Ma1or EN201. SM31 l, Ei\11320. El\1371, EM411. EM471, EM472. plus four approved electives. 

"Taken during second class summer 

General Engineering Major 

The General Engineering major gives the student a basic technical education in 

mathematics, science. engineering fundamentals, and naval professional engineering 

subjects. It is intended to provide an adequate background for future naval technical 

training and education Midshipmen completing the General Engineering major receive 

a nondes1gnated Bachelor of Science degree. The major is not accredited by 

EAC•ABET 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to lhe requirements of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203, EN200, NS252, NS300", NN303. NN302, ES300. EE311-312, ES400, 

Nl.300" NL400; 

Mathematics SM201 or SM211 or SM251. SM212: 

Science; SP211 or SP221, SP212: 

Humanit1l"-- Social Sciences: HE300" Hll204 and i1ve approved electives; 

Language: none: 

Special three approved math. science, or engineering electives; 

Major· EN201 EM214 EM217 EM231. EM232, EM327 EM328, EE313, EN405 plus two 

approved elecllves. 

"Taken during second class summer 

Mechanical Engineering Courses 

EM2.U E.h:mrnt, of Materuh Science 12 -2 3 An m· 

troductnry rou,-.... in 1he ph>·,1ul, l'l«trical .ind 

mt--ch.imc.il pro�·r• 1i� ol engmt·t"nng mJtrnal� 1nclud 

1n� tht'1t slructun•\ U'tt: in l!'ngmtl'nn� apphc.1t1on 

«-nv1ronmt<nl,1,I dh:.:ts. Jnd m(�Jrs.ot t.:ulure. P,,?r,,q -� C 

clu·uu::.try. (.or.·,1 C ,1'rultH Ill 

L\12J7 S!r<n�lh of Makri.11� (3 2 4 A t1r..l couN-e in 

mt"Ch.Jmcs ot JdonnJbh· btl<.11,-s ""1th cmph,1.,11, on tht" 

'""�""·nng Jppro.ich to thl· rt-s,pon<.t.-s ot lht:'>,t.'. bodu.·s 

10 ,..sriou .. typt· lo.1J1np Tc.,p1cs mclud� ,;trns-')tra1n 

rd.11a,n"h1pi. ,;lrt--ss--s1r.t1n o1na.ly .. ,.,, loo1d..Jdh.-ct1vn 

bt·nd1ns,: ttu,mn bucllmJ,;. a•m('t'r,Hurc.· dh.-ch, Jnd 

dyn.1m1c tt",,pc.m'*<" Pn.-r1'tl [M2JT (.01,·q Si\!.212 

t\12..ll St,llic:<t 12 0-2) An 10111,11 rou� in .:spph...d 

vc.,tor mt"Ch,mu:::) \, 1th cmphJ'\IS on !>l.ihc �u1l1bnum 

Topio include.· torcn. mom('nt� roupl("', niu1vahml 

lorct·--couplc !lt!ttcm�. a?ntroids. di!tlribuw<l foru,-.,,, .-ind 

Coulomb fnchon. The app1ication of the £rte body 

c.J1agram in 1he analY!in of !ll.llic equ1hbnum ol frames. 

m.-ichinl"$ and lru§."'""" i> ">t� PrPn·q -1 C mutl1cmal1, Corcq Calculus /fl arid Gt·rumtl Ph_l/$/CS I 

EM2J2 D)•nJmics '3-0 31 A cour..t!' m classic.1I Vt*'C'tor 

dynJnHt\. Topia include 1;cclor algebr,1 ,1nd c.alcului,. 

kincmJllo. and k.me11� of p.u11clcs and ngid bod1t':'i. 

"" ,..,ell a-. energy Jnd momcnlum methods Extt.-nsl\'t 

problt'm wiving 1m.•olving particle dnJ r1g1J bt1dy 

motion 1, rt>qu1r�d P,n,•q b\.I2-31 Cor.•q, St�l212 

t\11313 M;)leri.iJ., Scie.na- U-2-4 An introductory 

rnuN:' in tht phy!tte.ll .ind mechamcJI properll� ol 

t;:Og1m,"t-•rin� rn.i1tri.1lr. incluJin� metal,;.. c,,:r.tmlC!., ,1nt..l 

pl,1,t1C"J,), their !ltru,turl!"',, u� in engmL"t'flOK .tppltc.) 

tic.mi •. md tailurc rhcnomt-n.l All l.iborator y praJt'CI'> 

Jl"t' '!.lructurl'<l to prov1dt: �trnnt,t physical 11lu!ltrJt1ons 

for thl' lopic. covL-rrd 1n lt-ctures. Pn1ri•,1 EMZJ; 

"You feel like you',1e really 

nccomplis/red s0111et/ri11g. 

T/115 is the first time 111 my 

life thnt I've spe11t n yenr 

worthwhile." 

111 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"How was I s11pposed to 

k11ow that I'd ever wind 11p 

this way?" 

EMJJ8 Appli�d Fluid Mechanics (3-0-31. A first course 

in incomp�iblc Uuid mechanics. Topic. indudc propert1b Of flu1d:i,, nuid Sl.JIICS. Integral conservattOn equa 

Lions. differt"nht1I field .Jnah·stS. dimens1ono1I analysis 

and �imilitudt!. mtompressibl .... boundary layers. viscou'ii 

Flow m conduib, .1nd flow 3bout ,mme.� bod1t'!> 

Pri:n!q EM3l9 or 1·quivalrn1 

EMJ l 9 Engineering Thermod)•n;1mic� {J-0-3). A bJ!»IC 

Lht!rmodvn,1m1c. course in which the first and second 

la"'·:; of thcnncxlynamics o.1re ?;tudil.id primarily from tht> 

ch.\�ical mJcroscopic Vil'wp<1in1 ,1nd .ipplit.-d to both 

dOSt.-d ;ind open sy:stems. \i\'orkmg !iubstances include 

�rf«t ga� rt!al gases . .:md \.'Jpors in o.1ddilion to sali� 

and liquid?> N.iv.al applicatic:iM are cmphJ!>iud. Con!lf 

SM212 

EN1J20 Appl1a•d Tl1i:nnadynmmcs (2-2-3). Laboratory 

equipment which operah.� on princ1pll"S of lhermodyn,tmi� ,.md lluid mechanio ,� u!>ed to retntom- ,1 

!<.tudy or g,1!> ,tnd \•apor power cydl-s, rdnt't.'r.tlion .and 

Jir rondit1oning, ship and J1rcro1ft propulsion :S)rstem� 

combl15.t1on. eneri;r conver.ion. and comp�,.,b)c no,,· 

Pr,•rl·tr· £AUJ9 or cqui:.•aft·11t 

112 

EM.324 Fluid Dynamics (3-2-1). An introductory co� 

in nuid dynamics stressing both the integral .ind d.if. 

ferent,al fonns of thl' conservation laws of fluid now.

Engineering applications art made to hyclrO!.talics .and 

10 ideal and �al fluid flow� laboratory expuimenll 

and problems sessiora complement the lecturu. l'ttn:q· 

EM.319 or equivalPnt 

EM327 Esse.ntiili of fluid Dynamics (3�-3). An In· 

1roduc1ory scudy of the behavior of Ouids at rest and 

in mohon Effecb of various fluid properties. and forU:$ 

on now patterns, and fora interaction between fluid 

and ilS boundaries are presented_ Prr�q SM212 or 

SM202 

E.."1.328 Thermodynamics (3-0-3). An inlroductory 

course in clMSical thermodynamics strewng lhc understanding and .1pplic.ation or the basic b�'j, of thermo,. 

dynamio. A logical development o( the relationships 

among physical properhes of intff�t m the 1herm.i1il 

sciences � also presented. Prl'rrq Si\1212. 

EMJ71 lnttoduction to Design (2-2-3). FumLJmentals 

of mechanical design, with emph.a�s on the design of 

pertinent machint elements. Topic. s.uch as. fastt:ners, 

spnngs, anti-frict10n bearings, lubricat1on and journal 

bearings, gearing, and shafts are cove.ttd. Pre1Tq 

Ei\1217 EM232 

EM4ll Hut Transfer (J-0-3). Study of thermal ra<liation. steady and transient conduc.hon, laminar and 

turbulent convection. 1nttornal and external Oow, boun· 

dary layers. and empirical correlalions. Appl1cat1ons 

address hm, nuclear �actor cooling, ht'at exchang-enand interactivr computing. �rrq: E.MJ19 and ElvtJl� 

EMitl7 Intermediate Ml!chanic:s of Materiah (3-0-3) 

A continuation of E.?vl217: elastic plastic stress1stra.in. 

torsion, bending. t ran.n-e:rse loading of unsymmeltic:a.J 

beams. Deflec11on, energy methods. plate and shttl 

theory p..,,.q EM2r 

EM:i23 Mechanical Vibrations (3-0-3). T he treatment 

of vibration fundamentals. including fr<e. damped. and 

forud harmoruc '\·ibra.tions of linear single and multideg.rtt ot freedom systems. transient and nonpenod1c 

vibrations, continuous. sr�tems. and random vibration 

analym. Prrrrq. EM21" EM2J2 SlvUll 

EM42S Process Oynamio. {2-2-3) Ship propulsion 

system elements such u pressure ve�b and heat ex· 

changers att described by mathematical models. Theoretical responses are compared v.'lth pi101 pli111t outputs.. 

Predicti"� power of the math�mahcal models � im· 

proved by parameter adjustment. Prerrq, SA-1212 

EM-426 Pro�s Control (2-2-3). Math.rmatical models 

are d�lo()fd for typical �ipboa.rd systems where the.r· 

modynamic variables such� temperature �nd p�utt 

are controlled aulomat1c.a.lly. T heoreucal responso a.rie 

compared to outputs of piJot plant model� of these sam� 

s;-s1em� PN.'trq SM212 

EM"lJl E"perimen1.il Stress Anafy,.i.s (2-2-31 

Theoret1co1l cons:iderahons of rombmed st� a.rit 

comp� with experimental methods. Electncal 

resistance strainga.gt. photod.liticity. moi�. ,ind brittlf!'­

roating techniqu� are studies in detail o1nd e,1ens1vely 

used in the laborator)' Pr�·rcq fu\t2r 

�1.U2 Computer Methods in Strudur.11 Mec.himics 

(3-0-3) Structural design .md analysb m.itrix tonnul.t 

tion ,mploying fleic1b1lity and stiHn(S.5. methods. ot 

an.i1)·s1s. computer l.1nt:uJges. and techniqut-"S in s.truc· 

tural design. Topics 1nclude tempera.tun: dtects. effrcts: 

oi settlem�nt of :>t.1pports.. and misfit of structural pa.rts 

Pren,q EM21-

L\N34 Adv3nced Mechanic..., of M-11erials (3-0-J> 

Topic;. include theone. of elr.1.�Uc1ty and pl.u.t1al)'. '!>l� 

and strain as twsors. comp.Jubiht)· and cons.111utl\"e 

reJatiomh1� t?neq,i,· mt!thod ... stability yU:JJ function-... 

behavior oJ hmc dc�nd�nl m.a1eria.l�. pl'""tiaty limil 

theorems. plastic design_ Pn•rcq. EM2r SA-1311 

f..M..i42 Computer Gr.iphio .and EnginMrinR Mech� 

.ini-,� 13-0-3J. '.\1athemahcal tht?ory of computer 
g,raphtcs; including curves, surta�. transtonnalions 

and pro1ections. Ust of computt"r graphics to analyu 

the behavior and c:akulaw th<' properues of mecharusms 

such .u cams. gean. . .tnd 4-bar linka1,.'t'S Pn-rt>q: J iC or 

2'C .. rtmdmg 

EM443 Em.rg)" Conur,ion 3-0-3) Introduction 10 

c:nerx)· convcn1on o1nd u1tli1.ahon. Terreitri.11.ind tht.!rmodynamic lim1tat1ons. direct mergy ronvcrs1on devm.s. ah«"rnahve enrrgy sourct'!.. p�nt and future 

mt-rgy rt"",t.".irch .ind dt"·dopmcnl and energy usage ,md 

coonum)' Jrc pre,,ented Pru,•q: £MJI9 or cq11ivalrnt 

f.Jv1'14b Environmental Systems Engineering (3-0-3) 

Princ1plc., of thl'nnodyn.1m1c'!>, heat traruft'r. and Ouid 

m«han1� ,1-, applied to 1hc creation and control of 

th1·rm.al i:nv11onmtn1s. Cycle-sand tquipment for heating COC1ling . .ind hum1d1ty control Air transm1s!.1on, 

d1!1lr1bulion. and cit-an,� art .also con�1dend Prrrt"q 

E.\-1319 or r-qurra/('nf 

EM..&SO Compr��iblC! Flow and Turbomachinery 

13-0--31 Fundo1mental prinaplt1o ot nuid dyn..imics. and 

tht>rmodynam1cs are apphtd 10 ont'·dlmensional compn-1Siblt' now�. Topics mdudt· 1,•ary1nJ;:..1rea iM"ntropic 

flow. no'"' wi1h friction flow with ht'.tl traru.fer. and 

norm.ii ..nd oblique 4\od, 1, ,.wes.. .. Introductory con�t,, 

,n 1hr dt-r.1M,n .ind analn1!> of 1urbomachincf')' are 

CO\.rtnf p,.,r,·,, EMX!O. £.i\.13.24 

EM4SJ Phy\ial M,t.allut)· 13 0-3) Study of th, pnn· 

c1plHo <'f phy,;ic.11 mrtallu'ln' includ1n� 1mperlect1ons 1n 

cry'ilal !olructurt.�, hqu1d J.nd solid phase<s of metal'>. 

ph.i* tr.in'°forma11ons. and sohd-'.'itJ.lt! reactions with 

olpphcarions to mttallu�1cJI prtxl·�"d �uch ,1-. Ca!itn,g 

.tnd \,,ddini,; Ptt•11·q E.\1JJJ or F.\1214 

U,..U54 M�hnic.al Beh•.-for of M�tirrials '3-0-3) 

T"'.-trrtf'nt of mrch.in1u1 beho1v1or from o1 matt'rial!I 

v1n\"po1nl El,hllc. tl.1,11c-plo1,.hc. .ind v1!iiCOCl.i.st1c be· 

h,1v1or ,Hf' lrt'.ttC!d . .1� we-II ,..., modK of fractwt". m· 

dudinti bnulc- .ind duchlt' Sc.:inning dcdron m,cro­

"'OJ">· ., prrtormtd lor tr.1c;tc1i1r.aphy Ductile--to-bnttJ� 

tr.am1hon tLnhc .ind d.a.�tac-p1..hl1c trac1utt mrch.m1cs., 

l•tlJtut", .ind crttr .ar� con�1dl·rcd Pn·n·q Elv121.;; or 

EMJl.1 and EM2r 

EM461 Combustion: Principles and Applications 

(2-2-3) An introductory cour..e in combuslion science 

covermg, basic principles .tnd applications. Fuel science 

topics such as solid. liquid. and gaseous fuel sources: 

heating values of fuels, combu!l.tion products; and environmtntal impacts are rovered. The principles of 

combustion .are then applied to a vanety of internal and 

e,clernal oombuo:.tion systems both analytically and 

1:.>l"pt:nmentally. Prt•req EM32-I or e-q11ivule1U 

EN147lMechanic:ilEngin4"f:ringbpuimenbtion(2-2-3). 

Planning ex.perim�nb and m.tking mea,;uremenb. St.i11stical inference plan· data an,.1lysis: detailt.-d work on 

thtrmacouples and �tram g.ilgl'!i: pressure. Oow, vibra· 

lion, .tnd oth�r measuremenb. and testing for 1.ignal 

validity Prrreq 1 'C standmg 111 mechanicul engml'wrng ma1or or approval of dc-partment cliamnan 

EM472 Mech�nical Design (2-2-J). A detailed s.tudy o( 

1he engineering d�ign proa.'S-s through ltctutts and case 

!llud1e� empha!>uing de!.1gn phaSt!S. engineering 

econum1C:!t, .and program managtmt.-nt. Practical experience i'!I gainl'd by part1c1pal1on in learn projects 

Prrr,,q · f,j\11371 or ap1,rot,aJ of department cluurma,i 

"lf I had lo do if all OVIT 

again, I would." 

113 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"Ours ts a 111arit1me 11a/1011, 

req111m1g the most powerful 11av,es to protect our 

free ngltts lo the farthest 

reaches of the seas." 

PRESIDE.NT 

LYNDON 8 JOHNSON 

L

Department of Naval Systems Engineering 

Marine Engineering Major 

Marine Engineering, an EAC/ABET-accredited major, is concerned with the analysis 

and design of energy systems. This major provides an excellent background for the 

Navy's Nuclear Power Program. 

114 

A broad background in engineering fundamentals is learned by students, who then 

apply these principles in their studies of energy systems. These include conventional 

steam and nuclear power plants, gas turbines, and such advanced power systems as 

fuel cells and thermoelectric units. 

A course covering the principles of naval engineering systems develops an 

understanding of the principles of ship design and construction. The course also introduces students to the problems of analyzing and designing systems for use in the 

ocean environment. Physics prepares the student for the reactor physics and reactor 

engineering courses. Studies in heat transfer-so essential in the study of modern 

energy systems-follow. 

Knowledge gained from these studies then is used in the analysis of marine propulsion plants and in group designs of future propulsion systems. Past designs by students 

have included the concept design of a propulsion plant for a low-water-plane 

catamaran. preliminary design of a submarine waste disposal system. and the concept 

design of an offshore nuclear power plant. A Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NS252, ES300. NN302, Nl303, NS300', Nl300', Nl400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212. SM311; 

Science: SP211, SP212: 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300', HH20'1, and four electives; 

Language: none 

Special: EM217, EM231, EM232. EM313, EM319. EM324, EE331 EE332, ES410; 

Major: EN201, EN241, EN361, EN362, EN460, EN463, EN465. EM411. plus three approved 

electives. 

'Taken during second class summer 
Naval Architecture Major 

Naval Architecture, an EACIABET-accredited major, ts unlike most engineering 

disciplines which are unified by the nature of the phenomena involved. This major 

ongmally came into being as a discipline because of a single end-product, the ship. A 

special combination of knowledge and experience is needed to develop. design. and 

build this single product. Variety exists not only in the kinds of work (design, 

research. cost estimation. management, etc.), but also in the types of craft involvedfrom sailboats to aircraft carriers. hydrofoil boats to catamarans, and submarines to 

surface-effect vehicles. 

Naval architects use both art and engineering in designing ships. Armed with imagination and experience, they convert functional requirements into a suitable, costeffective design. They analyze and select the best dimensions and hull form, calculate 

the power requirements. and estimate the weights of the principal components. They 

design and analyze the hull structure and decide on the location of military subsystems, machinery spaces, accommodations. and stores. Additionally, the ship must be 

divided into watertight compartments so that, if damaged, the chances of survival are 

maximized Weighing and compromising all such conflicting needs in the design of the 

ship are the creative and challenging responsibilities of the naval architect. 

Naval architecture at the Naval Academy approaches these topics in a fully integrated program of classroom sessions, hands-on laboratory work, field trips, and the 

latest in computer-aided design and analysis techniques. A Bachelor of Science in Naval 

Architecture is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements On addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NS252, ES300, NN302. NL303, NS300', Nuoo·, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, SM311 

Science: SP211 SP212 

Humanities'Social Saences: HE300', HH204, and four electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: EM217, EM231, EM232, EM318, EM319, EE331. EE332. ES410; 

Major EN20l. EN242, EN351, EN352, EN358, EN361, EN382. EN453. EN467, EN476, 

plus two approved electives. 

"Taken during second class summer 

Ocean Engineering Major 

Ocean Engineering. an EAC ABET-accredited major is the key lo the last frontier on 

earth- the ocean depths. This 1s an interdisciplinary field involving the application of 

engineering principles to hardware systems in the ocean environment. The curriculum 

stresses fundamentals of mathematics, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical 

engineering, and oceanography. Then these fundamentals are applied in ocean 

engineering courses which include analysis of ocean materials. power systems, wave 

mechanics, life-support systems, ocean energy, and a wide variety of ocean vehicles 

and offshore and coastal structures. 

uiboratory experiments are conducted in the 120-foot towing tank and coastal 

engineering basin. Both are equipped with pneumatic wave-makers a.nd instrumented 

with sophisticated sensors and on-line data acquisition and analysis equipment. The 

Naval Academy's computer systems are used in solving design problems. Sediment 

laboratory and environmental chamber facilities are also available. A Bachelor of 

Science in Ocean Engineering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203, NS252, ES300, NN302, NL303, NS300', NL3oo·, NL400: 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, SM311; 

Science: SP211, SP212; 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300', HH204, and four electives; 

Language· none· 

Special Elvl217, EM231, EM232. EM319. EM324, EE331. EE332, ES410; 

Ma1or· SO221. EN241, EN361, EN382, EN441, EN461, EN462, EN475, plus three ap· 

proved electives. 

"Taken during second class summer 

"Being at the Academy is 

the best thing that ever 

happened lo me. 1'111 really 

amazed at how far I've 

come and how much I've 

accomplished." 

I 15 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"It cnn11ot be too often re1n•nted tJ,nt 111 modem wnr, 

and espL'Cinlly in modern 

nnval wnr, tJ,e cl,ie/ factor 

111 ncl,n•roi115: lm1111pl, 1s 

wl,nt /111, l>ee11 done III tl,t' 

wny of tJ,orougl, prepnratio11 nnd trn111111:? l>e/ore the 

l1<'gi1111ing of wnr. 

PRESI0�:-1 TliEODORh ROO<,�\'El T 

Naval Systems Engineering Courses 

fNlOO Introduction to Naval Engineering (2-0-2) An 

mtro<luc11on to the components function, and b.1"i1C 

op.-r.11 ion of thf' v.anou� common propulsion system-. 

Jnd o1u�1hary l'OKtnttnng equ1pmt·nt used by lht' n.av.il 

�·rvu.\" 1nclud1ng urety cons1dcrations involved wtth 

,-h,pl,o,1rd equ1pml•n1 Also ,hips t-labHity, damagt 

control l'lettricill di�tribulion. hull construction. ,1nd 

hydraulic!>. 

EN200 N�val Enginl't:ring I (3 -2 .; � An mtroductton 

lo ship sr-,tems. including basic ffll·thods of -.hip pre,. 

run:m1·n1. corutruchon. and powcrpJ.u,1 �lect1on Pnn 

cipl«·� of '>hip -..1.1b1hty and operability as related to 

rrevl"nllvl and CClrrl!'Ch\re damagt- control P11•,.-qf ,\' IOO Physus I JC. ·rutk 

EN20J rng.inttring OHign Graphics (0-2-1) An In· 

troJuctton to cngml't'ring sraphical method� and 

d1sc1plint-S with emphasis on !tpat1.1l v1sualiz.11ton .tnd 

des1t,tn Topia include orthographic proJec:tion axonomrmc drawing. ,md descnp1111r geometry 

ENZ-I I Jntroduc:tlon to No1,·al 5)'"Jtrms Enginttring 

(J-0-3). This c:our.,,e provide5 an .lpplication of b.1!>1c 

116 

m.thrmatta. phys.10, md mech.amcs to manne ,�hides 

J.nd )tallc manne- s.�te-ms. ft prov1dMo .a background in 

n,1val c1rchitectur� ,1nd ocean engintcring to pr,p.irf' a 

m1dsh1pman for future major elKtive:s oUtrl'd by the 

dep,irtment. Sptclfic topics include sJup st•b1luy. rt'­

su1.1inci: and powtnng. m��venng pnnoplrs, nu 

tc-r1.al, in the ocean. and manne !.tructural pnnopln. 

Prt·r••q EM231 or pt•nni.ss1on 

f.N242 Introduction to "-ii� Archit�cture 1-2-2) 

Prov1d� a techn1c.al overv1ev.· ol engmecnng ,U'C'.tS of 

the n.iva .1rch1trcturc curric, .Jum A ,.h,p's lmt' dra .... -

mg 1s cruttd an thr laboratory. lnlroduas lh�· f.pet1al--

1,t"d nomenclature ,1nd engmttnng tools of lht' naval 

an:h,1«1 P,mq E/1/201. EM2JI 

E.'1;300 -,;.,,.) En�inttring II (3-2-4 A s.ludy of naval 

"ng1nttnng s)",tt-ms, including the pnnoples of f'Mrgy 

COP\TM-Jon and the, b.isic o�t1on ot steam. g.u turbine and internal combust1on engine powerpJ,mu 

Prrr.•,, EN100. Pl1ysics I J, C cnme 

�JSI Ship Hydr<btitics t3-2-4 j Tnansw� .ind 

lo"l!lludi� sJ•bilny ol both surfaae slups and subm.n· 

1bln .irt studied Flooding and st.abthty of shipt 1n the 

dam.:a�ed corid111on are covtred. Digital computt-n .u-e 

u� to solve hydroslallc problems. Pll"'eq; E.\.UJI 

ENJS2 Resistantt ;and Propulj,1on (3-0-3) Topics· 

d1mens1onal anal)•s,s. similitudt>. wa,� and VliCOU5 

rtS1stance of sh1�. '>hip-model l�tlng ltthniqu� fullKale performance predicuon. momentum thtt>ry of 

propuls,ve devices. and propeUt>r v1br-abons and dt-stgn. 

p,,,,-,q E,'1351 EMJl8 or EMJU 

ENJ.SS Ship Structures IJ-2-t, A course m 1-trununal 

lheory .and pnactiC!' Topics include longitudmiil ,md 

lran.sverw st�ngth of the hull girder bending moments 

in a 'i,,f'a1o<1.�y. pl,1te theory. �lopment of thf. sh1p·s 

j,lructur.a.l �gn. >Ubrn.ill"ine p�urr huJI dts1gn and 

�,pbu,ldmg m•lenals P,,,,q E,\12/7 E,'IJ51 

ENlol Marint> Powtr Systems 12. 2· 3) Tlus Ii ,1 c.a.,.e 

,tudy course m which the students use thN>relic.il tht>rmodyn,1mia and fluid mechama in order to an.1lyu 

• typ1ul >h1p·,- po'"'cr plan! Steam and g,u turb,nr 

pl,1nb are covered. Energy from convcntion.il mnni u 

-stud1f'd and rnergy from nuclear -.ou.rces ,,. d1Jeuued 

In the l.iboralory students rea1v-e • han(li.-()n rdo111ons.h1p with steam and gas turb1nt> planrs and worl out 

the pt·rform.ina- ch,uact-eristics ol the V3nous compontnl·, Prer,q EMJJO. Coreq E.\1JJ� o, E.\BU 

ENJo2 Reactor Physics I {3-0 J) An m1roduc1ory 

cours.r in nuclto1r reactors covenng fission. nt:utron 

d11fu.,ion. matrri.a ,ind gromt'lnc budling ,1nJ 1he 

cnt-.c.al tquiit.Jon Barr Mld refl«trd homogeneou\ reac· 

tOB .ire !tlud1ed Prrr�q S.\121.? o, equr.:al,mt 

ENJ82 Oo:an Materials Sd•nce and Engin«ring 

(3 ·2 ,t Cnals w11h rhe opumal us.e of m.itrn•ls in 

cxe.1n s.),�ms with emph.bis. on cono-.Jon prn�ntmn 

l..Jboratory prof«lS include hut treatment. mtt'h•nK".il 

tP1•1n.': ot mrtals and C:Otro"i1on and touhng studiC'$. 

Pre.-.q a.12r

EN�OS Nava.I Applications of Thermod�o '2 2�31 

Prov1d .... pract,c,I •ppjjcabons for th< 1h,rmodyn.aauc, 

pnnc1pl°' pre\:1:oml),· acqwnd conc:'C'ntntm,g on ffl.lnnr 

propulMon �trms and tlw1r componenh Co�·ers the 

1nttmlat1onsh1ps. bet...,·ttn components. of a g1"1:'n propul�ion plant and the applica11on oJ ba�uc 1hrrmodynam1cs. fluids. and heat 1ranstcr tht"<.\ry to th� 

iy .. tnn, Pttrrq E.\UJOorEMJ2S . .i,t"1h'ral�g,nttmti;. 

ma1 ,, 

EN410 s..Jloor \1rch•nics 2-2-31 A ,tudy ol lh< b.lSIC 

principles ot ,od mechania a, ,1pphed to mannr 'iit<Lmmts. ToplCS include shear �th. conso!jJ..won 

s,lopi �t.ilnhcy P�rrq EX24J ,, ptrm1SS:on 

El'\.:&?:O Col..SQI Enginttring z .. 2-31 A study ol 11tor� 

dnft .1nd wave action on co.uto11r s.lructu� Topics an· 

elude lutor.al d.nft p.ut a river e-stuary. brealw.iten. Jt"t· 

,�. i:ro,n.. •nd h•rbor design. l'n,rrq EM217 E.\UU 

or tqur�l'nt 
EN4-n �•n Enginttrini Sln.tcture\ (3-0--3). Stnmural 

<ks1gn cons,drr.111oru, for ft'li:t-d ocean ,-tructures, moormg S)'s..tems, •nd undcr5ea ,-chides are •nalyzed. Design 

lt"Chmqut-s including m.Jt� method'§. ,md hrutt elrment 

an.alyc;1!1o o1rc mlroduc-1.•J Boundary conditions. w�we 

df«l!.. foundations. lo.idmg and mJlcnJl!t cons1dcrnbon� .ltt" s,tudil'd Prt·tt·q E.i'v1217 

tN�SO Cngit1N!rini,t Economic An.ily.,i\lo (3-0-3) Bo1s1c 

mrthod� ,mJ rc.ison\ for conducting an rng.in�ling 

t'COnomic s.tudy ,1re pre-s.cnted Econom1c cnteria are 

d�-eloj>NJ Proci'dun'1o for makini J \.election trom 

amoni,;.,t a �t of tcehn1c.all;- feasible- ahcmauvn arr 

wud1(.'(i A.._ .. ump11ons anJ 1mplic.1ttons a .. �at.ed ,,,ith 

these dec'1!>1on-m.1kmg proa.-dures .s� dt!;C'US-....-d. Pn"'n•q 

ff.210 J 1C tamimg 

E.'\'.JSJ Decision Analy.,1\. (3 0 31. Th� d�1gn pro«-s,s 

,and analyuc:al !ooh. �u1rcd for di L'Ch\.'t' deosions m 

tht: design of mannt sy.,,tems are t>tud1N Methods tor 

th� malys1s • .-ind transformation of ,,1.v.-iilable data are 

dt-vc.ofa�d .>nd evaluated Once procedur1.-:, for 

eslabh�hmg thr techniul te:.asib1lity of a design h.tve 

bt.-en .iddrc�� emphas1!> sh1hs 10 the proper resoluhon of dl'Cuions dominatl!'d by 1."COnomic constd�ra· 

uoru Puri'q l C stamling as nai,al 11rch1ti!clurt mu,or 

or prnmss1011 

EJ"i4SJ Sukttping .ind "1aneuvrring 3-0-31, Topi� 

ship stttnng. maneuvenng, motion �d Sf'akt-ep1ng 

The bJs1c equ.1t10M ot motion for ,1 maneu\•ering ship 

.md for ship motiom. m ii !t.eaway art developed, and 

Yilltiou-. method� of !o0lu11on a� d1scus!ied. Pro�q 

EXJ52 <. ,,,•q E.'146-

EN454 Ship V ibr•tion, (3-0-3�. A ._hip is a complex 

ela.stu: )truc:turc: m which vibration mJ.y bt caustd by 

penochc forces genented by w.ivc-s. propdler.,, or 

machinery The basic conceph ol vibration. as well ,h 

hull, pro�ller. and machinery-inductd vibrations. are 

cons1de:.rf'd Pr('req EM2J2 

EN456 Computer Applications in Nav.al Ar·chitecture 

IJ-0-lJ An introduction to compu1er�a1ded ship design 

1s p�nt«I Topics. include numerical pr�u� applied to lonn s1�b1lity. resistan�, propulsion. mohon, 

maneuvc:rmg, .1nd s1rength. Prurq ENJ52 or 

prnnu.s1011 

EN457 Hydrofoil .i.nd Propeller Theory (3-0-3). The 

inalys.as and dnsgn of hydrofoils and m.tnnr propellers 

ar� ptt-..4·nted Lifting line and lif110g surface 1heones 

•� apphrd to naval devices, Design .1nd tow,ng tank 

"ork supplf'ments. ru1t.ilion�. Not offered every yt,u 

Pr�r.·q EXJS2 or p�nni� ,10,i. 

(N,458 Advani:ird M.i.rint< Vehid� (2-2-lt Modem 

w.1lcrcraH di�s.sc:d planing boats. hydrofoil craft 

ground-cffc<t m.achinn, and combat.1n1 .1nd ,�arch 

.submers.1blt-s An.ily\lS Jnd design featu� are 1nvcs· 

llptrd r-xp«"nmt'nt.1.llr 1n the towing tanJ.. when appropria!t:" Prl'n·q ES-153 

EN�60 M�ine Enginttring Or-sign f2-2 -3) ConcephJiil 

d01gn ol J m.1nnc 'Y!>lt"m i'io accompli!!.hed by mid 

shipmen tum, The rc:.al1illt prOJt:<1 torma1 followed 

mvolVC\ propos.il \\ nhng, proJed man,1� des:ignatton, 

progrtsS �rt�, .ind prt-p.1ralion Jnd design tt..,it-1,,· by 

n.�rh Prarq 1 'C ""m,lmg a> 011 .�ngmr£'nng ma1or 

EN'"'b1 Ocun EnRinttring OC)ign l (2 2·31. A detailed 

')fud},· ol 1he engineering d�1gn procr<r,.S l!> under1.1l..cn 

indud,ng ryqu1rem�n1s d"1m1hon. design syntht'Sl'J 

•lttmallvl· evaluJt1on. cnteria op1im11..at1on and pro1-

t'Ct pf't!,,t'n1o111on. Pracucal tx-penencr u, g.uned through 

dcs.lRn of N!>1C �tructur.al elrmc:nts lor fixed ocr,m 

t.ialitirs Prrrtq l C st,mdi,ig 111 ,x-�a11 ,mgi11.-,mt1g 

ml.f/0' or uppro ·JI of d�partmt"nt ·hml"man 

EN"4o2 Ottan Sy>t�m> Engine-ering Or-ign II J. -I Ji 

Conceptual de-sign of •n ocean engmetnng >�l�m 1> 

KCOmpli>hNi b).· m,J!ooh1pmcn 1tam� The rt""ahst1c pro1-

ec1 form.ii tollo\\'ed tnvoh"f'i propos..,l wnhng. pro1t:'<I 

mana._,., de!-1gn.a11on. progr-6., ttporl'-, ;:rnd Jo1g.n 

rt"Y1r-,,, by eJ1:pcrt1. Pr,m·q EN4o1 

[;"l46J Reactor PhysJcs JI (2-2-3). The topiC!. covered 

mdude neutron generation hm�, reactor period. 

dc).)y1.-d neutrons negat1v� temperature coefficient. 

itenon poisoning. control rod tht>Ory. shielding, ,ind, 

finillly, a reactor k1nc1ics case problem. Prrr,•q. l:NJb2 

E."1465 Advanced M.uint Po�·e.r S)•_o,tems (J·-0-3.1 A 

prehmmary design ol na\•al powerplanl.5- Through u..s.e 

of J case problem. the student learns to synthl'".ilLC a 

li1rge number o( machinery elements into .i functioning !i<y5tt.'m to give the dc»m.-d pt_!rtormance. P,�uq 

EN361 

CN-'66 Computrr Method; in Nuclear Engi.n�e.ring 

,3-0-3) Trans1en1 reac1or probh·m� a� studied using 

compuler numerical method,; Topia include the dyn,1mic .1nalys1s of a reac1or pow�r primary .and st..-condary loop systems. Matri).. finit� difference, and H,1n· 

sen·, fflt'thods Jrt> used. Pr1m•q EN-163 or permission 

EN467 Up<!riment;,I Naval Architec1ure 0-4-3). This. 

course covers the experimental aspects of manne wh,cle 

resi!>lance. propulsion. and seakttpmg. \'eh1dl" hydrodynamio M well .n cx�rimental methods da!a acquisihon systems. and technical report preparalion are 

studied a.nd used Ph�req EN352.· Coroq: EN4SJ. 

EN4o8 Nuclear Energy Conversion (3-0-31. Pnnc1ples 

of the convtrs1on of nuclear entrgy into u�ful power 

are covertd. Variou!> types of nudt:ar power plants, their 

dt'S1gn, cycles. load tollowing characteristics. etc. are 

studied Direct nudeu energy conversion systems are 

also siudied. Prrr,q ENJ62 

EN�70 l.ik Support System, (.l-0-31 The phy,iologkal 

and psychological aspects of man in the sea· are 

p�nttd \vith the related engineering reqwrements. 

Topics include hyperbaric physiology. saturation divmg lirr support equipment, deep divt S}'!ilems, diving 

opera11ons and hazards. Pnrt?q I tC e,1g1m.•l.'nng ma1or or ptrmw1011 

EN474 Oce.an Energy Convt:rsion (3-0-3). Covers hve 

ocean energy sources: ocean thermal gradient\. wind 

v-.

.a\-e5. 11de5. �an currr-nts. Jnd !aolhnity gradients.. Each 

sourer LS discus� ,n terms of tht nature of 1he resou.rce. 

the convtrsion technology. and thtt environm�ntal consequences of the enC"fKY convc:r.;ion The polt'nti;il of 

each sourer 1s compared to those energy sources bemg 

pres.encly exploited. Prueq f.M3l8 or EMJ2� 

EN-475 Ocr.an Engineering MechaniCj 13-2 --U. Eft�l!. 

of gravity w�v� on !.Urfac:rd and submerged nOJtmg 

bodie1. and on moored and Hxed bodies. Measurement 

ttchn1ques cL�!ued 1nclud� mea,;urements of wave 

height, wave-induced fora-i., .ind motions in waves 

Pr�r�q EAU18 or EM32-l EN241 or perrnis!l.10,r 

EN476 Ship Design ( l-4-3) Thi5, course repre:1.enl!. the 

culmma.tion of .an undergraduate n.:wal JrchitKturc 

progr.am sn �vhich lht- �tudenl �ppllcs technical skills 

to the design of ,1 ship. Prcro!q EN467 

EN-177 Unde:r;.ea Power Syste� (3--0-J). Th, principl� 

of design of unde�a power sy)te:ms are prnentt.-d 

Topics include battent"S. fuel �11�. chemic.1l-dyn,1m1c 

S)",,tCtru railio,sotopes and nudl".tr ructor ��ttrm . .ind 

c,bk sy,1<m> p,..,.q EE3J2. EM.llS od,\t.124 EN24 l 

or p,·mll5!ii10n 

"[ was always interested in 

the Navy and read any 

book I could get my hands 

011 that had anything fa do 

with it." 

117 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"Womeu al the Naval Academy do well in ten11s of 

ed11cnfio11 and are doing 

so111el/11ng they fi11d inlerest111g a11d excitrng. But 

the word i� 011/ that they 

pay an extra pnce 

However the women who 

enter figure it is going to 

be worth 1/." 

118 

Department of Weapons and Systems Engineering 

Systems Engineering Major 

Systems Engineering is an EAC/ABET-accredited interdisciplinary major encompassing 

such diverse fields as electronics, fluids, linear physical systems, automatic control 

systems, digital computer technology, and system simulation using analog, digital, and 

hybrid compuLing systems. An overall understanding of the analysis and design of 

complete engineering systems, including the various interfaces present. is the primary 

goal. A Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NS252, ES300, NN302, Nl..303, NS300', NL300', NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, SM239, SM312: 

Science: SP211, SP212: 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300", HH204, FE210, and four electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: EM231, EM232. EM318, EM319, EE331, EE332; 

Major: ES201, ES303, ES305, ES306, ES309, ES402, ES416, plus five approved electives. 

· Taken during second class summer 

II 
System� Engineering Courses 

ES201 Introduction lo Sysh:ms Engin\!ering 2-2--3). 

In1roduchon to tht· m,;,dding and ron1rol nl rk-ctrical 

m«h.imcal . .ind hydr.iultc �)'Slt:m, A survl'y of th� 

s1mul.111on and control labora1ory cuu� available m 

Sr,tt:m!o Enl(tn<.�nng Pn.•r,·q SllOO. Co,,·q. S.\f2J2 

E5JOO r'\:,1\·.ll \-'Vtt:apons System.s ·'3-0-3! An introduclion 10 1h,: th«>ry oi weJpon� �;-,,tem'> through a !>tudy 

of the tund.-.mcntal pnncipk� of :1.«:n�or lrac.kmg. com, 

put.ahon.11 anti -. .. ·e.ipom. dcli,,en• :1.oubsy'itrms. Pn•rt•q 

N5JO, SMI02 Sl'Z/2 SCIO-I 

ESJOJ Analog Dtgi�I Computer MethodSc (2-2--3) 

Princ1ph.� of .inalog and digital computer simulation 

of hnl'.u and nonlinear mult1v,1nable systems are ap,­

pl1t'd to tht' study ol the.: beh.w1or ol rt'.lli!,tic enginet>r· 

ing control ,ystems Prt't't•q E5201 Co1t'q · ESJOS 

ESJOS Unear Control Systcm.s I · 3-0-3). A .. tudy ol 1he 

dynamic bt:-h,w1or ol physical S}'-Slttms through cJa.5s1cal 

tran....Jonn and modt•m slat.l' \-a.riablc techniques. Pn:r,•q. 

ES201 c�«q ESJoJ 

E5J06 Applied Control System� and lnstrumen�lion 

(2 ·2 31 Determina11on of mathematical model 

p.irami:lcrs ol phy-.teal '!>y-..ttms b)

' sia11s11cal .1nalr,is of 

labor,Hory data Comparison of predicted and actual 

5y,-1em r�p,oru.t-. ln1roduct1on to hybrid computation. 

P,t,n-,, ESJOJ. ESJns. C, •n•q: ESJ09 

E5J09 l.incar Control Systems It (.3 0-JI, Analysis and 

design of hour ,1utomo1t1c control systems. Pn:-r.-q 

ESJO.l ESJ05 Corrq 1'5306 

E5400 Wu pons 5y.,1rm<, Enginttring (4 --0� 4 L A -.tudy 

ol th<: engmeenng pnnopldt govcmmg th<: funchon1ng 

of the vanous components fin deteclion. control. 

deliwry . .ind destruction) of naval weapons sy:.1ems. 

Prl'fl'q ESJoo. J C at-st"a Imming. £,\/JOO. WJ2 

ES-102 S,·.)tems Enginttring Design (2-4-4\ ln1roduct10n lo !he m.acro-ll"C'hmques of �ngineermg design indudm� �rformana!. rdiabihty. management control. 

redundancy. mJ.n·machmc s�tc-m>. and 1esling techmques Design, construchon. !es.I . .uld evaluallon of an 

approved pro1ec1 1s accomplished in the lab. Pr,·n.•q 

ESJOo f53(}<1 

ES406 Analog lnformaUon Systems (3-0-3). S1udy of 

..n.1log anfonn.ition flo" and "1&Nl-to-noi.5e and sig.nafto-1o1mmin.g ratios m commumcauon systems. Pren:q 

£5306 E5309 ES-/ 12 

ES-407 I lybrld Compull-r Compublion · l-4 -3). lnlro· 

duc1mn 10 hybrid computation. hardw.irr and ,;ohwarccoru1dc-rat1on or hybrid m1erfact, d1g11al filter .ind 

ron1rollcr >1mul.l11ons. and solution of boundary \talue 

,1nd optimization probltms u-.ing hybriJ techniques 

Pn:>n•q. ESJOO or C'Onst'1JI of rn.stru,1or 

ES:108 Oigilal TKhnology 12-2-.3). An mtroduction to 

loK1Ul org..1mz.abon .and mtemal functioning of dig,t.al 

ck-.•1Ce,. Jpplymg �uenhal milchm,.. theory, machmc 

1.angUJl;t' Boolean ,tlgcbra .and switc.hing circuits 

Prtn•q:S/100 

ES-t09 Modern Control S)·slem> (3-0 J) Anal)-s1s and 

de!t-1gn of rontrol sys1�ms using modem control theory 

P,t'r,•q ES.3-06 £5309 

ESUO Control Systl'mi �nd Their AppliC11tion lo 

\.-\'uporu. 3--2-41 L1ne.ir conlrol ir,.t�ms. for enginet:rmg m.aJor... u-.mg a:nalrt1cal. g,.iphico1l. and computt=r 

t1.'Chniquc-.. Pr..·n .. •q 1,C sta,olmx '" "" t.•ng1,1ari,1� 

maJor- or a1,.1μ1oval t>/ dcparlm,•nr �lru,nmm 

ES4l2 Digil�l Information SystC'nt.i (2-2· JL Analyw•; 

ol d1gi1o1I mfonno1t1on .Jnd 1t� 1ran�fcr through rom· 

mumc.111on� �yslrm-. Pn·,,·q· 1 'C �r,mdmg ,n 011 ,•ng1-

11,Vt1n,K mu1or or ap11roval of dt·purtmt"11t d,arnmm. 

£541-1 S.implNI Data ,>nd Digit.al Control Sy'item� 

(2-2 3) An.aly-..i�. d61gn. and i.1mulation of dig11al 

hllc-1'\ ,1nd conhnuou� 1a-y..te� under digital control 

u�1ng z-transfonns and modem control tt"Chniques 

Pr.wq ESJ06. £5309 

ES.i 15 Nonlinear Control System\ (2-2-3). Analy!-oi.), .md 

design of mntrol !>y,1ems having nonlinear components 

l'rmq. £5306. E5J09 

t:5416 AdVi)nccd Conuol Sysiem:s (l-0-3). A study of 

Jt.lvanred topics of .iutomatic control sr-,tvms including 

compe0$.ilt1on. modl·m control theory. and nonlintar 

aMlysis. and :..elected topics m research techmqul"!i. 

l'�wq ESJOS. £5309. 

E.Si42 Mkrocompul:e� in Control AppUciUoru. 12-2-3). 

An mtroduclton 10 1hc role of lhe microcompul�r J� .i 

component m control s.yslems. applying .i�mbly 

language progr.1mmmg 1echniques and a variety of 

inlt'rfatt hardware Pn•rrq ES-108 

119 

"For they had learned that 

true safety was to be found 

m 1011g previous tra111i11g, 

and not in eloquent exhortations uttered when they 

were go111g into action." 

THCCTDIDES 

Division of Mathematics and Science 

Department oi Computer Science 

Department of Mathematics 

Department of Chemistry 

Department of Oceanography 

Department of Physics 

Department of Computer Science 

Computer Science Major 

The Computer Science major gives students a background in the major facets of computer science with an orientation toward the naval applications of computers. Students 

elect to pursue studies in one of three sequences: scientific computing, software design, 

or hardware principles An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203. EN200, NS252, NS300', NL3oo·. NU03, NL400, NN302, EN300, 

ES300, ES410, EE331 EE332: 

Mathematics: SM211 SM212; 

Science· SP211, SP212, 

Humanities Social Sciences: HE300' HH204 and five electives: 

Language: None; 

Major 51210, 51211, S1301, 51302, S1304, S1411, S1431, S1432, SM239 four major electives, and one mathematics elective 

'Taken dunng second class summer 

Computer Science Courses 

51180 Fund.1ment:al� of Computing lJ-0-31. 1\ fl�t 

cour.e m compuling for all micbh1pmen. Introduction 

to currt!nt computer technology .ind applscahoru, hard· 

w,1� and saftv.-,m: bu1ldmg bloch ot modem compUIPr 

�y!>lt-m-.. .and so£1i.·•are development t\ high-lt.•vd 

1an>;11a>;t! 1� u!'rl-d to leach the principles of 3⁄4lh"•.:are 

dcvdl,pm<1n1 

51.100 Computer Applia:tion.i. .1nd Impact (3-0-3) 

Sun"" ot currt'nt mfonn,ll1on !t.-ehnology jpphc,1t10M 

•nd 1-.s1.1,·-. Empha!iis is on microcomputer appliuhons 

.ind g.11nin� an .appreciation for th� problem-50lving 

upabihty cif .1utc>mak-d "Jof.,lcm� Pf'Fn•q. 51180 or 

t"qu, •i,lrnt 

51210 Introduction to Computc-r Scie-n� Cl-O�JJ. In· 

t.roduc. :ion to Algonthm1c development. problem �I\' 

ing . .tnd "'<lfi\<lo'3re Jes1r,n. Principles and concepts to 

pro\·id• fountl.uion. knowltd�e .• 1nd t-;.;pcrience upon 

which later tflmputt!r sci(·n<;r couN."'s. \••ill build. The f1r..t 

cou� for computer K1cnce ma1C1n. Pr{'req SJ 100 

SUH A.ch·;mocd Programming 'l--0· 3_1 �achinc Jnd 

�--nbJ�· la�.._._ compile� arid ,nterprett:n. Program 

w�ml"ntation .t.nd hnl..1ng �Jcr�. wb-rou1incs, .and 

uuhty roulinM- Input output pertpher-.11 dcv1u:s, ,md 

.lu)l11iarv -,1or.igt ProJtram t'filcu.-ncy and documl·nt,1-

llon Pri.•r,•q 51210 o, EWJ or £5201 

SlJ01 Dat.t Strudurtci (3-0 3). DJt.1. rt'pnw,cntation .1nd 

mformo1hnn m.1na�tc"mtnl. Lc.1�. 'jtnngs. arr.;1�. trttS. 

.ind i,tr.iph.s, Str:,r,1�e 'cilructur.;s, .illoc.tt1on . .-nd rollce· 

tlon. Sort1n,.:; lt<'hniqu�. symbol t,1bJ�. and ""-"arching. 

Pr.-,.,q 5130-I 

Sl.302 Fund.a.mentals of Computer Logic (3-0-Jl. Ap-­

plic,:,tion!I. of Boolean algebra to switching circuits, 

number rcpresentatton. and logic networks. Minimiz:a. 

lion techntqu�. 1\naJysis of fundamenlal computer 

circuits. P1PTPq 51211 

51304 Prognmming languages (3-0-3). A study of 

formal language speciricalion. Topia include data 

typing, program structure. sequencing. recursion. 

storage management, file- mlerfacmg, and lraMlauon 

.1nd !>yntax Tht implementation or fe.1turcs, like run· 

lime !>t.ick.s. environmen1al 1able-!. . .ind parnmeier 

transmt�ion are discu�wd in dc1all Prett•q 51301 

51305 Applied Algorithmic Pr��!I (l-0-3) Use of 

top-down design and �oftware engineering method� 

ology to develop structured algorithms for prc,blem· 

�h·tng. A high-level language. such .1::-. FORTRA� or 

Ada, is used to implement the algonthm1t df!!ii1gns, 

Pnm·q 5/180 or ,·quivafrnt 

51411 Oper;aling Systemi; (J-0-3). The �tudy of the 

opt'rallng sy:>lem ,)!> J resource managt.•r Top10 include 

proc� managt!ment interrupt procnsmr,. memory 

managemt>nt. J,adlod.. handling, file r,y�tcms, 

multiprogramming. multiproces�ing, and dJl.l .. ecunty 

and proltction Prtn•q. 51211 51301 

Sl4J2 Compih.'r Con•ttruction (3-0-Jl u.,ing formal 

programming lao,:u11gt- thl"Ory as a foundation. ihe 

tssut..--. of .;iutom,1ta thc-ory. program op11m11.rnon ,1nd 

languagc.- tran!-latmn Jrc l-it.t.mined S«tinno; of .actu,d 

rompili'� are constructtd to *'>tudy lhl" pr.icticJ.1 applica. 

110n ol theory prewnkd. PrC"n:q S/211 SIJOJ 

"I'm reallv 110/ //rat smart. I 

have to ,�•ork at it, I don't 

fool arou11d i11 class. I liste11 to the professor and I 

k11ow how to st11dy." 

121 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"It wasn't 1111t1I 11111 last 

year that I fi11ally· saw how 

1merything we do here co11-

tril>11ted toward t11m111g 

people into leaders." 

51'120 Artificial Jntdligenet! 3-0-3) A study of the 

fundamental concept5 :ind LL-chnique-s in lht de-sign and 

implt,!menlation of functionaJI}' 1nll'lligcnt machine::. 

Topic. include problem-solving using stale,-.!,p.ice search. 

prnblem·rt.-duc11on techniques. g.1me lrees, gentral 

problem solver; .1nd knowledge rcpn.�ntation U5ing 

production sy!>tem�. first-order predicate. calculus. and 

natural language Prt�rl"q. 51301 

S1421 Dlscreh: Simulation (3-0-3) Simulatton and 

modeling of di'.;C.retc.> sy5tems Introduction to queuing 

theory and �t«h.istic pr�. Comp.1ri.son of simulahun l,tnguagC$. Design, an.il�l\.. .ind validation of 

simulatton models. Pref'['q: 5/J().l 11ud SM.239 or SIJDS 

51430 FunJ:imenbls of Microcomputer 5)-stems (3-0-3). 

Analr1s and design or softh·an: 5,ystems tor m1cropr�sof'!> lncludes characteristics .ind org.iniz.itu,n of 

122 

microprocessors. penpheral interlace sort .. ,'3.f'f' and 

.ipphGtllons ot softwan: design. Prereq SIJOZ 

51-Ul Computer Organization (3�-3) .. Org.1n1ution, 

logic design. and component$ ot digital computmg 

s�tems. Overall orgaruzahon of modules mto a system. 

Pn•ft'q. 51302 

51432 Computer Systems Man.agtmenl (3-0-J) 

Analr-,is. d�ign, implementation . .ind evalu.man of 

computer information 5)'5.lems. 1ndud1ng ��ion of 

hardh·are. sofh.,:,ue and m.1.nagement is:5ue. Pn·n-q. 

Sl-131 

51440 O.ato1ba""- Organiz:ation J-0-Jt Topics include 

dat.tbobt' �)..,terns ardutecture" the vanolli apprwchh 

lo database org.iniz.111on including ttlat1on.1I, h1erar• 

ch1cJJ, and network models; norm.1liution. and impl�m�ntalton issues. Prerrq. 51301. 
Department of Mathematics 

Mathematics Major 

The maier in Mathematics gives students the opportunity to acquire a sound 

mathematical foundation and to develop facility in applying mathematical concepts 

and techniques. The program permits a concentration in mathematics, operations 

analysis, or computer science plus a choice ol electives in physics, engineering, and 

economics. A solid background in mathematics facilitates post-graduate specialization 

in many technical areas, induding nuclear power. An undesignated Bachelor of Science 

degree 1s awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203 EN200, NS252. NS300', NL303. NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311-312. ES400. NL300", NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM21l or SM251, SM212, SM239 SM261, SM331, SM332, 

Science: SP211. SP212. and one science, engineering elective; 

Humanities, Social Sciences· HE300'. HH204, and five electives; 

Language: none· 

Special one free elective; 

Mathematics concentration: SM362, plus three additional mathematics courses (two of 

which must be al the 400 level) chosen from SM242, SM259, SM269, SM311, SM312, 

SM315. SM364, SM411, SM425, SM426. SM433. SM461, SM462, SM464, SM465, 

SM468; 

Operations Analysis concentration, SA401 and SA44l, plus three electives chosen from 

SA402, SA410, SA412. SA430, SA442; 

Computer Science concentration: Sl210 and SM425 or SM426. plus three courses 

chosen from Sl211, SI301, S!302, Sl304, Sl411, Sl412. Sl420, S1421, Sl430. S1431. 

S1440. 

"Taken during second class summer 

Physical Science Major 

The major in Physical Science gives students the opportunity to pursue a broad, 

scientifically-oriented program in the field of physical applications of mathematics and 

science The maier permits midshipmen to experience an interdisciplinary technical 

course without the need for specialization. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree 

is awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition lo the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203. EN200. NS252. NS300', NL303, EN300. ES300, EE311-312, 

ES400, NL3oo·. NL400; 

Mathematics: SM20l or SM211, SM202 or SM212; 

Science· SP211, SP212; 

Humanities, Social Sciences: HE300', HH204 and five elective courses; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Major SO211, SO341 SP301. SP411. two electives from math/computer science; two 

electives from science 'engineering: and three from science mathematics engineering. 

computer science. 

'Taken during second class summer 

Mathematics Courses 

S\.1005 Pr�-C.1lculu .. �bthcmo1Uci 4 -0-41. Ba�tc review 

ot o1l�l·br.uc .:md anthmctic opt-r,,tion�, analyw, of runcllon� .mJ tht-tr g raph" .1nd lngorwmrlry. This cour.it· 

don nol lulhll any o( tht· m.Jlht>mat1c, requm•ments ol 

,1ny ma1or .ind mJy be rrqu1rt•d m .iddilton to �t.1tt-d 

gr.1Ju.it11:in requirement.. tor c1:r1..11n m1d�hipmcn. 

P,1•r.•q· ft'nras.s1on ,f dt•parltth'lft dia,rrmm 

5M100 Introduction to An.1lytic Geometry and 

Ca.tcuJw. 1 "'tlh Tri>tonom1!1ry 5-0 Sl Sarru: JS SM101 

plus lngonomctry 

SM10J &. SM102 Introduction tu Analytic Cl'omclry 

.t.t1d C.tlculu� I & II q-0-•1 4-0-4) CuuN content 

-..1m1lar to SMl 11 o1nd SMl 12 For 1ho� not quahlu ..J 

lo enroll in SM 111 

"/ never had to study in 

high school Never 

Wl1e11 l first came m here I 

didn't know what to do, 

like one step fonvard, two 

steps back." 

123 
COURS[S Of STUDY 

"/ tms told tlrat rf you ll't'rt' 

,criou, a/1()11/ //zt' i\'auy, I/rt' 

Naual .rkt1dt'IPl1/ wa, t/ze 

plact' lo go." 

S�11J I&. SMll? Caikulu'i .and Aml)·hc Geom<:lry I & 

II (,l \)-4 4 O -4 I''�'° ,rnalytK gt'OlMtry Jifh·rm1wl 

.md ntl"&l"JI ca1culu, of one- tt.al v.uLableC,,\-1 Jc,J & 5Mlb2 C.11culu'i with Computrn I &. II 

5 -0 r S--0-5, Programming u,mg BASK algonihnuc 

d('�lopmmt of d'll· anh11;r.al and d1llrn-nt1.11 calculus of 

oru- n-.al \t,UIJblr Prt''1'1 pnn11.ss1011 ,,f J,·purtmt,1t 

cn.11nn,111 

C,,\.1201 An�lytic Ceaml'try .anJ C.1kulu� Ill 14 0 .,i 

CcUnt" content �mt" .u c.:,-.12n plus matrn.1I 10 

tlrl'ngtht-n th'° b.acJ..gnund f students t:omplehng 

S�ll02 p,..,.'<1 SM 102 and 5/100 , ,,..rnnssion of 

.-l�paf'"fmrnt chairmu•t 

SM202 Ut"mrnt-. of Di(krrnti.al Equ.ation� (3-0-31 

C UJ'k cunknt s.une u S�U12 rxc-ert for mah:nal on 

'""' Laplaa.- •ra�dorm Prrr,•q «;M201 Si\1211 or 

S.\1251 

'>M2J I C.1lculu-. .and An.alytic Geomdry Ill (3 0 .3 

Solid analytic S"Ome:'.")'. !>-t"nMo partial d1flt'rt"nt1at1on 

a.nd multiple 1nteg:r.111on Prt'r-rq 5.\Ull ,r S.\1162 

':illOO or �qurvalrnt 

S\Ull Oiff.errnti.ll E�u•lion .. (-1 -0-1). Lne-a.r •nd 

samu!Luw·ous diUnl"nt1o1l NJuahons soluhon by Ulpla«' 

tnns.fo� and s.ent'S; p.trU.11 c:Lfftttntul tqua.t10ns •nd 

F-ouner St-nn Pre,ec, S,\1201 or S.\1211 o, SM151 

�.\1210 Prob.11bili1,· •nJ Sl.lh\tio J -0 1) :'\'Jturt" o! 

sHI �I CJ! ml'thods, drscr1pf on of d.at.i prob,1b1hty, 

di.St. bution\; sampling. t-sttmauon tti,t .ng hypothnl.s. 

cc r�lo1t1c,n .ind r�rrssum Computer mf'thods f'ffl· 

phastzed Crn:111 t...innot be givrn for S�1219 d crrd1t 

h•s bttn g•= tor 5�12JQ Pr.-Tq '-Ml?� or SMll2 

or SM 101 SllOO or rqur:uuent 

�'-1l.l0 lntroJuchon tu Prob•bilil) a.nd St.lli!tli<\. 

(3 -0, n An dt"mi:nt..iry •rt".itmC"nt of 1he- �SH. rofk.:t'p� 

of probability modt·!s .ind sta.hst:c.il 1ntrR"n«- 5.imple 

sp,,1� ... isc.rTll' .1nd cantmuous rJndom \7.nabln. sta.nC!rd c1stnbu11ons. untr,1I hm11 d,t"Ort"m, samphng. 

\t.thst1u1 nlt-rt."nn· (rt'd,! unnot � gi.,1:n for S�UJO 

11 crt"(fjt hJ� bttn gJVt"n for SMl19 Pr.-,i'q 5,\1102 or 

S,\11J2 or �.\1162 

�\tlJ� Prob,1,bility .and l;,t.111i .. hu l (3 -0-3 A mOTf' 

ngorous tft'.;1tmtnt of maten.1I an �!\.1230 for .id,.·MK:ed 

worl 1n m.ithl'matlcs. oper.ations tt"Wa.rch. SCI� a.nd 

rngsnttnnK Pr1•,rq 5Ml01 .,, S,\1211 or SM.Z.SJ 

S\U.U DiKn�h:' \11.athc-m.ati<. .. (.J 0-3 Introduction to 

combm.1ton.1I .an.Jh'!i-15 ,1nd grJph lht"Ory Apphcahonf 

to problrms in t"numt-rJhon m.Jtch,� ntt\<ootl 

an.il}'SlS. optun1Ut1on schtiduhng. �archin,1,:. and sorting_ Prnw, 5.\11L"2 or S.\1112 o, SMI62 

S\.1251 C.11cu1u .. with Computl'� Ill f-t 0-4 Coun.t 

content inc: ucks •nd l");.frnds t"l,u ot 5�1211 wuh "''· 

tt-nm,'t computer a.pphc.iw,ns Pn-,1"q !';,.\1162 

S\.US-1 \.1•thrm,J,hc.al logi< 3 0 31 �1.Hht"m.at1c,1J 

lo1ngu.1gt'S form.ii logJC. propm111on.1l c.alculus .in(.J 

truth t,.1hlt"S. hm orde'!' prrdic.itl· .ik Jlus, proot throry 

J'lllOmJtl<; SY,.!t"fflS Jnd nodd lhrory Apphc.1t10ns tu 

ll',gJcJI rwtworls ,md nons1.1nd.trd •naly,1s. Prrrvq 

S,\110.? ,,r SMll2 o, 5,\11<2 

SM2ol '1•tri� Throry (3 V, 3 M.UnC't'S. tr.msfonn.i 

I om, hnur �w1tons. Vl'Ctor SpiJC\"'S, ch.aractt"P.1t1c 

m.11 "1.-.. r1geo\'.llurs, ort:hot,;on.1lny Prttrq S,\1102 or 

c;:A!, ,.z r 'i,\11t,.? 

'-1\.t:?<>4 Introduction to ,um,·riul An.ily�i., (3-0-J 

'\tlynom1.il Jppr,1"'1m.it oru.. 1kr.111w mrlhods tc,r soh-­

ng r-QUJl1on-;, systf.'ms ot Jnt".U c-quJIJons. numc-,ca.l 

1nkgr.:ll1t.n, mh:-rpol.11 on, c1.1r,..r fu1mg Compulf"' 

nw1hods t'tnphasiZrd frm-q 5,\11?.? or S,\1' 12 or 

5.\lllt.Z Sllc:i o, _.,,u,.,al .

.. nt 

C,',t:?t,O l'rob.ib1l1ty .,nJ ')L.1ti">ho II (3 0-)) fstlmatlon 

,.,nl Jen� 1n1rn.·.1ls. h,-sts ol h)pc,thnts Bo1rnn1.tn 

method!.. least !klUJrt"S rC"Srns1on f"rrn-q 5,\ t.?JQ 

'-t:\12701nt,oJui..llonto\.bthC"m.tllul Economic�,\ 0 3) 

£.quii1brum Jn.tlysts, mode-ls, throry 0, the mult1pl1rr 

124 

.tcn1mation prnapk- ophmu-.a.Uon. ;,nd lineo1r chff�fTn11;,I .&nd ddtt"rt·nH" �u.illons P�q. 5,\1261 

Sl.U;J Unur Prow•mming \3--0 l Sunpl"' and dual 

S1mpkx mf'IJ,.ods m1ruffl.lx theo�m. tr11mporta.uon 

probl..ms. - """" 1heory Pr,,,q S.\1102 o, Sh:112 

or S.\1J62. S/100 or �qun,almt 

5\.1281 Vt<.tor An.1ly1i, (3.-0 ... 3, Vector aJgl'bra. \'Ktor 

u1cu1us. tt�lds. l1nr o1rul surfacr 1n!l•grals. Stole,, anc 

Go1uss o,�rnns. Prtr-t"tf 5,\1201 or S.\111 l or 5,\fllil 

S\11.311 En�nttrin.: '-'•thtmt1li<.., I U-0-3) \rctor 

•11.1!)"1$. Foun« on•ly»s. p;orti.11 diff,rm.,.I ,qu.,1,ons. 

S1urm-Louvill, problmu � polynoau.,ls. dncr· 

mm•nts, and nulncn Pnnq S.\1212 

S�Ul? Enginttrinit \bthe-mati<.J II (3-0-3 L..pl.itt 

.and fountr traru.forms, w1r-ctNJ top,cs trom complrx 

vinubles Prt·r-rq 5h1ll2 

�\.131S Introduction to Pilrh•I Oif�ttnli;il Equ;ihon 

,3 -0, '3) Lmr.u equ,111ons. Cauchy problrms, Upl.ict 

Jnd Poisson rqu.a11ons. bourubt),· valul" pr,1blMU hl"at 

rquations Sr-Jrm Uouvdlt" probtrms, a.nd orthonc-ffl'W 

np11ns1ons. Prnrq S:,\1212 

5\1JJl ,\d,.n«J C•lculu, I (4 0. 4 . R,,J numbor 

l)'\tt"m. topology of Euchdun sp.ice- cc,n• nu1ty a.nd 

d1Htrtnttab1lit} of .a function of one va.nablr difftrm· 

11ablt- transform,1,t1ons betv..·ttn Eud1dun sp.1cn 

rrr,eq SMlbt 

S\1332 Ad"am:�J Cal<ulu\ JI (,1 -0--ti Mun \·.1lur ,1,nd 

Ta.y1or's throrC'ffls tor functions of W'\�r,1,1 v;,r1.1blrs. 

1nvrrsr and amphc:t tuncuon tht"Ottms. rxlfnrw problrr:ns. lntrgntion muh1pl� ntrgrals. ur,itorm conwrgtntt Pn•req S,\1JJJ 

S\\Jo2 \1odrm ,\JK'b•• J I· 3, lni,grn. groups. mappmg., nngs. h,lds. Pm,q S.\1102 �, 5.\1112 o, 5"1162 

S\.1..3,64 Applifd '\unw:rica.1 A�l),i� (3-0-3 �umencal 

appro1umahor, m('thods tor sin.git" v.ar&.1blr nonLrw-.ir 

rqu.iuons. trstrms ot hnt.ir r-qual ons, ordmley dif 

rrrmhal rqu.ahom .ind polynornuJ mtttpolataon with 

a.t!rntion to �ctur.acy, s.t.iib1hty ,ind computtr .mpltm6t­

�;at1ons \fort riiorous lrutmC"nt givm tn S\t'125 .ind 

S�U.�6 Prth"q 5.\111.l S.\1.2oJ 

�\.UOO \<t.athtm.1tk, for '.\udt"u Po"""' U 0·-4 

�t.athnn.1t1cs for non!rehnic,11 rn.11on p�nng for the-

:'\avys .Sudur PO\l\er Progr.am Topics sdttttd tn>m 

S�l212 and S\!Jll P.,,.q I C ond S.\1202 

!,,�1411 Introduction to Complt"- \'ari.iib1n (3-0-3 

Al�r.J a.nd topology ot comple:.; numbtts.. Elmtfflt.t.ry 

tunct1ons. Complt"11 dt"riv.1t1w •nd tnttgra..l �ttms 

ut C.auc.h} AnalytJC functions ,:ontorm.11 n..tpp1ng.s. 

T.aylcr .. nd Laurmt srrits. su,,gula.ntit"S. rnidut" t.Mory 

an..alyt,c contmu.1t1on Applicahons to 1Tal .uwl� olnd 

phy,m,I problnns t'rrrrq �.\WI 

S\f-t25 Ach·a.ncrd '\umc-riul An.aJ,, .. i� (3 -0· 1} !'\umer 

,cal solution ot equ•t1ons m OOl' •nd s«.·vu.il v.an.1bln.. 

dut"Ct and ltttJlJ\"t' ;dgonrhms. raft- cf ronvr"'S""Cl:' 

Computrr mt-thods. t":nph.tsi.ud Prnrq SMJJl ""' pn 

m•-s.s1orr of 11atruct(lr 

5:\1-t:?c, '.'\umt-rial '1dhoJ,. for O1fkr<nl1.1I [qu.iition .. 

(1 0-3, lntnpolatJOO olnd poJ)'-nc,maal a.ppt0\lm.tl,0n, 

null'f'rtCa..l tn�t1on ;1nd dtttrrrntutton. numt"lC..1) JI· 

gont'tms for 1n1t1.il ,�ur .ind boundary 'l.'illur pti.!blt"'f1"1$. Prrrrq ').\UL? S,\UJI "'' pemussum oJ chatnnan 

',\.,1-tJJ \11'thoJ1o of Appli� \.1•th.:m•tio 1 -0, 3) A 

ccunco of sel«ttd topiu 1n a.pphc,1bf(' ma!hnnat1cs bu1lt 

upon studt"nts pnor stud1n n lmt-.1r .1l_gt"bra tS�12ol 

.1nd .1na.h""YS lS�1.331 A f('W top10 Jtt 1..hc»c11 from 

sue� sub1tcts .is ,nC"olf oprt-r.1tor thN>ry c;akulus. 01 

v.in.i11ons, mtt-gr.11 C"qUJt1ons. t�orm methods. �n· 

sot c�lus. � d1stnbut1on thrtiry Arr-a.s of •pplia 

11On mc:'udr phys1a eng1nttnng. systt>ms fflglnttnng. 

•nd opuations a.nouysu Prnv,1 c;.\t1J1 or Pf'""lSSlor: 

of ha1nn,m 

S\.1-lol lm�.ir Alttirb,a (l·O- 3 \'«tor spou.n hnur 

1r.1nsformat1cins. Jord.in c.tnoruca.l form. .n.ntt produci 

Sf>,1C\'S p.,,..,, .5.\1.l<i, $.\1.lJI 
SM402 Algcbr.iic Structure:!. ,3--0-3) Groups. rin�. 

htil<l! G,1.lo1s theory Prl"tt·q. SJ\1161_ SM331 

SM41:>4 Topology \3-0-3> A mo1thcmat1cal analysis ot 

!ouch ... urtJcn a'-> the sphert'. torus. Klein bottle, and 

�lob1u! �lnp. To devdop ,m tntuili\·t feel for tht sub­

!l'<l, .1 v1su.il approach 1s used and many examples are 

inw .. 1ig.11rd Ccn:q 51\1332 

Operational Analysis Courses 

SAJ02 Analy�is of NauJ Tactics 13· 2 -t 1 ,\n mtroduc• 

hon ro the tl'Chn1qun of modeling ,rnd qu.1ntit.1hvt.: 

.m.Jlr,1i .1pphed to �pecihc n.ival opcr.i1ional problem!> 

1ncluJm,c �.1rch ,ind patrol. !5Crl:'1!nm� anl1-air wart an:, 

mininy.. equipmt-nT �liability. .1nd decision rult.-s 

Prrra rt· S.\WO ,, 5"1230. 

SA-IOI Method-. of OJM!nlion� An.tl)'s.is I (3--0-3) lnvc-.1ig.ihon ol tundamt"nt.tls of l1nc.ir optimi7.Jtum 

,ub1ed to conc,.traints.. mcludin$( com,truct1on and 

,m.tJ),'5'-' of hm·ar programmm,lit and nct,,·orl problt-ms 

Ftu,•q 5,\12cl 

SA402 Method., of Operation .. Ano1J)

,.,i1, II (3-0-JJ. In· 

'\lt .... t1g�11on ol qu.10111,nive arwlys1s oi dt'C1'>1on options, 

including PERT CPM. dynamic pr�ramming. M,ukov 

dw1n� .ind queuing theory Applic,111ons to lvpical 

C1Pfral10M an: filrt-..� Prt·rt·q S,\12JO. S,\1261 

S,\410 54:h:-c.lcd Tc-chniquec; in Opcr.1lionr, Anal)·,i-. 

,3-0-3) Applic,11ion ot rrob.ibiluy .ind dl'lt·rm1n1�11c 

modd\ lo Jn,ily:o.ts of optcr.iuon.il prob1,:m� Prot•q 

S.\ !.?JO '" SM2JO 

SM465 Advanced OiHe.rential Equations I (3-0-3). 

Exi�tence. uniquenes5 oilnd o�illahon theorems. ::,tabil, 

ity, topologic.al methods. Cor.-q SMJJ2 

SM�68 Mea..sure and lntegration fl-0-3) Construcuon, 

propt.r1it:!.and exteruiOn!"> c,I mea.sun."!., U�ue-S11elt1es 

measure5. integral'->, Fub1m and Nikodyn theorem�. 

Dan1ell 1n1egraL relation to probability theory. Pren•q 

5MJJ2 

S,'\412 Applicationc; or Operations Ana.l)·sis (2-2-3) 

0pt"rjl1on� n .. -search 1echniqudo are .1pphed using stu· 

dent prOJ4.'CIS. case ,tudic.. and visiling k·cture�. Topic, 

include current military and 1ndustri,1I problem� 

Pn•n•q. pt•nnlssio,i of clrmn,1a11 

SA430 Log�tics (3 -0-3) lnv�lig.ale!. 1echmques of 

1p..·ralloru. anaJy .. 1s Jppliuble lo th, solution of problem� in realiability m,11ntainJbili1y. availability, and 

in\·t:ntory. P,i:,r;>q S,\1239 and SA'f'OI 

5A441 Applied Statistics I (3-0-31. An applied study 

of J v.iriety ol' st.iti!.lit.il methods us-ed in obt,,unil'\g, 

pr�nlinK. summ:irwng,. and an.:slyzinK �tatistical mlorm.ihon Included .are strategies for data collec11c,n 

dnd prt"'>l'nt,1t1on, .and li..'Chniquo. of s1,111stical inference 

tor population p;1r,lmelt"r� ba� on th(' c:onc.cpt� (.if 

wmpling, prob,1b1lity ..1nd distribution tht:ory. Pr,•t1•q 

5M2J9 

SA.t-12 Applied St.1hstic.§ 1l 13-0-J) A continu,111on ol 

SA4.t l th,H include.'\ t"X;lm1nalic"ln. C\".:1lu.1t1on. and application oJ JdVJnct·d ,.,.1tistic-,1I method-.. Techniqut.� 

stud1t.-d mcludt Sclmplmg, nonparamctt1c ,m,1ly!t1!t. SJffl· 

pie .:snd muh1pll.' regtl"S51on, corrcbtion. ,maly!tis Pl 

van.1ncc. o1nd dcc1?t1on theory. Pr,wr1 SA<l-11 

125 

"I never thought I'd say 

//11s, but Saturday 111ght is 

really a good time to study. 

A lot of mids do just that." 
COURSES OF STUDY 

'The Academy wasnt as 

tough physically as I expected, but acade111ica/Jy 

its ridiculously hard. I 

have to study about 35-40 

hours per week " 

126 

Department of Chemistry 

Chemistry Major 

Chemistry, an experimental science, is the most laboratory-oriented program offered at 

the Naval Academy. Serious students of chemistry have ample opportunity to experiment and observe as they pursue the scientific method. Laboratory equipment includes 

Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, Fourier transform nuclear magnetic resonance 

spectrometer laser raman spectrometer and mass spectrometer/gas chromatograph, 

among other modern equipment. 

Any naval officer will profit from a good knowledge of chemistry. A background in 

the fundamental principles of chemistry and modern experimental techniques is highly 

valuable for officers working in such technical subspecialties as oceanspace research, 

life sciences and support systems, propellants, and many others. 

The Chemistry maior is accredited by the American Chemical Society. Bachelor of 

Science degree is awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (in addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, Nl200. EN200, NS252, NS300", Nl.303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311-3l2 , ES400, NL300", NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211. SM212; 

Science: SP211, SP212 

Humanities/Social Sciences. HE3oo·. HH204 and five electives; 

Language: none: 

Special: none; 

Major: SC201, SC202, SC301, SC302, SC304. SC321, SC322, SC401, SC402l, and 

three chemistry electives. 

'Taken during second class summer 
Chemislry Courses 

SCUil & SCIO-I El<menh ol Chemistry 13-2--1 3-2-41. 

·\ h\·o-seml"'jlt'r :.rqucnC't! pr�nhng the fundamental 

lawc, .lmf lheone-. of chemic,lry Atomic and molecular 

structures, pt•nod1city. chvmical ,qu1librium, kmct1G. 

and ell"Ctrochcmu-Lry an:- covered m a bal.mced c:la�­

room and l.:abor,uory approach for the student with a 

hm1h:d chemi-.try. math�malics. and scirnn: background 

SC 105 & SCJ06 General Ch•mistry 13-Z-4 3-2 ;) A 

lwo wm�ll'r -.c:quence stressing the fundamc-ntc1.l l,1\ .. ,:s 

.ind theon� of cht>mist.ry Topi� include atomic and 

moleculJr :tlructur�. bonding. chemical thermodynamio. t-quilibrium, kmeho, acids, .ind ba�� and 

t-ll-clrochcm1!.lry. Laboratory emphasis i,. on c.h.•\•elopmcnt of scu:ntific laboratory ,;kill�. parhcul.lrly the 

g1mt'rat1on. analysis, and pn.-wnlatlon of data 

SCJ 13 & SCI 14 Principles of Chemistry <J-2-4 3--2----1 

IHonorJ Rigorous cour.es m tht: fundamental pnnaples 

undcrlyin� the .irea.s of inorganic. Or};.tnic. and phys.1cal 

ch�mi�try designed £or '!.IUdl'nt, with abuvc avcrageab1hty an lhl ..sc-1cnee$. Pn..,.-q 01h• y1.•rir of high sdioo/ 

dJrmurry. 

SC201 & SC202 Orl1>J1ic Chemist')· 13-o-5. 3-o-51 The 

chc:mi.!.U)' of cov.1lt"nt compound\ of c.irbon, mcludmg 

o1roma11c ahph.1hc. .snd hetc,>rocyclic. The 'k'C'Ond 

'iol!m�ler lo1boro1tory includt..., qu.tlitalivl' organic 

Jn.:th''>IS. Spec1.1I JllentiC'ln is. gtv<'n are� of p<lroleum, 

pl.-,,ic ... dru�� and ,pc,ctro-.rupy Pn,.,-,•q SCll-1 or 

SC!Oo o, SCI� 

S62.SJ Gt'ncr-.JI Biology I C3·2�-1 . fundam1m1.1J pnnopl� .ul" m1rodured. Topi� include protopla'!.m, plant 

.ind .1nimo1I hi�tology pl.tnt .,n<l animal mc-t.ibolism. 

gJ.ml'lO);t:nn,ls, Jnd C't'JI div1?>10n a� wc,>ll .l\ g,metics. 

t."CO!ogy . .ind orgo1n1c c:voluhon 

S8252 General Biology II (3-2-t I. Expands upon topics 

from General B,ology I particularly plant and animal 

metabolism. and introduces vertrbrate morphology and 

phy,iology 

5001 &. SC302 Physial Chcm;stry (3-0-3, 3-0-3). An 

mlroducllon to tht phy,ical !>IJtes of matter 1-.inel.ic 

theory at g.a� .ind l1qu1ds. thermodynamic.. phase 

equi.libna. pro�rlles of soluuon.s, Jtomic and molecular 

-.tructure Pren•q. Si\-1211. SP212 

500-1 lnstrumental Method,; or Analy<t-is (2-o-4) The 

theory and applications C)f modem instrumen1al 

methods of .analysis art stres.s.ed A wide array of 

...aphisticat1:"Cf instruments is .wa1l,1ble for student use 

p,.,,q SCJOI. SC321 

SCJ21 Quantitative Analysis (2-t>-41 A sludy oi volumetnc grav1mctnc. and modem optic.ii and elrdrical 

methods or analysis Theory and laboratory prou.-dures 

and t«hnique-:, .:ire !.ll"b� Pri·rt:q SCl H or SCIOo 

5022 Inorganic Chemistry 13·-0-31 An in..Je-pth study 

of fundamental concepts. including topic. in alom1c 

s1ructurc. chemical bonding. and coordination 

chemistry. Prl"n.•q · SCJ02 

SC40IL & SC�02L Phy,lcal Chemistry Lab,mtory 

(0-3-1 0-3-1 A comprehensive. .-.ophi!'tflcated 

laboratory course designed to give prac11cal IJboratory 

cll.perience in the areas covered in cou� SC301 and 

SCJOZ Pn-n•q SCJ02 SCJZI 

SC<t32 Biochl'mi\lr)' ,3---0-3) The binlog1cill chemistry 

ol tht: hum.1n body i!i- dtscu'j�, induding both normal 

and abnonnal ,1'.opl"C"h. Mct.abo)i�m. nutntmn. vitamiru, 

.md honnottcs Jic 1ttc.lude:d. Prtw•q SC201 

"/ wanted to go to the Naval 

Academy because I thought 

,t would be a challenge and 

I was curious whet/,er 1

could handle it. I feel 

good about myself and 

what Ive accomplished 

here." 
COURSES or STUDY 

'My high school prepara11011 was poor and my 

study habits left a lot lo be 

desired. It look a whole 

semester to leam how to 

study." 

128 

Department of Oceanography 

Oceanography Major 

Oceanography is an interdiciplinary science maJor involving the study of meteorology, 

geophysics, physics, chemistry, biology, and geology as they relate to the ocean environment and the effects of that environment on naval operations. It is a laboratoryoriented program with the most modem facilities, including an oceanographic research 

vessel, a field laboratory, a weather station and radiosonde system for study of the atmosphere, plus a wave tank, a rotating tank, demonstration tank, atmospheric 

chamber. tide gauges, marine culture systems, and fully equipped laboratories. An 

undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional, NN203, EN200, NS252, NS300', NL303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311-312. ES400. NL300", NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM211, SM212, SM311; 

Science: SP211, SP212; 

Humanities, Social Sciences: HE3oo·. HH204 and five electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Major: SB251, SO261 SO313, SP328. SO342, SO413, SO424. SO472, and SP411 plus 

two approved major electives. 

'Taken during second class summer 
Oceanography Course� 

50211 Jntroduclor)' Ocunog.r.1phy (3 -0-3) An 1n-­

troducvr,· COUr.-.(' dnign'--0 tl"r f'hysaul Scit'."na- ma1or... 

:T.ttlng phn1ul .and chemJcal proprrhn of 5-f'J Y1.Jlcr 

wbmarinr i;roJogy mannr biology, tht' hc:-at budtel of 

lht 0tt.1ns \\. Jh:r ma.,sn ,mJ gt"nt>rJI arcul.ition, cur1-tnl\, wav� • .ind tide� f>,,·tt·,, SCJG-1 SCJOo, o, 

SC ll4 SP2n 

S0221 Introduction to Otti1no,traph) (3-0-31 ,"\ des,­

cnrllw couTM: dt"S1gnf'd tor th� Ocean Enginrcnng 

�,or to prov1d,;- -i.n ovcrv1t.....,, of s1�1hc.in1 O<t'Jnogniphtc fac:ton. anJ 1ht-1r imp.Kl on rni,;inl't:ring ,1pplico1-

. OM ,,,..,..� '>( 104 5C106 o, 5( 114 SP211 S,\120, 

, �.-.1;11 

S02<,J Phy ... ic.al �ology \ 2-'1 I A �tudy ol tht" 

dynJmu E..tnh, u·ntcrcd .uound thr cona!pl of global 

rlJk kj tomo w11h cmph•u1� nn tht· mJlt"ri.:aJ., (orm. 

,1nJ structurL· and par11cularly lht' mlemal .1.nd olrr· 

n.ll proc"'5,� which shapt- tht' Earth and .Vftet its 

lnh.b1t.1nts 

S()J L\ Gi:m·r.al Ocunogr.aphy 3 2 ·H B�mnrng 

p�gJ �.1no�ro1phy, the OCl"Jn bJ,.1� ..tge .and ongm 

ot r.ms physical proJ)f'rt1n i"ll �a water chrm1co1I 

pr-i(k'rt1n ot woucr .ind ia d1stnbution ot \·.UJo1b1es 

ind ph�1c.1I ch.u.ictt"nst1cs ot �tuomes. Ocean cur�nt 

S}1>1t•ms w.11n maues motion-producing forn-s, hc,U 

buJ�rl, hCJt d1 .. 1nbu11on and thtrmal structun:. v.·aves. 

11d1·� o1nd m.irmt' biology Uboro11on· worl includes 

.1 hdu tnp and 11.Xt'.i.nographic �n·m of Chn.1pealc.· 

S..y l'rrrrq 58151 5()261 5< lilo "5ClH SP212 

5,112.;l or SM111 

SOJ.t 1 Cener.11 !\ih:h:orology (3 -0 3) An introductcu,· 

study of !ht atmosphere mduding r.adiat1on. wcathr·, 

p.aurms and phenomrno1 atmospheric motion and tM' 

rffrcts of wr,1rh�r on no1val 0J)f'rJflon�. Pn�r,q 5,\1201 

o, 'ii\1211. 5P2J 

50342 Principll", of Mtleorolog)' (3r2-·P A -:,1udy of 

lht thtrrnodyn.11 of the atmosphl're with resJ'.'f'(I to 

\o\'tnd h.·mP"'rJtU:"t 'Jct' pr�..._ lntrodu<'l5 

thr b.iwc trthn1qu1.-s of m�lroro1og,t.J.1 ob!.ervauon .ind 

1hr use: ol fflt'tt><lrolc,KJC.11 ch,uls Prr�q 5Ml01 or 

S.\1211 S1'211 

�O-1U Ocunic .}Ind ;\tmo .. phu,c Proasws (3-0-3 

Th� d\'n.tm1a ot �u.tsa•hnnzon1,1l mvt!Cld Oow on the 

rolo1tmg �•rlh 1 hr motmn"i ol inh:rest are 1sol.:utd 

lhrc.1ugh the U!* ol sc.alc ,malys1s ol 1he gm.-em,ng equa 

uon, p..,,,q SOJJJ 502.21 or 50211 50342 

SO-llS [n\'itonmrnQJ PoUution (2- 2· 31 Concerns 

mvironmmul problems m\'olvu,g air and ""'Jtrr Topics 

mcludt- pollution sourws and control hydrology $Olid 

\\�Sirs, rKyding n0LW, Jnd lt'J(dl JSflt'C(S. Lahor.itory 

worl,, ancJudt'\ field trips .and pollullL1n sun.'t')" Prwi•q 

SOJIJ 50Z.Z! o, 502! l SOJ-12 

50422 ,"\iun.hon: Oa:anograph) l .? 31 Wm1� lht' 

,.>Ct'�nograph1c ttg1mc.- trom fhr, -onUM"ntal bre.Jl lo the 

1ntt·rt1dal tone· oonttntralmg on 1-h.illo,.., watt'r w.n·t· 

1url Jnd tx•Jch prOCl"\><.·s P11·mr S031.3. 50221 or 

SO�ll 

SOil-i \\';i\·n .11.nd Tidn n O 1) Tl\e dynamaa, ot 

surf.Jcr .1nd mtA-m.al w.1w- phrnomrna 1n r� ou:-.ins .ind 

.itmO\pht:"· Jnd .1n t·x.1mm.at1on ul ·,vind·g«:nrrJINI 

\\·.s,•t• t.h4'ra<.kn�ua .and pred1tlion method� P,1•rl',r 

50111 

SOUS Principh._� of Rt-moll! 5':mmi,t (l-O-J) lntroduas 

''Ir physical b.un of n-mott• sc:n"ing and r:ic,1minn 

1pplicJhons ol 1.·nvironmcnt.11 rrmotl' -.ef\!1-tnJ.: d,UJ in 

Offo1no�ph)•, mt"h-arology and t'.trth soc:ncn P,.-,,,,, 

S02/l 50221 "' S(}JlJ 50.J.12 

",O,Ul Synoptic .\1l'tt-oro1oK) 2 2 l, ,-\ prJ:ctic.al 

('OUnt' tn me!t"Orologacal .analysts .and lorL-C.l'.illng as 

appht'd to opc-r.11ional pl,1nnmg Prt•rt.•q SOJ-12 

S<lH+i Climalo1oJC)' (3....() 3, ,.\ cltm.iuc appr0,1,h lo 

"-'nlht-r phrnOm<"na Pr4•rrq ',().J.12 50313 �0221 

"' sni11 

SO,1-15 Air-Su Inter.action (2-2-.31. Develops .in 

un�tandmg ol the ma.s5 ,md tnrrgy trans.fer rron"',.,«.eS 

bt-1"·ttn the oce.an and atmosphere, dnd he,\>. rhese 

processes afftet lht' vert1Co1I wmd profile. L1b worl 

involves reductnk .snd o1naly1mg boundary IJyer me.1-

!iUrements Prai•q SPJ28 SOJ l l 503-42 

�Sl Biolojeial Ocunogr.1phy (2-2-3} An rntroduc• 

oon n tht' ocr.an oll • biologiu,I rnvironmt"rH Libor.atory -...ork inc udrs practJcJl studies ol thr btoh,,� 11.ll 

iht• Che,,ape•k• Bay l'n·n·,1 58251 50JlJ 50221 a, 

50211 

S0452 Appli,·d 81ological Oc.unography 2 3) A 

\ludy of tht- b10Jog1c.il pht-nomtn.1 which affl'<t n,w.al 

oprrat1on.s. S1gml1c.int bmlo;t1c.al and cht·micJI pro 

<.t·SM-S are an.aly,t><l m the labor,uory_ Pral'tJ S0-151 

S0461 Geological Ocunognph)' (2-2-3J Introduction 

lo marine gee kg1ca.l 1m,1rum1·n1;111on tht-<>ry dnd d.ato1 

gathrnng. ,1n.1lys1s, 1nlt'rpl"t'I.Jhon. and apphutioru 

Gi-omorphology, �1ruc1urt pt>trology. �1mentJt1on 

str.111graphy. ongm. and tfr·vC"lupmcnl of O<l'Jn basins 

,ind m,ugin\ ,lrC" t•xamint.-J in light of theorv of plate 

lt'tlon1O Pr.1•.hc..il .,,udu�i of lhe Chesapuh• Bav Jrt 

p.:irl of the IJboratory work Prl'n'q 50261 s6JIJ 

50221 o, SO, 1 

SO-16.J Current Topics in Ocr.tnogr.aphy and Mcli:o• 

rolO,t)' ·3-0-.3- Providrs •n opportumty tn prl"'.>ent 

curn-nt m.itenJI pt:-rtlM-nl lo OC't'Jnography J d meteorology and 1hr1r .apphcat1on lo Mt'as of N,wy mtt·rnt 

\.'.01 nffered t'\'tfV o,·,•ar Prrn•n ocrunogmpl1..., mmor r 

·hmr-mar: appr r.1I 

504 71 Chemical OcunoRraphy !2 ·2-3) Th,· modnn 

approach lo 1h1· ocieJn as o1 cht•m1c.JI syslem l.:Jhoratnry 

1mt!1Jct1on l0mphJ-.1zes principle-s v.'lth appropr1o11tr 

mrthod� Cl.n.s1cal concrph Jr1.· d1,;cu.5-.4-.J. a.s "di as 

l'lt"wer trend-. Nul l'Jfft:n-d t:\/l'f)' }'eolr Pn•rt·,, SOJZJ 

5022l or 5021 I 

sorn Em,1ronmC"nl Application\ .ind h,,U\''!, (2 2 31 

A c.1�torw-counr tor oc�.:an�Jphy m.110,... Tluscour.r 

focusrs on tun<lo1mt"n1o1I t�hnical , ... �ul'" crr.11nl b)· 

r�10nal cnv1ronmt•nts, ,l':,"J.t"\\t-S the.- 1mp..acl of 1hr t·n· 

v1ronmcnt on l)pt·r.111ono1I !l>y,lem� and t•xpc1w!i. thL· 

,tudt:nl lo 1s.sut'1. ol nahono1I m;mJgcmt:nt policy w11h 

.Jn tnvironmf'nlJI J'-pttc or 1mpac Gu•. ,t lcc1urtt'!a 

Prrrrq I C cr,mography ma1or 

129 

"Co11trol of the seas mea11s 

security Co11tro/ of the 

seas means peace Co11trol 

of the seas can mea11 v,ctorv The U111ted State, 

11111st control the ,ea if it is 

to protect our security." 

)011� F KEN�fDY 
COURSES OF STUDY 

'The classes are tough and 

you ve always got so 11111c/1 

else to rio. You're constantly 

behind you /1ave to get 

everyt/1111g done and you 

/,ave to organize et>eryt/1111g 

to get the most out of every 

m111ute. T1111e 1s very precious /iere 

130 

Department of Physics 

Physics Major 

The major program in Physics presents fundamental physical concepts and principles in 

such a way as to emphasize their general usefulness, and lays a strong foundation for 

further work in a broad range of technical fields. Some of the topics treated in the sequence of courses are the origin, propagation, and reception of waves of all kinds; 

field concepts; theory of relativity; basic theory of quantum mechanics; and statistical 

mechanics. All are studied with the object of developing an open-minded and creative 

approach to the physical world - an approach increasingly important to those who will 

be leaders in the modern Navy. A solid background in physics achieved at the 

Academy will facilitate subsequent specialization in any technical area. Bachelor of 

Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, EN200, NS252, NS300", Nl.303, NN302, EN300, ES300, ES400, Nl.300·, 

NL400· 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, SM311; 

Humanities -Social Sciences: HEJoo· HH204 and five elective courses; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Major: SP221. SP222, SP226, SP324, SP331, SP332, SP341, SP425, SP444, plus two physics 

electives and one elective from engineering, science, or mathematics. 

'Taken during second class summer 

Physics Courses 

SP2l l & SP212 Ccnerul Physics I & U 13-2-� 3-2-4!. 

Emphasite"\ lhe fundament.:il prindpl� of classical 

phY51a. however. contemporary applicatrons are introduced as appropn,1te. The 1op1� covered are 

mechaniC!i, e1ectricily. magnetism. wavr motion. sound. 

and lighl Pn,n,q Calculus II for SP21I SP211 for 

SP212 

SP221 Physical Mechanics I (3-2-41 Tht- fint course 

in physics for m.110� in physics. This. couro.e provides 

the basic classical mechanio. for further $ludy in 

physics. Prereq SMI l l o, approval of department 

chmnn,m 

SPll2 Eltttrldty il11d Magnetism I (3-2-H. A first 

course in electricily ;,nd magnelism with emphasis on 

the ccn�pts of fields. and polenhal. The course 

culminates in the formulation or Maxwell's equations 

Pm,q SP221 or SP21 I 

SP226 Heal, Sound, and Light 13-2·-11. Develops 1he 

basic concept!> in heat. sound. and Hghl. This course 

completes the three-course sequence in physics, SP2.21 

SP222. and SP22o. Prmq SP21l or 5P221 

SP301 Modern Phy-,ic.!, (3-0-3). J\n introduction lo 

relativistic mt>eh,rnic:s ,1nd 1ht!' particle aspects or electromagnetic radiation. Emph.1�1s on the dec.ty ot 

un.stahll" nuclei and nudear reactionr.. Pren•q: SP212 or 

5P226. 

SPJ 10 Astronom)' (3-0-3). The fundamental!. of aslron� 

omy as a ph)"'iico1I and mathematical science. covering 

the !i.Olon sy�tem, !itellar and galactic astronomy, and 

cosmology Pn•n•q SP212 or 5P226. 

SP324 Phy-,ic.1 of tht Atom I 13-2-4 ). J\ first rourse in 

atomic and nuclc.tt physic, for m,1JON- in ph}'51cs Top1cs 

covered .ire black body radia11on. photon 1hcory of 

radiation, development of Rutherford .ind Bohr atom<. 

waw properties of m.ttter. the Schrodinger "'-ave e-quil� 

tion, and quantum thL-ory or hydtOFtcmc ,:itoms. Pri>req. 

SPJJ1 SA-1212 Corrq. 5M311 o, ptmmssion of tlh· 

mstrurlor 

SP328 Fluid Physics (3--0-31. A first course 1n classical 

nuid mt.-ch.iniG which addr� the fundamentals ot 

inViscid. incompressible flow dynamics. circulation, 

vorticity, and lurbulenl Oo,._,-. Prrrrq SP212 SM311, 

and S0313 or pcnni.ssion of department d1ainnan 

SPJJJ Physicsl Mechanics JI (3-0-3 t A first CDUJ5e in 

physical mechanics al the intermediate level. Newtonian 

and Lagrangian mechanics with sptcia) emphasi!. on the 

central force problem and noninertial rderena-frames. 

Prmq SP221 or 5P21 I SM21l 

SP332 Physical M«ha.nics lU (4-0--U. A continuation 

of Physical Mechanics II. Wlth ,mph.1si� on spttial 

relativit)'. oscillating S)"Stems. and 1he mechanics, of both 

rigjd and deformable bodies. lntroduct1on to variational 

principles. Prerrq 5PJJ1 

SPJU Eloctricity =d M•gnetism II (J--0-31 A rowse 

in electromagnetic theory �uired for all majors m 

phy·sics and electncal engineering. Ma.x\'1.'eJI s equahons 

are formulated in the notation ot vector analysis and 

appli� to v.1rious situations. Prereq. SPl.22· Cotl!q 

SMJJI 

SP4ll Undenvatu Acou�lic,; and Sonar (3--0-3). A 

fundamental study of sound propagation m the oaan 

environment as It rel.lt� to the design and opc.rahon 

of sonar- Prvrq 5P212 or SP226 

SP42S Phy.sics of the Atom II (3-2-4). The fonnal�m 

of quantum mechanics. Quantum theory of angular 

momentum. application to specific heals of gase:s. hydrogenic a!oms. Quantum treatment of mulli�lectron 

atoms: applicataons to atomic and molecular spectn 

solids. quantum ilat1�t1�. lntroducllon to nuclear 

physics. Pm,q SPJl� 5.\Ull 

SPU4 Nuclear Phy..i� (J-2-t I A !tludr of thr ba�ic 

static �d dyn.im1c propert1� of th" nuclew and of th� 

mleracl.Jon of particles and rad1auon Wllh matter Em� 

phas1s on the cxpenmcnt,11 techniques \'\'h"� appropriate. quantum m�.amca:I mtt>rpretat1ons of the 

phenomena are gt\·en Prr-n•q. SP42.S. 

SP43tt Arou>lio. 13-2--41 An mtroduchon to modem 

acoustics. The topiC'5 includi:d are nonnal modes and 

boundary-valur probh:-m!. di.sc:retf Fourie,r transform: 

radiation. transm1ss1on. and dttecllon ot sound wavo; 

rlrctro-acousl ics physcho-.acou!lt 1cs, .irch1cectural 
a 

-- �- � 

.lCOU!i.tic!> . .and unden,,:ater .1cous110 f>rercq SP211 or 

SP221 m,d SM2J 2 

SP438 Oplk!i. '3 2 11 An mtroduc11on to modern 

opt The top,cs 1ndudt."tl Jrt' polJr1LJt1on. 1nu.•rter· 

t-net- roherc-n� diHrJction Foun'°r tr.an.,fonru. hologr.aph)·. ophO ol "4.lhd�. ;md bJ'ilC lo1 .. .,;f phy-.ic:s P11·r,•q 

SPJJl 

SP440 Solid Stale Physic\ (3-0 31 An intrPduclllr)' 

t:OU-TM9 Jn phy-,ie!> of thr solid 1,tJtc The topic!> ,ncluJt.-d 

,m: cry.,1.11 .,truclui'e'!,. therm.-) propt-rlle!-, frt."t' elc.-ctron 

model bJnd 1h,:ory. m,1gnett,m rt"!lon.inC\: .• md -.cm1· 

c.-onductorr. Pr1·ri·q. SPJ24 

SP444 Thermal Phy\ic.s (3-0· 31. A present,llJon uf 

top1G in 1herm.1l physic. from the stati!.l1c,1l v1cwpmn1 

Prr:rl'q SP42S or ,,t�mus.s1011 of rhe cll•partn11,nt 

d1a1m1'm 

SP44SSteUa.r A�lrophysic:i 13-0-.3) A srudy of tht bJSac 

physi0c of slt.'llar propt.•r11e-s or proct.�'>t:5- m.i�. 

lummosily, �tcllar -.pt."Clra, chemic.i.l compo-.1110n .,h,IJJr 

t•nt"rgy s.ourc�. nudeo�)·nthe;ts, o;,tl'lla, model!>, .ind 

?<otdl,1r t'Voluhon. Prt•rt•q 5,\4212 SP.301 or Sfl32-1 

SPJ ID or μem11 .. s10,, oj ,mrmc:ror 

"The best opport11nity at 

A1111apohs is to learn to 

work with people." 

Division of English and History 

Department of English 

Department of History 

Department of English 

English Major 

T he ma1or program ,n English offers study of the most significant and innuential writings of civilization from ancient times to the present, as well as the opportunity for independent study and for creative writing projects. A special feature of the program is 

that the literature of virtually all major countries and cultures is considered, in contrast 

to traditional offerings which are normally restricted to British and American 

literature. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. An honors program 

with a designated "honors" degree is available for selected students. 

Curriculum Requirements On addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203, EN200, NS252, SN3oo·. NL303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EEJll-312, ES400, NL3oo·. NL400: 

Mathematics: SM201, SM202 or SM211, SM212; 

Science: SP211, SP212; 

Humanities:Social Sciences: HE300', HH204, and three elective courses; 

Language: Four semesters of a modern language; 

Special: none; 

Major· HE333 plus nine approved major electives. 

·Taken during second class summer 

English Courses 

HEJOI Practical Writing {3-0-3). The study and prnctu:c of gnmmatic.ally com.>et and rhetorically effective 

t!'XJ')05-1tory pl'O:i4.:, wpplemented by tht analysiS> of es.s.1)1!> 

by profes,5,1orw.l writer.. f.or students 5eJectrd by Enghsh 

Department 

HEln 112 Rhetoric .and Introduction to Utr.raturf' I & 

fl 3-0-3. 3-0-3) Sires.so the writing of rhctoncall>· 

effectivt· .lnd grammo1t1cally correct expository prose 

Ourinl? 1he first �mester, \tuderib read es�ys. short 

!.!Ori�. ,1nd pla�. and they wntt! brit'f e<;;!o.1r., (up to 500 

worcM. During the �-(Ond �mc.'!>ltr. 1:,ludent5 read 

novel!. and poetry and wnlt' longer essays 

200-Le,·d CoursN; G('ncnal Dcscriphon 

The: htt-r.iry content of o,u� cm 1hi1:, lt!vd is t<ltc11c. 

Thnc cour...es offer wide s.urvl'Y!> of m.itcrials from d1f 

ll"r.:-nt culturn, hi..,lorical �r,ods, IHcrary ty�. ,u1d 

b\Ut'S. In l'JCh cour..c. 1:,ubscan11.1I pracha m ....,rillng 

,s. lo be l!'ll.p«tt'd If a term p.1p<>r 111 required. pnor to 

the !,Ubmic.-.1on of -.uch a p.lptt the.rt." will al!ioO be �cral t'l:.l.lfS or wntttn cJi:rtcises lo le$I .tnd cvalua1e tht ,tudtnt � wnt1ng CQmpth>nct". There Jre no prerequ1!io1tl ... 

tor omy course in 1hc 200 �roup. The)' may bt: to1ken 

•t 4n)· d.i.�� )t!\.TI mclud1ng the- fourth clas.s �'f'ar 

ILC.ll9 Thc lit'l"-nalul'<' of Chus.ic:al J.nd Chrh,tian ldus 

'l--0-31 Th� lound.111ons oi modem lueratun: oJ 

cl.tv,ical Gret'C<' .ind Rome and med1cVal Europe 

Rr.id1n» 1n my1hology. philosophy. the epic. drama. 

.ind J>O(.·lry Attrnuon will bt- given to thf' trad1horu, 

kk.b . .tnd com11·nt1oru. which haw .,h.iped tht' dc\lt'IOpmt'nt 01 \'\'ntcm literalu� 

HE222 The Bible and Littralure (3-0-3). Studies in the 

Bible .jfld 1b innuence on European .1nd American 

h1eraturc. Emphasis will be pla� on modern Biblical 

IHerary..crilical methodology and on the S)'ffl.bolic 

richness 0£ derivative literature From Dante to Bernard 

Malamud. 

HE223 Modern World Literature (3--0-3), Rc.1ding� m 

the literature of contemporary cul1ures. lhroughoul the 

world. noto1bly the literature of the current worJd !tC'CJ1e 

a� it will be expenenccd by the modem prof�ional 

officer 

HE224 Literature and Science (3-0-3) The inter· 

relation�h1ps amorig scien�. technology, Jnd literature 

smce the Rena, ... s.anC\!. The impact of scieno: on 

literature and the 1mphcat1ons of Kic:nce Js rdk-clL'<i in 

literary r�ponses 

HE240 Amcric.an Bia.ck litcraturt (3-0-3), Prov1de5, .a 

generic survey of repr�nt.lllve American black 

later.nu re. Major figure. including Toomer Hughl'\ 

Wnght. Ellison. Baldwin, Barak.a, Brooks, Hayc.ll'n, Jnd 

MorrOOn ,1� <;,ltt:!:>Sf.><l Ji the genres of .,.hort (ic11on. 

poelry. drama and the novel are coverc..,J 

HE250 Literature of lht!' Sea (3-0-JJ Stud>· of the prin4 

cipal gcnrt!o of 1he literalure of the�.- (an epic.. novt.'I�. 

shorter fiction, and poetry). Emphasis on l11erary 

qualiht-S. muf\ rcl.ihonship with the -.ca. J.nd problems 

ol commJnd 

t-lEU,O Introduction to Ma.>s. Medi.i (3-0-3). An in· 

troducuon to tht' maM media. lhttr history. freedomrt 

and resp0Mib1'11tc�. opera11ons and functions, trend� . 

Judieno..-s. and effects on the individual and socitly. 

Each m.iJar mt.J1um .md various ancillary functions are 

L'X.t.mm� 

"I 11ever really thought 

about bei11g one of n few 

women al the Academy u11-

til I got here . By the 

time I e11tered, women 

were in nil the upper 

classes n11d they were provmg themselves i11 leadership positions." 

133 
"ft was snowy and bleak, 110 

leaves 011 t lie trees .. I 

went to a class and saw a 

closeness between the professor and st11dent-an 

E11glish class, not my best 

subject b11t it was infonnal 

mid I learned a lot 111st sitting there Tliat impressed 

me.· 

JOO-level Courses! Cener.1I Description 

The-i-.e courses build on the foundations ot literary 

analy .. 1$, romprehension. and wriling acquired in 

liEJJ 1 ·112. The liEJol-.lOo senes goes mon, deeply 

into e.1ch or the basic hltrary typt!s; th, HE313-333 

�n� Jpproachet. literature m 1h historical-cultural 

dimension while focusi� on a limited h1stonca1 penod; 

the HE.343-344 5eries offers extensive pracli� in a 

,•ouiel)' or writing forms. AJI course�. however, have a 

wntmg requirement intended to further the !iotudcnt'!. 

opportunity to improve skilh, Prerequisites for all 

JOO-level cours,s are HEll 1-1 U. 

Hf.JOO" Public Communication (1-0-1). Introduction 

lo the jumor oHicer·s role in N,wy public Jffair.r. Prac::• 

tm: in spea�ing in vanous situ.ihons. Taken dunng 2 'C 

summer 

Hl.301 Pane.rm in Onma CJ -0-3). Reading. v1�wing, 

J.nc:.l anJ.lys1> in a \'anety of dramatic expenen� for 

tht' purpose ot exploring the relationships among 

l<mguage, action, and form. 

1-1£.302 Fonno, of Pootry (3--0-3). An examination ol the 

VJriCl)' of IL'C:hniques by \,1hich language is shaped mto 

poetry The foe-us 1> on analytic methods tor 

undcn.tanding poetry. 

HE30b Type-, of Fiction (3--0-3) Ideas and iS!.u(."j of 

mo<lt.irn lictmn, \Y1th parhcul,u cmph.isis on the convention.,_ techniques. torms. and innovations. of the 

novel anll shori story. 

H[.J1l Chaua!r and Hi.s Age (3-0-3) The literary and 

philosophical traditions within which Chaua-r and h1:. 

contcmporarib worked R,adang.., in Ch..1ucer·s. works, 

the Gnw.im poet. and others. including early and late 

mt..odh.•v,il writer.- from Engl..1nd and the Continent 

JIEJl-1 Th'-· Renaissance Mimi (3-0-3). Lllcralun= .1nd 

thuu�ht of 1he period bracl..ctL-d by the lwo gn-at Engb,h 

tp1cs. SP1,·n!'ter·s Fain·e Que,·m· .md M1lton·s Paru<IL'•l' 

los1. The course includes a continental perspectiVf', with 

readings. from such authors as Mach1avclli. RabeJa1s. 

Cervantes, Monla1gne. and Castiglione. 

HE315 Satini· and Sensibility tn the Age of Reason 

(3-0-3) The literature of tht enlightenment' 

l]o6CH760). Reading in th• pros,, and pottry of 

Dryden, Swift, Pope, Addison and Stede. Johnson, and 

Boswell as well as selected novels and such ronlinental 

'-�'Titers as Voltaire. 

HEJl 7 The Romantic Vision 3-0-31. Concentra1es on 

how writer.. from 1798 to 18.J.7 responded IO the gr-0\'l,·th 

of mdustnalmn, religious skepticism, nationali5m. and 

a host of other problems a.ssoaated wllh modem hCc 

Readings m repr6entah\-es of the Romantic �riod. 

Reading m such continental wn1ers as Goethe and 

Novalis may be, included 

HEllB Modem British U...._tun, (3--0--31 Th• ltteraturt 

or Great Britain Jnd Ireland or the pa5t hundred )-ears 

The novels of Hardy, Conrad. Joyce, Ll�Tence, 

Golding. and lessing: the plays of Shaw. Synge. 

OCasey. and Pinter· tht poetry ot Yea1s. Eliot. ;\uden. 

and D�1lan Thoma5. 

HEJ19 The Victorian Fro1me or Mind 3-0-3). A study 

of the hteraturr of England written dunng the List 5<'\'l!n 

decadb of lht- 10th crn1ury. during thr tt1gn of Quttn 

V ictoria. EmphMis on the wntings chat deal with 1hr 

gro,,·th oJ religious skept,ct.Sm. thr l""l$,e o( the middle 

clJ.ss, g�ner-11 edu(ation. and thl· increaj,1ng 

dehum,miz.ation of thr individu.al in a socitty caugh1 

up in a new wave of saenllhC' discover)' .tnJ 

tl.'Chnological progress. Reading� from represenlaU� 

figures such ,s Dickens. Geoll,'1! Eliot Hardy. Tennyson, 

Bro,..,ning. Amold. Ruskin. C.ulyle, and Darwin. 

HE320 liter.atu� of th" American Drum, 1620-1&0 

ll-0-31. A sur.·e\' ol Amencan hteraturt> tmm the t1mc.-

0£ tht! Pilgnm!t t� the outbreak ot tht· (1\•il \\'.ir Ernph,1�1� is. on the rela11on!ih1p bt.-t\H-en the emerging 

culture and litl'r-Jture 
Hf.J28 America'� Liler.at)' Coming of Age 0860-Jq20) 

(.l-0 3, A "h.1d)· of Amt:rican litcraturr trom the Civil 

W.u to th..: devdopment of tht! Unlll-d Stat� ..is a. ma. 

jot 1ndus1nal .and milil.U)' poliucal po,.._.er aher \\'orld 

War l Focus. ot the courw is on lhe Amencan 1,-.·ntcr·s 

rc,.pon� to hl5 own C'Uhure and tn 1hat ol his broadenm,-: ""·orld 

HE..'2q Modem Amrrican U1erature: The 20th Century 

Challenge: · 3-0-31 A '>ludy c,I Amer'it.1n litcratun- trom 

1910 to 1Q45 with cmphas1!> on the- wnter s mterpreta11011 of thl· complt11:illes of 201h-<:t!'nlury hit. 

Hf.330 ConOOmpo�ry American Lih!ralure: \o\'orld \'Var 

U to Che P�1 (3-0-l· A -.tudy of Amencan liu.•rnture 

trom 1045 to the present . ConcentrJte-s on r�J)QO"M-� of 

con1,•mporary ,.,•ntcrs to the 1diosrncrntic problems and 

thvmes of the �t-\\'orld War ll era �uch a> the nude.Jr 

af{e. computer 1echnology, o1nd telev151on, the Vietnam 

c.:pt-ntncl:" racial questioru.. tht> debasement ot rhe 

IJn.;uJF.,C ,1nd environmtnl.il 1-.<,;ue-. 

HF.33) Sh.ikes�are and His Conltmporarit'.$ 13-0-3). 

A '!>ludy or Elizabeth,1n and Jarobe,m ideas and alhludl"S 

throuJ,th the 1m·e;tigat1on ot a rt!pn.osentat1,·e S.Jmple of 

Sh.aJ..npcare·, tta�d1es. historit"$. ,md comediL-s ..l'i well 

,u .- kw play> by rontemporaries ot Shal..hpeare. 

HEJ43 Cn:.ali,•c Writing (3-0-31. Alier completing in� 

1llal problem-soh•tng e>.crcises m prCJSe. poetry, and 

drama. ,tudent!i- embark upon an approved worklo.-id 

of tht'lr own dL ... 1gn, Cri1ic1sm of studenb work 1� 

accamplished through clas-.;,room workshops and individual confcrencrs with the instructor. 

HE.344 Professional Writfog \3--0· 3l. Designed for 

,tudents mle�led in advancN mt'lhod.r. oJ pre-panng. 

writ mg and presenting article-, and reports. After in· 

ihal study and analysis of the torm and style ma \,11dt> 

vanety of prose writing and practice Iii \•arious pro!>e 

forms. student� \\·ill d�ign and pre-.cnl independent 

pro1ec-b. 

Hf..lbO Speci•l Topics in literature (3-0-31 An open .. 

topics ltteratuft" course. Topics vary from semester to 

�m�ter and mcludc such orlenng_.-. a,; ·M}·th and 

Fant,uy,· ·uterature of Amenc,an Mmonties, 'Science 

F1c11on: and lma�es or \'\'omen 1n Literature." 

400-Uvcl Couf>4!,-: General Oescriplion 

The HE4¢0 seri� dllo�"'s 4,tudents and English Departmen1 faculty m�mbers wdh special expertise to pur5ue 

toi,;,dht.-r .in inten".>iVl' ,tudv of a restncted literarv ,;ubJ«-t Empha-.is In c.ich cuu� will be upon e,,.tcm,.:.-C .ind 

10tL•ns1VL' reading 1n ..1 lim11ed body or material techn1qut",; of re5,earch. and the dcvl'lopmcnl of independent cnttC.al 1udgmen1 Prercqui,11<.� for th� cou� 

are JI leo1'>t on" 300-IL•vcl EngJ1sh courw .md f)t'mm . .,1on 

ol 1hr 1mtructor. Select1on of !>lud,nts for HE-170. 

P«.•tfaKOJ,:}' in English. is made by the Engli!ih Dcpartmi:nt lrom among 1 C English m,11or.. 

H£442 lntroduclion to Literary Criticbm '3-0- 31 The 

thl'-lr)' and prJchce of literary cnt1C1!l-m Con«-ntral� 

on \.,h.lf cr11ical Jppro.1ch co1n r1t'ld lo th<- read('r 1n !he 

Wol)' ot Jtept-r undt.-�t.mding .1nJ !>atlsbction from the 

wor� ol o1r1 Offt'rcd \.'dch wm�tcr Requ,red of all 

UIK.h!!.h mo11or, Pren'•l 1 ·C stanilmR or 11c>rmw1on of 

�,. "'tmort ltairman 

H[4bl Studi,.._ in ;1 literary PN-ind 13-0-3) In-depth 

.. 1ud}-

· of ., limm.J pt"nod in litl'r.try history For L·'(Jm· 

plc Pope: .md H,!,, l1teran· Conlt:mporarzf"\. "The 

Bt>g1nrun�s o( Romantic1�m. 'The AmNl(Jn 

Rt n.-11 ..... 1nce 11830-1&,0)· and Tht· 1920s in Amcnc�m 

1lt·ro1tun· 

Hf.4b2 S1udi1.. .... in o1 Lilcr.uy Probh;m (3-0-31. Culling 

-tuo .· 1rad11tona1 d1v1-.1ons of n.1t1onaltty. h1!>toncal 

� rio<l or �tnn- tht· mah:ri.il, of 1h1-s- cour.,e wtll bt: 

klf'Ch-d lo locu!I- on wmt' umelL"M, prC1blcm of htcr.ltun· � thr hum.m �,�rnm: 11 rdlect<. For ex,1mrh· ·�yth 

and Symbol 1n U11:rJIUft.'� "l1IL·ra1urt" .1.nd S<..1cno:. 1"ht' 

Conct"pl of thc lit·ro. 

IIE46J Studies in Literary Figure� {3-0-3). E."1Clensivi: 

rt'.tding in lhL· \\!Ork�. biograph)·. and criticl,m oF m,1-

1or hgufe'!,- of world bter,uure. For example: Mi hon 

Wordsworth. Oiclt.'.N,.. Jo,u. D. H. Lawrena-. Melville 

Twain. Faulkner. O�c�s.J..y. Thom;i,; �bnn No more 

lh.in thrte !t-UC'h wr11er.c. will be cons1der1..-d In any om: 

semester 

HE4b7 Studie,- in a Literary Genre 0-0-3) Stud>· 1n ,1 

�pcCTa( genre For ex,1mple: Thi: Epic, The 

Autobiographical Novel. 'Science Fiction, lmag1st 

Pm·try: 

HE470 Pedagogy in English (3--0-3). Experience m 

leadership .ll'ld in t�hniqut...., o! education and training 

1hrough leaching J !t«th.m ol .i 4 ·c writing tutorial 

under superv1s1on of a member ot tht.· :,,t,1ff of the 

Department ol English Limned M thrN." 1 C English 

ma1ors per semester 

135 

"Tire best way to sum up 

what the Academy '1len11s 

to me is that if I had II all 

to do over agai11, I 

would-gladly." 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"This place teaches you how 

hard you can push 11011rself 

a11d still do more. 1 think 

1110s/ people go lhrough life 

and don't find that out." 

136 

Department of History 

History Major 

T he major in History concentrates upon the development of the important civilizations, 

societies, and states of the world. The knowledge of historical evolution that is acquired will contribute significant perspective and maturity to the understanding of the 

great crises and confrontations of today's world, and to a more acute awareness of the 

institutions and values at issue. The program provides a basic historical background as 

well as the opportunity for specialized study in the fields of American, European, nonWestem, naval, and military history. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is 

awarded. An honors program with a designated "honors" degree is available for 

selected students. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203, EN200, NS252, NS300', NL303, NN302, EN300, ES300, EEJll-312, 

ES400, NL300', NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201, SM202 or SM211, SM212: 

Science: SP211, SP212; 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300 ·, HH204, and three elective courses; 

Language: Four semesters of a modem language; 

Special none; 

Major: HH262, and nine history electives. 

'Taken during second class summer 

History Courses 

HHI05 The Western Cultural Heril3ge lo 1815 (3-0-3). 

Analyzes patterns of human thought and acbon from 

anctenl times to 1815. Adopting the premise that the 

cultural products of .1 people exp� the '-'illlues and 

asp1ratioru. of its member... th1� cour.,e approache-; the 

development of Western civilization to 1815 through a 

study of 1l5 ideas and institutions. 

Hfi 106 Civiliz:ation and the Allan tic Communil-y Since 

1776 (3-0-Jl. Pursu� the �tudy of human idea!i- and 

1�htuhoM from 177b to the prrsent - focusrng pnmal"­

ily on !he United States 3.nd Europe_ As in HH105. the 

coun.e -.eeks to expose patterns or human thought and 

behav101" m a cultural context Prereq HHIOS. 

HH20-I American Naval Heri�ge (3--0-3). This course 

examines the .inttt'edents, origins, and development of 

the United States Navy within the fram�oJorl.. of 

Amtnca·s growth a!. .J continental and. evcntualJy, 

global po""' Prm,q. HH105, HH106. 

HH22J Ancient Empires (3-0-3). Surveys Lhe toundaltons of \•Vt.-slern civilization in the lands bordering on 

the Meduerrant.'an Begins with the Greek city stat� and 

continues to the f.tll of the Roman Emp1�. 

HH224 Mcdievill Society: Princes. Pries� and Pnsants 

(3-0-3). Survey-. the development of Western civili,..aticm from thL· f.111 or Rome through the M1ddle Ag�. 

Renai5.Sance. and Reformation lo the Age of Absoluti.s.m It traces the development of the medieval synthesis. 

th� riw o( s«ular culture, rommcrcial cap1tJli'!>m, and 

national government 

HJ--1225 Renaissance, Reformation & Rc\�oluli'on (3-0-3). 

foocu� on the emergence of \<Vestem civiltzation from 

the discoveries and rediscoveries of the Renai5,Sil:nce. the 

sweeping changes brough1 by thl" Reformation and 

Countcr-Rdonnahon, and the o.otement ot both scientific: and polihc.il rC!VOlution. Offered in aJttmate >�ars 

HP230 Introduction to Philosophy and logic (3-0-3) 

A survey of Wt.'$tem secular philosophy based on 

re.1din� In nipr'L"Sentative philosophers; the basic prob11.!ms of philosophical inquiry .1nd .t v.1riety of solutions 

to lhem. principles of logic. 

l-fP2J2 Ethio (J-0-3}. t-\ ctilic.11 �mmation of �)�lL'1Tb 

of value, ,md standards, wilh a discussion ot cu!"fent 

moral ISSUt'S. 

HH.241 Survey or American History (3--0-3). A survey 

of American history from discovery to lhe present, 

e.mphas1zing the political. diplomahc. social. and 

KOnomicaJ developments that explain the nation·s rise 

from settlement to -ruperpower. 

HH2 62 Penpecthes on Histor)' (3-0-3) A 

methodology course in which History majors acquire 

the basic technical ski11s r-equirrd fol" research and 

wriling in subsequent courses in history and other 

humaniL1eslsocial sciences disciplines Prrr?q: history 

ma1or. J:C 

HHJl 7 Radicals and R.volutionari .. in Modem Europ, 

(3-0-3). A study of those individuals and groups who 

challenged and, m some instanctS, transformed European society from the 17th to the 20th amtu.nes. Em· 

pha.sis is placed on both the origins and consequences 

of radicalism and rttolution. 

I IHJ18 War and Europun Society Since 1870 (3-0-3). 

A study or the ongms and consequences of war on 

European society. The S0('1e1al response to both total 

.and cold \.,'31" is assased \o\'a.r is examined as a force 

promoling change, including respo� ranging from 

fascism through European economic unit�· 

HHJ19 Diplomal5 and Statesmen in Modem Eurnpe 

(3-0-3). A study of 1he major governmental figures of 

modern Europe who helped shape the diplomatic 

history of the modem \,·orld as seen through their 

contributions to the art of international political 

dKision-mak.ing. 

HH32l Mu.scovito and Imperial Ru5,i• 3--0--31 A study 

of Russian history £ rom the found.mg of Moscow to 

1Qt7 examining the domestic and �1emal forces 

rnpon5ible for the shaping the �tructure of Russian 

)Oeicty and culture 

HHJll Revolut:ion.iry .:and Soviet R1.b)i4 (J-0-J). An 

examination of the Rrvolutlon o! 1q17 and the d��lopmtnl of the Soviet Union, emph.lSlz.in.g thC" mshtutions 

and policie5, adopted to meet dome.tic and foreign 

problems. 

HHJ27 Focust.� Germany ;;1nd the Nazi E."(ptrii:ncr (3--0-J) 

on the antecrdents of Nation.ii Sociali,;m, mclud1ng th, Second Rc-1ch and World W,u I ua.s, the 

Naz, rxperience il<ielf, and the legacy ii beque.ithed to 

today's two CXBllng German S1.a1es. 
Hll328 Modern Brit..ain and France (3-0-3). Treats lhe 

histot)· of modem Bnt,un and Franre. comparing the 

growlh ,lf political .ocial. and 1mpcnal im.ttluliom, 

HP3J<> PhH""°phy of Relig;on 1�31 A phd"'°phic,11 

.m.1lys1s. of the central concepts and problem!- ot the 

Judco--Chn'iollan trad11ton. The n.iture- or religion. f,ulh, 

God, t"V1I and immortality M.Jminl-d from Plato 

1h,ough the Jc.ath -of-God thecilog1.ans. Pn•rcq l '( or 

2 C ml.11. ,, pcnn1.S-!ao11 of m .. rn,cror 

HP.340 Philc>.)Oph)' of Science (3...0-3). An exammalion 

of the impact of �cu.•nci.: on 20th century �iety the 

valut· . .i�"umcd by �1t·nu:. ,mJ iht: n,llure of "!!<1ent1hc 

dl5C'0'-'t'rY and expenmcntaunn PrNrq I C or 2 C 01 

pitrnuuron of m�tn1(t.Jr. 

Hlll45 Colonial Americ.:a t3 0 3J The origins of 

Amt•nt.1in cw1h1..1tion from thl' Agt' of Di�ovr;ry lo 

1no Empho1 .. 1s 1s plJc:ed upon th€' founding ol 1h1: 

rolonu:, ,.1nd their 1n .. t11u110nal development 

Ht--lJ4b ft,.."olutfon.uy America .and the Early Republic 

J-0 lJ Tr.tct"> th1; n·volutionary movcmt!nl and the 

ib.cqucnt dcvdopmcnt of tht nt"\, nation. empha'>tl· 

mg thr coming of the revolu11on the ano,titutionalll..llton of the rrvolut1onJf}' ideal .1nd the duJl dt-,tl'lopw 

mt·nl ol n.at1on.ah�m .md -.ection.:al1-.m 

Hf-ll41 Civil \\',u .1nd the Emt!.rJtCnCT of Modern 

Amt"riQ .lw0-31 ·\n t·x.-im1na11on ol thl· pohhc.,I. 

economu:. and -.oc1al d�\·tfopmtnts trom tht.' bt.,;,1nn1ng 

of lht· (wil \•V.lf to \.\1orld WM 1. including !he woundmg of tht' n,1t1on in a c:1v1l ,,..u dnd tht• rcun1!1c<11ion 

th.11 mo1dc- the Umted St.it� .a Krcat power 

HHl48 Recent American History (3-0-3). An examination of the political social. .md economic developmen1s 

!rom the Progressive era to the Cold \.Var. including 

World War I. the Era of Norm.ilcy, the- New Deal. .ind 

1A'orfd \.Var If and its aftermath 

1 IHJ53 American Socfal Hi.,tory (3 -0-3) An exdmlndlion or Amenc.an life and culture and the forces Lha1 

have.- shaped them, Mnph.t!oitmg mass m�dia populJr 

entertammf.>nt. rdigious movements. and technological 

.1dv,1n� 

1111354 American Diplomatic f-lisl-ory (3-0-3) An examin.1tion of American fort'ign rcl.1t1ons from the W,1r 

for Jndependenet lhrough tht· Cold W.u Particular 

.i1tent1on 1� p.:nd to the- pol1c1l.., of rre�1dt.'nts and 

'A.'Crctiities. of stat<.•. and to lht> combin31ion of forces 

th.11 .1ffec1�d their conduc1 or 1hc nation's £oreig.n 

rela11ons 

11HJS7 Jli5tory ol Ethnic Amerio, (3-0-3). A !>UfVl'Y 

of the c-xpencnccs or ,-a.nous ethnic groups m the United 

S1.11� from colonial lim6 lo the: present their arnval 

.and adaplation 10 America Jnd oppo�itmn In lhrm in 

thf' form of both nJlivtSm and r.:msm Off1.'T\-d in alter 

OJ!l' Y'al"!< 

HHJ58 Amrrican Constitutional and Lt-gal I listory 

fl-0-31 An t.1'.JminJlion of the Americ,m ron .. htutianJI 

.and legal !io)'!>lems lrom their pre,.-colon,.il bJd.ground 

to the prt"SE'OI Tht' a,ur!.C cmphJ�tlA."s tht' l1:gal '>Y�ll!-m 

.J':> ;i product of American .. ociety dunng tht.• pJr11rulM 

t•ra under wn .. idt•rJtion 

111-059 U.S. S.:Ction,.11 li<tory, Tho W.,.;1 (3-0- 31 D,:als 

W1th the opening of lhc tram -M1�-.i!,Sipp1 tront1l'r Topit?> 

"Everyo11e gets into his own 

ht tie depress1011 t/ri11ki11g 

about wlrat the guys are 

do111g 111 other colleges back 

lwme. Tl1e11, while walkitrg 

through the yard tire 11ext 

day, s0111et/1111g seems to 

say, 'Hey, yo11're a lucky 

guy to be here' a11d everytlri11g seems to work 011L" 
-

-

"There's a sign i11 one of our 

gyms that says, 'If you're 

killmg t1111e, you're 1111trder111g opporlu111ty.' I

guess that's what I've 

learned best here." 

emphasized include land policy. railroads, Indian �-a.rs, 

and water policy. Offered in odd-numbered years. 

HH.360 U.S. Sectional History, The South (3-0-3). 

Track$ the dl."velopment or distinctive region.al subcultures within the Amencan t':l(pcnence and focuses on 

unique regional contributions to the nation. Offered in 

C\.'cn-numbered years 

HH.loJ Modern History of China and Japan (3-0-3). 

An .analysl.S of contemporary As,an problem5 which 

considers their cultural .-.nd institutional origins. their 

1Qth century devtlopmenl under the impact of \Veslem 

influence. and theu- culmination m contemporary Asian 

nat1onal1sm 

HHJo2 History or the Middle East (3-Q-31. A longrange histoncal approach to the Middle East's role in 

world aHairs and the dcvtlopme.nt of its cultural 

political. and milnary mshtullons. Emphasis 1s pl;iCl!"d 

on strategic and d1plomo1tic considerations. 

HHJ6J History or Latin Amt-ri01 (3-0-31. The Impact 

of Europe in the colon1al period. 1he independenaslruggle. the nse or nahon,11 stales. and the interplay 

of world rorces upon the sh..lping of 20th century Lahn 

"\meric.a.n lire. 

HHJo-1 History of Afric.o (3-0-3). A survey of social. 

cultural and polihcal developments on the African 

contmenl from the era before European coloniz.ation to 

the present Offered in Jltem,:ne ytar-s. 

HI 1365 History of South Asia (3-0-3) A sur.'<)' of the 

hi.:.tory of modem India and her adjacent areas, such 

.as Pak1sl.an. Bunna. and southeast Asia Concenlratb 

on developments in lhis locale from the 19th century 

to the pr�nt. OHe.red in ahemate- years. 

HHJ7J War in the We:.tcm World: The MutW Muib� 

to lo48 (3--0-3). Examine� tht- development of tactics, 

strategy. and military organ1z..-illons from the Greek 

hoplite armies through the Thirty Years War. Places 

these developments m their social a.nd economic 

context. 

HHJ74 War in the Western World: The Rise or Modem 

Warfare, 1648-1945 (3-0-3). Examines the dimensions 

of \varfare since the Thirty Years \1⁄4r and civil•m1litary 

relations in a broad social context. 

HHJ7S Rteent Military and Naval History (3-0-3) 

Survef5 rttf'nt militar)• from 1945 to present Conflicts 

dealt with mclude the Chinese Civil \--Var. ahe Korean 

War, Vietnam. and the Baute of the FallJanck 

HH377 \'Vestem Cuhural History (3-0-3). An mtro-­

duction to 1he major epochs of \A'este.m developm,nt 

in the fine arts. this surve)• 4tX.amines 1he evolulion of 

contemporary painting, sculpture. architecture, .md 

music as well as the individuals and sociehes that produced them. 

HHJSO History or Sci�ntt and T«.hnology (3-0-31 A 

cro:.s--cultural survey of the history of sc1entilic 

d1scovenes and their pr.ictical applications. from !he 

early natural philosopher.. to the presen1, with rmphasis 

on 1he scientific revo1ullon or the 17th ttntury, the 

lndU5trial Revolullon, and the 1nfonnahon cxplos1on 

of the 20th century 

HH382 Biography in History (3-0-3). D<als with 

hi!>toricaUy sign1fic.1nt men or \...-Omen through the 

medium o( biograph>·· Typical �tion.s might cover 

great naval leaders. women m ant1qu1ty, or 19th c:en• 

tury enginttrs. 

HH�70 History of Milibry Thought (3-0-3) A study 

of \"·arla� J.nd m1l1,ary institutions through the vtlf'\-.� 

of the military leaders most influent1.1I m (ormuJJt1ng 

and changing them, lrom .1ne1ent times to ptf'Sent 

Prer,q. HH373. HHJU HH375. or permiss,o,r of 

mslruclor. 
Division of U.S. and International Studies 

Department of Language Studies 

Department of Economics 

Department of Political Science 

Department of Language Studies 

The Department offers courses at all levels in Chinese, French. German. Russian, and 

Spanish. :Vlidshipmen majoring in Economics, English, History, or Political Science 

complete or validate a total of four semesters of a given language, and have the option 

of continuing with one or two advanced language courses. In other maiors, midshipmen eligible for advanced language courses (200-400) may take them as 

humanittes/social science electives. All midshipmen may take language courses at the 

100 level as free electives. 

French Courses 

FFl0J & FF!0Z 8»ic Fr<nch I & II 13 0-3, 3-0 3). 

Emph.t.,m.-s the :,poken language 

FF201 & FF202 lnh:rmcdi,ltl' French I & ll 3 0-3, 

3--0-3) Contmuh dewlopment o( oral reading.. .1nd 

writing �ltll� lncJudt."S, ,ue.1 a.nd cultural topics Prrr.tq 

FFIOZ 

FFJOI & Ff302 Advana!d Frenc.h with Civilization 

Re•dings I &. II 3--Q. 3. 3..0-3) Develops fluency m 

corwcr.,.ilion and facility m re.adinJ,; and wrillng. Topics 

e:mph,u1u main ,u�t.s o! French c1v1liz.ation. PrFn•q 

FFZOZ 

FF411 Development of French Civililation (3--0-3). 

From thtt originS> of World \'Var H Pren•q FFJ02 or 

appr, "al of dl"'J,,artnh'"' cl1aim111,, 

FF-112 Modern France {3-0-3) Contemporary French sooely. 1n.,tuu11om . .and national polices. P�req· FF302 

or appnnal of ,lcpartUJ{'IU rha,nnan 

fF-UI & rr-122 Rtprese:ntative Readings in French 

Lltcr-..lUrt' I & II (3-0-3. 3-0-3) AnalyW. and di!.CUS· 

sion of works o( leading wnters of various periods 

Pr,•r,·q FFJ02 or approval of d�partm£'nt cl1airmm1 

German Courses 

FGJ0I & FGl0Z B,,;c C«man I & II (3-0-3, 3-0-31 

Emph.JMZ� lhf' spol..t:n language 

FG201 & FG202 lntumediate German I & II 3.0�3. 

J-0-JJ (ontmues dev"lopmenl uJ oral reading. and 

\\·ntmg �l1IL, Jncludl""' Jrcd J.nd cultural topics. Prt•tl''l 

FGIO_ 

FCJtO Introduction to Contemp<>r-UY West Germany 

13-0-3) An mtroduchan to the: geography .ind pol111cal. 

cwn,1m1c. ,md �1.11 !.)'�l�m\ of 1h1.· Ft.-deral Rr·pubhc 

o( C,ermany. in Gcrm,in St«.-s� development of .,dv.inn«d German l.in1-1uagl' \kill� Prt>n:q FG202 

fG.320 lntroduc::tion to Gt-rman t1trrat-ure 13-0-3) In 

�rm.u, S1r�-.e--. J,,.,_·dopmenl o( ath·,ma-d �rm.in 

langu;ig(' .. kill., Prl'n'tf FC202 

FC-lll De\dopmc-nl of German Ci1,·Ui:r..1.tion. {3 0 3) 

Contl'fflp,t)r,uv Gtrm.sn -.oc1ely in!itilUllCln.), t>nd n.i� 

hof\.ll pnhcic Prac If FGJ10 ,r apμ,m•al o/ ,/.:part 

1111•111 ,J1mrma11 

FC-421 &. FG422 Rcpr�ntativc Readings in German 

Liter.lture I & JI 3-0-3, 3 .Q-JJ Analys,� .1nd di'5Ct.lS­

!iton of works of leading writers of variou!t periods. 

Prl'n:'Cf FG320 o, aμprot•nl of deparlnt£'111 cluurman 

Chinese Courses 

FCl0l & FCJ02 Basic Chin.,,. 1 & 11 (3-0-31, 3-0-31 

Emphasizes the spoken language Provides in1roduction 

to writing sylem 

FClOl & FC202 lnl.t!rmediale Chinese I & 11 13�0-3. 

3-0-3) Continue-s developml'nt of oral slill.r; Includes 

exerc1� in character recognition and reading or graded 

cultural Lex.ts Prrreq. FCI02 

FO01 & fOOZ AdY>n«d Chines• I & II 13-0-3. 

.l-0-3, further dL"\--elopmt!llt of audie>·linqu.11 .. k,lls and 

comf)t!:trnce in re.1ding. Emphas1� on Chine-.e cultural 

patterns Prert�q FC202 

FC-101 & FC.;02 Reading and Discussion in Modern 

Chine.e I & ti 13-0-3. 3-0-3). Selec1<.-d U!Xb on ma1or 

a�pt.-cts. or Chinese areas. civili.t.llion, and culture. 

Prereq. F002 

Spanish Courses 

FSJ0J & f5102 Basic Spani<h I & U (3-0 3, 3-0-3) 

Emph.1siu� tht spoken l.anguage. 

FS201 and FS202 lnt.erm...dialc Spani�h I & II (3-0 -3, 

3-0 31 ContinuC"$ development of oral, no&1ding, and 

wmmg sk1lk Includes area and cuhural top1O. Prneq 

FSI02. 

FSJOl Advan�J Spani'ih with Ovilu..1tion Rt?adings 

(3---0-3 Devdops fluency m conversalion and f.acihty 

m reading .:md wnl ing. Topics emphasize mam .J!tpc.-c-1• 

of Hispanic.: c1vili.z,1t1on PrMf'(l. f5202 

f'S304 Advanced Convet'!,a.tional Spanish (3-0-3), 

Devtlops nuency through discus�ions ba'>t.-d larp;dy on 

h1erary !JC'IL-ction!I. and Mhcl6 on life m Hi!lp.1n1c coun 

tnC'!i Program rndudl'"S nav.1I dl.llogue-s .-and lt.'m,inol· 

ogy. Prt.•ri�q F5202 

f5412 Contempol"'ilry' Luin Ameriun Civlliution 

(3--0-31 Curo:nl -oci.11, rconomit. cultural. ,1nd politic.ti 

patterns ,md problt"m�. Pn.wq. FS.304 or aμμro1'al of 

ch•partm,ml rluurnum 

"Wilm you work closely rn 

a press11re-filled env1ro11-

me11I, you make lasting 

friendships. /'111 proud lo 

have gone to school here " 

139 
COURSCS OF STUDY 

"Civilizations wlrich /rave 

devt'loped vr111 diverse traditrons and diverse ways of 

lrfe during tire centuries for 

which thei; /rave bee11 livi11g 

111 rso/a/1011 have now s11dde11/y been brought witlr111 

poi11t-bla11k ra11ge of 011e 

a11otlrer. Tlrerr atomrc missrlcs are now parsed head lo 

head, wlrile tlrerr minds 

and hearts are still poles 

apart." 

ARNOI D j TO)'NDEE 

r5413 Spanish Civili.ution (3--0-3) Cultur.1I hi .. tory. 

contempo.iry mshtution.) and soaety. PrFr�q 

· FSJD-1 or 

approi.•ul o/ drpartm�nl chairman 

FSUl Spanish Lltcr.iture (3-0-3). Representative works 

such as the Cid and D011 Qui.tot,· reflecting 1he culture 

and civiliution oi Spain and it� major literary period.5-. 

Ptt:1f'f'q FSJCJ.l or c1pproval oj Lit•partment chQmnan 

FS422 Spanish A me.dean Llbm1turc: (3-0-3) Novels, 

.. 1orie:s. esSJys. poetry. and pl.l}'S r�n('(ting the char· 

acterisli� and civilizations of m,1jor Sp.,nh,h American 

rountnes from Modem15m to the present. P,rrrq. FS.304 

or ,1pprol'1tl of drparrmt•nt cl1airma,1 

Russian Courses 

FR!Ol & rRJ02 Billie Ru;,i•n I &. II (3 -0-3, 3-0-3) 

Empha5J� the :.poken language. 

FR201 & fR202 Intermediate Russian I & II (l--0-3. 

3-0-3) Continues develapmcn1 of oral. reading. and 

\vrltin.g .. �ill-; Includes are., .ind cultural topics Pu•rrq 

FR102 

140 

FR3JO Writings from Twentielh Century Russia (3--0-31. 

Emphasizes spoken Russian Dts.cuss1ons on Russian 

ovili.zation ,1nd cuJture PrrrFq_ FR202 

FRJ.40 Writings from Post-Stalin Russia (3-0-3). Continues empha.s1s on spoken Russian Oi3Cu�s.1on:!:, of 

Soviet civihz.ation and culture, including naval and 

m1l1tary topics. Prl'roq. FR202 

FR411 Development of Russian Civiliution 3--0-31 

From the 10th c:tntury to World War 11. Pr.:,,•q FR.J.lO 

or approval of tltparlm,:nt c:Jia,rma,i 

FR412 Modern Ruuia (3-0-JJ. The So,iel Union since 

World War It. soaal. cultural emnomac pattl'ms· 

trchnology .. urned forcrs n.ltional policies Pn.-n.•q 

FR.340 or approval of de1mnmrnt cltarm:nn 

English Course 

FXJOl &. FX.102 English for Non-Nativ«' Speakers I 6c 

II (3-0-3. 3--0-3). Ahtmall\·e to common pl�be �ar 

cour>es HEll J & HE1 U. Pren•q approval of d,part 

me,rt clrainmm 
Department of Economics 

Economics Major 

The ma1or in Economics is designed to acquaint prospective naval officers with both 

macro- and micro-economic theory, quantitative methods in economics, economic 

problem-solving in an institutional context, and international economic relations of the 

United States. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded An honors pro· 

gram with a designated "honors" degree is available for selected students. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203. EN200, NS252, NS300' NL303, NN302, EN300, EE311-312, ES400, 

Nl.300', NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 SM202 or SM211, SM212; 

Science SP211. SP212; 

Humanities ·Social Sciences: HE300', HH204, and three elective courses; 

Language· Four semesters of a modem language; 

Special none; 

Major· FE210, FP210 or FP230 or FP438, FE312, FE331, FE341, FE486, and five elective courses 

in economics with at least two at the 400-level. 

Restricted elective: one. 

'Taken during second class summer 

Economics Courses 

FE210 Ba�ic Ea>nomics (3-0-3J. An introductory coul'St' 

in elementary economic theory and iti application to 

con1rmpor.1ry problems. Topics mcludl" income deter· 

mina1ton. monetary pc,licy and institutions. public 

finance. pnre tht.-ory, and international trade 

FE220 Accounting 13--0-3}. An mtroductory course in 

the b.ls1c pnnc1plo of accounting. Cannot be taken tor 

HUM SS credi1 

f'E.101 Flnanclal Analysi> (3-0-3) A ,tudy ol the theory 

and lt.-chniqu� of lm.1nc-i.1l .inaly�is apphed in the 

federal go\·emmcnt .1;nd indw.try Pren:q: FEll0. 

FEJIO Economic Geogr.1phy 3-0-3). Prov,d� J. 

sy�tcma11c under..tand1ng of �nom,c growth and the 

is.�ut of nndc hmtU, 10 improved li\'ing standards .:iround 

the world Studies population growth. the resourcb oi 

tht: pnnctpal nations of tht.> world, mdu.!.try location, 

1ntcmahorul trad�. commodity cartel... and tht require-­

mc:nb Jor continued 1echnological advance, 

rEJl J I liilor)· of Economic Thought (3-0-31. Traw.:; 

the e\'olu11on or econom1c doctrine from the ancients 

10 modl'm day ,,·1th t!mpha!i1s on the penod since the 

18th u·ntury ReviL"\vs the contribution!. 10 «onom,c 

knot,,,·ledge by Smilh, Malthus. Ric.irdo, Man, Mill, 

M.1n.h.JU. Keyne'§, and othen;. Various schools of 

thou8,ht, including me.rc.mti.li.sm, clas!>1c.al, neo-cl�1cal. 

h,.,torico1l. m!ihtution.ali�m. and l<.t-}·nt-�ianism are C'."(· 

olmmed. P,,•n•q FEllO 

FE.312 Macrpeconomics (3-0-3). The !>ignificance ilnd 

de1�rm1nan1., of 1he .1ggn.-gale ll'vcls. of 1ncomL' .ind 

L-mpluymcnt. the priu: ll-vel. con.�umpt1on. tnlct'bt ratL"S. 

invn-tmt:nt .• thcm.111� mont't.uy .,nd fiSc.1I policits. 

Pn,u,1 FE.210 

Ft.321 Compar.1tin.· Economic Sy,1cms (3-0-3} An 

mtrodul.llon to thl· .. tudy of Jhl'mdtc fonru ol economic 

o�Jmt.11100, with rmph.s!.1 .. on comparing thf idL'Olog1ul hJw•. 5trut:1un: Jnd perform.ina: or cap1tah!tt, 

soc1.ilhl. jnd m1\;.ed econom1c -.y .. tcrru Prer�q FF..210 

FCJJl Economic Su;1i-.tics (2-2 ll Survey or dhCnp· 

h\.'t" und mh-nmll.:al ,t,1faUcal tt---chn1qut--,. Jn\.·Ol\"'11'\g. man: 

than ont: \'driJblc Strong cmphas1 .. on ��ton 

.an.11).�1s. .1nd u� of rompu1rr... Pracq. FE.210 

FEJit I Microeconomics (3-0-3). Theories of the: 

economic behavior of com.umers and producers. the 

dl't,rminalion of hnill good .and factor pric..�. market 

structures. and general economic equilibrium Th.., 

application of pnce theory lo busmess problems and 

public-policy issues. Prereq: FE210. 

FF.345 Envfronment:;il Economics (3-0-JJ. Economic 

c."\'.Jlu.1t1on or polietcs involving ronflictini,; public and 

pri\'ate wes oF natural resources. Topics mclude en· 

v1ronmental benefit and cost measurement. causes and 

const.-quences of pollution. management of depletablt 

;md renewable resources. and the economio of energy. 

Not oHered every yt.>ar. Prcm.·q FE.210 

FE.351 Public Polici� Toward Buiine.-.s (3-0-3) An 

e,-:.1mination of public rt'gufation 0£ privatt' enterprise 

in the U.S. with empha5is on lhl' rationale for and 

application of .:1ntitrust pulicy and direcl regulation 

Prt•,rq FE2IO 

F[J� Development or the U.S. Economy (3-0-3) 

Economic th<.'Ory is used to analyze the evolution of the 

U.S economy; among topio considered .ire thi! 

Amencan Revolut1on. we.!ltward expansion, 5\.1very, 

1ndustnaliz..a11on. market concentration, a.r,d 1he Great 

Depression. Prereq· FE2l0. 

rE.361 Urban Economics (3-0-3). Study of economic 

grow1h and ,;tructure and economic problcm� of dt1b. 

with attent1on to poverty. transportation. hou�mg. and 

ran.al discrimi.ndtion. Not oHered t'vcry ye.1r. Pri'rcq: 

FE2IO 

f'EJ62 The Economics of Technology (3-0--3). An 

.in.ilysis o! product1v11y growth. characteru11cs of mvenhon and innovauon. dc1cnmnan1s of rt.."!,,C?,uch. and 

developmenl activities of government and bu�inec;s; thL· 

economic impact of automalion. and rcindu!)tri.ilitatlon. Pren•q. FE2JO. 

F£401 Quantititivc: Economic Techniqutt (3-0-·3). 

Quan111a11ve approach 10 1heorelic.al and .ipplicd 

economic probll'm�. Method� t.1ughl include order 

qu.antity moc.Jeb, hnt:ar programming. ne1work models. 

m1croeconQm1c r�wurce ..illoc,1tions. m.ilcmt."tonomic 

models lifc cycle cost proble� . .ind co�1-bt-ntf11 

JnJlysi.!.. Prl!rl•q. FE210. 

141 

"Now when I go back, it's 

u11believable tire a11w1111/ of 

interest in the Academypeople are ki11d of kicki11g 

themselves /hey didn't take 

the opportunity I did." 
COURSES OF STUDY 

"/ wish l could persuade you 

to try to overcome the difficulties msfead of merely 

i11fre11clr111g yourself behind 

them." 

WINSTON CHl:RCHILI. 

FE411 Emnomic:s of Developing Nations (3--0-3). Study 

or 1hr economic characteristics. problems. and policits 

or dl"Vl"lopang nations. CO\•ering economic growth palterm m Thml \.Vorld nations, their changmg role in the 

mternJhonal �nomic order. and the different cco-­

nomic routes OOng employed lO\\'ard rconomic prog. 

res5. Pri!fl!q FE2IO. 

FE412 lntrrnational Trade and Finance (3-0-3} Study 

of international economic- relations, '5pecially trade and 

prolt.'Ctionism. mult1nat1onal enterprise, the world 

monelary syslern. o1nd regional integration. Primary 

emphasis on relations bet....,ee:n the developed nations 

of North America Europe, and th� Pacific Basin. Case 

SllJdies of current is!!tun rover OPEC. commodity 

cartels. and relations with sooalist nations. Prereq 

FEllO. 

FtiUl Economics of National Defense (3-0-3) The 

.1pplication or economic analysis tCI Delen� decisionmJkmg, and lhe conSt..--que:nces of Defense decisions for 

the U.S. ttonom>' Topics indudt- h1-tt."Ch V"i. low cost 

weapons; volunlecr... v�. con.s.cript1on: lc.ider.. vs. rl!'­

sourre man.1gen.; Soviet vs. U.S. spending: rompellhvc 

vs. monopoly rontrac1ors; pay v� non-pa,)' lactorS 1n 

n't.'nJi!-.tment Pn•rttq· FE210. 

fE422 Economics or Libor R.cla1ion-. (3--0-3) A study 

al the distdbuti(ln of income w11h cmpha�ls on the 

dern.iod for and 5upply of labor services; 1he choiretheo'"'ht bt.•hav1or of firms and indivic..luo1ls in the determination of w.ige'ii and the emplo;·ment level. TopiC'S, 

�n11lyit..-d include human c.1p1tal theory, ottupal1onal 

!42 

choice. the uncmployme:nt-inflation relationship, and 

the wage effKb of discrimination and unions Union 

history, labor laws, and inshtulions are discussed 

p,,,,.q FElIO. 

FE43l Public Finilnct (3-0-J) T he use. in a mark.et 

economy, of govunmtnt expendi1uns and taxation to 

change the allocalion of resources and to mochfy the 

distribution of income. Ex.1mmahon of the KOnomic 

effect of g0\.'Cmment budgetary policy. Microeconomic 

theory and Federal tax .ind budgetary institutions are 

emphasized. Prereq. FE21a 

FE4:3-l Money and Banking (3--0-3) A consideration of 

crntml and commemal bankmg mstttuuons. an inves· 

ligation of the demand £or money and its role as ;a focal 

pomt for monetary policies designed 10 obtain full 

emplorment, price stability, and inter-national monetary 

equilibrium. PretFq FE2.10 

FE44S Econometrics (J-0-3). Qua.ntiricatton ol basic 

economic theory: multiple regression. cornlat1on. and 

idenhftcat1on techniques for the OOMlruchon and testing 

of cconomic models ..ind a study of se:tecttd ahemati� 

models of particular e<'Onomic in1eres1 Not o£fered 

every �.ar Prrroq FE2.l0 and Calculus I b ti 

FE�72 Cost Accounting (3-0-3) A study of concrpts 

and techmqu� of cost accountmg, Primarily concerned 

with tht derivation of produce cost ansing from 

material:,. labor. services employed, and overhead 

Cmmor bt taken for HLM 55 credi1 Pn.•,eq. FE2l0 

FE.101 
Department of Political Science 

Political Science Major 

The ma1or in Political Science is designed to acquaint prospective naval officers with 

the elements of political analysis. It provides an understanding of the structure and 

functions of international politics and of various political systems. and analyzes related 

problems and issues. The wide range of courses allows midshipmen to select an area of 

concentration within the discipline, such as American or international politics, comparative and international politics of regions, and political theory. The program includes a 

requirement for four semesters of a modem language, with an opportunity to take additional language. economics, and history courses. An undesignated Bachelor of Science 

degree ,s awarded. An honors program with a designated "'honors" degree is available 

for selected students. 

Curriculum Requirements (ln addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203. EN200, NS252, NS300" Nl303. NN302, EN300, ES300, EE311-312. 

ES400, NL3oo· NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201. SM202 or SM211, SM212; 

Science: SP211, SP212; 

Humanities. Social Sciences: HE300', HH204, and three elective courses; 

Language: Four semesters of a modem language; 

Major FP210, FP220, FP230, FE210, and six approved political science courses plus one 

approved history or economics course. 

·Taken during second class summer 

Political Science Courses 

FP210 Introduction to lnliemaliona1 Relations (3-0-3). 

Introduction to the various approachl!:!. to intemauonal 

rel..1horn,; the nature of the mtemattonal political 

sr--tffl\: fort'1gn policy an.1l;"Sis. the principles 1heone: 

machmene!-, and major problerru of mtemahonal 

re.lil:hons 

FP220 Political Science Met.hods (3-0-3). A d1scuss1on 

of the phtlosoph}' of science for the political scientist; 

mstruc11on in resoearch methods with emh.is1s on quan11ta11w 1echmqu6 

FPl30 United S�tcs Go\'ernmmt and Constitutional 

Ot>Velopmenl (3-0-3), Area!> of s.tudy mclude the basic 

concept-. or American democracy, the Constitution and 

its dt,..rlopment. the political process. and lhe structure 

and functions of tht nationaJ government and 1he faclDrs- which influenoe 1s operauon 

fP31 l Public Policy and Administration (3--0-3). An 

anal�s of lhe formulation .1ntl <1dmmmrat1on or public 

policy 1n 1he Umtl'd S1atcs. Examines poht1ca.l issues and 

policy o1htm.Jtives relating to budgrt. deft!�. health 

ca�. �nergy, education. regulatory, .1nd other governmt-ntal problems 

fPJl2 Communism: Theory and Practia (3--0-3J The 

philo�oph)' of Communhm. the Comintem, relations 

of the Sovu�t Union \"1th radical parh� outside Russia 

•nd .... -uh Europe.a11 Social Democratic Parli� 

FPJJ.) Scfonce, Technology itnd International Rclationi 

(3-0-3) The dfrcb o( !iC1enc:t' and technology on both 

the nJlion.sl and internJhonal politic-al SY51em5. The 

role or the r..cienll'>I. development and research in na 

tmn.i1 .ind world dc.-ct.S--.on�makmg SpcciJl emphasis. 1i 

given to nudea1 non-proltl4!ratlon. sp.Ja! cooperation. 

,1nd t'm•1ronmen1.1I control 

FPJl-1 Formulation or U.S. foreign Policy (3-0-3). The 

lormul111ton and t:t1;l."C'Ullon or the v-Jrious t\merican 

tomgn pol1C1es to mdude const11ut1onal roles. the 

dm�1c,n-milking �tructu�. m_jJitary inpu1 to pol1cym.tk10K lht" ,.Jmin"-1raln:,n ol fort"1gn policy: .1genciei. 

procedurh-. and practi..:.�. Sub!ttantn:e policy 1� 

.in•ly.ud in light or d1.'Cl!t1on-theory. e.nd,-me.:rn> . .ind 

c.1p.1bih1y analyw. 

FPJll Compuative European Politics (3-0-3). Using 

a contemporary and comparative approach, this course 

!ocu.ses, on the structures and functions of the political 

systems of some of the principal European nations. 

FP323 Comp.irath-e Latin AmcriQUl Polities (3--0---3). An 

analytical treatment of the structure and dynamics of 

independent Latin Americ.1n political sys.le�. md,­

vidually and in comparison: parties, interest groups, lhe 

military. the church. revo)ulion, foreign policy, and 

political thought 

FP324 Latin American lnte.rna1ional Politics {3-0-3). 

The lnter-Amtncan System; patterns of [n1er•l.aun 

Amencan and ex.trahtmi.spheric relations; the Latm 

Amem:an policy of the United States. 

FP.325 American Political Theory (3-0-3). A dt!td1led 

analysis of the currents of American politic.al theory 

from the 18th century to 1he presenl. Trad,uonaJ concepts are cnhcal1y analyzed in world perspective. 

FPJ26 The Amerian Presidency (3-0-3). The. growth 

and evolutic.n of the OFfice or the President. executive 

agencies, their function, control. and problems. Spl'Cial 

altl!ntion is given to the President's role as Commanderm-Ch1ef. and his relations with the legislative and 

Judicial branches. Pn.rreq. FP230 or conscm of mstmdor 

Ff>J28 The Legislative Proces.s (3 -0-3) A comparnt1ve 

e-x.amination of the legislative process at .JII levels of 

American govemmenl wilh !ipecial emphasis on 

congressional-military relations. Prcreq FP2J0 or conSf'nl of in.structor 

FPJ.41 Politial Bt!havior (3-0-3). An analytic.ii Lrca1-

mcnt or polit1c.1l behavior from p:-ychological. 

sociological, and cultural penipect1ves. Focuses un th� 

formanon ot .attitudes through socialiut1on and per� 

�nalily developmenl 

FP355 Civil-Mllituy Relations (3-0-3J. An mtcrdisciplinary appr�ch to the complex nature of civilmihlary JHJ1t'!> 

FPJ57 Chines.t Politics (J-0-3). An examination of 

Chinese poliuc:al Jnd milit.1ry systems from 1927 lo the 

prnent Emphas1!t is placed on tc0nomic. polihcJI. and 

foreign policies of the Chinest Communisl rtg1me. 

"/ organize my time well. I 

have 111y goals and l just 

work at them." 

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COURSES or STUDY 

fPJ65 African Politics tJ-0-3). An introduction to the 

poht1cal 1rends and constitutional developments of 

ptl�nt day African governments. their relations with 

one omother and the rest of the world. Attention 1s 

din.-ctcd to tht! U.S. �nty aspects of Afncan national 

grm<,1th 

FP367 Soviet Politics (3-0-3). The d1tvdopmen1 of the 

Soviet system of government Lenmtsm .1nd Stalinism, 

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structure and functions ot the crnlnl government 

Council or Mmisle�. the Supreme Soviet. Presidium, 

Central Committee, and Defense M1mstry. 

FPJ68 Compar.alive A5ian Politics (3-0-) A systrmatic 

compa.raUve approach to the study of Asian gO\.-emments. their political. economic and military develop,­

ment regional relationsh1)"'i. cand problems 

FP369 Middle Eastern Politio; (3-0-3). A comparatl,.·e 

analysis of politics and institutions. including foreign 

policy of Middle Eastern nations The conflicl 0£ nations withm this system ,1.nd the wodd-w1de effects att 

m.phasiud 

FP370 Soviet Foreign Policy (3-0-31. Analys1S of the 

geopolitical, 1deologkal. institutional. cultural, and 

economic facto� affecting the formulation .:md conduct 

of Soviet for"ign policy in relation to the United States. 

Europe, Chin.a. and the Third World 

FP37l Asian lnt.emationa.l Politics (3--0-3). An examination of tht! Asian nations· political relallonsfops \,·1th 

each 01her and the re.st of the world. with special 

emphasis on U.S.-Asian relations. 

FP372 PoliticiJ Puties and P.-..sure Groups (3-0-3). A 

study of the dynamics of group politiG ln the American 

sys1em of government. Emphasi� the roles played by 

parti�. interest groups. public opinion, and elections 

in the American political proe:ess. Pn!req FP230 or 

consent of mstru.ctor. 

FP394 Polit;c,l Theory (3-0-3). A study of pohllcal 

philosophy, with empha\iS on the roots of drmoc:racy; 

the \,·ritings of the major writers from Pla10 to the 

pr�nt. 

FP397 Criminal Law and Justice (3-0-3) The nature of 

the crimmal justice system and criminal law art analyzed with emphasis on leading Supreme Court decisions and the system·s key actors and institutionspolice. tht- accused. defense and prosecution attomies. 

judges and juries. incarceration and parole 

FP407 Intelligence and National Security (3-0-31, Ex· 

amines the nature, significana, and de\-clopmmt of 

intelli�nce including collechon, counterintelligence. 

clandestine and covert action, and evaluation. Contm1-

porary issues facing the intelligence commuruty and case 

studies are included_ �rrq 2nd class stariding and U.S. 

citiU>ns,up. 

FP408 lnl1'lnaHonal L," (3-0-3) A�- ot th, public 

la"· of natioru., including the law of peace, thr law of 

\var, and law of the sea Problems and case studies are 

used extensi\'ely. 

FP411 Constitutional L,w (3-0-3) A survey of the basic 

principles. of thr Constltulion. particularly the ci,ril and 

political nghls of the mdividual. as determmrd by the 

Supreme Coun P�rcq. FP230 or consent of instroclor 

FP4.21 National Securil)' Policy (3-0-3). Stresses the 

interaction of domestic. forrign. and military considerations in the making and execution of na11onaJ �ty 

policy. Case studies and national slratl"gic rsumate!o 

highlight th• course. 

FP4J7 lnternational Organiz.ations {3-0-3). t\ study of 

the expanding role or mlemational organiz:atioru. (particularly m th, �curity firld) since the end of World 

War 11 Special altenlion ts g1�n to the U.S. 10 major 

regional systems, and to che U.S. role in multilateral 

d1plomacy. 

FP438 Comparative Conmment and Politics or 

De�·elopi.ng A.teas {3-0-3). Gov1!mmenta1 and pohhcal 

problems. instllution.c; and behavior in dewJoping 

areas. Political thought. impact of ch3nge-, lra.drr..hip. 

and organization tn Atnca. Asia. and Latin Amenca 
Division of Professional Development 

Department of Leadership and Law 

Department of Seamanship and Navigation 

Department of Leadership and Law 

Leadership and law Courses 

All m1dsh1pmen, regardless of major, must complete the following courses: 

�LI02 Le.1dcrihip I: Fundamentals or Na,..,aJ Uadel'\hip 

·:2-0-2J An introductory cour..e to instill in midshipmen 

a proft .. , ... ional "4.'0st! or purpose and personal honor 

\lilitar,-· lt'Jdcn.h1p trails and techniqul,,'1, which involve 

tht rommun1uhon ol ideas and the .ictron of command 

are �plored 

Nl200 Lrad('nhip II: t-luman Behavior (3-0-3), This IS 

,1 bJ'>IC mtroJuction to general psychology. The co� 

prl�•·nf'> thl' thcori� and princ1pl� of individual and 

group behavior and !heir relationships to effective 

lradt:�h1p in rh� naval servm: Pra"q NL101 

NUOO The La"" of Anned Conflid fl-0-1) This rourst 

acqua1n1s m1&r,h1pmen h'1th the h1stoncal development, 

!wOUrct"'S .ind purpo� 0£ the l.1w of .trmed con'1,ct. and 

develo� an understanding of humanitarian pnnciplh 

embodied in thr law. 1hr rule<. governing the conduct 

of hosulittr!t, and the rights. obligations and respon· 

sib1lit1� of n.1val personnel under international and 

domestic law� during 11me of conflict 

NLJOJ u•du,hip Ill: Applicalion !3-0··31 A 

culminating course to reinforce the practical aspc,ct!i o! 

leadenh1p m the n.11-•.il serv1� utilizing the ca�tudy 

p�� to aid midshipmen m formulating the1r 0\•1,n 

�1yle- of lradrf"'loh1p Prl'n·q NL102 

Nl400 Law for the Junior Oflicer f2-0-2) A survey of 

the ma1or aspects 0£ military JU5tlte and Jdministrative 

law relevant 10 the jumor naval officer Pren•q. 1 C 

standwg 

The following courses are offered as an 

elective: 

NUll Social Psychology (.l-0-3). Examines indwidual 

and group behavior with special focus on such phenomena as terrorimi, propaganda, Dram was}(, group 

dynamio. and formal. informal power Prereq. NL200 

NU06 Pfr.;onality Theory (3-0-3). E.xplora1ion of 

ma1or personalit>· theory to provide an understandin,:; 

of individual unique behavior. e!tpt!Clally while under 

�tress and in position of leadership. Each midshipman 

will examinf' hist her O\',.'n personalil>' van ables. and 

construct a theory of per50nahty. Pn•req NLJ.00 or 

valrdatum of same 

Nl486 Le.ider�hip Practicum f'.\-0·-31. A problemsolving !teminar based on the theoretical conslructs of 

previouf. leadership and managemenl educat10n. Prr!req 

l 1C slanding and p('mtission of instruclor 

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"Career? l'/1 have to wait 

and see what it's like i11 the 

Navy." 

,� 
COURSES OF STUDY 

'Tire Academy /ras ta11glrt 

me that this co1111/ry is 

great, especially whe11 you 

trai,e/ to other co1111/nes 

a11d see how they live." 

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Department of Seamanship and Navigation 

Seamanship and Navigalion Courses 

All midshipmen, regardless of major, must complete the following courses, 

NSlOl Fundamentals of N.1vi1l Science (2-2-3) Introduction to the b.bit concept!> of seamanship and shiphandlmg. mclud1ng lo1borator1es on YPs. MSL-., an 

outdoor cLtmage control traint:r. and an indoor Sf!.lmansh1p trainer ln.c.1ruct1on include:5, operalion4'.II and adm1nislrat1vc organi..z.ation. communications, damage 

control. and bJ..!tic weapons systems and rules of the 

roo1d 

NN203 Navigation I (2-2-3). Terrestrial navrgaoon, 

induding pilotmg and navig.111on sy5lem!i for surface 

navigation. basic meteorology. Labs include- practical 

"'erci,es and YP drills afln,ll Pn,req. N5101 

NN252 Shiphandling and Tactics U-2-2). A course of 

professional instruction covering t.he art and sc1tnce o( 

sh1phandlang, sh1p control. muJti-sh.ip opentions. basic 

warfare strategi�. taclia, special seamanship, and 

operational evolutions trmphasizing the dt-vclopment of 

mu:ishipmen as c..apablt mariners. Pwreq N51C1, JIC 

cr-uist 

NSJoo· Operation> •nd Tactics (1-2· 21. Develop, th• 

midshipman's proficiency in advanced shiphandhng. 

tachcs, and piloting during extended underway pe:nods. 

Midshipmen form the nucleus of a ship's organization 

aboard a YP and function in leadership and adm.m• 

istraU\.'e roles similar to lhOSi! aboard fleet units. f>IT1"ttl 

N510I NN203. N5252 

NN302 Navigal"ion II (2-2-3). Celestial and electronic 

navigation. \ol.ith mstruchon in star identihcat1on, 

theory and plotting; practical exr:rcises; labs and lee· 

tures in the USNA planetarium Prer-rq. NN203. 

The following course 1s offered as an elective: 

NN-H2 Air Navigation Systems and Air Traffic Control (�-3). An advanced study and application of air 

n.1vigat1on. including electronic. cele$tial, and airways 

naV1gation methods and proce<fure5 Prereq· NNJOl. 
Academy-Wide Seminars, Research Projects and 

Interdisciplinary Courses 

Academic departments may offer seminars and individual research proJects to upper classmen 

on the following basis: 

Seminars: 

XX 481 and XX 482

XX 485 and XX 486

Research Projects: 

1-0-1 

3-0-3 Advanced topics 

A creative project in the student's field of interest. A faculty advisor must approve and monitor 

each prnJect. 

Prerequisite: approval of department chairman 

XX 491 and XX 492 0-2-1 

XX 493 and XX 494 0-4-2 

XX ·195 and XX 496 0-6 -3 

Note, XX represents the departmental designator 

Interdisciplinary Courses: 

Subject areas which do not fall within any single discipline or academic department. Courses 

an.> administered by the Interdisciplinary Course Committee 

ID483 and 10484 2 0- 2

1D485 and 1D486 3-0-3 

"Tlze Navy of the United 

States is the right arm of 

the U11ited States a11d is 

emphatically the peacemaker." 

THEODORE ROOSE\'ELT 
CIIAPTER 8 

Professional Training 

T

he Naval Academy gives midshipmen a broad academic and professional foundation upon which to build competence in any of the 

warfare specialties they may elect to pursue after graduation: surface 

warfare, aviation, the submarine service, or the Marine Corps. The development of a strong sense of commitment to the naval service and the fostering of high personal standards are major aims of the Academy's program. 

Professional development of midshipmen starts on the very first day 

of plebe summer and continues through graduation four years later. It includes professionally oriented classroom studies (in all, 15 courses during 

the four years), drills and practical training conducted at the Academy during 

the academic year, and professional training conducted during the summer 

at shore bases and at sea in units of the Fleet. Among the subjects covered 

are instruction and training in navigation, seamanship and tactics, naval 

engineering, naval weapons, leadership, and military law. 

Professional development is monitored and graded throughout the years 

at Annapolis. These grades are considered along with grades earned in other 

areas of the curriculum to determine class standing at graduation. 

Fourth Class Summer---------------------­

Introduction to Seamanship. Practical instruction in elementary seamanship, sailing sloops 

and yawls, powerboat handling, rules of the nautical road, visual signalling. and basic damage 

control. 

Physical Education Orientation and Indoctrination. Preliminary examinations in swimming 

and athletic ability. Classes in fundamentals of swimming, boxing, wrestling, tencing, handto-hand skills, and personal conditioning. Indoctrination drills in lacrosse, fencing. soccer, 

gymnastics, crew, golf tennis, squash, and track 

Small Arms. Practical instruction in nomenclature, field stripping, and assembly of small 

arms. Firing of Ml4 rifle and $ervice pistol Midshipmen who qualify are awarded the Navy 

Expert Rifle and Pistol Medals. 

Indoctrination. The plebe summer indoctrination program teaches the fundamentals of the 

Naval Academy and the Navy. as well as plebe responsibilities. The program helps midshipmen make a smooth transition from civilian life The strenuous and demanding regimen 

prepares the plebes for rigors of the four-year program, and provides the basis for future 

development of professional competence, integrity, and physical and mental stamina 

Fundamentals of Naval Hygiene. The fundamentals of personal hygiene, including mental 

and physical hygiene and first aid. 

Basic Cardiac Life Support. Instruction leading to American Heart Association qualificalton as a certified user of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

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PROFESSIO�AL TRAINl"-G 

"I lzm·m't l,nd a1111 tro11/lle 

wit!, //,t' projt•,,1�110/ 

courst's I gut's, 1/'s bt!cn11se 

I feel 111,-y arc ti,c mo,/ 1111-

port,1111 of n/1 tl,e co11r,cs 

that w,• l,m•e /,ere.,. 

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Fourth Class Year 

PElOJ & 102 Physical Education. Instruction in the fundamentals of swimming, boxing, 

wrestling, gymnastics. hand-to-hand skills. soccer, golf, tennis. volleyball, basketball, squash 

racquets. and personal conditioning, Tests 1n applied strength. mile run. swimming. boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, and on the obstacle course. (Women midshipmen participate 

1n lenc1ng and hand-to-hand skills in place ol boxing and wrestling ) 

Infantry Drill Approximately 13 hours of infantry dnll during both the fall and spring, 

four hours of which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

Profossional Courses. Th= introductory professional academic courses in the fields of naval 

engineering. leadership, and naval science are taken during plebe year. These courses lay 

the groundwork for more advanced professional studies at the Academy. Engineering topics 

include the bdsic operation, function, and components of propulsion systems and auxiliary 

engineering equipment. Basic shiphandling, watch and battle organization. communications, 

and command and control centers are topics presented in the first of three naval science courses. 

The initial leadership course is designed to strengthen midshipmen's sense of responsibility, 

accountability, and personal integrity, as well as to thoroughly acquaint them with the 

professional environment in which they will be serving. 

Third Class Summer ------------

At-Sea Training. \lidsh1pmen are sent to units of the Fleet on both coasts ol the United 

States. as well a, to the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean and the Seventh Fleet in the Pacilic. 

for summer-at-sea training. Some midshipmen cruise on the Naval Academy's yard patrol 

cralt (YPs) to various ports and training facilities along the Atlantic seaboard Third classmen 

are introduo,d to Navy lifo at sea, to shipboard organization and relationships. They develop 

,1n appreciation of the t<1sks, responsibilities, and living and working conditions of enlisted 

personnel on board ship. l\1idshipmen actively participate in a wide range of shipboard tasks 

and ,·volution, under normal and simulated emergency conditions both al sea and in port. 

They stand deck and engineering watches, participate in gun and missile evolutions. and 

become familiar with shipboard equipment They .,re required to complete a cruise training 

journ,11. A number of mid,h1pmrn also participate ,n sail training programs tor cruise credit, 

V1'1tmg port- along th,· Atlantic "-'aboard plus Bermuda and :S:assau The sail training cruises 

Jre ollered lo a limited number ol midshipmen and provide superb leadership, navigation. 

and ,caman,hip training, 
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PROf[SSIONAL TRAINING 152 
., 

"If yo11 come here, you're 

g11ara11teed a profession 

a11d a job whe11 yo11 gradttate. That's a big selling 

potnl for the Academy." 

153 
"I wo11/d11't sa11 m111tl111rg is 

eas11 lri:ri:. Yem /raz•i: lo 

wo�k for t'<'aytlmrg." 

\� 

Third Class Year 

PE201 & 202 Physical Education. Continuation of instruction in tennis. swimming. boxing. 

and wrestling Instruction 1n the basics of rudo. Tests in applied strength. mile run. sw1mm1ng, boxing. ,ind on the obstacle course. (Women midshipmen participate in 1udo and fencing in place of boxing.) 

Infantry Drill. Appro'1matdy 13 hours of infantry drill during both the fall and spnng, 

lour hours of which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

Profo,,ional Courses. Four professional academic courses are taken dunng ·youngster year." 

The first of two navigation cour,es, :\avigation I. presents an introduction to the art and 

science ot km,strial nav1gat1on. Topics include chart reading. piloting (position plotting). 

and principles of basic weather phenomena A naval engineering course offers studies in 

ship construction and system acquisition, material strength. and ship stabilitv. The second 

ol three leadership courses emphasizes psychology and considers the application of human 

behavior th,·ory to etfectivc military leader-.hip. The second naval science course provides 

instruction in the art and science ot sh1phandhng. radar piloting. and tactics. 

Second Class Summer __________ _ 

Aviation, Submarine. Surface Line and Marine Corps Orientation. Broad professional 

!raining in av,allon. submarine,,, surface line and the :-.larine Corps 1s conducted at bases 

away lrom the l'\aval Academy. In addition. during second class summer, mid,hipmen 

complete four weeks of professional and academic training at the Naval Academy. including 

afloat operations and tactics on yard patrol cratt (YPsl; ,m introduction to naval tactical 

warlac.· using computer war games to evaluate thi, Soviet naval threat and lJ.S. counter· 

t,1ct1cs; law of armed conflict. and public spi,aking. 

Second Cla�; Year 

PEJ0I & 302 Physical Education. Advanc.-d instruction in racquetball. ,._·,mming. the pnn· 

cipl,-s ot p,·rsonal condillonin� ott,ciallng. and the princ1pb, of hand-to-hand combat Te,.ts 

,n ,1pplied strength. ,w,mming mile run, and the obstacle cour,c. 

Infantry Drill. ,\ppro'1m,11dy IJ hours ot infantrr drill dunng both thl' fall and ,pnng. 

lour hours of which ar<' dcvot,·d to Bngade dress parad,-s. 
Professional Courses. The ma1ority of a midshipman's professional academic courses, six 

courses in all, are taken during second class year Navigation II continues the first navigation course with emphasis on celestial plotting, including celestial motion development of 

various coordinate systems, solution of the navigation triangle, rules of the nautical road, 

and electronic navigation. Naval Weapons Systems includes sensor tracking, computational. 

fire control, and delivery systems. Naval Engineering II concentrates on the principles of 

operation of fossil-fueled steam propulsion and gas turbine plants, as well as the basic elements 

of thermodynamics. Courses in naval electricity and in electronics are also taken. The last 

of three leadership courses taken at the Academy is designed to enhance midshipmen 

knowledge and understanding of responsibility, accountability. and authority; management 

techniques; problem-solving applications for organizations; and the processes of 

decision-making. 

First Class Summer----------------------­

At-Sea Training. During their last summer of at-sea training with the Fleet, first class 

m1dsh1pmen actively participate tn the duties and responsibilities of a junior officer at sea. 

They complete extensive practical work in navigation, taking celestial sightings and determining the ship's position. They are required to complete a cruise training journal, summarizing watches and work tn engineering, seamanship, navigation, weapons, operations, 

and in basic fleet tactics. Selected first class midshipmen may participate ,n a Marine Corps 

cruise with the First Marine Brigade in Hawaii or the First Marine Division at Camp 

Pendleton, California. Here midshipmen learn first-hand what it is like to be a Marine officer, 

working with Marines of all ranks in Marine ground units and aviation squadrons. As with 

third class summer. a limited number of first class midshipmen may cruise on sail training 

or yard patrol craft for cruise credit. Selected first class midshipmen may also be assigned 

to air wings embarked in operating aircraft carriers. 

First Class Year ------------------------­

PE401 & 402 Physical Education. Instruction tn advanced swimming and personal conditioning. Tests in applied strength, mile run, swimming, and on the obstacle course. Electives in squash racquets, tennis, golf volleyball, bowling, team sports, aerobics, and physical 

fitness. 

Infantry Drill. Approximately 13 hours of infantry drill during both the fall and spring, 

four hours of which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

Professional Courses. The final two of the 15 professional academic courses are taken dunng 

first class year. The second weapons course teaches midshipmen the principles employed 

tn weapons systems design and exposes them to the complexities of modern-day weapons 

system integration A law course, designed for junior officers, addresses procedural and 

substantive military law as well as personal responsibilities. 

Professional Competency Review (PCR). 

The PCR consists of a series of comprehensive examinations administered to midshipmen 

of each class during the spring semester. The PCR measures whether midshipmen are making 

satisfactory progress toward achieving the level of professional competence required for 

graduation and commissioning. It provides an opportunity for midshipmen to evaluate 

annually their own professional strengths and weaknesses. The PCR also provides meaningful feedback on the effectiveness of the professional curriculum (seamanship, navigation, engineering, leadership, weapons, and summer programs) and thus serves as an internal measure of how well the Naval Academy is achieving its goals. 

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"Yo11 grow 11p a little faster. 

You have to mature to be 

able to handle the environment /1ere. It's good for 

you 
CHAPTER 9 

Varsity and 

Athletics 

Intramural 

J ust as the Naval Academy maintalns a responsibility for the professional 

and intellectual development of midshipmen, so also must it fulfill its 

responsibility for the physical development of midshipmen. This is met 

through the intercollegiate sports program -with 23 men's and 10 women's 

varsity teams, one of the broadest in the nation-and an equally ambitious 

intramural program. All midshipmen are required to participate in these 

programs, either at the varsity or intramural level. 

Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence, former Superintendent of the Naval 

Academy, and ex-POW in Vietnam noted: "l think there is one characteristic 

of the American people that contributes immensely to the greatness of our 

country and that's our dedication to excellence in every way of American 

life. And I think we attach a high degree of signlficance to excellence in 

physical fitness. Intercollegiate sports more or less represent the ultimate 

in excellence in amateur sports-that's one of the real values of intercollegiate 

athletics. It's great for the spirit and morale of the country to have this 

demonstration of physical excellence at the collegiate level. At the Naval 

Academy, all those advantages accrue as well and to us have additional meaning. Intercollegiate sports impart those values a military leader must have 

to a large degree'.' Admiral Lawrence has been the recipient of two of this 

nation's most prestigious athletic awards-the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame's Gold Medal and the Theodore Roosevelt Award 

from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 

The roJI call of varsity "N" winners at the Naval Academy reads like 

a veritable Who's Who in America -Rear Admiral Alan B. Shepard, the 

first American in space and a member of the heavyweight crew; Admiral 

Stansfield Turner, ex-football lineman who became director of the Central 

Intelligence Agency; Admiral Arleigh Burke, a wrestler who later was Chief 

of Naval Operations; Rear Admiral Richard Byrd, polar explorer, who was 

captain of the gymnastics team; Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, also a former 

Navy oarsman; and Fleet Admiral Bull Halsey, a football player at the 

Academy. 

The exploits of Navy teams in competitive athletics are well-chronicled. 

Over the years, midshipmen have carved a reputation for excellence 

throughout the sports spectrum from football to fencing, sailing to squash, 

and golf to gymnastics. Two Navy football players-halfback Joe BelJino 

and quarterback Roger Staubach -won the Heisman Trophy, the college 

gridiron's most coveted individual prize, within a period of four years. In 

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VARSITY AND INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS 

"A diploma from this place 

is goi11g to ope11 a lot of 

doors-i11 the Navy nnd 

out." 

158 
159 
VARSITY AND INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS 160 
11:,1 
---

"/11tellige11ce 1s necessary 

/lut I think the best q11a/1ty 

for a woman 1111

r

ls/11p111a11 

is co111111011 sense ...

so111eo11e who 1s 111depc11rle11t, who likes to stand 011 

her ow11 two feet 1s 

at/1/etic." 

1985, running back Napoleon McCallum received first-team AJI-American 

recognition and was seventh in the voting for the Heisman after setting two 

NCAA career records. Many Navy athletes have been awarded NCAA 

graduate scholarships, the latest going in 1985 to Stefani Green, a four-time 

All-American in women's track. Two-time pistol All-American Stuart Munsch 

was a Rhodes Scholar in 1985. During the 1984-85 season, 25 varsity athletes 

received All-American recognition. These ranged from first-team selection 

to honorable mention, and included selection to Academic All-American 

teams. 

Football at the Naval Academy dates from 1879, just ten years after 

Rutgers and Princeton introduced the sport at New Brunswick. The midshipmen have participated in the Rose, Sugar, Cotton, Orange, Holiday, 

Garden State, and Liberty Bowls, including three bowl appearances in a 

four-year period in the past decade. Of course, nothing better symbolizes 

the Naval Academy athletic program than the Army-Navy football game, 

a sports event in the same galaxy as the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, 

and the Rose Bowl. 

Navy heavyweight crews captured the Olympic gold medal for eightoared shells at Antwerp, Belgium, in 1920, and in Helsinki, Finland, in 1952. 

Navy's heavyweight crew has won the Jim Ten Eyck Trophy at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships three times already in this 

decade, and the Midshipmen have been four-time winners of the Head-ofthe-Charles Regatta in recent years. 

In 1976, a Naval Academy graduate, Captain Lloyd Keaser, USMC, won 

an Olympic silver medal in wrestling. Academy pistol teams have won national intercollegiate titles for the past eleven years. A member of the Class 

of 1983, Leo Williams, was a four-time All-American in indoor track and 

a two-time All American in track and field in the high jump. 

Navy's basketball team won more games in 1984-85 than any service 

academy ever has in a season -26-and went on to gain a berth in the NCAA 

Tournament. That team led the nation in field goal percentage and was 

ranked in the top 15 in the country in four other statistical categories. In 
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"Tin• thing thal made 1111 my 

111111d when I ttis,ted A11-

na1'<1l1� wa� tlw al/-aro1111d 

program." 

addition, Navy teams in men's cross country, water polo, fencing, baseball, 

lacrosse and golf have been invited to NCAA championships in recent years. 

The Naval Academy's sailing team gives midshipmen opportunities to 

develop leadership and seamanship skills through competition in numerous 

intercollegiate and private regattas. Competition ranges from single-handed 

Lasers to SO-foot ocean racers with a crew of 14. The Academy sponsors 

many of these regattas, including the McMillan Cup and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Regattas m the yawls. There are dinghy regattas almost every 

weekend. From 1977 1983, the Naval Academy won the Fowle Trophy, 

emblematic of overall intercollegiate sailing supremacy m North America, 

an unprecedented feat in this sport. 
There is enough variety in Navy's intercollegiate lineup to satisfy virtually everyone's athletic tastes. In the fall, there is football, men's and 

women's cross country, women's volleyball, soccer, 150-pound football, water 

polo, and sailing. Winter is the most active time of year with men's and 

women's basketball, men's and women's fencing, men's and women's gymnastics, pistol, rifle, squash, men's and women's swimming, men's and 

women's track, men's volleyball, and wrestling. The spring schedule includes 

baseball, heavyweight crew, lightweight crew, women's crew, golf, lacrosse, 

sailing, tennis, and men's and women's track. 

Army traditionally is Navy's top opponent, and the service rivals clash 

in a total of 21 varsity engagements during the academic year. Annapolis 

teams also face the perennial collegiate standouts in every sport-Notre Dame 

in football, Columbia in fencing, Lehigh in wrestling, Harvard, and Pennsylvania in crew, Johns Hopkins in lacrosse, and UCLA in water polo, to 

name a few. 

But perhaps even more a part of Annapolis life is the competition within 

the Brigade represented by the intramural sports program. Every midshipman, with the exception of varsity athletes, must take part. Here all can 

participate, each at a level appropriate to their individual athletic ability. 

Women may participate in all but football, fieldball, lacrosse, boxing, rugby, 

and wrestling. Intramural sports at the Academy include: 

Basketball Fieldball Soccer Touch football 

Boxing Football Softball Track 

Coed basketball Knockabout sailing Squash Ultimate frisbee 

Crew Lacrosse Swimming Volleyball 

Cross country Powerlifting Team handball Water polo 

Fencing Rugby Tennis Wrestling 

Excellent physical facilities support the program. Navy-Marine Corps 

Memorial Stadium, seating 30,000 fans, was dedicated in 1959. Halsey Field 

House, completed in 1957, is surfaced throughout with Tartan and includes 

a 220-yard indoor track. There are more than 70 acres of lighted playing 

fields, three indoor swimming pools, a 5,000-seat baseball park, a challenging 

6,217-yard championship golf course, and an impressive array of tennis, 

squash, and volleyball courts. 

A synthetic-surfaced field provides an aU-weather practice area for football, lacrosse, and soccer, and an indoor skating rink provides for hockey 

and other skating activities. The Robert Crown Sailing Center and adjacent Santee Basin provide unexcelled collegiate sailing facilities. Here, over 

120 craft, ranging from sailboards to ocean racers, are berthed for use by 

the midshipmen. A modem 400-meter synthetic-surfaced outdoor track was 

completed in 1980. Lejeune Hall, buiJt in 1982, includes an Olympic-sized 

pool with seating for 1,000, a diving platform and tank, a 600-seat wrestling arena, and an array of conditioning areas. 

The athletic program is administered by the Naval Academy Athletic 

Association, a non-profit organization with headquarters in Ricketts Hall 

at the Naval Academy. The Association arranges varsity schedules and provides coaching staffs and equipment. 

"Some of my friends went 

lo good schools, MIT, 

Brown, places like that ...

Others who were good in 

athletics went to a 1ock 

school. I get the best of 

both here." 

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CHAPTER 10 

Extracurricular Activities 

M idshipmen have a wide choice of more than 70 extracurricular 

activities (ECAs) at the Academy. Almost all are organized and 

run by the midshipmen themselves. 

Extracurricular activities at the Naval Academy fall into several basic 

areas: athletic, professional, recreational, musical, religious, academic, 

publications and printing, and Brigade support. Midshipmen are encouraged 

to take part in as many activities as their interests and time allow. 

Athletics are, and always will be, an important facet of Academy life. 

Aside from the many varsity and intramural sports available, midshipmen 

may join Boxing, Powerlifting, Judo, Karate, Trap and Skeet, and Bicycle 

Racing Clubs. Team-oriented "sport" ECAs include the Bowling Club, the 

men's Rugby and Ice Hockey Clubs, and the women's Tennis and Softball 

Clubs. These sport clubs compete against other college and private teams 

in the mid-Atlantic area and, as is often the case, against the Air Force 

Academy and West Point. The nationally ranked Rugby Club traveled to 

England in 1985 for a week of hard-hitting tournament play. When the Ice 

Hockey team, host of the annual Crab Pot Tournament, takes to the home 

ice, midshipmen and Annapolis-area fans turn out in force to support this 

popular winter ECA. Although considered ECAs at the Academy, sport clubs' 

members may earn athletic letters, similar to varsity athletes. 

Midshipmen may join one of the Academy's professional ECAs to learn 

more about careers in the Marine Corps or one of the Navy's branches. 

Whether it is the Semper Fidelis Club, Surface Action Group, Dolphin or 

Flying Club, midshipmen have the opportunity to meet with Marine and 

Navy officers on both a social and a professional basis. 

The Scuba Club, one of many recreational ECAs at the Academy, offers basic scuba diving courses and eventual PAD! qualification. Over 200 

divers are trained each year by certified instructors in basic and advanced 

diving. Once qualified, midshipmen can enjoy club-sponsored trips during 

weekends or leave periods to the Florida Keys, Virgin Islands, or Bermuda, 

and to submerged wrecks off the coasts of North Carolina, New Jersey, and 

Maryland. 

The Military Parachute Club, better known as the Airborne Training 

Unit, is another popular ECA at the Academy. The club has two purposes: 

to give qualified parachutists the opportunity to make several military (staticline) jumps throughout the year and, secondly, to prepare midshipmen in 

the basics of military parachuting when they are selected to attend the Army 

Jump School in Fort Benning, Georgia, or at the Navy Jump Center in 

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

1t tums out that there are 

a lot of ways to express 

yo11rself here. Just tlzis 

year. for mstance. I belong 

to the Srnl,n Cl11b a11d tlze 

Clzess Club. Theres sonretlimg for everyone." 

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Lakehurst. New Jersey, over their summer leave. About 60 midshipmen each 

year earn military jump wings. 

The Academy's Drill Team - highly-acclaimed for their precision, closeorder drill - perform at various events during the year including half-time 

shows at home football games. They've received many awards for their 

routines. 

Sportsman Club members hunt, fish, camp, hike, and backpack. The 

abundance of streams, lakes, and trails within easy traveling distance from 

Annapolis make this club a favorite with midshipmen. 

Other recreational ECAs include the Archery Club, Microcomputer 

Interest Group, the Orienteering Club, and the Photography Club, to name 

a few. 

Musical activities support the Brigade and are a favorite pastime for 

hundreds of midshipmen. The Drum and Bugle Corps is a primary musical 

group within the Brigade. The 150-member Corps, which won the 1985-86 

lnterservice Academy Championship, performs field shows and pep music 

at home and away football games, as well as at many other Academy events. 

It represents the Academy and the Navy by appearing at professional football games and marching band competitions. In 1985, the D & B performed 

at the NCAA Suntory Ball basketball tournament in Japan. 

The Trident Brass entertains with contemporary jazz, rock, swing, and 

stageband music at concerts and dances throughout the year. There are also 

a number of small combos and a Midshipmen Modern Music Band that 

plays Top-40's music. 

Three choirs provide music for the various Chapel services. During the 

Christmas season the combined choirs traditionally perform Handel's 

"Messiah'.' There are also men's and women's Glee Clubs that perform a 

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variety of musical styles ranging from classical to folk, and pop to Broadway show tunes. The groups make two week-long tours annually, travelling throughout the United States. In the spring the Clubs co-present the 

Glee Club musical, a favorite among Annapolis-area residents. 

Virtually all faiths are represented and supported in the Brigade through 

approved religious ECAs. Midshipmen participate in organized Bible studies 

and other religious activities with the aim of enhancing and furthering moral 

development. 

Academic ECAs augment studies in many ways at the Academy. The 

History Club sponsors eminent speakers and shows movies of historical 

interest to members of the Brigade. The International Club- with Chinese, 

French, Russian, and Spanish sections-sponsors formal banquets with 

distinguished foreign visitors speaking in their native language; field trips 

to foreign ships, diplomatic receptions, plays, films, and exhibits; and the 

Naval Academy's International Ball, attended each year by midshipmen and 

hundreds of young people from Washington's international community. 

Members of the Forensic Society compete at district and national levels in 

nearly 40 intercollegiate debate tournaments each year. These include an 

Academy-sponsored debate tournament in the spring attended by many of 

the top debate teams in the country. 

Star-gazers are attracted to the Astronomy Club, which makes use of 

the computer-equipped planetarium to study celestial formations and 

phenomenon. The Masqueraders attract midshipmen interested in the 

theatre. One play is presented each fall, and many club members assist with 

the Glee Club musical in the spring. Midshipmen roles include directing, 

acting, promotion, and back-stage support. Midshipmen, faculty, and citizens 

from the Annapolis area attend these performances. 

Other academic ECAs represented include a number of nationally 

recognized clubs and societies. Among them are the American Institute of 

Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics 

Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American 

Society of Naval Engineers, the American Nuclear Society, the Society of 

Women Engineers, and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 
to name a few The various honor societies include Tau Beta Pi (engineers), 

Sigma Pi Sigma (physics) Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics), Phi Alpha 

Theta (history) and Pi Sigma Alpha (political science) Ph, Kappa Phi 

recognizes superior scholarship in all the major fields of study at the Naval 

Academy. 

Members of the Brigade publish the Lucky Bag, the world's largest allcolor yearbook for each graduating class; the Trident Calendar, a favorite 

Christmas gift embellished with photographs and cartoons; The Log, a humor 

and sports magazine featuring campus wit and Reef Points, the "Plebe Bible,ff 

a pocket-size guide to the Academy and Navy customs, lore, and traditions. 

Reef Points also serves as a good dictionary for friends and family trying 

to decipher letters from midshipmen. 

Brigade and community support ECAs are as diverse as they are popular. 

Besides the musical groups, the Brigade Activ11tes Committee supports the 

Academy's intercollegiate sports program with pep rallies, Mr. Bill the 

Goat -a human mascot, a 16-foot hot-air balloon, skits and stunts, and other 

of their spirit-related innovations. Several midshipmen. sporting nineteenthcentury uniforms. support the football team with an 1863 boat howizter. 

Thesi: '·Cannoneers" discharge a round for each successful football scoring 

drive. 

Thi: Brigade Social Affairs Committee, a multi-faceted club, is comprised 

of the Hop Committee (responsible for all dances), Disco Committee (responsible for the fully-equipped disco booth in Dahlgren Hall), Juice Gang 

(lighting specialists), and the Ring Dance Committee (responsible for the 

Second Class Ring Dance). 

Other support activities include a licensed stereo radio station (WRNV). 

Big Brother-Big Sisters, the Public Relations Committee, Ring and Crest 

Committee. and the Midshipmen Action Organizallon. who sponsors the 

Special Olympics at the Academy each year. 

The broad range of extracurricular activities at the Academy offers 

something for everyone. Whether for professional enrichment, entertainment during leisure-time or just plain fun, the ECA program at the U.S. 

Naval Academy is an important adjunct to other programs offered in support of the Academy's mission 

"Tht' Academy !t,:/ps 1/0U dei>e/op 111to a well-ro1111ded 

pcrso11. Academics a11d 

physical fitness an• cmphas1::ed, but then so are a 

se11se of ho11or a11d respo11-

s1bdity. The Academy he/11s 

1/011 grow as a perso11 bv 

co11t11111ally cl1alle11gi11g yo11 

to do better." 

I il 
C 11 ,\PT E R 1 1 

Administration, 

and Staff 

Faculty 

T

he adm

.

ii:istration 

.

of the Naval Academy is similar in many respects 

to that ot a civilian college A Board of Visitors performs the broad

supervisory functions of a board of trustees. The Superintendent, 

a flag officer in the Navy, is the equivalent of a college president, and acts 

as the executive head of the Academy. He is assisted by the Commandant 

of Midshipmen. a senior naval officer whose function is somewhat like that 

of a dean of students, a civilian Academic Dean. and an administrative staff. 

The Superintendent, the Commandant, the Academic Dean, and other senior 

members of the faculty comprise the Academic Board, which makes major 

academic decisions and sets the academic standards for the Academy. 

Military, professional, and physical training come under the Commandant. 

The Academic Dean heads the academic program. 

Today s 600-member Naval Academy faculty is an integrated group of 

officers and avihans in approximately equal numbers. The officers, rotated 

al intervals of two to three years, provide a continuing input of new ideas 

and experience from the Fleet. The civilians provide a core of professional 

scholarship and teaching experience as well as continuity to the educational 

program. 

The Board of Visitors 

Appointed annually, the Board of Visitors to the Academy consists of the 

chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the U.S. Senate. or his 

designee; three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President of the United States or the President pro tempore of the Senate, two 

of whom are members of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; 

the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the U.S. House of 

Representatives. or his designee; four other members of the House of 

Representatives, two of whom are members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives: and six persons designated by the 

President of the United States. 

The Board meets at least once, but usually twice, each year at the Naval 

Academy. Board of Visitors members inquire mto morale and d1sc1phne 

the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic 

methods. and related matters. The President of the United States receives 

a written report of its findings and recommendations. 

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ADMINISTRATION, STNF, AND FACULTY 

The Board of Visitors 

Appoi11ted by the President of the Umted States 

Mr. Edward R. Borcherdt, Jr. 

President Borcherclt and Company 

Mr. C. Fred Chambers 

President Chambers Exploration Inc. 

Mr. L. E. 'Tommy" Thomas 

Entrepreneur 

Mr. George F. Will 

Journalist. National Syndicated Columnist 

Mrs. Lynn S. Wyatt 

Arts and Humanities 

Mr. Frederick G. Hale, Sr. 

Bus-inessman 

Appointed by tire Vice President 

Senator Mark 0. Hatfield 

Oregon 

Senator Ernest F. Hollings 

South Carolina 

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes 

Maryland 

Appointed by the Speaker of the House 

Representative Marjorie S. Holt, Chainnan 

Fourth District of Maryland 

Representative Thomas S. Foley 

Fifth District of Washington 

Representative Joseph R. Skeen 

Second District of New Mexico 

Representative Charles Wilson 

Second District of Texas 

&-Officio Members 

Senator Jeremiah A. Denton, Jr. 

Alabama 

Representative Roy P. Dyson 

First District of Jl;laryland 

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The Academic Advisory Board 

The Academic Advisory Board was formed by the Secretary of the Navy 

to advise the Superintendent concerning the Academy's academic program. 

Meetings are held periodically during the year. 

The Academic Advisory Board 

Admiral James L. Holloway, lll, USN (Retired). Chairman

Prc.,;ident 

The Council of Amencan Flag Slup Operators 

Dr. Alvin H. Bernstein 

Chairman. Strategy Department 

Nav,1I War College 

Honorable Howard E. Levitt 

Supreme Court Justice. New York Supreme Court 

Admiral Robert Long, USN (Retired) 

Consultant (lnternal1onal Affairs) 

Captain Eugene McDaniel, USN (Retired) 

President. American Defense Foundation 

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Dr. James E. Dougherty 

Professor of Politics 

Saint Joseph's College (Philadelphia) 

Lieutenant General Louis Metzger, USMC (Retired) 

Trustee. J. David Securities. Inc. 

Admiral Bobby R. Inman, USN (Retired) 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

MCC Corporation 

Dr. S. G. Whittle Johnston 

Professor Woodrow Wilson 

Department of Government and Foreign Affa,rs 

University of Virginia 

E. Victor Milione

President 

Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Inc. 

Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale, USN (Retired) 

Senior Research Fellow 

The Hoover Institute, Stanford University 
ADMINISTRATION, STAFF, AND FACULTY 

L,e"lt•wwt Command,·r Sanford Captmn M1rrderlein 

Office of the Superintendent 

Superintendent 

Charles R. Larson, Rear Admiral, USN 

8.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Executive Assistant 

James L. Minderlein, Captain, USN 

B.S. U.S Naval Academy 

Flag Secretary 

Henry J. Sanford, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Flag Lieutenant 

Susan S. Jordan, Lieutenant, USN 

8.S. Lincoln University 

Protocol Officer 

Yolanda Y Willidms, Lieutenant (Junior Grade), USN 

8.5. U.S Naval Academy 

Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer 

Marion H Phelps 

Deputy for Operations 

Deputy for Operations 

William D. Straight, Captain, USN 

8.5.M.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Personnel and Administrative Officer 

James F Duffy, Commander, USN 

M.S., T he George Washington University 

Administrative Officer 

Deanna A. Jones 

Security and Communications Officer 

Craig L. Farr, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

Public Works Officer 

James E. Weston, Captain, CEC, USN 

M.S.C.E., University of Michigan 

General Manager of Clubs 

Lawrence M. Kelly 

8.A., Michigan State University 

Acting Director of Civilfan Personnel 

Michael J. Robinson 

8.S.. University of Baltimore 

Deputy for Management 

Deputy for Management 

William P. Donnelly, Captain, CEC USN 

M.S.C.E. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: P.E. 

Comptroller 

Kevin C. Dolan, Commander, SC, USN 

M.8.A. Temple University 

Deputy Comptroller 

John R. Phillips 

8.5., San Diego State University 

Manpower Management Officer 

James G. Blair, Major, USMC 

M.8.A Central Michigan University 

Management Support Officer 

Onedia H. Franke, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Management Analysis 

Carolyn Merlo 

M.S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Staff Judge Advocate's Office 

Staff Judge Advocate 

Thomas C. Watson, Captain, JAGC. USN 

L.L.M., University of Virginia 

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate 

Alan Jackson, Lieutenant, JAGC, USN 

J.D .. Western New England 

Public Affairs Office 

Public Affairs Officer 

Stephen H. Clawson, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.A .. St Louis University 

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Acting Deputy Public Affairs Officer 

Hunter B. Colorth, Lieutenant Commander USN 

HA un -.l r.11 of '°Orth (.uolin ... 

As,i,tant Publac Affairs Officer 

Holly l Carlisle l.ieutmant Junior Grade), US:S: 

BS F.nl ; � ddlt Auonautacal L;nl\ers11y 

Publication, Director 

f'rasoll,1 Jo Jone, 

BS Un,nrs,1 I Illinois 

Photography Director 

Jad E :-.1oort 

Computer Service Division 

Director of Computer Services 

Jaml-s l. Moss 

\1 ._ <;1anf, rd Umnrs I\ 

Deputy Director of Computer Services 

John P Buelow Commander USN 

M S ;-;.val Postgraduate School 

Plans and Projects Officer 

Joseph R Miller Lieutenant. USN 

l.' S l 5 :--;ava Academy 

Associate Director for Operations 

Margaret M lielansk1. LCDR USN 

\1 S :--;aval Postgraduate School 

Associate Director for Academic Support 

Douglas L Afdahl 

\1 S. 'n srrs,t, �, South D akota 

Associate Director for Computer Systems 

James A Harle 

M S mnmty al \laryland 

Associate Director for Information Systems 

Louise S. Healey 

BA f,vnJ., State Lmvrr..,tv 

Office of Legal Council 

Officer-in-Charge 

Charle, T Riedel Commander JAGC USN 

, D Um,crs,ty of Tna, 

\1aurc,·n R Bannon Lieutenant. JAGC US,\;R 

J I) Umvers,ty of Chac.1�0 at Krnt 

Naval Academy Library 

Direttor 

RICJ,ard A [· vans l'rofcs.sor 

\I c; l S Syracus<' l n1,,rsitv 

A\\ouak Director 

John P Cumming, ,\ssoc1<1tc Professor 

\ISL S C.athohc UniH rs11v ol Amrnca 

i\"i,tant Librarian, Tcchnic.al Service, 

Robert A l.ambt·rt t\ss!'tant l'rolt••.sor 

\I c; L 5 Catholic Um,,rs,ty of America 

,\.fr Moss Commander Gibson 

Assistant Librarian, Special Collections 

Alice S. Creighton 

M LS . Umvemty of Pitt,bu�h 

Naval Academy Museum/Archives 

Museum Director Archivist 

Wilham W Jeffries, Professor 

Ph D. Vanderbilt University 

Curator 

James W Cheevers 

BA William and :-.1ary 

Educational Resources Center 

Director 

John V Prestia Assist.tnt Professor 

:-.1 S Gco'l(ttown Umvt·rs1ty 

Dean of Admissions 

Dean of Admissions 

John W Renard Captain, USN (Ret ) 

B.S EE :-:avJI Postgraduate School 

B.S. l, 5. '\;aval Academy 

Director of Admissions and Information Systems 

\Jicos S Pantehde, 

B.S L S "•val Academy 

Statistical Evaluation Officer 

Gene E. Hillman 

�1 S. Unin·rs1ty ot Penn<.,)·lvdn1a 

Candidate Guidance Office 

Director 

Harry A St·ymour Jr . Captain USN 

\1 5 NJ\J Po ,tgradu,11� Schoo 

Deputy Director for Candidate Guidance 

David R. Gibson, Commander L'SN 

\1 A. L;nH,t:�11, of Ct·ntral �fo .. h1>,;,1n 

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ADMINISTRATION STAH, AND F'\CLLTY 

Lieutenant tvfaynurd 

Regional Director, South Central Area 

Deborah E. Barnhart Lieutenant USN 

B, '\ Univrr.,ty of '\labam• 

Head, Nominations and Appointments 

Ronald E, Bowman Lieutenant Commander, USN 

B.S L S. 'sava Acad,·my 

Regional Director, New England Area 

Jellrcy C \1aynard Lieutenant US)'; 

BS. L S. 'saval Academy 

Regional Director, Southeastern Area 

Mtch.iel Shupp. Captain. CS:-...K 

B '\ \ 'I'll'"'• \tihtary Institute 

Regional Director, M,dea,tern Area 

David D. Foy, Lieutenant USN 

BS L 5 'saval Academy 

Regional Director, North Central Area 

Rachell,· C Holzmann. Lieutenant US1'­

BA Stanford Univer.lly 

Regional Director, Central Area 

Dolph A Diemont. Lieutenant. USN 

BA Un1wr.1ty ol \l,ch111an 

Regional Director, \'\'estern Area 

Suzanne \'\ Hirsch Lieutenant US!\ 

\I S. Au,tm Peay State Univer,it)' 

Coordinator, Western Area Regional OfHce 

Thoma, I: Te,hara 

Minority Admissions Counselors 

Rhonda J Alexander, Lieutenant USN 

BA • Un1ver,,1ty ol \la"·l and 

Anatolia 8. Cruz. Lieutenant, US!\ 

BS US Naval Academy 

Robert L Ford, l.,cutenant, US!\ 

B \ l..ou1�1anJ St.itl· Univt�lt\' 

Steven W. Colon, Lieutenant , USN 

B.5.. US Naval Academy 

Royce E. Smith, Lieutenant, USl\. 

B.S. . Tc,,h A�M University 

Andre M. Swoope. Lieutenant. US:-. 

B.S. U.S \:av,11 Academy 

Naval Academy Preparatory School 

Coordinator Enlisted Accession, 

Jimmy W \Vatt,. 51:nior Chief Yeoman, USi\ 

Medical Records Liaison 

Donald F Pelletier HMCS. USN (Ret.) 

Office of the Commandant 

Commandant 

Stephen K Chadwick, Rear Admiral, us;-.,;

!'.1 S. 'savat fo,tgraduatc School 

Deputy Commandant 

Albert H Konetzni Jr, Captain. USN 

MS Geori;e Wa,hmgton University 

Executive Assistant to the Commandant 

John T Doherty. Lieutenant Commander us;-..;

B.S. L.S. Naval Academy 

Administrative Officer 

Richard P Gilboy. Lieutenant. USN 

M.A Young�toi.·,.n St.ate Un1ve�1ty 

Legal Advisor to the Commandant 

John T Carty, Lieutenant Commander. JAGC USN 

J,D. Fordham Llmversit)' 

Midshipman Information Officer 

R \;ancy Parsons 

Performance Officer 

Robert C Funk, Ma1or CSNC 

M.A Umver,,11y of Oklahoma 

Honor Officer 

John E Cramer. Lieutenant. USN 

8.5. L, S. '\aval Academr 

Conduct Officer 

Timothy P Hewitt, Captain. USMC 

8,5 L S '\a,·al Academy 

Fi�t Lieutenant 

\lark C. Ashley Lieutenant, CEC USi\ 

B.S. L S '\aval Academ)' 

Personnel Officer 

Susan G Roden. Ensign. USN 

Operations Officer 

Richard S, Murray. Commander USN 

B.A Colgate Umvemty 

Assistant Operations Officer 

Midshipman Recreational Activities Facility Officer 

Brigade Social Affai� Committee 

Charles A Floyd Lieutenant Commander, USi\ 

BS. L.S. '\aval Academy 

Mo, ement Officer 

Rod D. Ravmor Lieutenant. USN 

BS. Central \11Ch111an Univers1l} 

Midshipman Acthities Officer 

Christopher D. Bentley, Lieutenant, uSN 

B S. L S, '\Jval Academy 

Scheduling Officer 

Michael A. Grav Lieutenant US:--.R 

BS \\,-,tern K�ntucly Universtt} 

Band Leader 

Raymond A. A,cione, Lieutenant Commander USN 

B.S. St Leo Coll"'" 

A»1st.ant Band Leader 

:,-1.irk D. Hammond. Chief \\'arrant Otficer us;-..;

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Director of Musical Activities 

John B. Talley 

Dr of Mus,cal Arts. Johns Hopkins University 

Assistant Director, Musical Activities 

James A. Dale 

M.M Mus. Cathol,c Lnivers1ly 

Social Director 

Mrs. Reaves H Baysinger, Jr. 

8.5. University of Wisconsin 

Chaplain's Office 

Senior Chaplain 

John J Glynn, Captain, CHC, USN 

MS St. John·s Seminary 

Anderson B. Holderby, Captain, CHC USN 

B.Div Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary 

lohn L FillGerald. Commander CHC USN 

Ph.D. U.S. lntemallonal University 

Charles T Brown. lieutenant Commander, CHC USN 

t-.1 Div., Lutheran Theological Seminary 

George W Pucciarelli. Lleulenant Commander, CHC USN 

M.Div. St John's Seminary 

Ray D. Umbaugh, Lieutenant Commander, CHC, USNR 

:>.!.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary 

Brigade Officers 

Barbara L Aten. Lieutenant, USNR 

B.S. lllinoi< Stale University 

Allison A. Audolet. Lieutenant USN 

B.S. University ol Virginia 

Brian ) Barry, Commander USN 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

\'\'1lliam H Borger Lieutenant. USN 

B S. U S. Naval Academy 

David l'.t Cameron Lieutenant, USN 

B.S., Virginia Military lnslltute 

Richard A. Chapman, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S. U.S :--laval Academy 

lohn E Cohoon Lieutenant US1\ 

B.S. U S. Naval Academy 

James L Colgary. Lieutenant USN 

B.SSI E. Marquette University 

Walter B. Coumbe. Lieutenant. USN 

B.S. Texas A&M University 

Kim I. Dillard. Captain, USMC 

M.S.S.I Defense Intelligence College 

Ronald R Evan,. Lieutenant USN 

B S. Embry Riddle Aero University 

Richard D. Evert Commander. USN 

�! S. UniveNl\' of 1-\'c,;t Florida 

Scoll A Fry, Commander USN 

B.S.. US Naval Academy 

Robert R. Grider Ma1or l

1Sr-.tC 

B.S .. Ball Stale University 

Michael R. Hamel. Captain. USMC 

13 S., U S. Naval Academy 

Richard G I louck Captain. USMC 

B.S., U S. Naval Academy 

Ch.ulie A lom•,. l.1cutcnant Comm ander USN 

B.S EE University of :-Jew Mexico 

Charle, W, Jone,. Licutcn•nt. USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Robert E L.,kan. Commander, USN 

B.S., S.,lvc Regina 

Captain Kanetzm 

Stephen P Lynch, Captain. USMC 

M. B.A .• Boston University 

Captain Glynn 

William P McKinney, lieutenant. USN 

B.S .. U.S Naval Academy 

Michael E. Melo, lieutenant. USN 

B.S.. Virginia Polytechnic Institute 

George D. Moore, Commander, USN 

B.A., Duke University 

Timothy M Mulcare, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Larry ). Murphy. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

B.A. University of Texas 

John A Pasko, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Reynolds B. Peele, Captain. USMC 

M.A .. Pepperdine University 

Anthony ). Pesavento, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC 

B.S .. Penn State University 

James P. Ransom. Lieutenant. USN 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Timothy G Ruck, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

Frank G. Scholley. Lieutenant USN 

B.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

Billy E. Standley. Lieutenant, USN 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Sean P Sullivan, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Jeffrey A. Tomeo, lieutenant. USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Richard L. Towner. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

B.A.. University of North Carolina

Anthony ). Verducci, Captain, USMC 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Christopher G. Wenz Lieutenant, USN 

B.S, U.S Naval Academy 

Peter A Whitenack. Captain, USMC 

B.A. Lafayette College 

Michael L. Williamson, lieutenant, USN 

B.S , U.S. Naval Academy 

Robert W Winsor, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

leffery N. Zerbe, l.ieulenanl. USN 

B.S.. U.S Naval Academy 

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ADMINISTRATION, STAFr, AND FACULTY 

Dean Lamb Dean Mathieu 

Medical and Dental 

Senior Medical Officer 

Garry L. Holtzman, Captain, MC. USN 

M D. University of Pennsylvania 

Head, Branch Dental Clinic 

William G. Richardson. Captain, DC, USN 

D.D.S. University of Tennessee 

Midshipman Supply Department 

Supply Officer 

Jack V. Dell. Captain, SC USN 

M.S.. Naval Postgraduate School 

Midshipmen Financial Advisor 

Jesse Adams, Jr , Lieutenant, SC USN 

8.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Head, Midshipmen Store and Services Division 

Ron L. Olson. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

J\18.A M1ch1gan State University 

Officer Inspector of Uniforms 

Marv E. Bartlo, Lieutenant, USN B.S U.S. Naval Academy 

Midshipmen Food Services Officer 

Douglas T Peart, Lieutenant Commander, SC, USN 

M 8.A Michigan State University 

Assistant Midshipmen Food Services Officer 

Robert H Byng, Lieutenant, SC, USN 

8.5 .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Midshipmen Disbursing Officer 

Craig L Majkowski, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Academic Dean's Office 

Academic Dean 

Karl A. Lamb 

0. Phil Oxford University 

Executive Assistant lo the Dean 

David L. Smith, Ma1or, USMC 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Vice Academic Dean 

Richard D. Mat hieu 

Ph.D., Pennsylvania Slate University 

Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs 

John F. Kelley 

Ph.D .. Georgetown University 

Assistant Dean for Faculty and Finances 

Joseph L. Stellaccio, Commander, USNR 

(Associate Professor) 

Ph.D .. Florida State University 

Director of Research 

Carl S. Schneider, Professor 

Ph.D .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Registrar 

Richard L. Davis, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Florida State University 

Scheduling Officer 

Edward J. Moulis, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Delaware 

Professors Emeriti 

Richard P. Bailey, Professor of Mathematics 

Ph.D .. University of Pennslyvania 

Arthur E. Bock, Professor of Naval Systems Engineering 

M.S .. Virginia Polytechnic Institute 

Edward J. Cook, Associate Dean 

Dr. Eng .. The Johns Hopkins University 

Wayne F Eckley, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering 

M.S .. University of Illinois 

John R. Fredland. Professor of Economics 

Ph.D. The American University 

Edward T Heise, Registrar 

M.A., The Johns Hopkins University 

John H Higgins. Associate Professor of Physical Education 

B.S., Ohio State University 

Neville T. Kirk, Professor of History 

M.A .. Columbia University 

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Robert F. Latham, Associate Professor of Naval Systems Engineering 

M.A.. University of Maryland 

Rocco M. Paone, Professor of Political Science 

Ph.D .. Georgetown University 

Earl R. Pinkston. Professor of Physics 

M.S .. Catholic University of America 

Elmer B. Potter, Professor of History 

M.A .. University of Chicago 

John R Probert, Professor ol Political Science 

Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 

Guy J. Riccio, Professor of Foreign Languages 

Ph.D .. University of Maryland 

Anthony J. Rubino, Deputy Physical Education Officer 

B.S .. Pennsylvania State University 

Samuel E. Saslaw, Professor of Mathematics 

Ph.D .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

John R. Smithson, Professor of Physics 

Ph.D .. Catholic University of America 

J. Curtis Thompson, Director of Educational Resources 

M.S.E.E .. Catholic University of America 

Vadym V. Utgoff, Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering 

M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Division of Engineering and Weapons 

Director 

Karl M. Klein. Captain, USN 

N E .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 
Executive Assistant 

Robert N Christianson. Commander. USN 

:-.LS. Naval Postgraduate School 

Aerospace Engineering Department 

Chairman 

William L McCracken. Commander. USN 

A E. Naval Postgraduate School 

David Adcock. Lieutenant Commander Royal Navy 

1'15. Cranfield Institute Cranfield C Eng. 

John E. Allen. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Umver,;ily of Maryland 

William j Bagaria. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Michigan Stale Uni,•ersily- P.E. 

Bruce A Campbell. Lieutenant, USN 

M 5. E E.. :--Ja,..al Postgraduate School 

Bernard H. Carson. Professor 

Ph.D .. Pennsylvania State Univer,;11y PE. 

Gerald F Hall, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Pennsylvania State Umvers11y 

Theodore E. Kleiser. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M S. �aval Postgraduate School 

Michael D.A. Mackney. Assistant Professor 

M. Phil Council for National Academic Awards, U.K .. C Eng. 

Samuel W. McCandless. Jr . Naval Space Research Professor 

M.S. University of Arizona 

Ronald L. Meng, Major USMC 

M.S.A.E. Naval Postgraduate School 

David F Rogers. Professor 

Ph.D. Rensselaer Polyll'Chnic lnstilule 

Maido Saarlas, Professor 

PhD .. Universlly of Cincinnati 

Electrical Engineering Department 

Chairman 

George D. Peterson, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF 

(Associate Professor) 

Ph.D .. University of lllmois; PE. 

Reuben E. Alley, Jr.. Professor 

Ph.D. Princeton University 

Warren P. Averill, Captain, USMC 

M.S.E.E .. Oakland University 

William E. Bennett, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. M1ss1ss,pp1 Stale University 

Walter j 131oss, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

MS.E.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

H David Brown, Lieutenant Commander, Canadian Forces 

M.S.G W Royal �ilitary College Science. England 

William B. Brown. Jr Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.A E. Naval Poslgraduale School 

Stephen H Burns. Professor 

Ph.D. Harvard University 

Patricia E. Burt, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Catholic University 

Robert 0. Corey. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

!\I.S.A E Naval Postgraduate School: PE. 

Graham J Curtis, Visiting Research Prolessor 

Ph.D .. Queen Mary College Imperial College 

Francis J. Eberhardt, Professor 

Ph.D. C.atholic University of America 

Dennis E. Fessenden. Visiting Research Professor 

Ph.D. University of Rhode bland 

David S. Harding. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .• Un1wr;i1y of Massachusetts 

Daniel T. Hogan, Commander. USN 

�1.5.S. M University of Southern California 

�15.A I: Naval Postgraduate School 

Associate Professor Kay Commander Hogan 

Jerry M. Jenkins. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.E.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Ernest j Katzwinkel, Lieutenant Commander, CEC, USN 

M.S.E.E., Pennsylvania State University; PE. 

Wesley K. Kay, Associate Professor 

M.S.E.E .. University of Kentucky 

Francis P. Lanzer, Major, USMC 

M.S.B.A , Boston University 

M.S.E.E .. University of Maryland 

Bruce G. Lenhardt, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.A E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Glenn E. Leydorf, Professor 

M.S.E.E .. University of Maryland 

Tian S. Lim, Associate Professor 

D.Sc.. George Washmglon University 

Johnnie M. Logan, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M .5. Naval Postgraduate School 

Richard L. Martin, Professor 

Ph.D., University of Maryland: P.E 

Wm. David Muecke. Captain, USA 

M E.E.. University of Florida 

Homer J. Rood, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.E.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

William Rynone, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. New York University 

Ralph P. Santoro. Professor 

Ph.D. Massachusetts lru.1i1u1e of Technology 

Antal A. Sarkady. Professor 

Ph.D .. University of New Hampshire 

David D. Thomson, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.E.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

James G. Ware, Major, USMC 

M.S.E.E.. Naval Postgraduate School 

Raymond Wasta, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Pennsylvania State University 

Mechanical Engineering Department 

Chairman 

jack H. Smith. Associate Professor 

M.S.M E .. University of Florida P.E 

J. Alan Adams, Professor 

Ph.D. Purdue University 

A Mohsen Alwan. Professor 

Ph D. Umversilv of Wisconsin 

Edward G. Bloo�field, Visiting Professor 

B.Sc. Exeter Univers,ly 

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Lieutenant Commander Dietrich 

Thomas W. Butler Professor 

Ph.D. Brown University 

Professor Grar1ger 

Alfred L Cipriani. Commander. USN 

M.S.M.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Herbert C. DeMart, Associate Professor 

M.S.C.E .. University of Pittsburgh; P.E, 

Rolf A Dietrich. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.M.E .. M.S.OE Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Elliott E. Dodson, Associate Professor 

M.S.. Pennsylvania Stale University: PE. 

Andrew N. Eckert. Lieutenant, CEC, USN 

M.S.C E .. Uruvers1ty of Florida 

Jerry M. Fine, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. University of Texas 

Shirley T Fleischmann, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland 

John 0. Geremia, Professor 

Sc.D .. George Washington University 

E. J. Gibson, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.M E .. Naval Postgraduate School PE 

Joseph D. Gillerla,n, Jr., Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University of Virginia 

Robert A Granger, Professor 

Ph.D. Lnivers1ty of Maryland 

Dennis F. Hasson Professor 

Ph.D. University ol Maryland PE. 

Russell D. Jamison, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute 

James A Joyce. Associate Professor 

Sc.D .. 1-lassachusetts Institute or T,>chnology 

Eugene L. Keating. Professor 

Ph.D .. Drexel University 

Harry H. Keith, Jr.. Associate Professor 

Sc.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

William M. Lee, Associate Professor 

M.S.M E .. University of Pittsburgh PE

Steven R. Lindberg, Major. USA 

M.S.T. Massachusetts Institute or Technology 

Vincent J Lopardo, Professor 

Ph D., Catholic University of America PE. 

Douglas J. McVicar, Lieutenant, CEC, USN 

M.E .. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, P.E. 

Richard A Olsen, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.M E Naval Postgraduate School. PE 

Robert S. Owendoff, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M .S.M E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Kenneth F. Read. Assistant Professor 

M.M.E. Catholic University of America: PE. 

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Marc H. Rolfes, Lieutenant, USN 

M.S.M.E .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Kenneth R. Shankle, Lieutenant Commander, CEC, USN 

M.S.C.E., University of Florida 

Russell A. Smith, Professor 

Ph.D .• Catholic University of America 

Paul B. Stumbo, Captain. USAF 

M.S.M.E .. University of Dayton 

John P. Uldrick, Professor 

Ph.D., University of Florida: PE. 

Thomas D. L. Walker, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.M.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Chih Wu, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Illinois 

Naval Systems Engineering Department 

Chairman 

Rameswar Bhattacharyya, Professor 

Dr.-lng .. Technical University. Hannover. W Germany 

Martin A. Abkow1tz, NavSea Research Professor 

Ph.D .. Harvard University 

Robert A. Baeder, Commander, USN 

M.S.N A and M E .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

William A. Barr, Associate Professor 

M.S.M.E. Virginia Polytechnic Institute. P.E. 

David A. Blank, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.M.E., North Carolina State University 

Arthur E Bock, Professor Emeritus 

M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute 

Howard A. Chatterton, Associate Professor 

M.S .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Roger H. Compton, Professor 

D. Engr Catholic University of America 

Thomas H. Dawson. Professor 

Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University· PE. 

William D. Doner. Lieutenant. USN 

B.S .. Const. Engr .. Oregon State University 

Thomas E. Fahy, Commander, USN 

O.E. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Howard M. Holland, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Bruce Johnson. Professor 

Ph.D .. Purdue University 

Michael D. Johnson, lieutenant, USN 

M.S.M.E .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

John R. Jolicoeur, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.N.E. University of Virginia 

Robert H. Kuppers, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

B.S.E.E .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Thomas J. Langan, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland 

Keith W. Lindler, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland 

Gregory R. Long, Lieutenant. CEC. USN 

!'vl.E .• Texas A&M 

John P Manvel. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.S.M.E., Naval Postgraduate School: PE. 

Robert H. Maver, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. UniveN;ity of Delaware 

Michael E. McCormick, Professor 

!'h.D .. Catholic University of Amenca PE. 

John T. Metcalf, Associate Professor 

D. Engr Catholic University of America

Roger H. Morrison, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.M E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Bruce C. Nehrling. Associate Professor 

Ph.D., University of Michigan 
Martin E. Nelson. Professor 

Ph.D. L;novcrs1ty of Virginia 

Marshall L. Nuckols, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Duke University; PE 

Jerome E. Panzigrau, Commander. USN 

0.E. Ma,,.,chusetts Institute of Technology 

Anthony J Quatroche, Lieutenant, USN 

M.S.E. University of California at Berkeley 

Clyde C Richard. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Univcrs1tv of Connecticut PE 

Louis I Rydill, \/isillng Professor 

R.C:S: C RN College, Greenwich. London 

Ace I Sarich. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

:S.1.5.M E ;s;aval Postgraduate School; PE 

William H. Schulden, Assistant Professor 

:VLZ':.E Catholic University ol America 

Kenneth L Tuttle. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D, Oregon State University: PE. 

Wilham G Washnock. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.M.E University of Illinois 

Gregory J White. Assistant Professor 

M.ES.A University of California at Berkeley 

Peter F. Wiggins, Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland PE 

Weapons and Systems Engineering Department 

Chairman 

Charles F. Olsen, Professor 

D.Sc. George Washington University 

Charles G. Brockus, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., Michigan State University 

Robert N, Christianson, Commander USN 

I\ I S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Peter F. Coste, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Harold H Cummings, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M .S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Robert DeMoyer Jr., Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn PE 

David 0. Drew, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M .5. Naval Postgraduate School 

Dale R. Hamon, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

J\I S. :-,/aval Postgraduate School 

David J Hogen, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Kenneth A Knowles, Jr Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University of Virginia 

Martin J. Leghart Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. '.',;aval Postgraduate School 

Gary J Magnuson. Captain, USMC 

M .S. :-,/a val Postgraduate School 

Jl.ltehael K McClanahan, Captain, USMC 

M S Unwers1ty of Miss1ss1ppi 

John H McKim. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.S. Troy State University 

E. Eugene Mitchell, Jr., Professor 

Ph.D. Clemson Unoversitv 

John D. Ouellette, Lieute.nant Commander, USN 

M S., American University 

Olaf N. Rask, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University 

Dan Simons, Captain. USMC 

M.S. :S:aval Postgraduate School 

Wesley C Stanfield. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M S :--Java! Postgraduate School 

Mark Tempestilli, Lleutenant, USN 

M.S Universll)' of Maryland 

Assistant Professor Nuc!iols Associate Professor Metcalf 

T homas R. Watt. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Jerry W. Watts, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., University of California at Irvine 

Carl E. Wick, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.. Naval Postgraduate School 

John C. Wiles, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF 

M.S .. Air Force Institute of Technology 

Division of English and History 

Director 

John W. Ripley, Colonel, USMC 

M.S., American University 

Executive Assistant 

Robert F. Saikowski, Major, USMC 

M.A., Pepperdine University 

English Department 

Chairman 

David 0. Tomlinson, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of North Carolina 

James A Arnold, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Princeton University 

Charles E. Beck, Maior, USAF 

(Associate Professor) 

Ph.D .. University of Denver 

Andrew L. Benson, Lieutenant, USN 

M.A , Cambridge University 

Harriet F. Bergmann. Associate Professor 

Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany 

Neil Berman, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., Ohio State University 

Marlene C. Browne, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Brown University 

Carol Burke. Instructor 

M.F.A. Cornell University 

Lois E. Evans, Assistant Professor 

�I.F.A Catholic University 

Fred M Fetrow, Professor 

Ph.D., University of Nebraska 

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Captain Underwood Professor Tl,ompson 

Jill C. Garzone, Lieutenant, USN 

M.A Northern Illinois University 

Wilson L. Henin, Professor 

Ph.D. Vanderbilt University 

John M Hill, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .• University of Washington 

Mary D. Howland, Instructor 

M A.. University of Maryland 

Philip K. Jason, Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland 

Michael Jasperson. Professor 

Ph.D .. Georgetown University 

Eileen T. Johnston, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. University of Chicago 

Allan 8. Lefcowitz, Professor 

Ph.D .. Boston University 

Robert D. Madison, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Northwestern University 

H. Keith Maynard, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.A. University of Missoun (Columbia) 

Stephen V. Myslinski. Commander, USNR 

M.A University of Oklahoma 

Charles J. Nolan, Jr., Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University 

Timothy D. O'Brien. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Univernty of California at Santa Barbara 

Keith Oliver, Captain, USMC 

M.A University of Oklahoma 

Gail Orgelfinger, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Chicago 

Thomas D. Parham. lll. Ens,gn, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Michael P. Parker, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Yale University 

Nancy W. Prothro, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .• Un,vers,ty of Virginia 

Stephen M Ross, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .• Stanford Univer,;1ty 

Barbara E. Schebendach. Ensign. USNR 

M.A.. Long Island University 

Jenny Sidri, Captain. USA 

M.A. University of California at Los Angeles 

Molly B. Tinsley. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland 

David A. White, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .• Indiana University 

Hardy C. Wilcoxon. Jr., Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Yale Uni\'Crsity 

John Wooten, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Vanderbilt University 

History Department 

Chairman 

Frederick S. Harrod, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Northwestern University 

Richard P. Abels, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Columbia University 

P. Robert Arligiani, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. American University 

Ted Bogacz. Associa le Professor 

Ph.D .• University of California at Berkeley 

Thomas E. Brennan, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Johns Hopkins University 

William L. Calderhead, Professor 

Ph.D .• University of Pennsylvania 

William 8. Cogar, Assistant Professor 

D. Phil.. Oxford University 

Phyllis Culham, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. State University of New York at Buffalo 

Thomas J. Cutler, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

B.A .. Towson State University 

Jan Dejnozka, Lieutenant, USNR 

Ph.D .• Univernty of Iowa 

Nancy W. Ellenberger, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., University or Oregon 

Kathleen L. Gallagher. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S .• National University 

Jane E. Good, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., American University 

Kenneth J. Hagan, Associa le Professor 

Ph.D .. Claremont Graduate School 

John W. Huston, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Pittsburgh 

Michael T. Isenberg, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .• University of Colorado 

David E. Johnson, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Iowa 

Andrew Koczon, Lieutenant Commander, USNR 

A.B.D .• Rutgers University 

Robert W. Love, Jr .. Associate Professor 

Ph.D., University of California at Davis 

Paul 8. Maini, Lieutenant Colonel, USA 

M.A., Florida State University 

Philip R. Marshall, Professor 

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania 

Daniel M. Masterson. Associate Professor 

Ph.D .• Michigan State University 

David P. Peeler, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Wisconsin 

Anne T. Quartararo, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of California at Los Angeles 

William R. Roberts, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University 

Robert F. Saikowski. Major, USMC 

M.A .. Pepperdine University 

David M. Schorn, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.A., Umversity of LaVerne

Don T. Sine, Lieutenant Commander, USN

M.A California State University 

Jack Sweetman. Associate Professor 

Ph.D., Emory University 

Craig L. Symonds. Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Florida 

James P Thomas, Jr., Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University 

Larry V. Thompson, Professor 

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin 

Peter T Underwood, Captain, USMC 

M.A . Duke University 

Philip W. Warken, Professor 

Ph.D. Ohio Stale University 

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Division of Mathematics and Science 

Director 

W Gordon Lange Captain USN 

M.8.A Peppcrd1nc University 

Executive Assistant 

William F Jenkins. Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Computer Science Department 

Chairman 

Louis J Giannotti, Commander, USN 

{Assistant Professor) 

1'1.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Arthur J Athens, Captain. USMC 

M.S. :s/aval Postgraduate School 

William G. Borries. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Frank L. K. Chi. Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Drexel University 

Clayton A. Dane, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. University of Pennsi•lvania 

Gary M. Ham. Major, USMC 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Martin D. Herzog, Research Assistant Professor 

M S., Johns Hopkins university 

Patnck R. Harrison, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University ol Tennessee 

Johnny L Johnson. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M B.A. :'lational l.inivers1ty 

Richard L. Kiefer Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.5 Naval Postgraduate School

Matthew L. Lechleitner. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S .. Naval Postgraduate School

Roger G. Marshall. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Univers1tv of Nebraska 

Nathan P Mart�o. Lieutenant Commander USN 

M .S. Naval Postgraduate School 

George F Rowland, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Philip M Ryan. V isiting Professor 

M S. Syracuse University 

Fredenck A Skove, Associate Professor 

\I S. Rutgers University 

Robert E. Ste ed, Associate Professor 

C.A.S.E .. Johns Hopkins University 

Jonathan C. White, Captain, USMC 

M S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Chemistry Department 

Chairman 

Charles F Rowell, Prolessor 

Ph D. Oregon State University 

Robert M Andrews, Captain USMC 

\-1.S. University of Alabama 

Gerald P Belknap, Captain. USA 

M.S .. University of Alabama, Birmingham 

Thomas E. Bitterwolf, Associate Professor 

Ph D. \Vest Virwnia Univer.1ty 

Mark L. Campbell. Lieutenant, USNR 

1'1.5. Brigham Young University 

Graham T. Cheek, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Universitr of Georgia 

Professor Massie Associate Professor Elert 

Roland R. Corey, Jr., Professor 

Ph.D. University of California al Davis 

Kenneth W. Currv, Lieutenant Commander USN 

M.5., Pennsylvan'ia State University 

Edward R. Davis, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., University of Georgia 

Mark L. Elert, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., University of California al Berkeley 

Ann B. Frost, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University 

Frank J. Gomba, Associate Professor 

A.M., Montclair Stale College 

0. Lloyd Jones, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., West Virginia University 

Taylor B. Jones, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Texas 

Edward Koubek. Professor 

Ph.D .. Brown Un1vers1ty 

Nathan Lacy. Lieutenant, USNR 

M.S. Eastern Washington University 

Robert J. Lengyel, Captain, USA 

M.S .. Northeastern University 

Samuel P. Massie, Professor 

Ph.D., Iowa State College 

Raymond L. Moon. Lieutenant Commander USN 

.\11.S.. Naval Postgraduate School 

Keith R. Osterhout, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

William M. Raymond, Lieutenant Colonel, USA 

M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Orville W. Rollins, Professor 

Ph.D .. Georgetown University 

Diane Schmit, Assistant Professor 

M.S .. Johns Hopkins University 

John W Schultz, Professor 

Ph.D .. Brown University 

Joyce E. Shade, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. university of Louisville 

Harold N. Simpson, Commander, USNR 

Ph.D. Texas A & M University 

William M. Smedley, Professor 

M.S .. Northwestern University 

William J Valko, First Lieutenant, USAF 

M.S., Lehigh University 

Robert L. Vaughn. Maior, USAF 

M.S. University of Florida 

David L. von Minden, Commander, MSC. USN 

Ph.D., University of Nebraska 

Boyd A. Waite, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., University of California al Berkeley 

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l1t.1ute11ant Marcottr Professor Adkms 

Edward D. Walton, Assistant Professor 

Ph.0. Univers11y of Maryland 

David L. Weingartner, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Michigan State University 

Mathematics Department 

Chairman 

Frederic I. Davos. Professor 

Ph.D. Brandeis University 

James C Abbott. Professor 

Ph.D. University of Notre Dame 

Peter P Andre, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Yale University 

Craig K. Bailey. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. l\·1,chigan Stale University 

Theodore J Benac. Professor 

Ph.D .. Yale University 

Ebon E. Betz, Professor 

Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 

James L. Buchanan. Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Delaware 

James D. Butlinger. Commander, USN 

M.S Naval Postgraduate School 

John M. Byzewski, Capta,n, USMC 

M .S. Naval Postgraduate School 

James J Carlin, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S.. Naval Postgraduate School 

Michael W Chamberlain. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Stanford University 

John M Cochrane, Commander USN 

M .S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Carol G. Crawford. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D . Georgetown Universoty 

James M. D'Archangelo, Professor 

Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University 

Kevin F. Dopart, Lieutenant. USN 

M.S. Massachusetts lnslllule of Technology 

Dean Duffy. Visiting Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Terry D. Eplee, Lieutenant, USNR 

M.S .. Montana State University 

Gary 0. Fowler, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., University of Oregon 

Mark D. Frost, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Anthony M. Gaglione, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 

Mark J. Gotay, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Maryland 

Charles C. Hanna, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Chicago 

Stephen D. Hanson, Major. USMC 

M.S., University of Michigan 

Robert A. Herrmann. Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. American University 

J Blair Hill, Captain, USMC 

M .S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Michael E. Hoffman. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Steven R. Ingram, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S .. Georgia Institute of Technology 

John S. Kalme, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Pennsylvania 

Gail A. Kaplan, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. State University of New York al Stony Brook 

Harold M. Kaplan, Professor 

Ph.D. University of Maryland 

Arthur A. Karwath, Associate Professor 

M.S. Iowa State College 

Mark E. Kidwell, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Yale University 

Philip 0. Koch, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Bao T. Lerner, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. George Washington University 

Freddie L. Lynn, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M .S.. Naval Postgraduate School 

T homas J. Mahar. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Rensselaer Polytechnic lnst,tule 

Reza Malek-Madani, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Brown University 

Robert L. Manicke. Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Maryland 

Deborah J. Marcotte. Lieutenant, USNR 

M .S., Lehigh Un1vers1ly 

Richard F. Maruszewski, Captain, USNR 

(Associate Professor) 

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin !Milwaukee) 

Paul B. Massell, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., City University of New York 

Peter A. McCoy, Professor 

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin a1 Milwaukee 

Mark D. Meyerson, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Stanford University 

Courtney H. Moen, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Chicago 

C. Edward Moore, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Maryland 

Jerome A. Morzinski. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S .. University of New Mexico 

W. Charles Mylander, Professor 

Ph.D .. Stanford University 

George Nakos, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. Johns Hopkins University 

James A. Olson, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Lee Parsons, Commander, USNR 

(Associate Professor) 

Ph.D .. University of Wisconsin (Madison) 

Robert F. Patterson, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Howard L. Penn, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University of Michigan 

Geoffrey L. Price, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania 

Bruce Richter, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Waterloo 

186 
David A Rippel L1eutrnant Commandn us;s;

ii.I S �.,.1 lbstgraduat< School 

T hom.is I S,1nders, l'rolessor 

Pl, D Ollallom.t l nl\cmt, 

Patnck A Sardoz Licutt'nant Commandt'r US:>:

M 'i �aval l'ustgraduate School 

H,irold 1': Sohl Professor 

Ph [) Joh.,, Hop� "' l nl\'c"' tv 

'ihirll'V \1 Stolarsk, Instructor 

ii.I,; Unl\,rs1:v cf Fie rida 

James \I Stormes ,\i,i,oc,at,• l'rof,><;sor 

Ph [) Br wr l mv, •y 

Bruce E Truog, l1< te.,ant Commander �S:S:R 

MA C.oltcp of 'it Jo,,-ph the Prcv1der 

JoAnn S Tunsco 1\ssoc1ate Professor 

Ph D Jor s Hopk l ·vcrs1ty 

Jol,n ( Turner ,\ssocr.itt.' Professor 

l'h D Pr nc,·ton L r.-crsuy 

\\1lham I' \\'ardla" Assocr.11,· Professor 

Ph D l � -..rsuy of ( ahforrud at Los Anb•dn 

Prtcr J \\elchrr Assoc-1ale Professor 

l'h [) \l.issachusc,tts lnst1tutc of Tcchrology 

\\m Douglas Withers Assistant Prof,><;sor 

PhD C.COrg d lnst;•utc ot Tcc""dogy 

Carvd S \\olfe ,\ssOCtat,• Proft'ssor 

Ph I) \\Jld,•n LmHf!>lty 

\\'1ll1am r. )anccy Assistant l'rolessor 

l'h [) ' 1vcrsuy of \laryla�d 

Kar,n E Zak Assist.int Prot,><;Sor 

l'h I) � "1\crsitv of \laS>dcl>usctts 

Ph},te\ O<.'partm!'nl 

Chairman 

�rank L \1111,•r Protessor 

l'h D l nl'ef!>lty ol Okl.?"c>ma 

Ruthrrtord H Adl..ms Profl><;sor 

l'h D ( Jtholoc l nl\-rrs1t} ol Amenca 

C.irol E ,\lb,•rt. Assist.int Professor 

l'h D l m,crs1ty ol C hocaKo 

Donald \\ Bnll l'rof,,ssor 

l'h D Catholic Umwrs1ty of America 

Ch.1rl1:S I. Burmaskr L,cut,·nant Commander. US:S: 

!Assistant l'rof,><;sorl 

M C, '-aval Postgraduate School 

Gerald P Cal.imc l'rotessor 

l'h D llarvard l m-.rs,tr 

Fr,mc,s D Correll, Associ.ite Professor 

l'h I) ohns llupk1ns Umwm•y 

Samud A !-:Ider, l'roles,or 

l'h I) Brown L:nl\trsltv 

lren,• ;-..1 Engle, Assoo.ite l'rolcssor 

PhD Pmnsyh-an,a 'il•f, Univ,r,1ty 

John P. Ertd Assistant Professor 

l'h D Cathol!C University or America 

Wilham E lasnacht Assoc,atl· l'rotessor 

I h D Cathol1c Un1v,rs11y or America 

John J font,rnella Pwlessor 

l'h D (as,· lnstztuh of T,-chnology 

Gra'i.im D Gutsche l'rof,·ssor 

l'h D ( •'" 1!C l niv, rs ly or Ame'lca 

Edgar D Hall Assocaall' l'rofossor 

\IS Cathol,c Uni\, ,...,ty ot ,\menCJ 

Timothy L lloucJ.. Comm.inder, US:S.' 

\-1 S �aval Post;;r•du,t, 'ichool 

\1 S Cal lornia State Ln""""Y at Lons; 8"Jch 

\\'1lham F knJ..,ns. Cnmm.ind,·r us;-.;

M S :'\aval Pos1grJdua1, School 

Richard L lohnston. Professor 

l'h D C atl-ohc Unl\ersuy of Am,·nca 

Com,m.mdr, H1mt Vasitmg Professor llurdman 

\lurray S Korm.in Assistant l'rof,><;sor 

Ph D Bro" n Univ< , y 

Bri;c, H :-..lofE.in, ,\ssoo.ite Profe!.sor 

I I) (.,,o�, \\'J,hington Un,nrsuy 

D.iv,d A Nordling, ,\ssoc1a1,, Professor 

:<.! 'i Catho, c Un1v,·rs1tv of Amtnc.i 

l'aul H Ostd,.,k C.ipta1n, USA� 

\1 'i Air Fom- Inst uh of Technology 

C.h.irles \\' Rector l'rolt><;sor 

PhD Johns Hork,ns IJnl\'ersn) 

D.ivtd A Sadler L1tuten.in1 Command,·r US;s;

\! S. :S:,,vJI l'oslgr,1Ju,1tc School 

Leslie R. Sch,..-.•1z,·r Associatl' f'rofl'Ssor 

\1 c; \'1'};1n1a Pc-I} 1,-chnic f,s11tute 

Robert ;s; Shdby l'rolt><;,or 

l'h D .. C.athol,c University ol Arn,·rica 

\1,chael J 'im1th. I 1cuten.int L'S:S: 

:-.J 'i Cast" Wt-stern R,-..,r,� Un versnv 

Liwn·nce I T.inkcrsley ,\ssoc1at, Prof,><;sor 

l'h D. Stantord Unl\o·ml\' 

Rodney D. Timm L1eute�ant Comm.inder U5:S: 

M 'i ;\'aval Postgraduate 5<:hoot 

Donald J Treacv, Professor 

Ph D .. Pnnn�to� Um,·t !'S1ty 

:'-.l1th.iel H Trt

'nt, Lieutenant Comm.ind,·r us;-.;

M S :-S av al Postgraduate Schoo1 

:>-IJry C \\',ntersg1II Assistant Professor 

PH D., Um,·t "'''"' of c:...JSSl''- F.n�land• 

Otcanography D<.'partment 

Chairman 

Ktnneth H Hunt, Commander, US:S: 

M S -:.i,al Pm1gr.1du.1h Schol'I 

\!anon E Alcorn L1ei.tenant Comm,mder US:S: 

\1 ', :--:aval "ostgradu�te School 

Enc J Coolb.iugh, l.1eut,·nant, us:,.;

�1 S :--:Jval l'ostgr.1duah School 

Douglds \\' Eds.ii, l'rofc><;sor 

PhD Co,�mb,a Un -.rsuy 

John \\'. fol'rstn Assoc1atl' Professor 

l'h D Un1urs1ty of C.cnnt<l!Cut 

John P C,leason Lll'utcnant (ol"'lmander US:-S: 

\I S :S:aval Postgraduate Scrool 

F.dw.ird E 11,ndm,m, Visiting Professor 

Ph D UmH rs11\' of \\'Jshmgto� Seattle 

John r Hotfm,m, l'rolt><;Sor 

Ph ') Johns llork � l ""-rrs,t} PE 

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ADMINISTRATION, STAFf, AND FACULTY 

I& 

Capram Garrett Ensign Kendall 

Steven D. Kinney. Lieutenant. USN 

M l

v

tE. Catholic University of America 

Paul M Maughan Visiting Professor 

Ph.D. Oregon State University 

Cynthia A Nelson. Lieutenant Commander USN 

M S. Naval Po>1graduate School 

Roberta M. Runge, Lieutenant, USN 

M S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Kurt M. Scarbro, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M.5., Naval Postgraduate School 

George W. Schwenke, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Patrick T. Welsh. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Jerome Williams. Professor 

M A Johns Hopkins University 

Division of U.S. and International Studies 

Director 

William B. Garrett. Captain, USN 

Ph.D .. Johns Hopkins University 

Executive Assistant 

Robert L Wolf, Major, USMC 

M.B.A. Nova University 

Language Studies Department 

Chairman 

Michael C. Halbig, Professor 

Ph.D. Yale University 

Eva L. Corredor, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Columbia University 

Sharon G. Dahlgren, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Columbia University 

William H. Fletcher, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. Cornell University 

Jurgen Hendes, Commander, Federal German Navy 

Dipf 1ng. German Merchant Marine Academy 

Julie A Kendall, Ensign, USNR 

B.A., Allegheny College 

Daniel T Y Lee, Associate professor 

LLB., Soochow Un1vers11y Law College 

Enrique Marquez, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D., University of Miami 

Francisco Perez-Rico, Lieutenant. Mexican Navy 

Mexican Naval Academy 

Gladys Rivera-La Scala, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Pennsylvania 

Vladimir S. Tolstoy, Associate Professor 

M.S .. Georgetown University 

John D. Yarbro, Professor 

M.A .. Columbia University 

Economics Department 

Chairman 

John Eric Fredland, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Michigan 

Michael G. Austin, Lieutenant, SC. USNR 

M.S .. Louisiana State University 

William R. Bowman, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Maryland 

Arthur Gibb, Jr., Associate Professor 

Ph.D., University of Michigan 

Rae Jean Goodman, Associate Professor 

Ph.D., Washington University 

F. Reed Johnson, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. State University of New York at Stony Brook 

Scott E. Leitch, Major, USMC 

M.B.A .. Harvard University 

Roger D. Little. Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Houston 

R. B. Moore, Commander, USN 

M.S .. George Washington University 

Clair E. Morris, Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Wisconsin 

Michael J. Paulovich, Captain, USMC 

!1.1.A. Webster University 

Derrick A. Wagner. Lieutenant, SC, USN 

M.S .. University of Arkansas 

A. Royall Whitaker, Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 

Thomas A. Zak. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. Vanderbilt University 

Political Science Department 

Chairman 

Robert L. Rau, Professor 

Ph.D. Universtty of Michigan 

George P. Atkins, Professor 

Ph.D. American University 

Andrew Baggs, Commander, USNR 

Ph.D .. University of North Carolina Chapel Hilt 

Robert Beckman, Visiting Assistant Professor 

Ph.D .. The American University 

Robert A. Bender, Associate Professor 

M.A. Princeton University 

Thomas Boyajy, Associate Professor 

M.A Hartford Seminary Foundation 

Charles L. Cochran, Professor 

Ph.D .. Tufts University 

John A. Fitzgerald, Jr., Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Chicago 

Stephen E. Frantzich, Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. Unh•ersity of Minnesota 

Thomas P Gallagher, Lieutenant Commander USN 

M.A. Miami University 

Mahlon Henderson. FS0-2 

M A.L.D., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 

188 
John E. Kause, Captain, USMC 

M S. John; Hopkins University 

Gale A. Mattox. Assistant Prolessor 

Ph D .• University of Virginia 

Kevin P. O'Kee/e. Captain. USMC 

M A .• Ceorgctm,\'n Uni\'l:l"Sity 

Helen E. Purkitt Associate Professor 

Ph.D .. University of Southern Califumia 

Arthur R. Rachwald. Associate Professor 

Ph.D. University ol Caliiorma at Santa Barbara 

Robert C Schadler. Commander USN 

M.A i'saval Postgraduate School 

Rodney G. Tomlin$on, Professor 

Ph.D. L:nivers,ty ol Southern Calttorn1a 

Luanne A Turrentine Lieutenant Commander USN 

M.A :-.laval Postgraduate School 

Division of Professional Development 

Director 

Douglas I Katz. Captain. USN 

M S Naval Postgraduate School 

Executive Assistant 

Edward R. Hebert. Commander, USN 

B.S. U.S Naval Academy 

Administrative Officer 

Leonard J. Brown Lieutenant, USN 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Department of Professional Programs 

Chairman 

Thomas P. Cruser Commander. USN 

S.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Training Officer 

William H. Roberts. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

S.S. Massachusetts lnmtute of Technology 

Assistant Training Officer 

Alan R. Dodge, Lieutenant, USN 

S.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Shawn B. Morrissey, Lieutenant. USN 

S.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Plans and Analysis Officers 

Allen D. Cone, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S.M E. University ol Washington 

William P McCorrnack, Lieutenant, USN 

S.S. L S. 'iaval Academv 

Career Development Officers 

Thomas J Cutler. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

fl.A, Towson State University 

DJv1d A. Johnson, Lieutenant Commander USN 

M A Naval Postgraduate School 

Director of Sailing 

Bert C Wylds, USCG Master Pilot and Master Sailing Licenses 

Department of Leadership and Law 

Chairman 

Donald J Curran. Jr Commander. USN 

)-1.S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Charles W Arnold Ma1or. USMC 

B.A • Dartmouth College 

Brian A. Beckman. Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M S .. Old Dom,mon University 

Captain Katz Professor Monlor 

Ronald J Barro. Lieutenant Commander, JACG, USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

J.D. George Washington University 

Eric D. Bowman, Assistant Professor 

Ph.D. University of Missouri 

189 

William W. Campbell, Lieutenant Commander, MSC. USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

Ph.D. University of Ronda 

Patricia W Crigler. Commander. MSC, USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

Ph.D .. Northwestern University 

Beverly P. Dobson. Lieutenant, MSC. USNR 

(Assistant Professor) 

Ph.D .. California School of Professional Psychology 

Jonathan P. Edwards, Lieutenant, JACG, USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

J .D., St. Louis University 

C. Earl Gunter, Commander, USN 

S.S.. Southern lllinois University 

Peter J. Healey, Lieutenant, USN 

B.A .. Fordam University 

C. M, Herdering, Major, USMC 

8.5., Ball State University 

Harvey A. Hopson. Major USMC 

(Assistant Professor) 

J.D., Cleveland State University 

C. R. Large. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Melinda J. Leighty, Lieutenant Commander USN 

B.S.. Taylor University 

Lore! L. Lindstrom, Lieutenant Commander, MSC. USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

Ph.D., University of Arizona 

Thomas). Malone, Lieutenant, USNR 

S.S .. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Gregory J. Mann, Professor 

E<l.D .. University of Maryland 

Kevin P McMahon, Lieutenant, Commander. USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

J.D .. Vanderbilt University 

Karel Montor, Professor 

Ph.D., University of Maryland 

Janet S. Pandzik, Lieutenant, USN 

B.A .. Coe College 

Randall D. Roach. Lieutenant, USN 

B.A. Bucknell University 

Clayton R. Sanders, Jr., Lieutenant, JAGC. USN 

(Assistant Professor) 

J.D .. College of William and Mary 
ADMINISTRATION, STAFF, AND FACULTY 

Coach Smalley Lu!rdenant Commander Youree 

Randy J. Sm11h. Lieutenant. MSC, USN 

M.A. Catholic University of America 

Lisa B. Squire. USN 

B.S. Pennsylvania Stale Umvcrslly 

Bary C. Willcox. Lieutenanl, USN 

B.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

Jimmie C. Woodard, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S. Appalachian State University 

Department of Seamanship and Navigation 

Chairman 

David M Lee Commander. USN 

M.S. Naval Postgraduate School 

Cesare Barott1, Commander Italian Navy 

Italian Naval Academy 

Ray 0. Beard, Lieutenant, USN 

B.A Edinboro Slate College 

Brad A Bellis, Lieutenant. USN 

S.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

Robert B. Borries, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

S.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

Dexter C. Bruce. Lieutenant Commander USN 

S.A.. Hobart College 

Luiz Sergio Carvalho. Lieutenant Commander, BN 

S.S. Santa Ursula University. Rio De Janeiro, RJ 

Eric M. Dyevre. Lieutenant, French Navy 

B.S. French Naval Academy 

John B. Eggleston, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S. U.S Naval Academy 

Thomas Esquina. Lieutenanl, USN 

S.S.. Michigan State 

Timothy B. Fleischer, Lieutenant, USN 

S.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Frank W. Fenno, LT USNR 

B.A Marquette University 

David B. Filz, Lieutenant Commander. USN 

M B.A .. Old Dominion University 

Russell S. Harper, Lieutenant, USN 

S.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Joseph F. Hill. Lieutenant, USN 

B.A .. University of Notre Dame 

Nicholas S. Holden. Lieutenant Commander Royal Navy 

Britannia Royal Naval College 

Scott R. Hummer, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. T he Citadel 

Norio lguch1, Lieutenant Commander, 

Japanese Maritime Defense Force 

B.S., Japan Defense Academy 

Glen R. Jones, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Nickolas G. Katsiotis, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Thomas Litowinsky, Lieutenant, USNR 

BA. St. Michael's College 

Stephen R. Lyon, Lieutenant, USN 

B.A .. Dordt College 

Wilbur A. Macht, Lieutenant, USN 

S.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

George R. Marvin, Lieutenant Commander, USN 

8.A .. Bowdoin College 

Corby J. Megorden, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Curt P. McNew, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. Oregon State University 

Robert E. Morabito, Lieutenant, USN 

B.A .. Lifayet1e College 

Mark R. Nicol, Lieutenant. RAN 

Roya.I Australian Naval College 

Guillermo Nunez, Lieutenant, USN 

8.5., Texas A & M University 

Alan E. PortiUo, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Douglas S. Ray. LT. USN 

B.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

James E. Rennie, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Michael S. Schwartz, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S University of Texas 

Harry E. Semler, Lieutenant, USN 

B.A .. Virginia Military lnstitule 

Thomas G. Smith, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Maurice B. Tose, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Thomas P. Yavorski, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Linda M. Youree. Lieutenant Commander, USN 

B.S .. University of Tennessee 

Athletics and Physical Education 

Director of Athletics 

John 0. Coppedge, Captain, USN (Ret.) 

I\ I.A. T he George Washington University 

Head, Physical Education Department and Deputy 

Director of Athletics 

James J. Campbell, Commander, USN 

M.B.A .. Chapman College 

Assistant Director of Athletics 

James W. Blanchard, Jr .. Captain. USN (Ret.) 

M.S.A .. George Washington University 

Assistant Director of Athletics for 

Admjssions Coordination 

David P. Smalley 

B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Executive Officer, Physical Education Department 

David E. Church Commander, USN 

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Deputy Physical Education Officer 

James M Gehrdes, Associate Professor 

8.5. Pennsylvania State University 

Scheduling Officer 

Heinz W. Lenz, Associate Professor 

M.S. Columbia University 

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Director, Sports Information 

Thomas F. Bales 

B.B.A University of Notre Dame 

Physical Education Staff 

Stephen N. Bdichick, Associate Professor 

M A \'\'estem Rescf'·c Ln1vers1ty 

David A. Brown, Assistant Professor 

:St.Ed., llow1e State College 

Albert A Cantello. Associate Professor 

M.A Bowie State Colic�< 

Rex W Clothier, Associate Professor 

\($., University of Wa,hington 

Jack i\1 Cloud. Associate Professor 

BS. College of W illiam and \la"· 

Stephen l\l Cooksey, Assistant Professor 

B.S. Indiana Staie University 

Ian B. Dainard, Assistant Professor 

M.S. State university ot �cw York 

Andre R. Deladrier, Professor 

M.A Columbia University 

Edward N. Denny Ensign, USNR 

6.5. \Vest Virginia Univcrsity 

David S. Dobbs, Lieutenant, USN 

B.5. Towson State University 

Joseph C. Dul! Associate Professor 

B.S.. West Virginia University 

Alan C. Edkins, Lieutenant. USN 

B.S.. State University at Cortland 

John F Fitzpatrick. Ensign, USNR 

B.S. Bowling Green State Univcrsit)' 

David J. Hemmer Lieutenant. USN 

B.5. Southeast M1ssoun State University 

Peter M. Kormann. Assistant Professor 

S.S. Southern Connecticut State College 

David R. Laton, Ensign. USNR 

M.Ed University of Maryland

Lee W. Lawrence, Associate Professor 

M.S .. Springfield College 

Barbara J. Lawson. Assistant Professor 

M.S. Umversitv of Hlinois 

Bryan L. Matthews, Assistant Professor 

B.A Washington College 

Richard F Meade, Assistant Professor 

M S., University of North Carolina 

Lawrence G. My ers, Associate Professor 

Ed D .. West \lirg1rua University 

John C. Officer, Assistant Professor 

M Ed., Boston Universil)' 

Kerry J O'Shanick. Ensign. USNR 

B.S. State t.:n1versity of New York 

Edwin C. Peery, Associate Professor 

�I A George Washington University 

Due.Hey W. Purdy, Jr .. Associate Professor 

1\1.Ed. University of North Carolina 

Katherine L. Sanford Lieutenant, USN 

B.A University ot Washington 

William A Savenng, Assistant Professor 

M Ed . Pennsylvania State University 

Eileen 5. Sheahan, Lieutenant, USN 

B.S.. Bridgewater State University 

,\,1ichael W Schofield, Ensign, USNR 

B.S .. University ot Pittsburgh 

Joseph Sunano, Assu,tant Professor 

M.A . Eastern M1ch1gan Un1vers1ty 

Reginald P. Wicks, Associate Professor 

M.S .. Mankato State Collt-i;e 

Assislt111t Professor Matthews 

Athletic Association Coaches 

Gary R. Bodie, lll 

Associate Professor Cantella 

B.S .. California Institute of Technology 

Richard A. Deladrier 

B.A Notre Dame University 

Susan C. Dierdorff 

B.A Tufts University 

Paul C. Evans 

M.Ed , St Lawrence University 

Valerio C. Ferme 

B.A Brown University 

Gerald E. Franks 

M.Ed., George Washington University 

Gerald E. Hartman 

B.S .

. University of Michigan 

William J. Haushalter 

M.Ed , Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Peter F. Herrmann 

B.S. State University of New York at Geneseo 

John E. Matsko 

M.Ed., Miami of Ohio University 

Albert T. Moraz 

M.Ed., Bowie State College 

Robert Morrison 

M E .. Bowling Green State University 

Patrick H. Nicholas 

B.S., George Mason University 

Jerome W. Oliver 

13.S .. Purdue University 

James L. Phipps, USA (Ret.) 

B.S. Indiana University 

Larry R. Ringer 

13.S. Murray State University 

Kevin S. Rogers 

M.S. Ohio State University 

Frederick V. Schock 

B.A Colorado State University 

T heodore M. Shields 

8.5.. Brown University 

Thomas R. Spann 

M Ed , Bowling Green Stale University 

Gary F. Tranquill 

M.A., Wittenburg University 

Shirley J. Tranquill 

M.S. Bowling Green State University 

Webster M. Wright. USN (Ret.) 

B.S.. U.S. Naval Academy 

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CIIAPTLR 12 

Honors, Awards, 

and Organizations 

Honor Societies 

Phi Kappa Phi recognizes superior scholarship in all fields of study. The 

Naval Academy chapter elects up to six percent of the midshipmen of each 

class to membership of which half are nominated as second classmen and 

the remainder m their first class year These candidates represent the top 

scholars in each of the 18 majors offered at the Academy. Although the 

emphasis is on scholarship, excellence of character is recognized as an inseparable attribute for membership. 

Sigma Pi Sigma, the Physics Honor Society, 1s an affiliated society of the 

Amencan Institute of Physics and of the Amencan Association for the 

Advancement of Science. Midshipmen candidates for membership must have 

completed not less than three semesters of physics with at least a B average, 

and must be in the upper one-third of their class in general scholarship. 

The Naval Academy chapter meets monthly to hear invited speakers, and 

participates in a variety of projects. The chapter worked with scientists from 

the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., to design and construct 

two cosmic ray experiments aboard the Space Shuttle in 1984 and 1985. 

Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society is an honor society which encourages ongmal mvest1gat1on m the fields of pure and applied science The 

Naval Academy chapter includes members from the professional staffs of 

the Academy and the David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center's Annapolis laboratory. Monthly meetings feature distinguished 

speakers from many sc1enbfic fields. Graduating midshipmen who have 

distinguished themselves as Trident Scholars or in other research-oriented 

work of the Academy may be recommended for associate membership. 

Tau Beta Pi is the National Engineering Honor Society. The top fifth of senior 

engineering ma1ors and lop eighth of junior engineering majors are eligible 

for membership. The society recognizes students of superior scholarship 

and outstanding character. Presentations, guest speakers, and field trips are 

sponsored by the local chapter. 

Pi Tau Sigma is the National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. Midshipmen majoring in mechanical engineering who stand in the upper third 

of their class as seniors or the upper fifth as juniors are eligible for 

membership. 

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• 

"T/1e Nai,y and Marine 

Corps' power and forward 

deployment puts them 011 

the front lines of deterrence Tlie leaders/1ip and 

Judgment of naval officers, 

serving in I he far reaches 

of the globe are cr-itical 

to our success as II natron. 

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN 

Phi Alpha Theta is the lnternational Honor Society in History. Member 

ship includes both faculty and students. Activities of midshipmen electec 

to the local chapter include forums, seminars, guest speakers, and the presen 

tation of papers at regional meetings of the society. 

Omicron Delta Epsilon is the International Honor Society in Economics 

In addition to recognition of scholastic attainment, the society provides al' 

opportunity for students to publish in its journal, The American Economist 

Midshipmen candidates for election to the Naval Academy chapter mus 

have an overall scholastic average of B and at least twelve credits in economic, 

with a B average or better. They do not have to be economics majors. 

Pi Sigma Alpha is the National Honor Society in Political Science. To b� 

eligible for membership, midshipmen must stand in the upper one-third ol 

their class with a B or better average in at least 15 hours of political science 

courses. 

Sigma Iota Epsilon is a national honorary professional management fraternity affiliated with the Academy of Management. Midshipmen majoring 

in applied science who have completed 30 semester hours with at least a 

B average are eligible for membership in the local chapter. The fraternity 

is active in advancing scholarship and research through the development 

of the scientific approach to the solution of management problems. 

Prizes and Awards 

Each Commissioning Week more than 80 prizes and awards, provided by 

individuals and a wide variety of organizations, are presented to deserving 

midshipmen in recognition of their noteworthy accomplishments in such 
I 

1 I 

areas as academics, leadership, professional studies, debate, public speaking, sailing, marksmanship, and athletics. 

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association 

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., is a private organization whose mission is to serve and support the United States, the naval 

service, and the Naval Academy by furthering the high standards of the 

Naval Academy; by seeking out, informing, encouraging, and assisting 

qualified young men and women to enter the Naval Academy and to pursue careers in the regular Navy and Marine Corps; and by initiating and 

sponsoring activities which perpetuate the history, traditions, and growth 

of the Naval Academy and which bind its alumni together in support of 

the highest ideals of command. citizenship, and government. 

All former midshipmen of the Naval Academy are eligible for membership in the Association. Associate membership is available to a limited 

number of persons who have demonstrated their interest in and support 

of the Navy, the Naval Academy, or the Alumni Association. 

National headquarters of the more than 24,500-member association is 

located in Alumni House, just a block outside the Academy's gate. Con195 

"T/11s place has prestige. 

Americans admire someone 

who graduates from the 

Naval Academy And I've 

got a fo1111dat1on that will 

last me the rest of my life. 

I can build from this point 

because I made my mark 

here mentally, not 1usl athletically." 
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ORGANIZATIONS 196 

'Saluting tl1e d,scipline, 

tire 1miforms. It doesn t 

bot/1er me. I've kept my 

personality and my individ11alis111. I haven t changed 

All that st11ff is 111st part 

of tl,e game. Wlten I 

grad11ate, it'll all be worthw/iile. f't>e made friendships tltat will be wit/, me 

forever. And I will have a 

10b w/1e11 I graduate." 

structed in 1739, and originally named Ogle Hall, it has served as the home 

of three Maryland governors. Alumni House has been beautifully restored 

and furnished by members of the Association. Files and records are maintained there on all who have taken the oath of office as midshipmen at the 

Naval Academy since its founding in 1845. 

In addition to serving its members through such activities as publication of an annual Register of Alumni, publication of the monthly alumni 

magazine, Shipmate, support of class and chapter organizations, and the 

offering of group life insurance, medical, and investment programs, the 

Alumni Association engages in fund raising and serves as a major source 

of private funds for the many needs of the Academy and the Brigade which 

cannot be met by federal funding. The Alumni Association is also the 

designated coordinator for all other organizations supporting the Naval 

Academy, including parents clubs. 

U.S. Naval Institute

With headquarters in Annapolis, the U.S. Naval Institute is the professional 

society of the seagoing services. It is a private, nonprofit association of more 

than 71,000 members. Formed in 1873 for "the advancement of professional, 

literary, and scientific knowledge in the Navy;' membership includes officers 

and enlisted personnel from all branches of the U.S. military services, 

distinguished officers of foreign navies, and U.S. and foreign citizens interested in events and developments throughout the worldwide maritime 

community. Members pay annual dues and receive the Institute's monthly 

professional journal, Proceedings, and are entitled to purchase Naval Institute books, as well as those of certain other publishers, at reduced prices. 

The lnstitute's books include texts on professional naval subjects, training guides and manuals, scientific and technical works, and studies in naval 

history. 
I 
"It's defimtely II wny for 

black� to get ahead, but 

you have to be prepared to 

sacrifice the 'good life' for 

nwhile i11 order to attain 

your goals." 

APPENDIX A 

Form Letters 

Requesting a Congressional (or Vice Presidential) Nomination !Sample letter) 

Honorable __________ _ Honorable __________ _ 

House of Representatives United Stales Senate 

Washington. D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 

Dear ______ _ 

It is my desire to attend the United States Naval Academy. I respectfully request lhal l be considered 

as one of your nominees for the class entering in the summer of 19 __ . 

The following personal data are provided for your mformahon: 

Full name 

(Pnnt as recorded on birtli certificate) 

Name of parents ------------------------------­

Address. (Use Zip Code and and phone number) 

Permanent Mailing 

My date of birth: Place of birth: 

Social Security number· ___________________________ _ 

High School attended: 

/Name and address) 

Date of high school graduation: ___________ Sex 

My approximate standing is ___________ on a class of _________ _ 

I have have not sent a Precandidate Questionnaire (sec page 70 of this catalog) to the Naval Academy. 

Apply to Vice President ouly if highly qualified. 

l have requested my high school transcript of work completed lo date be forwarded to your office as 

soon as possible. l have also listed on the reverse side the results of any ACT or College Board test 

scorL'S that I have taken. 

I have bem active in high school extracurricular activities as indicated on the reverse side J should 

greatly appreciate your consideration of my request for one of your nominations. 

Sincerely yours, 

(Signature/ 

Notes: Do not forward transcripts/supporting le11ers to the Vice President's Office. Forward to the 

U.S. Naval Academy Admissions Office. marked VP Nomination.· 

198 

Prospective candidates should apply to their U.S. representative and to botli of their U.S. senators. 

11 you have not already tilled one out, a Precandidale Questionnaire should be requested from 

the Director of Candidate Guidance (Code 304). U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. Maryland 

21402-50)8, al the same time that applications for Congressional nominations are submitted 
. . 

.- .. -

"/ a11tomatically respect a 

girl more if sire is wear111g 

tire Academv 1111iform t/ra11 

I would if I saw tire same 

girl III civ1/im1 clot/res 

They've got to br 011tsta11dr11g to make 1/ lzere." 

,,... 

199 

Requesting a Presidential Nomination 

(Sm11μh• letter See below & c!1aμt,,r 5 for d1g1b1/,ty.) 

(This application should be submitted alter July I of the year preceding desired year of entry and before 

February 15 of the year of entry.) 

To, Director of Candidate Guidance (Code 304), U S. 'saval Academy, Annapoh,. Md 21402 -5018. 

Dear Sir· Date 

I request a Presidential nomination to the United States Naval Academy for the class which will enter 

m the summer of 19 and submit the following d,1ta 

Name: 

(Givt full name as shown on b1rtl1 certificate or. if dumged. nttach copy of court order.) 

Address: (Use Zip Code and provide plroue Humber.) 

Penmment Temporary ___________ _ 

Phone Phone __ _ _ 

Date of birth Social Security number: ______ _ 

/Spell out montli) (Must be filled i11) 

Name & address of high school/college: __ __ 

Month }'car of graduation: Sex: Ethnic origin: Bind;,., Oriental Hispanic native 

Ann�rican I American Indian mid rinlit•e Alaskan) Puerto Ricmi, Caucasian, etc 

Congressional District & State, _______________________ _ 

Applying to Congressmen (names) __________ ____________ _ 

Highest scores: PSAT V __ , M__ SAT V __ , M__ ACT V__ M __ 

Uncorrected vision Right 20I ___ , Left 20 .. Corrected R 20 ____ L 20 __ 

If member of military, check box O List rank. serial number. component. branch of service, and 

organizational address on reverse side of this form. 

lnformation Concerning Parent's �lilitary Service: 

Name of parent. 

( Panm(s rank, senal mm,ber. compommt. and bm,rch of st!n.>iceJ 

Sincerely yours. 

ISigna111re/ 

Note, In establishing your eligibility for a Presidential nommati<>n. you should determine which of 

tht! following three service-connected categories applies to _vow μnnmt and £on.-,.,ard supporting documents 

and information to the Naval Academy along with your letter of application for a nomination. If you 

have not already filled one out. you should request a Precandidate Questionnaire from the Director 

of Candidate Guidance. US Naval Academy, Annapolis. Maryland 21402 5018. at the time you apply 

for a Presidenlial nomination 

0 Active duty officer· (Attach statement of servic� prepared by personnel officer specifying all periods 

of acuve dut)',) 

0 Active duty enlisted, (Attach statement prepared by personnel officer specifying all periods of active 

duty and listing dates of enlistment and dates of expiration of enlistment ) 

0 Retired or deceased: (Furnish data and copy of retirement order or casualty report. If appropriate, 

include brief statement concerning the date, place and cause of death or the details of disability 

together with the Veterans Administration claim number. If eligible, applicant will be given a 

nomination in the Children of Deceased or D1s.1blcd Veterans category.) 
"111 athletics, 111st like life, 

you've got to accept the 

fact that t/1111gs do11't always go yo111 way. Tlze 

main thing zs to work hard 

at 1111prot>i11g yourself. That 

way wizen your opport11-

11ity does co111e---a11d 1t 

will!-you'l/ be ready." 

ROGER 5TAUBACII 

CLASS OF 1965 

APPENDIX B 

Special Medical Considerations 

The medical condition of every applicant is reviewed very carefully. lnsofa1 

as is possible, appointments will not be offered to applicants who hav� 

physical problems which would interfere with full participation in thd/ 

rigorous physical training integral to the curriculum, be aggravated by thet 

program, or preclude the expectation of unrestricted service after graduation. 

The following special medical examination considerations below are explainedl 

so that candidates, prospective candidates, and their private physicians anJ 

dentists may know the basic medical requirements for entrance to the 

Academy. 

Many candidates have conditions which cause them to be not qualified forl 

admission according to these physical standards. Some of these medical 

requirerne11ts, however, are waiverable. Each individual's situation in this 

regard will be explained after review of the physical examination report. 

Candidates with waiverable conditions are allowed to compete for admission. If, despite the identified waiverable condition, their record suggests 

greater potential for success at the Academy and for effective service after 

graduation than is apparent with candidates who are physically qualified, 

a waiver for the condition will be granted and the candidate will be able 

to accept appointment. One should not infer from this that medical considerations do not weigh heavily in the admissions process. They are very 

important, and some physical problems are absolutely disqualifying and 

cannot be waived. Beyond these, however, the presence of a waiverable 

condition is just one of the many factors considered by the Admission Board. I 

Medical History. The medical history will be compiled with particular care 

and with elaboration where indicated. Inquiries will be made in detail 

concerning all illnesses, injuries, and operations which candidates may have 

had. Failure to fully document these items can result in disappointment 

should related medical disqualification be determined later. A history of 

familial diseases will be investigated thoroughly. If the candidate has received 

medical care which has significantly affected his physical condition, he will 

be required to submit evidence from attending physicians or from hospital 

records concerning this medical care. A candidate who has defects that are 

remedial, including dental defects, should have them corrected prior to taking 

the medical examination. 

200 
APPENDIX B 

'Tire black ofte11 feels he 

doesn't lzave a c/ra11ce to 

get 111 here. Many blacks 

believe //rt'lf need eco1101111c 

or po/1t1cai mfluence They 

don't And they 1111deres/1-

mate their own abilzlles." 

Weight Standards (Men) 

H"11tht 

Minimum 

\l..1-•umum 

.!OJ 10,; 105 lOti 107 11, 115 110 �23 127 Ill alS d0 1-1.l t-17 151 l5J 

btl --4 170 185 IQ! 107 203 209 115 221 l27 l..H 240 241> i.5J Zo0 2o1 

Weight Standards (Women) 

!l.11n1mum 

\fo•1mum 

o,i Oc, 118 100 10? 104 10o J()Q 11.2 115 I 18 1:!2 US 128 132 I.lb lJO 1-13 1-17 

125 1�7 130 134 138 142 J,1:' 151 I.SO lcO lb5 170 175 160 18-1 UJQ 1115 200 205 

201 

Waivers for height for applicants who fall outside these limits (high or 

low) may be granted by the Admissions Board to a limited number of candidates. Likewise, these weight standards are necessarily arbitrary, and 

waivers may be granted in unusual cases. Obesity is disqualifying. Can-

• didates who are not within qualifying weight limits on the day of admission to the Naval Academy risk medical disqualification. Height and weight 

are checked on Induction Day. 

Eyes and Vision. Uncorrected visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye is a basic 

requirement. However, waivers may be granted to a limited number of 

candidates with exceptional scholastic and leadership achievements whose 

eyes are without excessive refractive error and will correct to 20/20 with 

eyeglasses (not contact lenses). (Technically, in evaluating the degree of 

refractive error, the strength of the lens requfred to correct the vision to 

20 20 must not be greater than ± 5.50 diopters in any meridian, there 

cannot be more than 3 diopters of astigmatism present, and the maximum 

difference in power between the eyes may not exceed 3.5 diopters.) 

Candidates who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses should bring them 

along when they receive their medical examination. Hard and gas-permeable 

contact lenses must be removed 21 days prior to the medical examination, 

and soft contact lenses must be removed 3 days prior to the medical examination. Both eyes must be free from any disfiguring or incapacitating 

abnormality and from acute or chronic disease. Keratoconus is disqualifying. Radial keratotomy, keratomileusis, orthokeratology, and other surgical 

or mechanical procedures undertaken to correct visual acuity are disqualifyi_ng. Color perception must be normal and will be retested on Induction 

Day. No waivers for defective color vision will be granted. 

Hearl and Vascular System: An electrocardiogram is required of all candidates. The following conditions require complete medical evaluation and 

may be cause for rejection: septa] defects and organic valvular diseases of 

the heart, including those improved by surgery; EKG evidence of variations 

from normal heart beat; and hypertension evidenced by preponderant blood 

pressure readings of 140 mm or more systolic or 90 mm or more diastolic. 

The following are also causes for rejection: varicose veins, if severe or symptomatic; heart rate greater than 100 on repeated examinations; substantiated 

history of rheumatic fever with evidence of residual cardiac damage; and 
APPENDIX 8 

"You have lo look into the 

future and see what you 

want and, at the age of 18, 

that's 110I easy." 

202 

history of recurring rapid heart beat within the preceding five years (paroxysmal tachycardia). 

Hemoglobin Variants: Sickle cell disease is cause for rejection. Sickle ceU 

trait and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency are not 

disqualifying. 

Ears and Hearing: Auditory acuity of all candidates will be determined. 

Maximum acceptable hearing loss in decibels is as follows: 

lnternallonal Standards Organization (ISO) 

Frequency th,) 500 JOO() 2000 3000 4000 8000 

5]2 1024 2048 2896 4096 8192 

M,unmum level in Average level m these three -15db cOdb Rca,rded for 

decibel� 1n eilhc.r fn.-quencie� in either ear not baseline mforear gredter 1han 30 db with no mation only 

level greater than 35 db in 

any one frequency 

Both ears must be free from any disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and from acute or chronic disease. 

Nares: Septa! deviation, hypertrophic rhinitis, or other conditions which 

result in 50 percent or more obstruction of either airway, or which interfere 

with drainage of a sinus on either side, are causes for rejection. 

Skin: Chronic diseases such as severe acne, psoriasis, eczema, or significant congenital markings are cause for disqualification. Pilonidal sinus, if 

evidenced by presence of mass or discharging sinus, is cause for rejection 

until successfully repaired. 

Serologic Tests: A serologic test for syphilis is required of aU candidates. 

An active venereal infection, untreated or incompletely treated syphilis, and 

certain complications and permanent residuals of venereal disease are 

disqualifying. 

Genitourinary System: Persistent or recurrent albuminuria of any type or 

the persistence of casts in the urine will be cause for rejection. Bed wetting 

persisting into early adolescence is cause for rejection. Other causes for 

rejection in men: marked phimosis or epispadias; pronounced hypospadias; 

atrophy, deformity, or maldevelopment of both testes; or an undescended 

testicle of any degree. Other causes for rejection in women are: bartholinitis; 

cervicitis; dysmenorrhea, if incapacitating to an appreciable degree; endometriosis; hermaphroditism; menopausal syndrome under certain conditions; menstrual cycle irregularities of certain types; new growths of the 

internal or external genitalia with certain exceptions; oophoritis; ovarian 

cysts; pregnancy; salpingitis; urethritis; certain abnormal conditions or 

diseases of the uterus, vagina, and vulva; major abnormalities and defects 

of the genitalia. 

Neurological Examination: Evidence of degenerative disorders or conditions such as established migraine and history of significant motion sickness 

are causes for rejection. 
"/ spe11d zero t1111e t/1111ki11g 

of my phght 111 rela/1011 to 

tire guys here Be111g a 

111idsl11p111a11 takes so 11111ch 

energy that 1/ yo11 worried 

al1011I your rights all tire 

time, yo11 would11't have 

t1111e to do all tire t/1111gs 

yo11 have to do." 

203 

Asthma: Asthma or recurrent asthmatic bronchitis by diagnosis or history 

after the 12th birthday are causes for rejection. 

Abdominal Wall Examination: Hernia of any type is disqualifying until 

corrected. Other abnormal diseases and conditions which are not acceptable include stomach or small bowel ulcer or history of same, acute or chronic 

gall bladder disease, and removal of spleen for reasons other than trauma. 

Miscellaneous Disqualifying Medical Findings: Acute communicable 

diseases; anemia; abnormal bleeding states; diabetes mellitus or history of 

diabetes in both parents; persistent sugar in urine, regardless of cause; 

ununited f

ractures; history of surgery to a major joint within past six months; 

history of derangement of any major joint not corrected by surgery, or 

evidence of instability subsequent to surgery; absence or loss of more than 

one-third of the distal phalanx of either thumb; tuberculosis, active in past 

five years; hay fever, if severe; nasal polyps; personality disorders; immaturity; stammering or stuttering; arthritis; and herniated nucleus pulposus 

or history of surgery to the spine for this or any other condition. 

Dental Standards: A candidate for appointment must have a minimum of 

eight permanent teeth in each arch. All missing teeth causing unsightly spaces 

or significantly reduced masticatory or incisal efficiency must be replaced 

by well-designed bridges or partial dentures which are ih good condition. 

Except for minor or questionable carious areas, all required dental treatment must be completed. Candidl:!tes undergoing active orthodontic treatment will be temporarily disqualified. Each such candidate will be considered 

on an individual basis by the Department of Defense Medical Examination 

Review Board. Disqualifying defects are as follows: 

Lack of satisfactory ,ncisal or masllcatory function 

Less than eight natural permanent teeth in each arch 

Edentulous spaces which are unsightly or which significantly reduce 

masticatory function 

Carious teeth, except minor or quesllonable carious areas 

Infections or chronic diseases of the soft tissue of the oral cavity 

Marked malocclusion which requires early or prolonged treatment, 

involves tissue impingement on either the facial or lingual. palatal 

ging1va. or in other ways jeopardizes dental health 

Unsatisfactory restorations, bridges. or dentures 

Severe or extensive apical or periodontal infection 

Perforations from the oral cavity into the nasal cavity or maxillary sinus 

Tumors or cysts of the oral tissues which require treatment or may require 

treatment m the foreseeable future 
"Somebody somewhere is always competi11g for somet/1111g at the U.S. Naval 

Academy." 

APPENDIX C 

Foreign Students 

I n 1983 a new law was enacted changing the number of foreign students 

at the academy from a total of 24 to 40 and making many more countries eligible for participation. Therefore, upon approval by the Secretary 

of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy may now authorize up to 40 persons 

at any one time from designated countries to receive instruction at the United 

States Naval Academy. 

Not more than three persons from any one country may receive instruction at the same time. Applications for these appointments must be addressed 

through appropriate diplomatic channels. The appointments are competitive. 

Nominations must reach the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21402-5000, Attn: Nominations and Appointments Office, 

by January 1 of the calendar year in which entering. 

Foreign nationals receiving instruction at the Naval Academy receive 

the same pay, and allowances, as other midshipmen; are paid from the same 

appropriations; and except for such modifications as may be determined 

by the Secretary of the Navy, are subject to the same rules and regulations 

governing admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, 

and graduation, as midshipmen at the Naval Academy appointed from the 

United States. Foreign students are not entitled to appointment to any office 

or position in the U.S. Navy by reason of their graduation from the Naval 

Academy. An entrance deposit is required of all foreign students and their 

government will be required to reimburse the United States for the cost of 

instruction; unless charges are waived by the Secretary of Defense. 

Each foreign candidate must: 

0 Be an unmarried, bona fide citizen of the nominating country and, unless 

otherwise approved by the Secretary of the Navy, be not less than 17 and 

not yet 22 years of age on July 1 of the calendar year of entrance to the 

Naval Academy. 

0 Possess medical qualifications as specified in appendix B of this catalog. 

After their arrival in the United States, all candidates must undergo a qualifying medical examination at the United States Naval Academy. Foreign 

candidates are urged to undergo careful preliminary examination by qualified 

medical personnel who are conversant with the physical requirements set 

forth in appendix B of this catalog before leaving their homes for the Naval 

Academy. Those with obviously disqualifying defects may thus be spared 

204 
APPENDIX C 

"II all depends 011 what you 

want lo do. Those who 

don't think it is worth the 

effort, don't make it." 

205 

the needless expense of the trip to Annapolis. In case of reasonable doubt 

as to whether or not the defects are disqualifying, it is recommended that 

a telegraphic inquiry be addressed to the Superintendent, U. S. Naval 

Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21402-5000, U.S.A., Attn: Nominations and 

Appointments Office . 

0 Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking idiomatic English. Candidates may meet scholastic entrance requirements by submitting certificates 

from schools attended. T hey must also take either the American College 

Testing Program (ACT) test or the College Entrance Examination Board 

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language 

(TOEFL) exam. Tests may be taken at any time they are offered, but not 

later than February of the year of admission to the Naval Academy. Due 

consideration is given to the fact that these tests are prepared in the English 

language and not in the native tongue of the candidate. 

D Foreign students accepting an offer of appointment must obtain a (U.S.) 

Social Security account number. Appointee's local U.S. embassy can assist 

with this. 

T he naval attache or a diplomatic representative of the United States in the 

candidate's country must provide a report of the candidate's proficiency in 

the use of idiomatic English. 

T he physical aptitude examination is not administered to foreign candidates. In order to meet the physical fitness standards expected of midshipmen, however, foreign candidates should arrive in good physical condition. Men should be able to do two chin-ups, women a flexed-arm hang 

for twelve seconds, and everyone be capable of running at least two miles. 

Governments should submit the names of candidates as early as possible in order that they may qualify for entrance by the end of April and 

enter the Naval Academy in early July. 

In lieu of the oath of allegiance to the United States, a substitute oath 

will be required, in substance as follows: 

----------� a citizen of __________ _

having been permitted to receive instruction as a midshipman at the United 

States Naval Academy, do solemnly swear to comply witl1 all regulations 

for the policy and discipline of the Naval Academy, and to give my utniost 

efforts to accomplish satisfactorily the required curriculum; do swear not 

to divulge any information of military value which I may obtain directly 

or indirectly in consequence of niy presence at the United States Naval 

Academy to any alien government; and do agree that I shall be withdrawn 

fro111 the United States Naval Academy if deficient in conduct, health, or 

studies. 

Notification will be given to the governments concerned that students 

found by proper authority to be unsatisfactory in conduct, studies, or health 

will be accorded the same consideration given to other midshipmen regarding withdrawal from the Academy or repetition of a year's work. 
'Afof,;J11p111c11 are pulled 111 

tlm·,· direct w11,. officcrs 

sen•,· a, role modt'I, 

fac11lty mcmkr, sire,;,; 

academic 111,•1>ll','111e11t, 1111d 

coaclzc:- rcq111rt' atJ,/ctic 

1•art1c1pat1<111. B11t togcllz!'r, 

lh1• three area, gwc th1• 

Acadi:my II q1111/1ty 

prOSl/1111, Ollt' tlzt1t dc1111l11cfs 

II l11sh k1xl of 

11,co111p/1slw1c11I." 

l'ROfE�'R J A, A'- ADA.\l'; 

APPENDIX D 

Oath of Office 

and Entrance Day Procedures 

C

andidates for whom there are vacancies and who have met the 

scholastic, medical, physical, and other requirements for entry, will 

be offered appointments as midshipmen and be admitted to the Naval 

Academy. 

Each candidate for midshipman will be required to take the following 

oath of office upon entrance: 

"/, __ _ ________ having been appointed a midshipman m t/1e United States Navy, do solemnly swear (or affinn) that I will 

support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, 

foreign and domestic: that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; 

that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of 

the office 011 which I am about to enter; so help me God." 

Midshipmen take the oath by holding up their right hand and swearing 

that they voluntarily accept its terms. They also sign their names as a record 

of their oath This must not be a perfunctory procedure in any sense. Students 

should consider carefully and understand thoroughly their obligation. 

Candidates are usually sworn in as midshipmen on the day they are 

accepted for admission, i.e. the date of reportmg to the Naval Academy 

as designated in the Permit to Report issued by the Superintendent, U S 

Naval Academy. L1vmg accommodations in the city of Annapolis are limited 

and candidates are urged to ttme their arrivals in Annapolis to coincide as 

closely as possible with the reporting time and date. Transportation facilities 

between Washington and Annapolis and between Baltimore and Annapolis 

are also limited. 

Midshipmen who are involuntarily separated from the Naval Academy 

prior to repayment of the entrance credit are required to turn in all uniforms 

and equipment suitable for reissue to an amount sufficient to liquidate their 

indebtedness. If reclaimed articles are insufficient to cover the indebtedness, 

parents will be given an opportunity to pay the remaining debt: failing this, 

the remainder of the debt is cancelled vlidshipmen applying for voluntary 

separation for their own convenience are required to repay in full the amount 

of indebtedness prior to separation. 

Every candidate must present a Social Security card upon reporting for 

appomtment If an individual has not obtained a Social Security account 

number as a result of work experience prior to entermg, one should be 

20h 
''/'111 glad I da,ded lo come 

ha,· />,•ca11s,· 11 ha, helped 

1111· to d1'l·dol' a ,l'11,c of 

,,,,di', />oth 111 111_11,df a11d 

1111/ nll111try." 

obtained based on expected employment as a midshipman. Foreign nationals 

should contact their local U.S. embassy to obtain their Social Security 

account number. 

Upon entrance, midshipmen will be required to obtain a regulation 

entrance outfit from the Midsh1pmen s Store. Mechanical drawing sets are 

included m the outfit. 

After being admitted to the Naval Academy, midshipmen receive travel 

and transportation allowances as prescribed in Joint Travel Regulations. 

Midshipmen will be reimbursed for the actual cost of their commercial 

transportation far�. government transportation was available. In those cases 

in which travel originates outside the United States, candidates must contact the nearest naval activity for information as to the availability of 

government transportation before arranging commercial transportation. 

When government transportation is not available, a certified statement to 

this effect must be presented in order for the candidate to be reimbursed 

after becoming a midshipman. 

Candidates admitted as midshipmen are required to submit documentary evidence of birth to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy. A certified copy of the public record of birth 1s the best evidence A court order 

authorizing a name change will be required at entry 1f the name on the 

evidence of birth is not 1dent1cal to the current name of the candidate. If 

such a court order is not presented, the name on the birth document will 

be used by the Academy. Except for candidates entering the Academy as 

citizens of certain foreign countries, as provided by law, all candidates born 

outside the United States must show proof of U.S. citizenship in the form 

of a Department of State, consular, or other governmental report of birth. 

Each qualified candidate before being admitted as a midshipman, must 

deposit with the Midshipmens Store, U.S. Naval Academy, the sum of 51,000 

to be used to cover, in part the initial cost of uniforms, clothing and textbooks. The deposit is not refundable. This deposit should be in the form 

of a personal check, cashier's check, certified check, or traveler's check made 

payable to the Midshipmen's Store. U S. Naval Academy. In hardship cases 

the deposit may be waived or reduced by the Registrar. Entrance deposits 

(or requests for waiver or reduction) should be mailed to the appropriate 

Naval Academy office in the pre-addressed envelopes provided after acceptance of appointment, but well in advance o� Indoctrination Day. 
"/ made a big com111il111e11t 

whe11 I came to the Academy, l111t Jookmg back, it

seems like the best decision 

I've ever made." 

APPENDIX E 

Naval Academy 

Information Program 

Academy Information Officers-some 1,500 in all-are Naval Reserve 

officers and civilians located throughout the country who have received 

specialized training in the Naval Academy's admission procedures. The 

officers are not on active duty but are in contact with officials at Annapolis throughout the year. Those interested in receiving counseling 

assistance should write or call the nearest Naval Academy Information 

Officer State/Area Coordinator to find out the name and address of 

their nearest Information Officer. 

State/Area Coordinators 

ALABAMA 

C...pwn John T :,r.l-atte.r 

177<4 Cornwall Ro.:id 

01mungh.1m. AL 35226 

Phone Honie 205-$22-q,181 Bw. 205-25?--&fiJ 

Zip cock �k,n 350- 10 369� 

ALASKA 

Mr. Tom Tehu.

a 

US�A Office 

:,.JAS Moffrtt F1t'ld. CA q,4035 

Phon.t Hom, .-15-589-.0247 Bus. -U5-9ob· 5(131. 

Auu:rvon -lbZ-S931 

Zip codt •rt'.u 995. 10 900-

ARIZONA 

Captain Donald F. Strand 

3170 E ft Lo\o. tll RO,,)d 

Tunon. AZ 85718 

Phonr. Home o0?-299-lOoS; Bu'\ cOl-705-05:?0 

ARKANSAS 

Capt;un W 0. Kimbrough UiOO S. -101h Strttl 

ffln Smith. AR 72001 

Phrint' Hume- 54)1 783-7733. Bu" 501 782 30l5 

CALIFORNIA 

�tr. TomTHhu-a 

N.av.al Ac.i.Jerny 

Region.ti WntcmJ 

Ctnd1d.atit Gu1d.ancc om� 

NAS \.toffrtt Fitld. C.,\ 04035 

Phone, Hoffll' 415-580-02,ti, Bus. H5-06e,-5031 

Z.p codt Jrl!a-,. O)Q. to 051· J.nd 05,1 to 055 

Captain RichuJ Bers 

C>o 1s v� Estrada 

l.J JolLl. CA 0203" 

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APPENDIX F 

Graduate Education Programs 

T

he majority of Naval Academy graduates go directly to sea or to the 

Fleet Marine Force, thus beginning their professional careers in an 

operational environment. A few, those with outstanding records as 

midshipmen, may compete for a limited number of graduate scholarships. 

Several of these scholarships require enrollment prior to or immediately upon 

graduation from the Academy. Most graduates, however, will first complete 

their initial operational tour of duty with the Fleet before they may expect 

the opportunity to be enrolled in a master s program, either at the Naval 

Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, or in programs offered at a 

number of participating civilian universities. Still others will have the 

opportunity to undertake graduate studies at a later time in their careers. 

Graduate Scholarship Programs 

''v\\'Y BURKE SCHOLARSHIP UU'\JIOR LINE OFFICER ADVA, CED 

EDUCATIOt--. \L PROGRAM! 

The Navy Burke Program 1s open to ten qualified midshipmen in each 

graduating class for advanced study m the fields of science and engineering A master's degree is attainable, and school attendance (usually at the 

Naval Postgraduate School) begins following a post-commissioning operational tour of two to four years. 

'vlt\Rl'-E CORPS BURKE SCHOL\RSHIP (MARINE CORPS OPTION) 

Open to ten qualified midshipmen each year who are entering the Marine 

Corps. Participation m this program allows those selected to attend graduate 

school approximately two years after commissioning. The field of study 

for each selectee is chosen by the student from an extensive list of disciplines. 

Cl\'ILIAN L,!\ilVERSITY SOIOLARSfllPS A'lD FELLOWSHIPS 

Nationaliy known scholarships or fellowships are available to qualified 

graduates of the Naval Academy, much as they are for graduates of other 

colleges. Graduate studies may be pursued in various fields and in several 

countries, while receiving pay as a commissioned officer m the Navy or 

Manne Corps. Up to ten midshipmen from each graduating class may accept 

immediate scholarships. 

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National scholarships open to midshipmen are: 

Guggenheim Fellowship (Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation) 

Hertz Fellowship (Fannie and John Hertz Foundation) 

Marshall Scholarships to British Universities 

National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowship 

Phi Kappa Phi Foundation Fellowship 

Rhodes Scholarships to Oxford University, England 

Other scholarships are available in the following areas: 

Marine Engineering 

Mechanical Engineering 

Naval Architecture 

Nuclear Engineering 

Ocean Acoustics 

Oceanography 

Olmsted Foundation Scholarships 

The Olmsted Scholar Program was established by the George Olmsted 

Foundation in cooperation with the Department of Defense and military 

departments. It provides for two years of graduate education in foreign 

universities using the foreign languages for selected regular commissioned 

Navy unrestricted and restricted line officers and unrestricted Marine Corps 

officers. Three officers From the naval service are admitted to this program 

each year; two of these are commissioned from the Naval Academy. 

Nominees from the Naval Academy are considered by a Navy-Marine Corps 

Selection Committee two to seven years after graduation. The Olmsted 

Foundation names the selectees from among the principals and alternates 

recommended by the Navy-Marine Corps Selection Committee. 

Joint Master's Degree in Oceanography Program 

Up to two midshipmen from each graduating class may be selected for a 

fully funded graduate program in oceanography at Massachusetts Institute 

of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic lnstitution (MIT/WHO!). This 

two-year and three-month program leads to a Master of Ocean Sciences 

degree and a warfare specialty designator of 1800 (Oceanography). 
Index 

Academic Advisory, Board 175 

Ac.id,•m1c Dean. 180 

Ac,1dcmic Departmenh o1nd 

Program, 106 

Academic Empham. 105 

Ac�1dcm1c Orgamzalion, 100 

Academic Program, 04 lOo 

Accre<lH.JtJon, 1 O 

Admin1>trallon, Facultv and Statf 172 Adm1S!-.1on, Nottticaho-n of. 78 

Adm1rnon Procedures. o8 

Advanced Placement 09 

Aerospace Engineering Z..!a1or. J0o

Altem.itcs. Appointment of 77

Alumni Association. 1()5 

Athletic Association. lb5. 190 

Athlellcs. l So 

At-Sea Training, 12, 35, H, 150, 155 

AviJtion Training, 48 

Awards, 192 

Bancroft Hall, 19 

Board ol \'is1tors. 174 

Brigade and \lilitar,· Program 24 25 

Bni;aclc Olficers. 24 l 70 

Calendar ot Events, 215 

Calendar for Candidate,. 2Jo 

Candidate Guidance 70. 177, 178 

Candidate Visitation. 71, 72 

C an·cr Patterns. Officer, 62 

Career Patterns. Women Ofiicers. o3 

Chapel. 18, 55 

Chcmistrv 1'ta1or 120, 127 

Chinese. 130 

Ct>llc,gc Entrance Examination 

Board Tests, 72 

Commandant of :--1idsh1pmcn, 24 178 

Common Plebe Year, Ot, 

Compctit1\.'e Nominations. 73 

Computer Science. Dc-partmenl 

ot, 135 

Computer Science Ma1or, 121 

Computer Facilities. 102 

Coun-.eling and Guidance, 90 

Cultural Affairs, 51 

Da,ly Schedule. 20

Dean·, List. 104. 

D,,grcc Requirements. 104 

Dental Standards. 203 

D1stribut1on Rcquirem�nl�. 100 

Duty, First. 60 

liconom1cs !\fa1or HI, H2 

Educat1onal Resourc..., Center, 177 

tll'ctr1cal Engmecnng Ma1or 100 

Eligibahty l\equiremcnts, Gcncr,1I, o8 

l:ngineering .1nd \Ve,,pon<, 

Divt�ion ot. 180 

213 

English and H1stor,•. Division of, 183 

English Major, 133 

Entrance Information and 

Procedures, 68 

Extracurricular Activit1�. loo 

Facilities. 18 

faculty. 1n 

Finances, 59 79 

First Class Year, 43. 155 

Foreign Students, 204 

Former !\falsh1pmt•n. 77 

French. 139 

(',eneral Engineering !\ lajor, 111 

German. 13Q 

Grading 104 

Graduate St ucly. 211 

Graduation Requircmenb. 104 

High School Program, 68 

History Ma1or. 136 

History, Naval Academy, 14 

Honor Concept. 22. 4o 

Honor Soc1e11es. 102 

Language Studies, 139 

Leadership and Law, 145, ]89 

Le.ave and Privilegb. SO 

Legal Assistance, 59 

Lc1eunc Hall, 20 

l.,brary, 18, 101 

Ma1or Choosing a, 9b 

Manne [ngm,-cnng Major, I 14 

\.1at hem,1t ics and Sc,ence, 

D1v1s1on of, 121 185 

Mathematic,, Major 123 

Mechanical Engineering Major Jl l 

Medical and Dental Care 59 

Medical Examination, 77, 200 
INDEX 

Medical Qualilications, 200 

M1dsh1pmen, Former. 77 

Mil11ary Organizalion. 24 

Mission. 2. 23 

Museum. 20 

Naval Ac.idemy lnlormation 

Program 208 

Naval Academy Preparatory School, 83 

Naval Architecture Major. 115 

Naval lnslitute. 196 

Naval Profession. 8. oO 

Naval Systems Engineering, 

Department of 116. 182 

Nominations, 73 

Nuclear Power Program. 62 

Oath of Office. 206 

Ocean Engineering Major, 115 

Oceanography Ma1or. 128 

Oflicer Career Patterns. 66 

Officer E<lucation and Training. o6 

Pay. 78 

Physical Aptilude Ex,1minalion, 78 

Physical Education. 53. 148. 155. l<lO 

Physical Examination,, 77 

Physical Science �1a1or. I 23 

Physics Major 130 

Plebe Indoclrinat1on. 25 

Plebe )ear 25. 9c, 

Political Science Major, 143 

Postgraduate Study, 103, 211 

Pre-Candidate Questionnaire 72 

Previous (anJiJ,1tes. 77 

Princ1pal-Altemate Nominations. 75 

Prize"-. 102 

Profess1on.1l Course Requirements. 100 

Prolc>ssional Development. Division 

of. 145. 189 

Prolessional Training Program 148 

Pro! ile. Entering Class, 78 

Questions and Answers, 85 

Religiou5 Activities. 55 

Residence, 105 

Resignalions and Separations, 81 

Russian. 140 

Sailing. 48. IM 

Schedule of Instruction. 105 

Scholarships. 83, 211 

Scholastic Records. c,8 

Scholastic Requirements. 68 

Seamanship and Navigation. 

Department uf 140. 100 

Second Class Year 35 154 

Seminus. 147 

Service Obligalion. 81 

Spanish 139 

Special Programs. Academic. 103 

Sports. 156 

Staff and Faculty. 172 

Superintendent, 4 176 

Superintendent·, List, 104 

Systems Engineering J\,l,11or. ll8 

Tests, 72 

Third Class Year. 35, 154 

Trident Scholars, 103 

Umtt-d States and lntemauonal Studies, 

Division of. 139 188 

Visual Requirements, 77. 87 201 

Weapons and Systems Engineering, 

118, 183 

Weekend Leave. 50 

Weight Standard,. 201 

Women, Admission of, 77 

Women Officers, b3 

Yard Patrol Squadron. 46 

214 

Credit: Historical photographs from USNA Archives and M. E. Warren. Other 

photography in this catalog by David Eckard, Wa1,ne McCrea, Ken Mierzejewski, 

and Jack Moore, all of the Naval Academy Photographic Laboratory. O1her 

pholography contributed by Ernest Myette and Phil Hollmann as well as Lt. (j.g.) 

Ed Balaban, PHC Ken George, PHl Harold Gerwein Bob Grieser Robert Klohr 

PH2 Dave Loveall, Joseph Martin. NASA, Lt. Michael Olmstead, PHCS Herman 

Schroeder, Peter Sundberg and Barry Talley. Cover design by Leo Mehalic. Cover 

art by Tom Freeman. Published by United States Naval Academy Public Affairs 

Office Publications Director: Jo Jones, 1086. 
Tentative Calendar, 1986-1987

1986 

Mayo 

July 7 

August 8-10 

August 17 

August 21 

September 1 

October 4 

October 6-10 

October 13 

November ll 

November 27 

December o 

December 10-19 

1987 

January 6 

January 8 

January 19 

February lo 

February 23-27 

March 8 

April 18 20 

April 27 May 6 

May 11 

Mar 15 

May 20 

Friday 

Monday 

Sunday 

Thursday 

Monda)' 

Saturday 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Thursday 

Saturday 

Tuesday 

Thursday 

Monday 

Monday 

Sunday 

Monday 

Friday 

Wednesday 

Orientation Day, Class of 1090, 

Class of 1990 enters 

Parents' Open House, Class of 1990 

Leave and summer training expire for three upper classes. 

First seme:;ter begins. 

Labor Day. holiday. 

Homecoming. 

Mid-tenn exam� 

Columbus Day, holiday. 

Veterans' Day. holiday. 

Thanksgiving Day. holiday. 

Brigade at Army-Navy game. 

Examinations. 

Christmas leave begins after last scheduled examination or 

military duty. whichever is later. 

Leave ends. 

Second semester begins. 

King's Birthday, holiday. 

Washington's Birthday. holiday. 

Mid-term exams. Mid-term leave begins after last scheduled dass 

or military duty. which is later but not earlier than 0800 Friday, 

February 27 

Mid-term leave ends. 

Easter leave. 

Exammalions. 

Leave begins after last scheduled examination or military duty. 

whichever is later. 

Leave ends. 

Commissioning WL,ek begins. 

Graduation 

This catalog should not be con51dered a contract between the United States Naval Academy and any 

prospective candidate Th,· curriculum. policies. and dates arc subject to change to meet varying requirements ot Chl' :,..;avy 

215 
Calendar for Candidates, 

Class of 1991 

1986* 

Sprink of 1w1wr .vear. Wnte your U.S. repr�enlative and 1wo U.S. senalor5 requesting a nomination. 

Although many congressmen will accept later requests, some into the early months of your senior year, 

?lhers !->eil--ct their nominee!. much �arlier Write the Vice President for a nomination (vt'rycompetitiveJ 

,r you believe you arc highly qualified for admission Request a Precandidatc Questionnaire from the 

Academy·s Director of Candidate Guidance (code 304) and subm,t to the Naval Academy. 

Jan. 25, SAT ti'>t Ri-gistcr by December 20. I 985. 

N0f[ The Jver,1ge of all SATiACT test scores taken after December of the student's junior year will 

be uS<·d in evaluating ,1 c.1ndidates scholastic qualification 

J"eb. 8. A(T test. Register by January 10. 

Mar. 15. SAT test Register by Februarv 7 

Apr. J 2 ACT test Rt,gister by March 14 

May 3. SAT te>l. Register by March 28 

June J Prospective candidates commence taking scheduled medical examinations at designated medical 

examining centers. Each is individually notified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination 

Review Board (Colorado). 

June 7. SAT test. Register by May 2. 

June 14. ACT test Rc,gistcr by May 16. 

July 1 February 15. If eligible (as <"<plamed in Chapter 5), write the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy 

(Attn: Candidate Guidance Off ace) requesting Presidential and 1or other military service-connected 

nom1n,1t1on�. 

Scptcmb�r l Beginning t.m this date nominees and selected prospective nominees may expect to be 

contacted by a local representative of the 'laval Academy Information Program 

October J1 SAT test llimited states) Register by September 19 

October lb. Begmnmg on this date. early offers of appointment arc made by the Naval Academy 

to outstanding candidates Offers continue into the following spring as admissions files on candidates 

are completed and additional well-qualified candidates are identified 

October 25. ACT test. Register by September 26. 

November l Deadline for receipt by the Vice President of requests for nominations. Use congressional lett,•r lormat, Appendix A, as guide 

November 7. SAT tc'Sl. Register by October 2. 

December 5. SAT test Register by October JO. 

December 13. ACT test Register by November 14 

1987* 

January 23. SAT l<'sl. Register by December 18. 1086. 

February 7. ACT tt'Sl. Regi<ter by lanuary 9 

NOfE. This is the last test that can be accepted for USl\A class of 1991 

May l. With but few excep

tions. all candidates will be notified on or before this date whether or 

not they have been accepted for entry 

May 9. Orientation Day at the Naval Academy lor candidates who have been offered appointments 

as midshipmen with the class of 1991 

May 1 t Naval Acadcm)' Preparatory School class selected. 

July 1 I tentative I. Class of J()O! reports to the Naval Academy and takes oath of office as midshipmen. 

·see your guiclanc� counselur for specia) information relating to t�t schedules and registration forms. 

Note: Please insure that you request the applicable testing service(s) to forward the results ol your 

exarmnations to the Naval Academy (SAT code 5809. ACT code 1742) 
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