u TITED STATES 

KAVAL ACADEMY 

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 
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UNITED 

STATES 

NAVAL 

ACADEMY 

ANNAPOLIS 

MARYLAND 

Catalogue of Information 

1961- 1962 

Rer:iriH•d aml lppron·d ·lpril 28, 1961 
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Table of Contents 

1111<; IS TllE '\:\\AL ACADE~fl 

The Yard 

Thr Rric:adc of :'-!idshipmcn 

The :'-fidshipman·s Routine 

l.ea\'c and Pri\'ilcgcs 

\cadcmic Org;inization 

faculty . 

<ichcdnle of Instruction 

1 he \cadcmic Program 

Thl' J:lecti\'cs Program 

:\.fajor Areas of Study 

The \"alidation Program 

Ihc Basic Curriculum 

Description of Courses 

The Library 

Training Cndcr SJLI 

The L\'Cning l .cnurc Program 

l'ri1cs and Dislinclions 

.\thlctics 

I :xtracurricular . \c ti\·i lies 

Ccncral E!ii:pbilll\ Requirements 

Obtaining a 'omination 

Q.ualifving \c;1dcmicall\' 

Qualifytng PhYSically 

(.E:\ER.\L l:\TOR\L\ 110:\ 

I' l\ and Allowances 

I ntrance Deposil 

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This is the 

l\ a val Academy 

The United States Naval Acadt•my is the undergraduate college of 

the United States Naw ft was established in 1845 for the sole purpose 

of providing properly educated and train('d officers for the naval service. 

Graduates of the fully arcrcditcd four-vcar course are awarded the 

bachelor of science degree and are commissioned ensign, U.S Navy. or 

'ccond lieutenant, L' .S. ~farinc Corps. 

The Naval Academv is located m Annapolis, Maryland's historic 

capital, a city of some 25,000 population. It is 30 miles cast of Washington, D C., and 25 miles south of Baltimore. 

THE \ \ RD 

The :-.a\'al Academy Yard on the banks of the Se\'em R1,·er comprisl's %5 acres occ1p1cd b, 219 major buildings and l'xu·nmc drill 

and playing fields. The beautiful setting, when: thr Sc,·crn widens 

into Chl'sapeake Ba,, 1s admirably suit"d for training the m1dsh1pmcn 

anoat and for msp1ring thl'm with tlw st·aman\ lo\'e of salt waler. 

or all thl' buildings in thl' ':ml, one· stands out as the crntcr of midshipman activity. That 1s Bancroft Hall, the largest C'Ollcgc dormitory 

in thl' world, which hou'<·s th1· 1·min· Bngade of }\fidshipmcn. Its 

facilitil's pm\'1dc for most of their da1k needs: tailor and barbershops, 

po'l offin", m<'dical and dl'ntal quarters, soda fountain. bookstore, 

n·crt•ation rooms. a tremendous galll'y, and the \'ast ~less I !all where 

thr 1·n11rc brigade is scn-ed al a 'inglr~ittmg. 

Tht' ;1raclmmc buildings, narrn·d in honor of naval heroes, have wcll-

<'quipp<'d classrooms and modt'rn sri1·ntific laboratories. Throughout 

tht' Y:ucl stand monunwnts hononnv the great na,·al ll'adt•rs of the 

past. In thl' t'l)'(Jt bt·m·ath the donw of the Chapel rests the sarcophagus 

of tht• Rt·\olutiunal}· War hero, John Paul Jones. 
The Superintendent 

REA R ,\ 0 "11ut J o a ;-; F. DAVIDSOJ\° , U.S. Navy 

A graduate of the Naval Academy, Class of 1929, Admiral Davidson 

had served on board various battleships and submarines prior to 

World War JI. He was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat 

"V" and the Sih·er Star for heroic ser•ice as Commanding Officer of 

the submartne, USS Blackfish. He has served on the staff of Commander. Submarine Training Command, Pacific, and commanded 

Submarine Division 62, the submarine tender, USS Orion, and Submarine Squadron TWO. After serving as Head of the Department of 

English. History and Government at the Xaval Academy. he commanded USS Albany. In Januarv 1957, he became the Director of the 

Politico-:0.filitary Policy Di,·ision in the Office of the Chief of Naval 

Operations, and in December 1957. he assumed command of Cruiser 

Division Ft\'E. ~1ost recently he has served as Chief, Xavy Group, 

Joint U.S. Military .Mission for Aid to Turkey. 

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The Commandant of \lidshipmen 

C \PT \ t'\ C 1t \RLE" S. \l1 vrnn. l . .'i. \ m:' 

Graduated from the :'\a\al \ cadcmy tn the Class of 1937, Captain 

:O.Iintn first 'nnd in L.:SS Houston He was a student a\'iator at 

Ja< k'on\'tllc, Florida. tn 19·H. and serwd wnh 'arious patrol squadrons 

durinii: World War TI After du!\' as Air Officer in LlSS Randolph, he 

was a"1gncd to tht· Patuxcm RtH'r ::\a,·al :\tr Statton. and to the Naval 

Air I «st Center, Patuxcnt Ri\'er. From 1950· 1953, hi: commanded 

P.urol ';quadron 28. and st n·cd as Operations Officer on the Staff of 

I· ket \1r \\ 111g Two. Captain :0. {intcr spcm a pnor tour at the Na,·al' 

.\t .1c!t-111\· as E"rcultn Offirrr of the Physical Education Department 

dunnii: IW>'.l 55 I k altl:ndt'd th1· >:ational \\ar College, and after 

clut\' in thL Office of tlw D«putv Chu·f of :'\a,al Operations for Air. 

con J11and«d lSS .-1 /brmarlr He had dutv as Assistant Chief of StafT 

for RPadiness. Commandl'r Naval Air Force, Atlantic, and prior to reporum as Commandant an 1961. wru. Commanding Officer of USS 

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The Secretary \ cademic Board 

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Graduaced from the :\'arnl Academy in the Class of 1937. Captain Hahn 

sa"· duty on board t..:SS .\'rn 01/cam at Pearl Harbor and panicipatcd 

in the Battle of chc Coral St·a. Battle of idwav and othrr war operations. He did graduate work at the ~aval Postgraduate School and 

the ~lassachuscm Institute of Technology where he recei"rd his ~[aster's Degree in Elcnriral Engineering. Ile has st rwd as Commanding 

Officer :\'a\'\ Special Weapons Unit 123'.l. Commanding Offirer Special 

\Yeapons C11it Training Group. Commandmg Offirrr LSS Trathcn, 

Chief of the Plans and Policv Branch. U.S. Atomic Enrrgy Commis.<;ion. 

and Commanding Officer USS Grrat Sitkm. Prior to his reporting to 

Annapolis in 1960. he snwd as Exerutiw Offict•r. L'.S. Naval Ordnance 

Test Statton, China Lake. California. ~lost recemlv he has seivcd as 

Director of :\;l\'al Scimrc. U.S. Naval Academy 

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Academic 

Administration 

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Fla~ s, "l"lary 1.1Et n" '"T Co\nl\:o;DER 

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THE BRIGADE OF MIDSIIIPMEN 

The Brigade of Midshipmen numbers about 3,600. It is divided into 

two regiments, each regiment into three battalions, and each battalion 

into four companies. The 24 companies are the basic administrative 

units. Each of the subdivisions of the brigade has its own appropriate 

midshipman officers, headed by the Brigade Commander. idshipmcn stand watch as aboard ship, and exercise leadership in both the 

militarv and administrative activities of the Brigade as a vital part of 

their training. 

The entering class is designated the Fourth Class. and its members 

are colloquially known as "plebes:· Upon completion of their initial 

vcar they become Third Classmcn. or "youngsters." T he ne.xt year 

they become Second Classmen, and in their last year at the Naval 

Academr they are First Classmcn. Each company is made up of 

members of all four classes in proportion to the size of the class. Each 

Fourth Glassman is assigned to a First Glassman for guidance. 

Fourth Class indoctrination, a part of the plebe year program, is a 

"·stem that both ttsts and trains new midshipmen. Under the direction 

of the First Class, the plebe participates in the transition from civilian 

to military life through rigorous training aimed at developing more 

mature judgment, a sense of rrsponsibility, a desire for personal competence, and an understanding of obedience to commands as fundamental to the proper issuing of commands. Through this discipline, 

emphasizing honor, courage. and lovalty. the plebe gains a knowledge 

of. and pride in, the na\'al profession. 

Tecumseh Court, Bancroft Ilall. 
TIIE ~IID HIP\I \ "\"S ROt:TI::\'E 

The hfe of a mid,hipman is an aCll\'C one. He follows a well-plann!'d 

routine from the time lw rises m the morning until he goes to bed at 

night It is the strict discipline of this routine which distinguish<"s th(· 

Naval Academy from most other colleges. 

A midshipman's day begins at 6: 15 a.m. He rises and preparrs 

himself for breakfast formation. 30 minutes later Aftl'r breakfast he 

begms a day of study, rl'ciiations. drills. and laboratory work. \\'hl'n 

the academic work is compl<'tl'd at 3 or 4 p.m .. he will usually paruc1patc in sports or 1·xtracurricular actidties until evening meal fonnation at 6 '.lO pm. ,\ftrr thl' c\'cning meal and a brief period of relaxation, hr rrrnms tn his studies until 10: 15 p.m. Five minutes later, the 

midshipman has' turn<"d in" for the night. 

At noon on Saturday the Brigade completes the academic work for 

the week Saturday aft<"rnOOn will find the midshipmen rnjo\'ing 

"libnty" in \nnapolis or attending the manv intercollegiate athletic 

contests or participating in them On Saturdav night a dance. or 

"hop," is usuallv planned by onr of the three uppn classt's. ~lotion 

pictun·s arc shown for all midshipmen on Saturdav night and on 

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Sunday afternoon the three upper classes may escort guests to these 

movies. 

On Sunday morning the midshipmen attend services at the Naval 

Academy Chapel or at the church of their choosing in the city of 

Annapolis. 

After the First Class has graduated in June, midshipmen of the three 

other classes embark on cruise. The summer program gives the midshipman an opportunity to apply the knowledge and techniques he has 

acquired at the Naval Academy to duties in engineering, gunnery. 

navigation, communications, aviation, and tactics. He learns at first 

hand the duties of seamen and petty officers as well as those of junior 

officers. He gains increased knowledge and a wider understanding 

of the Navy. In visits to foreign ports he enjoys seeing the land and 

meeting the people of America's friends and allies. At the end of 

cruise, the midshipman receives 30 days leave before beginning the new 

academic year. 

Meanwhile the members of the new Fourth Class have spent the 

summer at the Naval Academy. Their program of indoctrination has 

prepared them for taking their place in the Brigade when the entire 

body of midshipmen returns to Annapolis in September. 

Ring Dance 

Ceremony. 
In the chnpel. juio.1 before C bristmas lcnvt.-lhe onuuol perfonnance of 

llnndel's \lcssiah. 

LEA VE Al\D PRIVILEGES 

The amount of personal freedom and privilege varies directly with 

the seniority of the midshipman and the degree of his authority and 

r(',ponsibility. A First Classman Senior) not only will have more 

responsibility in the administration of the Brigade but also will have 

more privileges. 

During his first year, the plebe is busy becoming familiar with navy 

life and learning its customs and traditions. He is expected to participate in intramural sports and become active in as many extracurricular activities as his studies will allow. 

There are several regular leave penods for all classes during the 

academic year. These are Christmas leave, a period of about two 

weeks: end·of-term leave, a three-day weekend break at the end of the 

first term in January; spnng leave, a period of three days usually in 

late March: and the month-long summer leave of 30 days al the completion of the summer training program 

The regulations governing liberty, a term applied to recreational 

fri·t•dom to differentiate it from kave, which is an authorized leave of 

absence away from the Naval Academy, arc set forth in detail in the 

Academy Regulations. In general, the liberty pri\;Jeges for each class 

"re as follows· 

First Classmc11 have privilege of liberty in the Yard and in Annapolis 

every day, unless duties interfere. They arc also privileged to have 

thn·e wet>kend liberties each term. 

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Second C/assmrn ha,·c privilege of liberty in Annapolis on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundavs, and Yard libertv during the rest of the 

week at prescribed times. Second Classmcn mav select one weekend 

liberty each tenn. 

Third Clas<me11 ha,·e privilege of town liberty Saturdays and Sunday,. and Yard libcrh on Wednesdavs at prescribed times. 

Fourth Classmrn ha\'e pri,·ilcgc of town and Yard libem on Saturda\' afternoons, with dining-out prinlcgcs on Saturday and or Sunday 

with relatives. sponsors, or close friends. Fourth Classmen arc not 

pt·nnittc·d to escort young ladies or attend dances their first yrar . 

. \C.\DK'\IIC ORGA:'\IZATIO::\f 

f"h, Superint(•ndent. a narnl flag officer with wide Fleet experience, 

din·ct> the work of the :'\aval Academy under the immediate administrative control of the Clucf of :\a,·al Personnel. He is assisted by the 

Commandant of '.\Iidshipmen. who is charged with the direct admini,tratton of tlw Brigade of '.\[idshipm<'n: by the Academic Aide, who 

supen ises the induction. examination. academic instruction. and 

l\'ladu:Hinn of midshipmen and b) the Directors of the three major 

academic di\'isions. :'\aval Scit•nce. Science and Enginet·ring, and Social 

'irn nrcs and I fumanittes. The Superintendent, the Commandant, and 

the three Dirt'ctors comtitute the Academic Board of the Naval 

\c.1dt·m,· 

'l IH' midshipman·, militar: life and hi,; program of physical education 

and intramural athktics are carried on under the Commandant of 

'.\!id,hipmen bv till' Executive Dcpanment and the Physical Education 

Dt·panmcnt. 

FAClILTY 

The ::\a,al .\ cadem,· faculty i, composed of naval officer instructors 

and ci,·ilian profcs<ors in approximateh- equal proportion. Through 

<'xchange p1011;rams. thnc are also rC'pre,.:ntatives of the other anned 

forces and of other colleges and uni' ersitics on the faculty A policy 

of assigning- tlw best qualified instructor for the specific course deterrnrncs the distribution of the officer and ci\'ilian faculty among the 

arademic department.. For example. the Naval Scic·nce departments 

an: staff Pd b\' offin·rs. wh<'reas the Social Sciences and Humanities 

dt>partmcni- have a preponderamly ci,·il1an facult)' l n 1961 the teaching facult\', exclusive of administral1\'e officials and those in non-

.iradcmic pursuits, numberc.>d 246 office· rs and 210 civilians 

\£embers of thl' ::\arnl Acadrmv faculty participate in local and 

national meetings of educational and professional societies. As advisers 

and coaches. tht•\ wo1 k closely with the midshipmen in their extracur11 
iirular acti\ itil·s. ,\ s scholars, thry contribul(' to the literature of their 

'pecialties. pn pare te'o;h for rmdshipman instruction. and conduct 

11·search proj1·rt' in th rs country and abroad 

SCIIEDLLE OF 1' TRUCTJO::\ 

The calendar year for each 1\a\'al Academy class is divided into three 

trrmS' summer tc-rm, first tam. and second term The academic \'ear 

consists of the first and Sl'cond tl'r ms. each term gt·nt'J'aJly consisting of 

17 "eeks of in'lrunion and one "rek of c·xaminations. The normal 

academic routine proddcs for 'i0,i da" of recitations. lrnurr<. laboraton pt•riods. and drills rach \\rl'k. The academic day is di,·idcd into 

six 50-minutc prriods. ~Iondav through Frida\, and four periods on 

Saturday During the sC'Vl'nth pc-riod thr Brigadr participat1·s in military driJI on onda\ and a dress pa1acl<' on \\'ednt?sda~, during the fall 

and spring. Crrtain clrrtivc courses arc t.iught the scYenth period on 

Tuesdays, T hursda\'s. and Frida\'s. t\ 20,i-hour r\'ening study prriod 

is provided even e\·ening c"ccpt Saturdav. 

The instructional unit is a sut1011 of about 15 midshipmen. These 

small srctions givc each midshipman an opportunity to take an active 

part in rlassroom disrnssion The high ratio of instructors to students 

makes it possjble usuailv to asSJ~n a ma"imum of three or four sections 

to an instructor As a consequence. considerable indi,·idual attention 

is rharactensur of eduration at the xa,·al \ cademv 

\ meeting of 1he \ cadcrnic Council. 
\ t graduation-to ... ,.init awn)· their d~ ip en c:ap._. 

TTTL \ C \DE:'.\IIC PROGR \ \f 

T he four-yrar program of thr Naval Academy is undrrgraduate in 

srop(' and lc·ads to the barhc-lor of science degree The basic curriculum consists of 160 semester hours during the four academic years, 

1·xclusi' c of summer terms. About one-half of the instruction time is 

dl.'vo11·d to plwsical and cnginl'rring sciences. one-quartrr to the social 

scirncco; and humanitics. and onc--quartrr to na,·al science The curnrulum stresses basic and enduring principles to provide a background 

for dTrni'"" leadership. 

\ , a supplrnwnt to the basic < urriculum, the Na,·al Acadrmy offers 

a broad program of «lccti\r cou1st•s and pro,·ision for validation of 

rnllt·g .. -kv( 1 work sucC('"fully cornplt·tcd prior to admission Qualified 

11ml,hip111r11 mav undC'rtakr ad\"ann·d undergraduate courses in several 

m.iior hdds of concentr.ition The m·erall program assures all midsl11prrw11 of the l'ducational bcm·lits of the basic curriculum and at 

th<' s.11111• time pro\"idcs tht• opponunny for fuller de\"clopmcnt of 

mdi' 1d11al ta kn ts. 

'I hi ·'" ~rdrng of till' baclwlor of science degree to graduates of the 

;-.;,\\ .'1 :\C'.ld<'mv is au1horizt·cl h\ the act of Congress approved 25 

:\[av 1q:n, 1s .11nend1·d h\ tll(' an of Congress approved 8 J ulv 1937. 

Tlw cl1·1-:1 t•c ts accredited by the :\1rddlc States Association of Colleges 

.111d SPcondan Schools. 

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THC r:u:crn r ..., PROGR \~I 

Eh~1blt' mid lupmrn vi 1ht' 1hrt'e upper das<<", and clig1blc mt'rnbcrs of the l'ourth Class dunng tht' scc.ond tcnn art' authorizt"d to 

<'nroll in <'lecU\ courst"S in addit,~n to the cour<;C<. m the basic currirulun• 1 ach midslupman hc111g perm1ttt'CI to enroll in Ont' such 

t'lt'Cll\e a l<'nn l o .i ist m 1hr planning of a profnahle program, a 

facuh' ad' 1 er from 1hr appropri.Ht' .lt.1dcmic department 1s as.si1;ned 

t'a< h mid<hipm.rn ',u n ing an l'lt'cti' t'. 

\1 \.TOR \JU, \S OF STLD"\ 

~( .. , h1pm<'11 r ~111pl1 ung .1ppropnate rkcti\e ,iudic< in an area of 

cont ntr .it1on nl.l\ .1in 11ff1c1t'nl credit< in add1tion to those in the basic 

curnn.lum to mC'cl coll<'gtate requiremrnt< for a nlaJOr in that area 

I he numb< r of c1'lt'Sl< 1 hours of .1dditional cour;es required for this 

purpose \aT\ from 15 to '.?J <erne<ter hours. :'.\Iajor programs ma\ be.-

undertaken m m 1them 11ic m inn cngmcenng .1cmnauucal t'ngmecring. eng1mcnng phH1c~ oc1al science foreign language I:nghsh and 

l.tcraturc. 

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THE V \.LIDATIO~ PROGR \.~l 

.\l1d,h1prnen of the Fourth Cla" an' allowed 10 validate courses 

compll'tcd prior to entranc "hich are substantial!) the same as those 

in the basic nm iculum \ 1hdation is granted on the ba.,is of cxaminauon .u.lrnimst<'rl"d h\ tht ell p.1rt111l'nt concerned and re\'ic" of previous 

q·holastic high school .ind rollt•g•· n·cords. Candidalt art rncouragcd 

to submit C:o/11 g~ /{111rancr h'xam111allor1 Board Ad··ancrd Placemozt 

11·s1 rem/tr. 

:\lidshipnu.•n nonnallv an.• enrolled m the next sequential course in 

tlw ckp.irtnwnt in "hich thn 'alidate. They arc expected to fill the 

vacancv "ith an r·lt-ctiv<' cou1"' during a later rear. Each validating 

midshipman is assigned .1 facult\ ad\'iser to assure that he has the 

prn1·quisnc COIH'<'' to undcn:tkt• the substitute advanced courses and 

to as,ist in planning a profitablt' pattern of elt·ctive courses in the 

future 

I ndiVldual research i• encouraged. 
FOURTH CLASS YEAR 

Fusi Term SrmoJrr 

flours 

Analylic Geometry and 

Calculus 5 

Chemistry 4 

EnginC'cring Drawing and 

Descriptive Geometl) 3 

Composition and Literature 3 

Foreign Languagr 3 

Ph)'sical Education 

Executive 

20 

THIRD CLASS YEAR 

Calculus 1 5 

Physics 5 

Strength of Materials 3 

~fodem European HistOl) 3 

Foreign Language 2Y2 

Phvsical Education % 

Executive 

200 

The Basic Curricuhun 

Second Term 

Analytic Geometry and 

Calculus 

Chemistry 

Statics 

Composition and Literatu re foreign Language 

Srmtsln 

f-laurs 

5 

4 

2 

3 

3 

Shipboard Orientation and 

Fleet Tactics % 

Physical Education 1 

Executive I 

19% 

~Iechanics 5 

Physics 5 

Engineering :\Iaterials 3 

U.S. Foreign Policy and 

Geography 3 

Foreign Language 2!/:i 

Sea power Yi 

Physical Education Yi 

Executive I 

20 

1 lncludr:s 1 V2 semester hours of probabilit)' and statistics. 

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of Lhc U.S. Naval Academy 

5Et 0:-\D CLASS \'CAR 

Snnrill'r 

r:irsl 7 nm houn 

I }iff1•n·nt1a Equations• '3Y, 

E.lo·ctrical Science I 3% 

B.rnc Tlwrmodvnamics 4 

Llnited States Co\'crnnwnt 2 

Pilntllll! and :'\avigauon ::i~12 

\\'eapons Components 2!/.i 

Phy,ical Education Y2 

F.x1·cu11vt· I 

FIRS I (LASS YEAR 

Elt-nncal Science 111 3 

\pplied Fluid ~krha111cs 3 

:\a val l!istol) 3 Y2 

L1·adnship 2y, 

.\av.ti Operations '3% 

l' ndnwatcr Systl'm' and 

Di!!ital Con{puu·r; 2Yo 

!\a\ <ti I!vgimc :j4 

Plww·al Education Y.1 

Ewrutiv1· I 

Semeslu 

St'co11d 7 crm hours 

Ekctrical Scirnc-1• II 4 

Basic Fluid ll!rc·hanics 4 

Economics and Spcerh 2% 

Lr·adership 2Yo 

'\a\lgation 3 

Gunfire· Control Svstrms 2~-4 

Phvsical Education y, 

Exl'Cutivc 1 

20 

Eh·ctncal Science IV 3 

\ppli<'d Thrnnodynamics 3 

Advanced Composition 

and Literature 3:)4 

:\a,·al Operations 4Y2 

\h·tc·orology l 

\fis<ilc S\>tems and 

Ballistic llfi"ilc 

TrajPrtories 2Y2 

Phvsical Education Y2 

Executive l 

'lnrludrs ~,~ st·mcMt-r hour of ~phencal triq-onometry 

NoTf.: Tht• rounc• dc~rriptions on the follow me; pa~cs were, '''1th few exceptions, 

ofTrrrd m the acadcmir yr:ir IC'.l60 61 Thry arc indt1drd here primaril>· to lndicatc 

tltr hrr:tdth of count· ofTnin~~ available to <"li~iblr rnid~h1pmen 

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Workjng ";th ... ubcritical nuclear reactor. 

Science and Engineering 

Director: Captain Walter L. Small. Jr., C.S. '\"avy 

The academic subjects in ~cience and engineering are clismbuted 

throughout the four year courst>, constitute approximatl'I) half of the 

total curriculum, and are similar in content and treatment to comparable courses at representati,·e engineering colleges and uni,·ersities. 

They are designed to implant the basic academic disciplines which 

will awaken the midshipman's intdlecrual interest and appreciation for 

analytical methods, dc,·elop his habits of independent and logical 

thought, and gi\-e him tht• fundamental scientific competence required 

in his professional naval studies. Additional elective courses are offered 

to better prepare the student for specialized professional training and 

for post-graduate education. 

E'\GI:\EERIJ.\"G DEP \RT\IEXT 

/lead of Department: CapU!in J ohn \l. Rrigarl. l .. \ an 

£rncutfre Officer: Commander '\orman F. Camphrll. l. . '\a '") 

Senior Professor: Rubert \1. Johnston 

The courses in the Engineering Department offer an C'nginccring background based on fundamental theories and their na\al applications. 

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The emphasis is on basic principles that may be applied to the complex 

and ever-increasing technical problems associated with the naval establishment. 

Description of Courses 

mURTH CLASS YEA.R 

Summer Term 

EIO. Practical Marine Engineerin.~ and Shop Practices. Introduction to marine and mechanical engineering, through sectioned machinery of typical modem naval installations, and scale models of naval 

machinery and machinery spaces of modem naval vessels. Demonstrations in pattcmmaking. foundry practice, machine shop practice, blacksmithing, coppcrsmithing, and gas and electric welding. Familiarization with \'arious typc·s of na\•al machinery and the basic steam cycle. 

First Term 

El 3. F:ngi11eeri11g Draw mg. Instruction in the use of drawing instruments and mechanic-al drafting procedures. Applications of orthographic, oblique. and isometric projection to engineering drawings. 

Freehand sketching from models and working drawings from sketches. 

Producing simple detailed working drawings from dimensioned 

assemblies. and making assemblies from completed working drawings. 

Excrrises in blueprint reading. Two and one-half semester hours. 

:)ecorul Term 

EJ4. Descr1pt11;c Geometry,Statzcs. Descriptive geometry, including 

solution of space problems involving points, lines and planes, parallelism, perpendicularity or angularitr of lines and planes and relation-

'hips of these to cuncd surfaces. Treatment of coplanar force S)'Stems, 

moments, rouples, l'C[uilibrium. free-body diagrams, structures; 

centroids. moments of inertia of aITas. transfer of axes. Two and onelzalf umrstcr hours. 

THIRD CL \SS YEAR 

Summer Crui.\e 

During his first cruise. the Third Classman is introduced to the 

organi1:ition of a combatant 'cssel's Enf{ineering Department and is 

infornwd of the kind, purpose, and function of naval main propulsion 

and auxiliary units. 

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First Term 

E23. Strength of Materials. An introduction to the mechanics of 

engineering materials with emphasis on both their elastic and inelastic 

behaviors. Classroom work is concerned with axial stresses and strains, 

torsion, combined stresses, ".\.[ohr's circle, them1al stresses. shear and 

bending-moment diagrams. the flexure formula, the equation of the 

elastic curve, the beam deflections. Three semester hours. 

Second Term 

E24 Engineer mg Mate rials. A general study of engineering materials-ferrous and non-ferrous metals, inorganic nonmetallic materials 

and organic materials Three semester hours. 

SECO'\TI CLASS YEAR 

First Term 

E33. Baste Thermod)onamics. A first course in thermodynamics emphasizing the classical approaches to and developments from the First 

and Second Laws, including Clausius inequality, and the Xemst development of the Third Law. The course further includes consequences 

of the Second Law, available and unavailable energy of thermodrnamic 

systems, properties of gases and vapors, analysis of processes and cycles 

involving gases and vapors and combustion processes and products, 

and transfer. Four semester hours. 

Second Term 

E34. Basic Fluid Mechanics. The course covers fluid properties; 

Au id statics; basic flow concepts; basic equations including conservation 

of mass, momentum. and cnl'rgy and the equation of state; dynamic 

similitude including Reynolds. ~[ach. and Froude's numbers; ,;scous 

effects including the boundary layer. turbulent flow. head loss. drag; 

frictionless compressible Row; two dimensional ideal fluid flow Four 

semester hours. 

FIRST CLASS YE \R 

Summer Cruise 

During his second cruise, the First Class midshipman becomes familiar with the organization. faciliucs. and functions of the: Engineering Department of a typical combatant wssel. He learns the duties of 

a junior officer by standing watcht's throughout the Engineering Dc:-

partment ~nd by exercising the responsibilities of Engineering Division 

Officer through the administration and instruction of midshipmen. 

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First T erm 

E+3. AfJ11lied Fluid Mechanics. The objecuve of the course is to 

demonstrate the application of the basic laws of fluid mechanics and 

problem solvinl! techniques through selt'Ctl·d applications. The course 

CO\·crs measuring of fluid flow momentum analysis of pumps and turbines: closed conduit Am,·: subsonic aerodynamics. and hydrom<'chanics. Thru semester hours 

Second Term 

E++. Applied Thermodynamics. Application of principles of thermodvnamics to internal combustion engines, gas and >team turbines, 

compressors and expanders. nozzles and dilTuscrs. and turbo machinery. 

The course stresses the practical aspens of thermal energy conversion. 

Three semester hours. 

F:LECTn'E cm, H.SES 

E601 Kinematics. A stud~· of displacements. \'elocities and accelerations of machine clements. Topics include Centros and Kennedy's 

Theorem; accelerations, Coriolis' Law and Glein·s Construction with 

t)·pical applications such as stec:-1ing ml'chanisms, Oldham's Coupling 

and Hooke's Joint; development of plate and cylindrical cam profiles, 

follower types and displacements. rolling contact through friction 

gearing of ellipses and hyperboles; cycloidal and im•olutc geai: teeth 

and modifications; gear trains. rack and pinion. worm and wheel, 

and special devices such as the differential screw, the swash plate 

and the Geneva wheel PrercquisitL'S · E 12, }.! 12 Co requisite: S21. 

Three semester hours. 

E604. fotnmrd1alr Strc11gth of Materials. Continuation of E23. 

Topical coverage includes two-material axially loaded members, welded 

and 1·iveted joints, shear flow. shear center, unsrmmetrical bending, 

statically indetcnninatc beams, deflection of beams, column formulae 

and stress and strain at a point. Topics will be treated from both an 

elastic and an inelastic viewpoint. Prerequisites: E23. Three semester 

hours. 

EiOI Physical Metallurgy. A study of the principles of physical 

metallurm· includjng the analysis of perfect and imperfect crystalline 

structures. the concept of equilibrium in the solid state, the study of 

processes on the solid state. the theol'y of elasticity and plasticity. and 

thl' application of these principll's to certain important ferrous and 

non-fnrous alloys Lahoratory work includes heat treatment, materials 

testing. and ml'tallography. Prerequisite: E24. Three semester hours. 

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E702. 'i)Stem F11"mec1mn Rrl,1tion<h1p hct\\('!'n thl' pl11~ical S\S· 

t<"rn a11d the difTerl'nt1.il tqu.111011 \\hi< h cxpr 1ts hch.n 1or Topic.ii ~0H•r.1gr includ1"' fif'it .md cond ordl'r " tum tran fer funrtions 

for both open Jnd clo «I loop S\ tuns arid frcqucnC\ 1< •ponst· nwthocl Emphasis is upon 1mch.1n1c.1l de\tCcs. I hdrauhc and ekctncal 

S\Stems .ire includl'd to stres .rn.ilogous nature of .111 dynamic S\"Stems. 

Pren•quisitt•. :'.131 Three scmcstrr hou1r. 

E70'1 .Vuclrar 1,·n mrnmn I Basic fnc('ts of atomic ,111d nuclear 

pl11sics nccc<S.Il) for an undc-rst.rnding of elernrnt.11"\ pile thcol) and 

r!'.ICtor ph~ KS Topic.ii roH r.1gl' mchdcs n.itural dlld .1rt1fic-ial radioacth m and alpha. b1•ta, .rnd "unrna emio;saon elt rnents of neutron 

ph' tcs. nuclear fis.sion Jm,in • do\\n and d1fTus10n of neutrons calculations of hare criuc-al size and muhiphc.111011 factor I>unonstrauons using the nudronics lalioratof) and suhcntic,11 reactor "ill be 

sch•·dult d at 'arious Um• s to unph.i<azt.' recitation material Prc--

rcquisit": 522. Thrrc rmr li'r hoaa<. 

E704 . .\"udear f:ngmurmg II Continuation and de\dopment of 

E70:l. Subj1•rt material mcludc< radiation protection, radioactiH' 

sourc1·s. radiar equipmt'nt, shielding, reactor sutems, t("(hnologi. of 

reactor materials, and effects of radiation upon matcnals I.aborator. 

t'X!'rcises ernploving the suhc nucal r!'actor arc sclwdul<'d to supplement 

and c-mphas1zc- the c.lassroom \\Ork Prcrt'quisite EiO~ Th•e• 

" mntrr hours. 
EiOli. lrita11al Combur11,)11 /~11!!i"" ' ,\ basic tlwrmody11:1111ic analy<i< of mtr•m.11 comhu,tion r11gi11t•s thJt i11clud1·s studies of theoretical 

and aclual l'n~inc C\Cles. air flow, fuck air-Cul'! mi'<turc,, .rnd combu<tion pro<c<scs. The principles of operation and construnion of 

vanou, t~ pe' of rnlr·rn.11 combustion rncim·s such as 1..-ciprocating, 

ga< nrrhirws, 111rho ]Cl. r.1111 wt. :mcl rockl't l'ngincs. Typical pcrfor111.mrc ch .. r.1ctc1 i-ii" .rnd lirnil.lliom of anual engirws art• CO\l'rl'd 

111 tire d;".room and th1· lahnraton· Prerec1uisitl.''. E33. Tlira 

.Jt'mt••J,·r houTJ. 

EBO! .\'ai al Arrh1/at?u1· lhd1osta/1cs. Ilull form 1vp1·s: ship 

geometry, nomt·ncl.iturc. and hydromcchanic paramett'rs; form cocffic1rnts, hull form d1·lincalion: fairing and loft.ing pranirrs. Form 

calcula11ons: methods of del<'m1ining an'a'. ,·olumcs. monwms. Compulations for d1splact·nwm, n·nt1·1 of huCl1·anry. center of J:'Ja\ ity. and 

W("llt·d surface. Pr<·paration of hydrmtatic cunes. floodablt• !l'ngth 

cu1vn; watrnighl subdivision Prcrrquisilcs: E 13. S2 I. Th rre ffmf'1tfr hnr1rf, 

E802 . .\'nt·al Archlluturt•- lll'drody11amicr. ,\ basic study of ship's 

hydrodynamics" ith particular nnpha<is upon flow phcnomrna 'md surface rc1i1tancc, includin~ the concepts and probl.:ms asso(ia1,·d with 

submrrged control surfact's, lr\drnfoils, and propeller theory l.ahoraton· work includes r·xcr(ist•s and cakulations on towing wnk calibration, model resistance, Taylor\ Standard Sl'ril's. dett•1111ination of 

Sluwnht·<'r Line and rlTrctin· hoN•power. comrollcd-wa\ r resislance 

testim;, and hydrofoil model comp11tations. Prerrquisite: E801 . Three 

se1111•J/cr ho11rs. 

E80'.t Aerod}'ll•mucs / . .\n i111roductory study of th<' aerodrnamics 

of pawrrcd flieht, the mechanics oi flieht, pressure distribution and 

lift, boundary-layer cff .. cts. con.prPssibilitv in subsonic Row. •hock wal'c 

analysis and wan· combinations. Laboralo1·y work includes t•xcrciscs 

and calculations such as wind nrnm·I calibralion. pn•sstm· distribution 

on an airfoil, drag on charartnistic shape·'· plan-form infltwncr, and 

wake morncnlum sun·n Prn1·quisitcs' E33. E3+. ThrCt' semester 

hours. 

E80·1. ,frrod)'11amics I I . A conlinuation of Acrodrnamics I including 

thin airfoil thcon", sw1•cpback and transonic clTl'cts. proprllcr anah-sis, 

airplane pcrfom1ance. manrtrn·ring flight, and demenls of stability. 

Laboratory work includes exrrcises and calculations on seclion charactrristics, drai: build-up. and <tatic stabilit\'; IO((f'lhn with mo"ing 

piclurro; and lectures on comprt:"ihlr subsClnic. transonic. and supersonic 

dfrcts; shock wan-s. drae ri"-, and area rules. Prcrrquisitc·: E803. 

T/111·1· <t'111t•Jtrr hour<. 

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\J'nthematic .. ~ the 

langua~,. o f ...cicnce. 

\f \TIIEl\U.TICS DEP \RT\IEl\T 

l/ead of Department: Captain '\athan R . Lincoln . Jr .. L.S. '\av) 

l.noe11ti1e O.fiicer: Commander \\ infield S. locum. ffl. L .. '\a,) 

'>Prrior rnf~sor: I-i' inl!>lon 11 . Chamber, 

This dt:panment dn1·lop' in tlw midshipmen the fundamental skills 

of trigonometry. analytical geometry. calculus. mechanics. differential 

l'quations. and selC'rtcd mod1·1 n topics. with thl'ir application to analysis 

of mechanical, ekcmcal. and fluid phenomena which arc basic to the 

solution of naval technical probll'ms. AdvancC'd courses in calculus 

and mechanics arc establislll'd for superior students. 

Drscriplion of Cour,es 

F'OLRTH CL \ SS YE.\R 

First Tem 1 

M 13. AnalJ•lic Geometry and Calculus. College algebra: inequalities. complex nurnbl'rs and theory of equations. Analvtic geometry and 

calculus; concept of function. graphs of funcuons limits and continuity: the dcrivati,·e of a function: diflcrcmiation of alg .. braic-. mgonomctric and im·crse trigononll'tnc functions: applications of the deri,·atiq: to wloc1ty. acceleration, ma'<ima. minima and related rates. The 

integral concept; the mcan-\·aluc theorem: applications of the definite 

intt·gral to area. Topics from analnic geometry including the straight 

line, conic sections. parametric representation: translation and rotation 

of axes arc incorporat1·d in an orderly de,·clopmcm of the calculus. 

Five semester hours. 

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'irrond T erm 

\! 14. Analytic Gwmetry and Ca/cului Analytic Geomt'try and 

Calculus D11Tcrentiat1on of logarithmic and e"poncnual functions: 

techniques of integration: applications of the definite integral to arc 

length. volumes, surface area, moments of mass distributions. centroids; 

polar representation; \Tctors: n~ctor algl'bra, diff('n:ntiation of vector 

functions; \'CCtor treatment of motion on a cur\'e. Fi:>t· semester hours 

THIRD CL \SS YE \R 

First Term 

:-.r21 Caiculus :-Iran value th<·orrm and indeterminate forms. improp«r intc~als. :>\cwton's method; inlinitr series. including :-.fac-

~'\urin\ and Ta\'lor'< "'ries for l'xpansion of functions; partial cliffercnuauon multiple integrals and applications to a rea, \'Olume, 

Cl'ntroids, moments of inc-rtia, etc.; separable differential equations of 

first order. linear di!Terential t•quations with constant coefficients; application< to physical scil'nces. 

Probability and StattJtics. Probabilitv; testing of hvpothcsis: frequency distributiom, moments: probability distributions Five semeste r 

hour<, 

Sccond Term 

:-..r22. \laha111rs Vector algebra induding scalar and cross products. forces, couple< and moments; statics of a particle and a rigid 

body: vector calrulus; kinematics of a particle and a rigid body; dynamics of a particle and a rigid body: work and energy principle; impulse and momentum principle. Fit-e scml'Jtcr hours. 

S ECO'\ D CL \SS YEAR 

First Term 

:--131 D;ffcre11tial F:qualzotti. Fundamental concepts. first order 

d1ffcrential equations, linear di!Tcrcntial equations, simultaneous differl'ntial equations: partial diITer<'ntial equations; Fourier srrit·s: applicallons. Thru 1011ntrr hours. 

Splurrral Tri{!o1tam.-try. Gromctry of the sphere: drri,·ation of fundamental fonnulas; ,oJution of right spherical triangles; solution of 

oblique spherical trianglc:s: application of spherical trigonometry to 

tlw terrestrial and rl'lestial sphrrt·s. Ont-half semr<lrr hour. 

F:L F:CTlVE COL RSES 

:--1502 F1111damrnta/< of ,\ lathemat1c.1. Logic. the number system. 

log1r of algebra, matht·maucal induction, cardinal numbers, groups. 

Tltrcr um•·ster hours. 

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M601. Matrix Theory. Algebra of matrices, determinants and 

systems of linear equations. linear independence, vector spaces, normal 

forms of matrices, characteristic equations. Prerequisite: M 12. Three 

semester hours. 

M602. Modern Al!!ebra. The real number system. groups, integnl 

domains, rings, fields, Boolean algebra. lattices. Prequisite: M 12. 

Three semester hours. 

:\1603. Probability and Stati.1tics. Frequency distributions, mean and 

standard deviations; probability distributions; the binomial, the Poisson 

and the normal: sampling theory: tests of significance: analysis of pairs 

of measun:ments. Prt>rcquisitc: Ml 2. Thra semester hours. 

\!604. Numerical Analysis. Incerpolation; numerical differentiation 

and integration: summation of series: numerical solution of algebraic 

and transcendental equations: numerical solution of systems of linear 

algebraic equations: numerical solution of differential equations. 

Prerequisite: i\112. Three semester hours. 

\1606. Probability and Statistics. Sampling theory: analysis of pairs 

of measurements: theoretical frequency functions for corrdation and 

regression: the chi-square distribution: small sample theory (student's-I 

and F distribution) : general principles for testing hvpotheses and for 

estimation: non-parametric methods. Prerequisite: M2 I. Three semester hours. 

\[704. Mathematics for E11gi11ccrs and Physicists. :\fatri.x theory; 

vector analysis, partial derivatives, Founer series; complex variables: 

Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: \131 Three st·mrstt•r hours. 

:tvf706. Vector Anal)•sis. The geometry and algebra of \'ectors: vector 

calculus and the elements of the theory of vector fields: line and surface 

inte.fSrals: Stoke's and Gauss' thcon·ms and their consequences; applications to gcometrv and drnamics used throughout to illustrate the 

methods de,·eloped Prcrequi>ite: !\121. Thrn semester hours. 

i\f7 I 2 Adva11ced Calculus I. The number system: sequences and 

series; functions of one ,·ariable; functions of se\'eral \'ariables; \'CCtors. 

Prerequisite· :\[31. Three semester hours. 

l\1802 !11troductio11 of Compl«x r·ariablc. Complex variables: 

harmonic functions; contour integrals and residues; conformal mapping; applications. Prerequisite: ::\1803. Three seme<ter hours. 

M803 Advanced Calculus JI. The definite integral: improper integrals; line integrals, multiple intq~rals; uniform conn?rgcncc; Fourier 

series and integrals. Prerequisite: M712. Three sem<'ster hours. 

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SCIE'\CE DEP \RT\IE'\T 

fll'llrl nj lJcpnrtmC'nl: Captain I rank \. \ndrew,. L.S. '\a\~ 

r .\l'<'lltiu· Of!ic,.r: Commander \\ 1lhur T. Doyel. L .s. '\av I 

'°''''""' Pnif1· .... sor: 

I lw Scir net• Dt•partmcnt pn·":nts thL" fundamental C'Onccpts of the 

phy,1C'.1l '' 1t·nlc,. their application to present and future technology, 

and u"· of anallt1cal methods in the >Olution of appropriate problems. 

Dc·,,cription of Cour;,es 

FOLRTll CI \SS YE \R 

Fint am/ <;l'Corrd Term~ 

S 11 ,ind .S 12. (./irmistry. f11nd:11nentals of chemical theory with a 

'tudr of thl' prnpr•rtics of nwt.ds and nonmetals. Among specific topics 

\ludit•d in chi mica/ 1/u•o1v an· tlw lam; of chemical chang«, atomic 

"ructurc and tlw pt·rindic tahl<' k111etic-molccular thcorv and thL" gas I""'" ~olull<>ns. dw1rical cquilih1 ium, ioniz ... tion. dcctroclu:mistry, radio-

.1cti\ .ti nuc!.·.ir reactions ,rnd nuc 1<-.1r cnt·rr:y from fo,sion and fusion 

reactions ,\fetal< stud:cd in<-h11lc the alkali and alkaline e:1nh metals, 

.ilu111.11um, .tnd iron. .\"011mrta/5 't11dicd are limited lo oxygen. hydro· 

i;rn, halo~cns nnrog1•n and sulfur familit:s, carbon and simple carbon 

compounds ,\'ar·al a/1J•l1cal1011r inrlude batteries. cono,ion, water 

tre,\tmt·111 1·xplo'I'''"'· dwmical warfare. 1hc a1omic bomb. the hydrogen homh, .ind nuckar pmH·r plants for propulsion. LaboratOl)' work 

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includes both descriptive and quantitative experiments, and a brief 

introduction to 1hc principles of scmimicro qualitative analysis. Eight 

1emnlrr hours. 

THIRD CL\ S YEAR 

First and Second Terms 

S2 I and S22. Pln11cs. Fundamental physical quantities, velocity 

and accrlrrauon. Xewton 's laws of motion. cn<'rgv and power. conscn .111vc forces conscn·ati,·c fields, impulse and momemum, collisions. 

kinetic theory. tcrnpt'rature. heat. flow of electricity, magnetic fields, 

rotational motion, ron,crva1ion of angular morncmum, harmonic mouon, \\avrs. imcrfen·nce of wa,·es, standing waves. diffraction. Doppler, 

rcArction, refraction sound. clcc1romagm·tic induction. elec1romagneuc waves. polarization. rela1i' ily. ::0.fichelson-:\forlcy experiment, 

mass and en('rgy. dcmcntary paniclcs, paniclcs and waves. atomic 

strucwrc ciementary quantum theory. nuclear forces. ranges, absorption, detection, radioactivity. nuclt>ar reactions Ten semester hourr. 

SCCO"\"D CL.\SS YMR 

First Term 

S3 I Electrical Science. Fundamental concepts of electric and magnetic fields Laws of the electric circuit and introduction to network 

analvsis. Principll's of electrical measur<'ments. R. L. C and :\1 as 

fundamemal circuit parameters, 1ransicms; altrmating currents and 

voltages phaser rcpresemation and complex algebra: single phase 

transfot men;. Tim I' a11d 0111·-ltalf 1fmester hourr. 

Second Temi 

S32. Electrical Sc1e11cc. Thro11 and principles of electronics. Fundamentals of electron emission and ballistics in vacuum and gas-filled 

tuhc•s: tuned circuits and filters. transienls and wa,·e-shaping circuits; 

voltage s1abilizl'r': transistors: radio and audio frequency amplifiers, 

cathode r;w tubes and oscillographs. Fo11r a11d one-quarter semester 

ho11rs. 

FIR T IL \SS YE\R 

Fir;/ Term 

S+I Flatncal ~c '11n. Elt-c1ronic systems, oscillators. modulation, 

lransrniw:r" tr:insmission lines. rt•ct•ivers, amennas and wave propagation, dala tramdurers. Tliru sn11«sla hours. 

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SITond T1?rm 

S·}2 Elcctncal Srirncr. Poly phase circuits. magnetic circuits, electromt•chanical rncrgy conversion. cqui' a lent circuits, co111rol systems. 

TJ11c.- 1a11ntcr hour< 

ELECTIVE COl.:RSES 

5602 Adva11crd htorga11ic Chemistry. Fundamental concepts of 

rnorgan1c chemistry including the following: atomic su·ucture and the 

dassilic;1uon of the l'iemrnts. atomic bmding forces; complex ions and 

coordination compounds. reactions in aqueous and nonaqucous media; 

radioacti\'ity and nuclear transformations. Prerequisites: SI 2. Four 

<rmota hours. 

S605 and S606. Orga11ic Chemi1try. A study of the principles of 

organic chemistry, including 1he fundamental concepts of energy relationships. resonance, dipolc moments. iomr character in cO\·alcnt bonds 

and relati,·e electronrgati\'itics of acorns and radicals, and the new areas 

of organic chemistry including high enrrgy fuels. synthetic motor fuels, 

!"Xplosi\'es, S\·nthctic rubbl'r and high pol}mcrs, detergents and "wonder" drugs. Prn<'quisites · S 12. Three lat urcs a11d llt•o th rec-hour 

lnboratorin 

S701 and S702. Atomic and Nuclear Ph)'sics. The first semester is 

d!"\'Oted principally to atomic physics. including atomic structure, spectra, X-ra\'s. photorlectric effect. fundamental particles, special relati\'ity. and an introduction to quantum phenomena. The second 

"'nH'&ter is nuclear ph"sics. including radioactivity. nuclear structure 

and forces, nuclear reactions, fission. fusion. and interactions of radiation with matter. Prerequisites: S!2, S22. M21. Six semester hours. 

S70+. Prrnc1plrs of Underwater Acoustics. This coun.c is approx1matt•ll' one-half ba.'tC principles of acoustics which are necessary to a 

study of undl'rwater sound, and one-half application of these prinriplt•s to underwater sound problems. Topics include oscillations. plane 

and ~phcrical waves. radiation patterns. reflection coefficient, at1cnuat1nn. n·locity. ray theory. '"an- thcorY. scattering, reverberation, 

flunuatiom, echo ranging and noise. Prerequisites S22. :-121. Three 

.1011.-s/a houri. 

5705. Principles of Opticr. GC'omctrical and phvsical optics Topics 

studied arc optical instruments, aberrations and thci1· correction, 

interference, diffraction polarization, and scattering. The elertromagnctic theory of radiation is introduced, and the principles of optics 

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are applied to radar, infra-red ultra-violet, X-rays, and other types of 

radiation. Prerequisites: 522, l\.121 Three semester hours. 

5707 and S708. Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory. Physics. A 

laboratory course on the junior-senior level. Consideration is given to 

the statistical trl'atmcnt of experimental data and the proper pres<.'ntation of results. The experiments are dra\'n mosth from modem 

physics. acousucs, optics, and elcctricitv. Prerequisite: S22. Three 

semester hourr. Two three-hour laboratory periods each week. 

S801. Electric Circuit Analym A study of communication circuitS, 

network theorems, modal and mesh equations, filters and transmission 

lines. Prerequisites: S32, ;\f3 l. Three semester hours. 

S802. Transient Analysis of Linear Systems. A study of electrical 

transients in linear networks using classical and Laplace transform 

methods. Prerequisite: 5801. Three semester hours. 

S806. Neutron Physics. A study of the production and reactions of 

neutrons. Amon!( the topics considered are the emission, moderation, 

diffusion, and absorption of neutrons. :\1easurements, such as those 

on neutron distribution, scattering, absorption, and reflection coefficients will make use of the subcritical assembly and associated equipment. Prerequisites. S701, 5702. Three semester hours. Two lectures 

and one two-hour laboratory each week. 

5807 lntr• duction to Quantum ,\/echanics. An introductory study 

of Quantum ;\[echanics with emphasis on the physical principles invoh·ed. Topics to be covered arc as follows: Basic postulates, solutions of the Schroedine;er wave equation for special cases in one and 

three dimensions. perturbation theorv, Pauli exclusion principle relativi~tic wave equauon and origin of electric spin. Prerequisite : S701. 

Three semester hours. 

SPECIAL ELECTIVE COURSE 

The followine; course is olTcred under the cognizance of the Director 

of Science and Engineering: 

S:\192. Scinice Research Project (open to class of 1961 and subsequent classes l A creative, scientific research project in the field of the 

student's interest, approved by the science research ad,·iser in the cognizant department. The project mav be undertaken only by those in 

the third vcar of participation in the Advanced Science and ~fathematics Seminar. Three semester hours. 

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\!odern equipment oids learning. 

Social Sciences and Humanities 

DirPCtnr: Captain John'\. l\f)ers. U.S. 'l"avy 

From its inception. the Na''Y has recognized thaL iLs officers must be 

able to cxprcs.' thcmsel\'cS cffccti,·cly. ha\'e an appreciation of national 

and international inter<•sts that may become maners of professional 

naval concern, and pron: capable of sen-ing their count!')· at home, on 

the high sea•. and abroad. Toward the preparation of the midshipman 

to fulfill those aspects of his role as a naval officer. the Departments 

under the Director of Social Sciences and Humannies conduct courses 

in written and spoken language. both English and foreign, the appreciation of litl'raturc. the basic concepts of go\'emment and economics, 

and the history of the Western world with special attention to its diplomatic and na,·al aspects. The grouping of the humanistic studies at 

the Na,·al Acadt·my permits careful integration of the program of 

studies. wtth particular attention to the midshipman's \vritten and oral 

Ent:lish throu~hout the four years. 

Specially constituted option sequences in the social sciences or 

humanities ar" a\'ailablc to those midshipmen who validate other 

cours<'s. These- options are in literature, political science, history, 

economics, and language studies. which provide greater dt·pth in a 

selected area of smdy. or th~ opportunity for individual midshipmen to 

major in a particular field of interest. 

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E GLISH, HISTORY, AND GOVER MENT 

DEPARTl\1ENT 

llead of Department: Captain David :\1. Rubel, L.S. Xav y 

E-.:ecutive Officer: Commander Micajah R. Wya u . "C.S . .'\avy 

Senior Professor: William W. J effries 

The English. History, and Government Department, in addition lo 

developing ability to express ideas clearly in speech and writing, provides a factual knowledge of historical e\'Cnts and the functions of 

government, and an introduction to economics, international relations, 

geography, and masterpieces of literature. Thert• are advanced sections in all courses except during First Clas.• vear. 

Description of Courses 

F OURTII CLASS YEAR 

Summer Term 

1110 . .\'ai•a/ ffotory: Traditions a11d Lcadaship Familiarization 

with the library and drilJ in the USC of its facilities: sdected reading; 

reading assignments in naval history and traditions. with supplemental 

lectures, and an examination. 

First and Second Terms 

H I I and H 12. Co111positio11 a11d Literature. Primary emphasis is 

on developing efficiency in 1·eading and in oral and written communiration. Rcadin~ and discussion of selections from major American 

writers (first term) and major British writer.; (second term), with 

frequent quizzes. \\'(•ekly themes based on the readings and exempli· 

fying basic forms of exposicion: dc-finition. classification, analysis, argu· 

mrnt. criticism, comparison and contrast. etc. Jndi,-idual conferences 

on rnmpmition in class. Practice in the use of the dictionary. ~ocial 

and na,al corrc,pondcnce. and public spcakin~. Librar\" visits, with 

drill in research techniques. Six scmNtcr hours. 

Ill 3 and HI+ Compo.<itio11 a11d Litaalure, Adi·a11ud Course. This 

course is designed for midshipmen with exceptional aptitude for com· 

position and literature. The general objecti\'es are the same as those 

of I-! 11 and H 12 except that there is more emphasis on critical writing. 

The major types of American and English literature arc studied in the 

first and second terms respectively Thrse major t)·pt·s are represented 

by complete worh of outstanding men of lt"tters. Six Sfmc.<ta hours. 

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TllIRD Cl.\SS YL \H 

l int Term 

1121 .\foda11 J-:111oj11·a11 /Jirlot). ThC' objecti,·c of thl' course is to 

give th1• 111idshipnwn a kno"lcdge of thl' historical d .. n·lopnwnt and 

ovn"·as impan of nTnts in Europl' sinct' 1789. Lt·rtmes and libran· 

pnioth hroaden th<' scope of the· texthnok Thru ,, m1·st1 r hours 

,'il'Cttrld 7 Prlll 

J-122 l"111trd Stairs Fo11·1~11 Policy a11d G, o~rn/,hr Tlw cour;t• obJccti\"I' is to teach the mrdshipmcn the diplomatic histon of the L'nitcd 

Statr·' and the prinnpal asprns of past and present C '> . foreign pnhc1es The lessons in gcograph' arl' dcsignrd to deYelop an appreciation 

of g1·ographic forc,·s in world affairs. Tlr11·,· .<t'nlt'.</o lro111s. 

SJ<:CO"\"D CL,\ SS YE.\R 

First Term 

1131 L nitrd Stale.< Govcmmcnt. The.: objcctives of this course are: 

( 1) to implant m tlw mid,hipmen an 11nd<•rstandini:: of the: basic concepts of American democracy; ( 2) to cstablish an undl rstanding of the 

Constitution, 3 to familiarizr the• stud .. nt with th" structure and 

functions of his government and the forces and factors which influence 

its operation; and +I to com pan' his gm"•rnment with other types 

of government. Tu·o s.-nrc.rtn hours. 

Sl'cmrd Term 

l 132 F:co11omics a11d S puch Laws of economic b('ha,·ior. American 

economic institution•. the role of government m the economy in peace 

and war, clc·nwnt' of pt rsonal !inane<'. The portion of the course 

dt·votC'd LO spe<·ch t'lllphasizes speech composition and platfom1 performance. aiming at impronng the midshipmen's general proficiency 

in oral self-exprc><ion. Two and t!rrCt"-quarlos .<rmesta hours. 

113+. Eco11om1e< a11d S/1ar/1, Ad1:a11crd Co11rs1·. Thi' roursc is designed for midshipmen "ho have demomtrated pa1 tinilar proficiency 

in the social sc1 .. nc<'>. The ohjt·C"tin·, .ere similar to those of the basic 

course, but thl' lt'\d of analysis is co1nmcnsuratc "·ith the superior abilitil's of thl• studt·nts Some emphasi, is gin·n to C'ronornic methodology 

and lo Lht• historv of Pconornic thought. Tll"o mid three-quarters semi's/a hours. 

FIRST CL\SS Yl .. \R 

l 'ir.\I Trrm 

I l+l .\'arnl l/11to1r Tht• objrcti\1• of thi, course is to prnvide the 

mitbhipmcn with information basic to 1he1r proft'Ssion concerning: 

'.l'.l 
( 1) the development of naval ships and weapons; (2) the evolution of 

naval tactics and amphibious doctrine: (~) the n-asoning behind 

historic strategic decisions; ( + J the influence of st•a pown upon history; 

and (5) the qualities of character and professional competence which 

have made great naval leaders. Three and onc-half scm.-ster hours. 

Second Term 

H+2 Advanced Camposittou and Literature The objective of this 

rnurst· is to develop the midshipman's intellectual rr.aturi1y: (I) by exploring some of the problems of human cxistrnce; (2' by deepening 

his understanding of human pl"rsonality: 13; b\ sharprning his perceptions of literary values through writings and discussion: and [ +) by 

impro,·ing his powers of oral and written cxprcs,ion. Course work invokes the reading and the discussing of at least five masterpieces selected b}· the instructor from world literature, past and present. The 

readings and the discussions in any one C"lass section are related to a 

single thematic objectivt'. Three and three-quarter semesta hours. 

Finl and Second Terms 

Research Paper. The research paper project is designed to introduce 

the midshipmen to the scientific method of analyzinl?" the materials of 

history, to familiarize them with research methods, and to require of 

them an extended piece of individual work in "hich they combine 

their knowledge of history and their skill in composition. The research 

paper project begins early in the first term and extends well into the 

second. 

After-Dinner Speaking. Throughout First Class year, small dinners 

are gi,·en under the auspices of the English. History, and GoYemment 

Department. with the primar\' objective of pro,·iding a setting for midshipmen to deliver after-dinner speeches under rt"alistic circumstances. 

Gut·sts of honor and facultv member; arc present. Each member of 

the First Class participates in ~t least two of these dinner;. 

In the 

Severn Room. 
ELECTIVE COLRSES 

IJ60l Modern American Literature. Readings from the major 

1n1tt-rs of American fiction. poetry, and the drama since 1920. Especial 

altl:ntion to n:prcsl'ntatiq• works of such authors as Hemingway and 

Faulkner. Eliot and Frost, O':--:eill and \\'illiams. Prerequisites: H 11, 

Hl2 Three semester hours. 

Il602 .\fodun Briti1h Litcrat11rf Readings from the major writers 

of British fiction, poetry, and the drama since 1920. Especial attention 

to representative works of such authors as Joyce, Huxley, and Orwell, 

Audm and D)·lan Thomas: Shaw, Svnge, and O'Casey. Prerequisites: 

HI 1, H 12 Thrrc srmcsta hours. 

lf'>02. Rt·adi11gs in the Literature of Democracy. A study of selections of literary merit dealing with ideas basic to democratic government: books. tracts, essays. letters, documents. speeches, and public pronouncements. Literary qualities of I.he selections are emphasized. 

This course carries crt·dit leading to a major in either Literature or 

Social 5tudies. Prerequisites: none. Three semester hours. 

11604. Classical Litoaturc. This rourse is dcsi'1ncd to g11T the m1d-

~hipmcn an introduction to the important literature of classical Greece 

and Rome. such as the works of Homer, Sophodcs, Virgil, and Ovid. 

Snmt• cmpha,is is also placed on the mvtholog:y and religion of the age 

Prrrl'quisitcs- HI I. H12. Three umc.</e1 hour<. 

Il605 United Stales History. A sun·ey of the principal political. 

rconomic, and social ideas and mstitutions of the Amencan people since 

1789. Attention is also paid to geographical considerations, religious 

currents, progre~s 10 literature and the arts, and the development of 

forei'10 policies. Emphasis is placed upon achieving a broad picture 

of ihe foundations of current attitudes toward domestic problems and 

foreign affairs and upon the characteristics of the democracy which 

American military personnel are sworn to defend. Prerequisites: :\'one. 

Th11·c semester hours 

11606. Hi<IOT)' of Ruma A chronological introduction to the politic;iJ. cultural, social history of Russia from the founding of the ;\loscow 

principality through its expansion into the prcsrnt Soviet Union 

Tht· growth of national consciousn<',s. drive, and objrrti,·es will be 

emphasizrd, together with the factors fostering the anomalous survival 

of the principle of autocracy from th<' 13th cenru11· \[ongol in1·asion 

Prc·rcquisite: H2 I. Thia srmrslt'I" hour.< 

II607. Hi1tor\' of Europe. 1500-1815, from Renaissance through 

\'a/J0!.-011 A survey course in which the following major developments 

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will be studil'd · the rise of Spain, England. and France as national 

states, the development of absolute monarchy, the era of oceanic exploration and of overseas coloni1.,tion, thl' rise of capitalism. the Protestant Remit or Reformation, the Scientific Re,·olution. the dcYelopment of constitutional goverrunent, the rise of Russia and Prussia, the 

French Revolution and Napoleon. Readings presenting differing 

points of view will be used as a basis of discussion Prerequisites :\'one. 

Thrri .remcsler hours. 

Jl609. United States Economic llutory. A study of the American 

economy from colonial times to the present. ,,·ith special emphasis on 

the interrclauons betwcc-n the ways Americans ha\'e made a li,·ing and 

their social and political attitudes, on America's role in the world 

economy. and on the rise of the large corporation. Prerequisites. :\Tone. 

Three semester hours. 

IT703. The World Smee 1914. This course emphasizes the backgrounds and causes of World Wars I and II. the development of 

totalitarianism, the failure of collecttve security in the interwar period, 

the diplomacy of coordination during World \\'ar II, the t:nited 

Nations, and significant trends in the Far East. ~!iddlc East. Africa, and 

Europe after World \\"ar II. Prerequisites: H21, H22. Three 

semester hours 

H70·k Comparativr Govemment and Comparatwe Economic 

S)'s/cms. A comparati,·c studv of the go,·ernments of England. France, 

Russia. China. and India. with full attention to ci,·il rights and economic rontrols as well as the machinery of gm·crnment The approach 

is dvnamic rath<'r than static. Tlw implications of the \arious philosophies of gon•rnmcnt in foreign relations arc considered Prerequisite: 

H31 Thrfl" st·mes/rr hours. 
Hi06. Communum· Theorv and Practic. ..\ m1d\' of thr philosoph' 

of (~,mmunism from th" writin~s of Eng<'I'. :'l.I.trx, L1•nin .. ind Stalin: 

history of the Tntt'mationals; the role of tht· Corn.intt'm and the "international party:" rdations of the So\'il't Union with radical parties 

oui-idt• Russia, and with European Social Democratic parties: policies 

rn thl' satl'llitc nations, the security problem in the \\'estern democracies. 

Prrrrquisit<' H'31. Three umestcr hours. 

I li08. The Far f;'a,trrn Rclatio11s of tht' United States A consider-

.11ion of th<' dc\'C'lop11wnt of the diplomatic. cultural, and economic 

n·latinns of the Cni1t·d States and the Far East Special rmphasis is 

pl.ue<l on dnl'lopnwnts srncr 1850. particularh upon the interacuon 

of tht• forcig-n polici1·s of the L'mte<l States with those of the major 

F.u Eastern powers as the latter were stimulawd by imperialism. 

nationahsm, industrialiorn democrac\' .md Communism. Prcrt'quisitt· 

11 22 Tlirct so11nt1·r hour•. 

1 li09. Political T/11•orr The phil<>"ophic bases of the various forms 

nf gmernmrnt. ''ith <'rnphasis on the roots of dcmocrac,·: the polfrical 

wntmgs of Plato. ,\mtotlr St. Thomas Aquinas. Ilobbes, Locke, 

:'llonll''<iu1r11. llarnilwn . .JdY.·rson. \lad1son, Hegel. Nietzsche, Pareto, 

\\ il<nn tht· g-reat dornmrnb- llla~a Carla. the Declaration of I ndeJl<'lldt·nc<' the U.S. Constitution. th!' Atlantic Charter. etc.: legal codes, 

the Common Law Prerequisites I 121, ll22 Three semester h ours. 

I 1801 .ldrn11Ct'd Eco1101111c, a11d Problems of Defnisc .\Jobi/izatio11. 

l11termed1atc lt·\d "conomic an:il~m. \\;th emphasis on policy problems in w:ir and cold war: production and manpower programing, 

alloc;iting of malf•nal<, stockpiling. w;igc and price controls. rationing, 

w.111inw fiscal and mondarv polici1·s, Prerequisite: II32. Three 

<rmr>lfl hours 

11802. P.-rs'>nal Fi11a11ce and fot·cslments. A studv of the general 

pr inriples of silving< plans, periodic invi·stmcnt programs. mvestment 

companies. 1wr;nnal trusts. stock .~nd bond portfolio management, 

mortg,1~1·s. and propt·ny and inconw tax1•s Prerequisite: II32. Three 

i1'111r5/,·r houri. 

1180'.l. lr1trod1ic1io11 l'J Philo•oJih)' a11d Lof!ic. A brief study of the 

prohlcn" and tnPthn<ls of philmnph\' and the solutions suggested by 

'.1r•n1is pl11l1.,nplwis l ncl11clc<l is .1 nontechnical introduction to the 

,111;ih·sis of dt·dunivt• and inductiw n·asoning, sound definition, and 

log11 al f.tll.Kil's. 1'1e1cquisill" '\0111· Thra semc<lrr hours. 

1180'i. Hi<tc•r of I.aim Amoua A sune\' dt"signc:-d to provide 

rcason.1bll' fam1ltan11· "ith th<• origins and gro" th of our south .. m 

rwirhhor;. Th<' ro111plex thrC".t<ls ol 1nd1·p1·ndcnre won by viceroyalties. 

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fragmentation by nationalism. and the rise of national leaders will be 

subordinated in emphasis to the development of the forces shaping 

Pan-Americanism. The significance for Latin America. the United 

States, and the world of the idl'al of La Patria Grande will be explored. 

A reading knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is desirable but not 

required. Prerequisites. !\'one. Three umester hours. 

H806. Elements of Law. Introduction tO jurisprudence. The essentials of the law of crimes, contracts, torts. agenc-y, real and personal 

property, domestic relations, testaments. negotiable instruments, and 

taxation. with a view of familiarizing the student with those branches 

of the law he is most likely to encounter in his role as a citizen and 

officer of the Armed Forces. Prerequisite: H31. Three semester 

hours. 

H807. Contemporary Problems and International Relations This 

course deals with the present-day problems confronting united States 

diplomacy in Europe. the Far East. the ~fiddle East, and Latin America. It provides extensive opportunit)' for the study of policy as well as 

appropriate diplomatic strategy co be applied as possible solutions to 

the problems. Prerequisites: H22. H23 Three semester hours. 

H808. United States /lfi/itary H1.rtory and Polic)'. A survey of United 

States militarv history and policv from colonial times to the present. 

11 provides extensive opportunity to analyze major land and pertinent 

sea campaigns. problems of logistics, the implementation of national 

polic'· by the military forces and the relati.onship between the United 

States military staffs and the civil gO\•emment, the effect of air power 

on strategy, and concepts of nuclea1 warfare-. Prerequisite: H41. 

Three semester hours. 

H90J. Seminar in Literature I (Representative Contemporary Noue/uts) Intensive study of selected works of six modern novelists, 

:\foravia. Camus. Silone, Faulknf:'r, Greene and Malraux. as representati,•es of contemporary points of view on the political, social and 

ethical problems of the twentieth centur\'. Discussions, collateral readings, reports, individual reading projects. Prerequisites: HI I or HJ3, 

Hl2 or Hl4 Three semester hours. 

H902. Scmi11ar i11 Literature II (Representative Contemporary Playu .. ri.!!hts, Poets or Short Story Writers). Intensive study of modem 

drama. poetry. or short fiction, American. British and continental. as 

represrntati,·e of contemporarv points of view on the political, social 

and ethical problems of the twentieth centur)'. \ Onlr one literary 

type will be studied in anv one year. as determined b)" the interests of 

the midshipmen enrolled ) Discussions, collateral readings, reports. 

indiv1dual reading projects. Prerequisites: Hll or H13, Hl2 or H14. 

Three semester hours. 

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H903. Srmir1ar in Hi.rtorr. Directed indi\'idual investigation and 

group discu"ion in special fields of intcr<'st in European and Unired 

States Histories. This work will be accomplished bv readings and 

lectures on the nature of historical rC's1·arch. the problems of causation 

and of interpreting e,·idcncC'. and the major schools of historical interpretation. Prcrl'quisitcs !I2 l. H22. Il3 l T/11a semester hours. 

I l<l04 Srm111ar in Russian ,\fi/itary and ,II,,' a val Doctr111c. The evaluation of Russian strategic and tactical concepts, the interrelationship 

of arml'd services, the dc,·clopmC"nt of matC'rial, education and training, 

and illustr:Hi\'e campaigns. Emphasis will be placed upon outstanding 

Rus'ian formulators and practiuoners of military and na\'al doctrine. 

The influence of Stalin upon So,·1ei military doctrine and its difft·ren,.cs with conn:ntional concrpts an· emphasized. A reading knowl-

•·dge of the Russian lan~agc is dcsirablc but not required Prerequi-

,jt, .. H·ll Thra St'mnta hour<. 

11905. Scmmar i11 Philoso/Jh)' of ll'ar A survey of the ethical 

problems involved in war_ It pro,idcs for the studv of the causes and 

nanm· of war, an examination of limited and ahsolute war and the 

relationship bet"·C'en military stafTs and civil governments. and an 

anah·,is of the writings of the leading men on the subject. Prerequisites: 

~one Tlua ccmcstcr ho1<rs 

H906. S1·mi11ar 111 Xaval Hi.<tory DC"signcd to provide opportunity 

to pu!"iut• intC'rC'St aroust'd in a phaSC' of naval history A midshipman, 

with the supC'rYision of the instructor, will de\'elop his own project of 

rc·ading or research The group will discuo;s oral or written reports 

submitted at such intervals as will keep discussion fruitful in exploring 

thoS<' problems or asp('rts of na,·al history whic-h may bc- invoked 

Prcrcquisitc: H41. Thru .<cme;ll·r hours. 

I !90i. Public S /Jcak111f!. This course is designed LO improve the midshipmen's gl'nnal proficiency in oral self-expression The course will 

rmphasize speC'rh composition and platform performance. Attention 

will bl' paid lo dehate trchniqu<'s. confcrmcc procedures, briefings, 

and rx trmpou speaking. Pn:rcquisitcs: None. Three semester hours. 

I 1908. Parliamrntar)' Proccdurn a11d Gro11 /1 Ducu.rsio11. A stud)' of 

hmh fomial and mformal group spt·cch activity and parliamrntary 

practicr based on Robat's Ruin of Ord a. Prerl'quisitc: H97. Three 

,.,,,,. ti·r hora1 

H909 ,\ fajor British ll'nter.r, 14th-18th Cc11/urin Intensive study 

of selected works of principal figun·s 111 thl' literature of England 

Chauct•r. Shakespeare, :0.1ilton, Pope Johnson, and \\ordswonh: their 

thought and art, their historical background, their significance as rep39 
resentatives of their times, and their contributions to the culture of the 

English-speaking nations. This course includes only works not previously studied in prerequisite or other elective courses. Prerequisites: 

H I I or H I 3, H l2 or H l4. Three semester hours. 

H9l0. M ajor British and American W riters, 19th and 20th Centuries. 

I ntensive study of selected works of principal figures in the literature of 

England and the United States in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: Emerson, Hawthorne. Melville, Dickens, Browning, Poe, Whitman, J oyce, and Eliot; their thought and art, their historical background, their significance as representatives of their times, and their 

contributions to the culture of the English-speaking nations. T his 

course includes only works not previously studied in other elective 

courses or in the prerequisite courses. Prerequisites: H I l, H l2. Three 

umeslcr hours. 

H913. Seminar in Social Studies. An introduction to research in 

specific fields of the Social Studies. The work will be accomplished by 

readings, lectures. and seminar discussion on the nature and techniques 

of research, the problems of causation and of interpreting evidence, 

and the major schools of interpretation. Students may concentrate in 

history, political science or economics. Prerequisites: H21, H22, H31, 

H32. Three semester hours. 

H 9l4. Same course, Second Term. 

FOREI GN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT 

Head of Department: Commander Charles T. Cooper, IIL U.S. 

i'i avy 

£""Cecuti11e Officer: Commander Yincent J. _\nania. l.S. :\"avy 

Senior P rof essor: Rene F. \fuller . 

The objective of the department is to pro'"ide everv midshipman 

with a working ability in one foreign language. and in addition, a 

foundation for the later acquisition of a more complete knowledge of 

the area. the civilization, the rnstoms. and the history of the people 

whose language is being studied. The courses of studv are French. 

German. Italian. Portuguese. Russian, and Spanjsh. Insofar as practicable. each midshipman is permitted to select the language he will 

studv. Instruction is g;,·cn in pronunciation. vocabular., and the principles of grammar. with particular emphasis being placed on oral drill 

and the development of the ability to think and con,erse in the 

language. 

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At a language club banquet. 

Description of Courses 

FOURTH CLASS YEAR 

First and Second Terms 

LI l and L12. Language. Brief elementary pronunciation course 

conducted u'ing departmental pamphlets or suitable regular texts; es-

"'ntials of grammar; com·ersation on everyday life and area material. 

Enriched courses are offered to qualified midshipmen. Six semester 

hours 

TIJIRD CU.SS YEAR 

First and Second Tenns 

L21 and L22 Language. Brief review of grammar; development of 

speaking and writing ability based on readings of intermediate difficulty selected from stones, plays, contemporary writings and naval 

phraseology Enriched courses are o!Tered to qualified midshipmen. 

Fwc snnt«ler hours. 

ELECTIVE COURSES 

LI IF and Ll2F Be.i;inrzin.1? French. Offered to Third, Second and 

Fir't Clas. 1mdsh1pmcn as a second language. No credit granted 

unless both tenns arc ~atisfactorily completed. Prerequisite: None. 

Six scmeslcr hours. 

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L21F and L22F. Intermediate French. No credit granted unless 

both terms are satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite: Ll2F. Six 

<rmester hours. 

L701F and L702F Advanced Written and Oral Ftrnch Aims to 

develop accuracr and case in the active use of French. Provides 

ample practice in writing and spcakin~ Includes vocabulary building 

and systematic review of grammar. Two terms, but each term may be 

taken independentlr. Prerequisite: L22F. Three semester hours each 

term. 

L71 IF and L712F Advanced French Readings and Conversation. 

Ad\'anced conversation and discussions based on readings srlected from 

cultural and other modem writings. Includes some composition Prerequisite: L22F. Three semester hours each term. 

L703F and L704F. Readings 111 French Literature. Plays, novels, 

poems and anthol<>g} selections by such famous authors as· Corneille, 

Racine, !\foliere. ::\fan\'aux. Voltaire. Rousseau, Hugo. Lamartine, 

Balzac, Flaubert. Baudelaire. Zola. Proust, Gide, ::\[auriac Ample 

practice in con\'ersation Two terms. but each term may be taken 

independently Prerequisite: L22F. Three <eme<ter hours each term. 

L801F Contemporar)' Frn1ch Literature. Selected works of such 

influential modem authors as Proust, :<.fauriac, ::\falraux, Romains, 

Gide, Camus. Ample practice in conversation. Prerequisite· L22F. 

Three semester hours. 

L802F. Contemporatv France. Readings and discussions designed 

to provide knowledge and understanding of the French people and of 

French national life toda)· Ample practice in conversation. Prerequisite: L22F Three scm,·st, r hours. 

Selecting • tape for language study. 
German 

LI IG and Ll2G. B<'ginn111g Gaman O!Tered to Third, Second, 

and First Class midshipmen as a second language. No credit granted 

unless bOLh tcnns are satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite: None. 

Six um,·1/er hourJ. 

L:il IG and L512G Sc.:rntific German. A beginning course in reading and translation, intended for those who haYe not studied this 

language at the Na\'al Academy. and who desire only a reading knowledge of scientific German. No credit {(ranted unless both tenns are 

satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite· None. Six 1eme1ter hoztrJ. 

L21G and L22G. l ntermt·diate German. No credit granted unless 

both tenns are satisfactorily compkted Prerequime: Ll 2G. S1.~ 

umt'itrr /Joun. 

L701 G. Advanc<d German. Selected readings. magazines and periodicals, to deq·Jop skill and facility m writing and fluency in oral 

discussion. Systematic drill to enable the midshipman to broaden his 

vocabularv range in all fields. Prerequisite: L22G. Three 1eme1te1 

liourJ. 

L703G. German Literature of the Twentieth Century. Literary 

1110Ycnwnts and selected authors: Gerhart Hauptmann, Thomas Mann, 

Hnmann Hesse WolfE(ang Bo1·chen, Franz Kafka, Elisabeth Lang-

~asscr. Ernest \\ iechert. and others. Prerequisite: L22G. Three 

H'mntn hourJ. 

L705G and L706G. Coman .\'aoal 1-111/orieJ and Novels T his 

course is intended to de\'clop skill in naval terminology and to broaden 

the knowledge of the midshipman in his special field Basically World 

\\'ars l and 1l :each te1m may be taken independently) Prerequisite: 

L22G. Three semeJter hourr each term. 

LSOlG and L802G. Goethe, Schiller and Lessing. Selected works 

from the three great writ<'rs of German literature. Their influence on 

the literature and history of the times will be emphasized. Prerequisite: L22G Tltre.-seme.1ter hour.< each tam 

L803G and L804G. Gaman Literature Since Goethe. An introducuon to the Gennan literary movements from the Liberal Age to 

the present. RcprcsentatiV(' works of the more important authors of 

each genre and period ,,·ill be read and discussed. Prerequjsite: 

L22G Thru .<t"me1ta hours each term. 

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Explaining a point after clas•. 

Italian 

LI II and Ll2I. Beg11111illl! Italian Offered to Third, Second, and 

First Class midshipmen as a second language. 

unkss both terms are satisfactorily completed. 

Six <nuo·Jlo•r hourr. 

No credit granted 

Prerl'quisite· ~one. 

L2 l I and L22I lntermuliat« Jta/la11 No credit granted unless both 

t<·nns are satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite: Ll21 or L521. Six 

.11·me.fia hours. 

L701 I. Advanced Italian. The course offers practice in original oral 

composition and conversation Selected reading. magazines and 

pt'riodicals provide sources of drill materials. Prerequisite: L22I. 

Th rec semester hours. 

L703I and L704I. lta/1a11 C11/t11rt' and Civilization A survey of the 

major manifestations of Italian genius, from the :\fiddle Ages to the 

prcsrnt, in literature, art, philosophy, and science (Two terms. but 

1·arh trm1 may be taken independently.) Prerequisite: L221 Three 

<cm<.1t<r hours each term. 

L801 I. The Age of Pt·trarch and Boccaccio. This course presents 

the de"clopment of the lyric and the short-story with rcpresentati\'e 

n•admgs in each. Prerequisite: L22I. Three scmcsta hours. 

L802I Danit and Hu Times. The Di"ina Commcdia is read and 

analyzed in the light of the literary, political and religious ideals of 

the Middle Ages. Pn·requisitc: L22I Three scme.1/a hours. 

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P nrlll/J.Ul'SI' 

LI IP and L12P. Bcl!in1w1e Po1t1111urrr. Offered to Third. Second. 

and First Class midshipmrn as a second language. No credit granted 

11nlr<S both tem1s an: satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite: None. 

Six •rr1ustn ho11rs. 

1.21 P and L22P. Intermediate Portugue.<e No credit granted unless 

both terms are sausfactorily completed Prerequisite: L l 2P. Six 

umrslcr ho11rs. 

L701 P Adva11crd Port11e1u11'. ,\ dvanccd study of the language with 

practical written ,nd oral work leading to increasl'd facility in the use 

of Poi!uguese Srl!'Ctcd readings and current periodicals will be used 

as source materials. Prerequisite· L22P. Three semester hours. 

L703P. lntrod11ctio11 to Porl11gur ,. C11·ilizatio11 a11d Literature. 

Ponugucse geogrnphy. history, economv. and ans-general readings. 

Por tugursc literaturt.' sdrcuons from Gil Vicente, CamO!'s, Garrell, 

l'lc Infonnal lectures. Discussion. Prerequisite: L22P. Three 

lfmnta hours. 

L70·~P. llltrod11ctio11 lo Bra.:iliari Ca•ilization and Literature. Brazilian gcographv, history, econonw, and ans-general readings. Brazilian litc·ratun~ sdections from Gilbert Freyre, Verissimo, Benedetti, 

l"lc Informal lc·ctures and discussion Consideration of contemporary 

problems in Portugal and Brazil and relations of these countries with 

the United State>. Oral prcsrntation on these and allied subjects. 

Prerequisite: L22P. ThTu semester hours. 

L80 IP The Brazi/1011 Short Story and Theatre. Selected readings 

in tlw short story and the theatre from contemporary Brazilian writers. 

:-.1onte1ro Lobato, Pcrl'ira de Alm .. dia, Callado, etc. Informal lectures. 

Discussion. Prerequisite; L22P Three semester hours. 

L802P Go11tt"m/1orar) ,\oval, Trc/1111cal, and No11tech11ical Porl11-

g1u11· Selected rt'adings on naval and technical subjects and readings 

in rurrcnt nontechnical p<"nodirak Preparauon for oral presentations 

and briefings covering situauons in which a naval officer might find 

him<clf in PortUg\l<"'c-speaking an·as. Prerequisite L22P. Three 

St mt'slt"r houTJ. 

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Rm.5ian 

LI JR and L21R. Bc!!i11nin[! Runinn Offered to Third, Second, 

and First Class midshipmen as « second language :\o credit granted 

unkss both tcnns arc satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite: None 

Six .1rmc.1ta hou1s. 

L21R and L22R. /11termrdiatr R1mian 

both tcnns arc satisfactorily completed. 

semester hours. 

:\o credit granted unless 

Prerequisit.-: LI 2R. Six 

L701 R. Adt·anced Russian. De\'elopmem of accuracy and ease in 

the use of Russian through oral interpretive reading of narrative and 

dramatic literawrc, and through the use of transcriptions by contemporary Russian artists. Prerequisite; L22R. Three seme1ter hours. 

L702R. The Soviet PrrH Analvsisof articles from the current Soviet 

press. Fe/'cton. Party appral. reports, news. Objective is w acquire 

a critical rcadini; abilit\ of So\'it>t periodicals. Discussiom to be conducted in R115sian . Prert'quisite: L22R. Three semester !tours. 

L7 I IR and L7 I 2R Sc1n1lific Ruman. A reading coul'\e in curr<'nt 

SO\wt ;c1entific lneraturc. :\1aterial \\;II be selected from current 

periodicals. t<'xthooks and encyclopedias. Special attention will be 

dcvot<'d to the adminisua1i,·e fram.-work of theoretical and applied 

resr:nch Two tcnns. but each tenn ma,· be taken independently. 

Prer.-q11isite: L22R. Thur rrmni.-r hour< each t<rm. 

L801R. Rursian Historr in L1tcra1y Work Stud\' of historical 

epochs through dramas and tales. Rrports and di,cu5'1ons in Russian. 

Prerequisite; L22R Tltrrc umnta hours. 

L802R. Tlt1· 19th Cnztury Ru.r1ia11 So11rl. Rcadings from thc works 

of Leo Tolstoy, Turgene\". and Dostol'vsky. Reports and discussions 

m Russian. Prerequisite: L22R. Tl11cc snnc.<tn !tours. 

L803R. A11to11 Chckho• Stud\' of st>lected pla\'s and short stones 

of Chekho,· Ohiecti\'e is to increase master.· of rontrmporary Ru"ian 

vocabulary and to develop an understanding of Chckhm-'s world. Pn·-

requisite: L22R Thra snn1'stcr hours 

Spani,,/i 

LI IS and L12S. Bcr;:fo11111f!Spanuh . Offer"d to Third. St"rnnd. and 

First Class m1dsh1pmen as a second language ::\o credit granted unless 

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both terms arc satisfactorily completed. Prerequisite· :\one Six 

umellcr hour<. 

L21S and L22S. lntermediatr Spanuh. 

hoth trnns arc satisfactorily completed. 

rrmtstrr ho11n. 

No credit granted unless 

Prerequisite: Ll2S. Six 

L-OlS and L702S Adi·anced S/Ja1111h Composition a11d Coni·crsation For students who already haw a basic knowledge of Spanish 

grammar and expl'rienre in spoken language. This course is intended 

to d1•\'t'lop facility in wriung and speaking correct and concise Spanish. 

Discussions, short speeches and oral and written reports in Spanish. 

Pren·quisite :. L22S Three semester hours each term 

L711S and L712S. Adva11ced Spa11ish Readings a11d Conversation. 

Advanced conversation and discussions based on readings selected from 

cultural and other modern writings. Includes some composition. Prer .. quisite: L22S. Thra semester hours each term. 

L703S. Survey of Spanish Literature. First Term. A background 

course to gi,·e the· student an understanding of the main features of the 

~reat literar\' movements of Spain, with careful reading and critical 

disrussion of the major literary creations. Discussions, written and 

oral reports in Spanish. Prerequisite: L22S. Three semester hours. 

L704S. Survey of Spanish Literat11rc Second Tenn Continuation 

of r.-035 but may b1· taken independently. Prerequisite: L22S. Three 

irmestc:r hours. 

L801S. Readiii~s in Current Periodical Literature. This course is 

d1·signed to give students experience in reading and discussing articles 

of current interest. Emphasis upon articles dealing with scientific 

and technical subjects and with international relations. Discussions, 

oral and written reports in Spanish Prerequisite: L22S. Three 

srmeJler houn 

L802S. Contemporary Spa11ish Literature. This course will present 

a 5tudy of important Spanish and Spanish American writers of the 

20th century through the reading of representative stories. plays, essays, 

and poems. Prerequisite: L22S. Three semesler hours. 
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Naval Science 

/Jir('('tor; l.11ptain Harn \ . s,., mom. L.S. a,~ 

Thr cnuNf.'s taught by tlw '\a,·.,I Snt·nce dC'panments an· gcnnally 

<dwdull'd 111 tht· last two \'t•.11s. It 1' hen· that thC' midshipm:rn applit•s 

tlw l'ducation he acquire, ill his sci1·nct• and C'nginccring slUdies to 

tlw professional naval fwlds m w111d1 hC' will work as a commissioned 

officer. Thr :\avy operates in a complc,. emironnlt'nt, and the gradual« must be p1eparcd to cope \\Ith technical problems found in cold. 

limitt•d, and all-out war l n his :\a' al Sci .. nn· studies. the mtd-

,hipm.1n t·stablishcs a foundation of professional compctPnce Ilis 

cou1.,.<·s art• d1·signcd to teach tlw a!ipliration of principles of the solution 

nf na\al problems. rather tk111 <ll'tails of "hardware" or spl'cific operational technique,. 

llmd of n1•pflrtmP11t Captain \lonzo II. \'\''t·llman . .Ir.. l .S. \ a,' 

f\1'<'1ttin· Officer: C:ommando·r 1'.I"arrl C. llinr-. J r .. l'."i. \a,~ 

The ub1at1t·1 of thr clPp:irtmrnt 1s to teach the midshipmen the 

fundanwntal.; of h·adcrsl11p, 1Hl\ig.1tion. nw11·orology, mt'thods of opcr49 
ations analysis, and naval operations in the air, on the surface, and 

under the seas. Electives in General Psychology. Advanced Navigation, International Law, Astronomy, Oceanographv, AppliC'd Oceanography, and Naval Strategy and :\filitaiy Planning are offered. 

The departmrnt courses are conducted in two phases. The first, 

consisting rntirdy of practical drills and extending over the first two 

years, is enhanced bv practice cruise training during summer terms, 

and pro\'idcs a progrl'ssi\ ,. indoctrination in clements of the naval 

profession The second phasC'. romprising all acadc·mic studies as well 

as drills and extending ow-r the Inst two years, pro' ides studies in 

nadgauon, tht more ad,·anccd elcnwnts of na,·al operations. and the 

techniques of naval lt•adcrship and administration. A\'iation exp<'ricnce is gain<'d during Sl'cond Class summer Participation as junior 

offic<'rs in an advanct'd pranicl' cruisl' occurs during First Class summer 

The midshipman is thus devt'lopcd throughout the four vear course for 

a naval career. 

Description of Courses 

FOURTIT CLASS YE \R 

Summer 

CIO. Basu· Swma11.1!11p and .\'avi!!al1on. Practical instruction and 

drills in elcmentan seamanship. including marlinspikc and df'ck sf'arnanship. power boat handling, sailing. rules of the nautical road, lookout proc·edurrs. signaling flashing light and flags). elementary piloting 

and shiphandling aboard YP craft. and naval sPa power presentations. 

First and (!('ond Terms 

CI I and CI2. Seamanship. Practical instruction and drills in rulrs 

of the nautkal road. marlinspike seamanship, Combat Information 

Center procedures. communications, elcmentar,· 1actics and seamanship aboard YP craft, and shipboard orientation and na,·al indoctrination presentations. Tltrci-quartirs <imcslcr hour. 

TTHR D CLAS YF.AR 

. ummer Cruise 

J)uring his summer crui'<'. the third classman is introduc<'d to Life 

aboard ship by 'cning in specific billets He learns seamanship by participating in 'arious 1·,·olutions aboard T le performs ship's work. 

'lands watch<" opc1ates boats. and exercisC's at shipboard d1·ills. He 

cornpktes practical fartors for st>aman and fireman and takes qualif ving cxarninations for these rates. 

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Et.am .. 

C.22 Sramanih1p Prarti< al 111strnction and dnlls in rulr' of th<' 

nauttcal road rmnrnurnc.111on' n-cogn1tion, and flct't opr1attom \ 

St' 1cs of •" 1.11ion and •uhrn.uinl' indoct1 in,11ion lectUrt'' arc g1H·n in 

p1cparauon fo1 th!' "'«Hid <la< su1111mT tra111ing program 011t -

q11ar/e• nnr trr /io11r. 

~I <ff\ D C I \"' 1 L \H 

>ad profr <1onal :\ l\wl Officrr 1ra111ing "h1ch cmpha<izes na,al 

.1\ 1.1uon uh111an111 and ampli• 1ou opcratio11,, missill' oricntauon, as 

'"II as pncuca damage c nttol and eng m•nrng m<tniction Each 

m d lupm.rn p rt1t pat<s 111 an amph1b10us l.rnding opcrauon, make> 

11a1'lmg fhght m 'u1c1 l\pt .mcr.1ft panic1patc' in earner and submarim opcr.1uons \IS ts flt•tt a\ 1auon squadron,, 1cce1\e> mi~sile rndoctnnatJOn and paruc1p.1ll's .n prncuca! damage control a11d engineering 

mstructJOn 

I int '/ 1·r111 

C l 1 /'1/ I r n11d \a •at1011 I nstrncuon in' sual and r.1dar pilot111~. 1rr 'ud1'1g aid to 1 ~' wauon. n.1\ ig.1tion in-trumrnts, ticlr sand ,·ur1c11ts , nd < h rt ,111d puhlu ,1t1or'< suppo1 tcd b' .1 flo.11 piloting and 

and1'11'11'fl; 111Struc11on and dnll 'I lw rour<l' co\cf' the fundamentals 

< ! n,1\1 uon,11 ,, tronrnm and c est 11 nav.gation Tl1rc1 arid 01uhalf um• • r '""" 

en I ad , Ii " \ h.isiL treatment t'f tl•o e areas of pS}Chology 

\\lmh h,\\r tlu •r t l 1•npl auon .rnd appl.cation to lr•adcrship 

11u lion l I. sHoon. rn trut 11011 rn na\ ,1} org.muauon and administr-auon \\Ith parucula1 < mph.1s s on the shipboard aspens .rnd thr 

dull< of \\atch and di\ls1on office~ .thoard 'hip '/ , arzd a•u-lialf 

emf' Irr liourI 

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C34. Navigation. Celestial, electronic, and inertial navigation 

Solutions of relative motion problems using the maneuvering board. 

Practical instruction in Loran and the Combat Information Center, 

and afloat tactical instruction and drills in the use of the sextant Three 

semester hours. 

FIRST CL.\SS YEAR 

Summer Cruise 

During his second afloat cruise the midshipman stands the watches 

and performs the duties of a junior officer. He is exposed to the social 

courtesies, amenities and customs of wardroom life aboard ship by subsisting in large part on the officers' mess. Training programs are emploved consisting of day's work in na,·igation, lectures, and studies 

required in the completion of his cruis• 101anal. 

First Term 

C4l. Leadership. Classroom instruction in the application of psychological principles to the practice of naval leadership. Foundation 

courses in military law and international law. Two and one-half 

semester hours. 

C43. Naval Operations. Instruction in tactics, relative motion. rules 

of the nautical road, naval communications, Combat Information 

Center procedures, including a study of the military planning process, 

and an introduction to game theory. Practical drills in shiphandling 

and tactics aboard YP craft. communications, rules of the nautical road, 

and Combat Information Center procedures. Three and three-quarters semester hours. 

NoTE. The following course is offered to selected volunteer midshipmen in lieu of C43 (Naval Operations). 

Taking a bearing. YP D~ill. 
C45 . .\'aual Operations Fundamentals. This course is a combination of essential subjects in C43 and C44, as necessary background for 

C46. The cour.;t· includes a study of relative motion, rules of the road, 

communications. search and detection. antisubmarine warfare, and an 

introduction to new concept' in Combat Information Center equipment 

and procedures Drills are in tanics and CIC procedures. Three and 

thru-quarlcrs semester hours. 

Sec.on d Term 

C44. Naual 0 perations. Instruction in the principles of warfare, including air and land warfare doctrine, and a detailed study of naval 

warfare. Naval warfare is subdivided into offensive, defensive, and 

logistic operations, showing the relationships of antisubmarine, amphibious, mine, and anti-air warfare, and striking force operations to 

current na\'al strategy. Practical drills are in Combat Information 

Center procedures, and tactics aboard YP craft. Four and one-half 

semester hours. 

NoTE The following course is offered to selected midshipmen in 

lieu of C44 Naval Operations). 

C46. Introduction to Operations Anal)•sis. This course involves a 

studv of the methods employt'd in operations research. Emphasis is 

plact>d on the applications of operations research to military problems, 

including the anal\'sis and fo1mulation of problems, the derivation of 

related mathematiral models, testing of models, wC"ighing courses of 

action. and decision making. Four and one-half semester hours. 

C48 Mdcorolo!!)' Basic meteorology and its applications to naval 

operations. 011c srmcste1 hour. 

ELECTIVE COURSES 

C602. A<tro11omy. The principles and science of Astronomy. Astronomical coordinate svstems. solar system and galactic sysLem motions. spcrtrographic analysis, and cosmogony. Prerequisite: Ml2. 

TiL"o St"mcstcr hours. 

C603. Ocra11of!.raflhy. A study of ocean basins. water masses, ocean 

currents, waves. tides. properties of sea water, and the collection and 

handling- of scientific daLa at sea. Prerequisite: Sl2 Three semester 

hours. 

C606. Applied Ocea110.~raphy. The applicaLion of the principles of 

on·anogrnphv to naval problems of suboceanic detection and conn·almcnt. The effects of 1narine organisms and thermal gradients on 

sonar search. Prerequisite: C603. Three semester hours. 

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C803. Jntn11atio11al Law. A study of the development of the rights 

and duties of states, and the procedures employed by states in protecting 

th<'S<' rights and in perfonning these duties. Particular emphasis is 

placed on the legal status of war and the rights of neutrals and belligerents, international claims. pacific settlement of disputes, treaties. 

and international organizations. Prerequisites H22. H32, C+l. Two 

srmc.ta hou15 

CBO+. Gcnrral Psychology. The study of nonnal human behavior, 

including motivation. emotion, the self; psychological factors of perC!'ption. thinking, and learning; evaluation of performance and ability; 

measurement and individual differences. Prerequisites: C32. Two 

.<l'mester hours 

C806. Adua11ced Xadgation. Specialized navil(ation theory and 

techniques. The sailings, chart and grid design, magnetic compa's 

adjustment, polar navigation. lifeboat navigation. and Ship's Inertial 

Navigation Sptem An extended problem covering voyage planning 

and transit. Prerequisite: C3+ Three semester hours. 

C808. Xaual Strategy and Military· Planning (Seminar). The interrelationship of naval strategy. national strategy. policy. and the applications in current international situations and commitments. The 

strategic effect of naval operations, U.S. naval force levels, and economic and cultural factors affecting the emplovmcnt of naval power. 

A detailed study of military planning the intelligence process. national 

and naval estimates. etc. Prerequisite· C43. Three seme1ter hours. 

NAVAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT 

Head of Department: Captain Walter W°<'lham (\IC). G.S. '\avr 

The objective of the department 1s to instruct cac-h midshipman so 

that he may appreciate the value and nccessit) of personal hygiene, and 

realize his command responsibility for the promotion and maintenance 

of physical and mental health. 

Description of Courses 

FOURTH CL \SS \'EAR 

Summer 

YID Fundamnztals of H)'r;iou:. The midshipman is introduced 

briefly to the fundamentals of personal hygiene. including mental and 

physical hygiene and first aid . 

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FIRST CL\SS YEAR 

First Term 

Y41 Naval Hy,eic11t'. fnstruction covering the human body as a 

functioning machine, the care of the human machine, and the effect 

of the '"arious military environments. Tl11ce-quartcrs semester hour. 

\\ EAPOKS DEPARTMEKT 

H ead of /Jepartmcnt: Captain William H . Werner. L".S. !\"av) 

ExecllfilJ('Offi"'r: Commander Roh~·rt \J. \le-Connell. Jr .. L'.S. '\av) 

The objecti,-e of the Department is to provide midshipmen with the 

requisite professional C'ducation for performance of duty in the weapons 

field Midshipmen receive classroom instruction in the principles of 

naval weapons and the systems that control them. 

The classroom instruction is supported by practical instruction using 

equipment available to the Department. The practical instruction 

stresses the application of principles learned in the classroom. and 

under..tanding of weapons doctrine. control and alignment. 

Descriplion of Courses 

FOURTH CLASS YEAR 

Summer 

'\' 10. Small Arms Practical instruction in nomenclature, field 

stripping, and assembly of small arms. Firing of service rifle, carbine, 

and pistol. Those who qualify are awarded the U.S. ~avy Ex"jlert 

Rifleman medal and the U.S. :'\avy Expert Pistol Shot medal. 

TIIIRD CLASS YEAR 

Summer Cruise 

Instruction in safety precautions and ammunition handling. Midshipmen drill at General Quarters stations and man gun batteries and 

control stations for target firing exercises. 

SECO".\ D CLASS YEAR 

First and Second Tffms 

\\''.3 L 11' rapo11 Com/io1u·111s. Principles of explosive ordnance, guns 

and mounts, automatic control equipnwnt including servos and synchros, exterior halli,tics and ba,ic m1-chanical analogs. Two semester 

ho11rs. 

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W'.l2 G1111 Fi11 Coritrol Sy1trms. The mathematical solution of the 

hncar rate anti-air firl' C'Ontrol probl1·rn. principles of fire control system 

stabilization, s\st<·m applications of basic mechanical analoi:s. the relall\l' rate anti-air fir" comrol problem. basic electrical analogs, rate 

gyros and th<"ir applications in relati\'e rate fire control systems. and 

principles of p11J51•d 1.1dar Pr.ictical instruction in weapon control 

proccdun·s. including the operation of directof', radars. computers. 

rargt•t dt"stgnauon <'qu1pnwnt and mounts. Tu o a11d Oil• -q11arl• r 

11 mt j/fl hours. 

FIRST CLA YE.\R 

5ummPr Cruisl' 

Ouring thl' summer cruise. midshipmen of the First Class use their 

knnwlcclgc· nf wl'apon S\Stems to control and fire gun and guided missile 

battl'rics. The\ receive practical instruction in weapons control systems. targt•t threat e\•aluation equipment. safety precautions, and the 

dutirs of a gunner') watch and di\'ision officer. 

First Term 

\\ ·l I. .\/1 11fo S)j/mtr Principles of non-pulsed radar. guided missiles, ballistic missil1·s and their system applications Practical instruction in guidl'd missile control procedures. weapon direction equipment 

techniques, '""tpon S}strm alignment procedures, and orientation on 

sdl'Cted guided missiles. Tica and one-half <emester hours. 

econd Term 

\\ 42. C.:11dcru a/er Sptnns and Dt!!,tlal Computer Special weapons 

effects, principle, of di!(ital computers. anti-submarine warfare and 

s\strm applications. and weapon system design problc·m Practical instruction in anti-submarine "arfare and naval gunfire suppon doctrine 

and support procnlurcs, ~cncral orientation on mines, submarine and 

aircraft weapon systems. 

ELECTIVE COURSE 

W703. A11alo!! and Dt!!tla/ Com put, r Fu11dame11tals A study of 

iht fundamental principles of digital and analog computers. including 

the ph\'sical and mathrma1ical hasl's. logical design. and applicalions to 

problems in science. t•ni6nl'cnng. and data proccs-in~. Prerequisites: 

Ba•ic curriculum through Third Cla" Year Three .rcmrster hours. 

\\'704 A11alo[! a11d Di!!tlal Comp11ters-Opoalio11 and Pro[!ram111!! A study of basir rnmputer programing and principles of 'imulauon for digital and analog computns. It includes analvs1s of the 

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probkm, 'etting up the computer<. imerprl'tation of re,ults. and comparison of digital and analog capabiliti<'s. Practical problems in data 

proce"ing, problem solvmg, and wstl"ITI' <imulauon will bl· performed 

with computer. in the lahorato~·. Pr!'r<'quisites: Basic curriculum 

through Third Class Year Thra !t mes/< r hours 

\\'705. Srufrar 11',·ajJ011< 1-:ffl'C/1 a11d F;mplo)'lncnt This course 

l'xamincs the general principlcs of nudear explosions. thl' characteristics 

of air, ~trrfacr and sub-surfan· bursts. and their effects on various types 

of targ1·ts 1t includcs applications for weapons employment against 

spP< ific t' pcs of targets and dt'lt"r mination of weapon size requirements 

from target damage rl'quirern<·nts. CoxFIDEXTl.\L. Prerequisites: 

Basic cun·iculum through Third Cla" Year. Three <ctn•'>l<"T hours. 

\\'706. ,\fissi/,· and Satcl/1tr Trajatorits A studv of the factors 

influencing space flight, including an examination of thl· principles 

of motion of a particle' in a cmtral fore<' fil'ld. and the application of 

thest· prrnciples in the analvsis of th<' night of ballistic missiles. satellit<·s, and lunar and interplanctarv probes. Prerequisite's: Basic curriculum through Third Class Year Three semester hours. 
Pa~siag in re' tck. 

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The Commandant 

of ~Iid hipm n 

Cr111u11m11/11111.· Captain Chari••, S. \l rnto·r. Jr .. l .S. '\ a,~ 

L n'Cl1li11• Officl'r. Br111cmf1 llall: Captain J ulia n T. Burk.c. l'.S. 

'\a" 

The Commandant of :..l idshipmcn has cognizance over training and 

.. duca11on conducted in the Executive and Physical Education Departm1·ms. 111' 'en·es as I kad of thr Ext·cutive Department, with the 

Exccutiw Officer of Bancroft I !all as his principal assistant. Under the 

din•ction of the Commandant, tht· I lt·ad of the Phvsical Education 

lll'partmcnL sLlpcrvises plwsical education drills and the intramural 

sports program. 

L\. F:GCTIYE PART:\IE~T 

The Exccutl\T Departnwnt prepares the midshipmen for the exercise 

of command The specific ohjcctiv1'' of the Executive Department arc: 

la) To drvelop character and guide till' dcvdopment of proper military 

and personal habits: lb) to inculcat1· di"ipline and to foster the subordination of self to a common causc: (c) to den-lop in each midshipman an appn·ciation and knowledge of and motivation for his future 

roll' as a na\',tl officer throu~h personal example and practical application of thr psychological principles of human beha,·ior and the principles and techniques of lcadt·rship. 

The officers of the Exrcutivc Departml'fit work and live in close contact with the midshipmen, enabling them to further tht• development of 

pcr;onal and military character through precept and example, counsel 

and guidance, and, when required. corrective or disciplinary action. 
D escription of Courses 

FOLRTII CLASS YEAR 

S ummer Term 

XI 0. Orir11tatio11 a11d llldoclrination. An elementary course to 

orirnt thl' m·w midshipman an tht na,·al servire and to indoctrinate 

him with thr wav of life at thr :-:a,·al Academy. its mission, ideals, 

standards. traditions. cusioms. and the duties requirl'd of him. 

First and Second Terms 

X I I. X l2. Infantry drills, watch standing, and continued indoctrinauon 011c scm•·sta !tour 

TIJ !RD CLASS YEAR 

Fir,\/ <1 11d Second Terms 

X 21. X22. Infantry drills, watch standing, elementary military 

responsib1lttt1·s. 011,• umcsta hour 

sr co '\D CL\SS YEAR 

/'in t and Second T erms 

X31. X32 Infantry drills. watch standing. increased military responsibilities. Onr semester hour. 

Second Term 

Personal Fwa11u ,\ noncredit study of the principles of insurance, 

benl'fits available from the government to the survivors of military 

personnel, personal insurance programs and investments, and personal financial planning. Course includes budgt·t planmng for the 

junior officn A rl'\·icw lesson is assigned during the First Class Year. 

FlH.ST CLASS YE.\R 

Fint nnd :;econd Terms 

X·l I. X·l2 Infant!') drills. watch standing, and performance of 

specific rt·sponsihll' duties in the Brigade Organization invoh-ing the 

exnrisc of leadnship and command. One semesta hour. 

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PHYSICAL EDUCt\.TION DEPARTMENT 

llelld of n l'partml'11t: Captain \ shury Cowa rd. L-.s. \ avy 

£.:ecuti1e OJ]irer Commandl'r \\eslry R. Geb ert, Jr., U.S. ~avy 

Each m1dsl11pman's sk1!1, strength endurance, agility, and compctiti,·c spirit arl' devclop1·d in order that he may be capable of surmoumin~ severe physical hardships, be proficient in training and instructing others. and acquire useful habits of physical fitness. 

Throughout the enurt· four yrars l'ach midshipman is r<'quired to participate in a compreh<·nsivl' and cxtrnsi\'C program of intramural and 

intncollq~iatl' sports. The ohjt·rtiw of the program is to develop 

competitive· 'pirn, confid,·nn-, and teamwork. 

Description of Courses 

FOCRTIJ CLASS YEAR 

S ummer 

1 10. Ph)'f1cal Fd11catio11 Or101tatio11 and J11doctri11atio11 Preliminary examina1ions in "' 1m111111g, ()()'tun-. and athletic ability Testing 

in physical arht<'wmrnt with subsrqucnt preparation of class groupang. 

Phnir;d education drills in fundamentals of swimming. boxing, and 

wn·stling. Indoctrination drills in lacrosse. fenring, 'occcr. gvmnastics. crew, ~olf. l<'nnis. squash racquets. ,-ollevball. and track 

First and Second Trrm s 

Tl I .111d 112. Plzv real /:'d11cat1011 Fundamentals of badminton, 

soccer, swimming, hoxang. wn·stling gvmnaslics. golf. t<'nnis. posture. 

volleyball. basketball, handball, howling. and squash racquets. Tests 

in applit?cl stn·ngth, agility, swimming, boxing, wrestling, and gymnastics. Two semestt•r hours. 
THIRD CLASS YEAR 

T2 l and T22. Physir:al Education. Continuation of instruction in 

swimming, boxing, wrestling, personal conditioning, tennis, golf and 

gymnastics, and tests in applied strength, agility, swimming, boxing, 

and wrestling. One semester hour. 

SECOXD CLASS YEAR 

T3 l and T32. Physical Education. Advanced instruction in swimming, boxing, tennis, golf, handball, officiating, posture, and principles 

of personal conditioning, hand-to-hand combat, and volleyball. Tests 

in applied strength, agility, swimming and boxing. One and onequarter semester hours. 

FIRST CLASS YEAR 

T41 and T42. Physical Edur:ation. Instruction in advanced swimming, hand-to-hand combat, personal conditioning, tennis, golf, badminton, and athletic administration. Tests in measurement acti\;ties. 

Three-quarters semester hour. 

THE LIBRARY 

Minion. The Naval Academy Library is the principal reference and 

research organization for the Severn Rj,er Naval Command, organized 

under a professional librarian and library staff to pro,;de books, documents, and information to aid the naval scn·ice. Its primary responsibility is to the Superintendent, the officers and civilian faculty, and the 

midshipmen, but it also performs important sen·ice for the officers 

stationed throughout the Command. As occasion ma'' demand, it extends its assistance farther afield to individuals throughout the country 

and even to foreign institutions. 

To render these <en·ices it ha< assembled the largest collection of 

naval books, documents. and periodicals in the United States. The 

guiding aim is to procure the latest authoritative material in all major 

fields of knowledge. 

Location and holdings. The library is housed in large reading and 

stack rooms in Mahan and ~aury Halls. The collection comprises 

~bout 160.000 volumes, with many popular. technical, and naval maga-
zincs. The collection of naval histories and of naval biographies, of 

works on the development of various Lvpcs of ships, of seamanship, 

navigation aeronautics. ordnance, and gunnery is especially strong. 

lt is well-developed in history, biography, international law and relations. travel. and in refcrcnce works, with other subjects in less degree. 

1n addition, a collection of the best current fiction is maintained for 

recreational reading. The books and periodicals are arranged on open 

shclvrs providing com·enient access. 

Bulletin boards in the library announce the new books. Further, 

to show what the library has to offer and to promote its use and service, 

a mimeographed bulletin is issurd once a week, containing the titles of 

35 to 40 of the latest books acquired, and giving beneath each title a 

brief annotation describing its outstanding features. Often these bulletins arc made up in part from the titles of anicles contained in the 

publications of naval, military, or engineering societies, and at other 

Limes of those of naval interest appearing in the general periodicals. 

The bulletin is made available to all officers, professors, and midshipmen. 

t.Jse of the library is extensive with the number of books circulated in 

19~,9 60 amounting to 49.414 volumes and with the reference and research work being carried on in response to 8,801 requests for information. All midshipmen are required during their first summer to spend 

2 hours a week under the direction of the library staff for instruction 

in the use of the various periodical indexes, reference books, and other 

library tools. The purpose is to acquaint midshipmen with the location of the books. to teach the use of the catalog, and the best ways to 

look up topics on which information is sought. 

The library provides officers. instructors, and midshipmen not only 

with facilities for advancing their professional training, but it also offers 

opportunities for cultural and recreational reading. 

Brigade libraries. In addition to the main library, two small libraries 

arc maintained in Bancroft Hall. These collections enable midshipmen 

to have readv access to reference books, naval histories, and light reading, during hours when it is not possible to visit the main library. 

These libraries in 1959 60 circulated 4.453 volumes. In 1961 the two 

libranes, combined and augmented, will ocrnpy the Brigade Library, 

which is now under construction between the two new wings being 

added to Bancroft Hall. Ample, well-lighted. air-conditioned space is 

being provided and a colll'ction of about 15,000 selected books and professional periodicals is planned The Brigade Library will provide the 

hrncfits of a superior library collection located in the midshipman 

residence area. 

Drj1arlmrnta/ libraries. Each of the departments of instruction maintains a departmental libra~ of works related to its particular field for 

use of the instructional staff These arc listed in the catalog of the 

main librarv. 

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TRAINING UNDER SAIL 

Training under sail at the Naval Academy is for the purpose of 

developing team discipline, leadership, and appreciation of the sea 

and ships. In an age of nuclear power there is still a strong need to 

develop moral courage and resourcefulness in men at sea. Ship handling and basic deck seamanship are still factors to be counted in bringing any ship into port, whether she be powered by sail or nuclear reactor. 

The sail training program at the Academy fosters opportunities for 

acquiring each of the aforementioncd qualities and skills. The 

Academy is utilizing one of thr finest facilities in the world, as well as 

some of the finest and bcst known boats in ocean racing circles. 

The Academ}·'s 62-foot cutter Highland Li[!ht was holder of the 

record for elapsed time in the >lewport-Bermuda ocean racing classic 

for 22 years, and the 71-foot yawl Royono was first to cross the line in 

the 1952 race. The sailing fleet ranges from the 88-foot schooner 

Freedom, the 50-foot yawls Wi11dfall II and Gypsy, and twelve 44-foot 

vawls, to 14-foot dinghies. Thirty Gannet dinghies are used for advanced training and intercollegiate competition. 

Competitive experience is gained during the school year with the 

larger boats on the Chesapeake Bay in open competition, and in onedesign intercollegiate and intramural contests in the 44-foot Luder's 

)'awls and 14-foot dinghies The Na\'al Academy varsity dinghy sailing 

team is among the best in the country. has placed three of its members 

in the 1960 Olympic Finn monotypc eliminations, as well as holding 

the present ~[iddle Atlantic Dinghv Championship. During the summer the larger boats arc sailed on the open ocean as a postgraduate 

sailing exercise in the Bemiuda and Annapolis-l'\cwpon ocean races. 
Sail training beyond the primary stages is administered by the Naval 

Academy Sailing Squadron, an organization composed of officers and 

personnel of thl' Sevcm River :-\aval Command interested in contributing to the welfare and ulumate success of Academy sailing. Advancl'd sail training, as such, is voluntary. All midshipmen are given 

about 2 hours training in knockabouts and dinghies and four hours in 

yawls. About onc-quan<:r of the Brigade participates bC)'Ond primarv 

training. in compctiti\'c and recreational sailing. The Naval Academy 

Saihnl!' Squadron, as well as conducting this ad\'anced training, serves 

as a liaison with lhe sailing fraternity everywhere, as sailing at the 

Academy not onl}• gives vital insight to the Navy itsrlf but is the midshipman's first experience in carrying the Navy to other ports. 

TilE EVE:'\ING LECTURE PROGRAM 

The principal kcturc series conducti!d at the Naval Academy is that 

given Lo the First Class '.\!idshipmen The educational methods emplo>•cd at the 'lava! Academy in general demand of the student a high 

order of concentration and intense application and are characterized 

by sharp focus in the prcsrntation of subject matter Therefore, it is 

particularly appropriate during the First Class year to provide an overview of challenging problems in the areas of command and administration, and of concepts of broad intellectual implication. The First 

Class lecture series endeavors to do this by securing speakers who are 

outstanding in their field, and of wide experience and understanding, 

whose contribution to thr midshipman's P"~pccti\'e will be of lasting 

\'aluc. During thl' first term the lrrtun: series emphasizes matters of 

Vico Adm. William F. Raborn, USN. Dr. \(ilton S. Eisenbower. 

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Lt. Don Walob. US:\. Gen. Alfred \I. Gruenth<r. LSA 

professional naval imucst, and dunng the second term is de' oted 

largcl\' to subjects in the liberal arts. 

During Academic Year 1960 61, the First Cla" Lecture Program 

was as folio'" : 

30 Srpt. .\dmiral .-\rkigh ,\. Burke, (., S '.'\avy, Chief of :-\aval OP"rations. 

5 Oct \'ic<' .\dmiral Robcn B. Pirir, t.:.S. :"a,-y, Dcpu1v Chief of :-\a,·al 

OP"rauons {Air). 

!1 Oct. \·ice \dmiral H. P Smith, L S. :'\aw, Chief of :-\a,·al Pen<onnd and 

Depu1v Chief of Xaval Opcrauons Personnel and Xaval Rrl<"r-e) 

28 Oct. Honorable Richard Jackson, C S. '\a'» \s.sisiant Sccn:tary of the Xavy, 

(Personnel and ReS<"rvc Forces). 

5 ,\'oo. Rrar .\dmiral \\'ilham F. Raborn, L S. Xa,·y, Special Projects Officer, 

Office of the Secrctan· of the Xavi-. 

18 .\ ou. Admiral Jerauld \\'ngh1. US. '\avv, C'.ommandcr in Chief .\tlan1ic and 

U.S. \damic Flee1, .111d Supreme \llird Commandrr \danuc. 

U ,\ ot Dr. Rob<"ri G. ,\lbion, Professor of Oceanic Hi.story and Affairs a1 

Harvard Cnivcnity. 

1.J Dtc. General \lfrcd :'-!. Gruenthcr, LS. \rmy (Re1ired , President, The 

American Xational Red Cross. 

8 Jo". Rear Admiral Thomas J. Kelly, U.S. Xa•·y (Retired), .\s.sistant 10 the 

Chairman of 1he Board, the Socom· \!ob1I 011 Company. Subject: 

The Strategic and Economic lmporiance of Oil, f.spcciallv that of the 

:'-liddle East. 

8 Feb. L1eu1enan1 Lawrence .\. Shumaker, Lieu1enan1 Don Walsh, U.S. :"avy 

and Dr .. \ndrcaJ B. Rrchnitzer. Projec1 :-."ck1on. Subjec1 The dive 

of 1he ba1hyscaph Trr<Jlr. 

23 Frb. Dr. Paul :'-1. ,\ . Linebarger, Prokssor of .uiatic Politic;, School of 

Advancr<l In1crna1ional S1udics, The Johns Hopkins Um' ersitv 

Subject: Red China and its Leaders. 

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14 ,ifar. Mr. Bertram D. Wolfe, author, lecturer, and one of this nation's foremost students in the field of Russian polities. Subject: U.S. and 

Russia: Dreams and Reality. 

22 Mar. Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower, President, The Johns Hopkins University, 

Baltimore, /\Id. Subject: Latin American Affairs. 

7 .-lpr. Professor Paul H. Engle, Professor of English, The State University of 

Iowa. Subject: Poetry and Pcopk. 

2() Apr. Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations. 

PRIZES AND DISTINCTIO~S 

Each year more than 50 prizes and awards are presented to midshipmen for outstanding accompljshmems in academic work, for marked 

proficiencr in professional departments. or for excelling in contests of 

knowledge about such matters as world history of the present day, and 

in debate and public speaking. 

Prizes normally consist of dress swords, watches, cameras, and binoculars, ranging in value from $50 to $150, and there are medals and 

other eagerly sought forms of reward for outstanding achievements. 

In some cases the prize or award is specified by the donor but in many 

the choice of a prize, within cenain limitations, is left with the 

recipient. 

These prizes and awards arc provided by national patriotic organizations and societies. by former .Naval Academy classes, by or in behalf 

of outstanding leaders in milital)• and civilian life, as memorials to deceased graduates, and by organizations recognjzed widely in some field 

of actinty or endeavor with a dfrect or indirect naval association or 

affiliation. 

One of the more noteworthy distinctions which can befall a member 

of each graduating class is to be a recipient of a letter of commendation 

from the Superimendem. In 1959, 29 midshipmen received this high 

honor for having demonstrated outstanding officerlike qualities and for 

ha\·ing contributed most by precept and e.xample to the development of those qualities 

within the Brigade of Midship--

men. 

Appropriate awards also afford recognition to those who 

cxtcl in athletics and who participate in the many extracurricular activities which help to 

broaden and enrich the lives of 

the members of the Brigade of 

~fidshipmen. 
Ch1rf of "\aHtl Orw-riltiun!'<i. lead~ pre·gam" rail>. 

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Athletics al tire Vaual Academ_,-

Athlctics are an important part of the overall training program at the Academy. 

The physical facilities for these acti,·ities are among the finest to be found anywhere Nearly every intercollegiate sport is represented by ''arsity teams. Junior 

varsity and intramural sports programs are available for midshipmen throughout 

the year 

The emphasis is on competitive athletics, and a great portion of the program is 

devoted to contact sports. Through expert instruction, midshipmen are taught 

the fundamental of sports as participants. coaches, and officials. 

TntercollegWle Athktics 

Naval Academ)· teams meet the finest opposition in intercollegiate athletics, 

playing rcprc<cntatin colic~« and universities from all parts of the country. 

Among the sport< included in this extensive compotition are· football, baseball, 

basketball. lacrosse. cr~w, socct"r, cross country, fencing, track. swimming, wresLling, gymnasti~, golf, trnnis, rifie, pistol, sailing, and squash. 

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Ttt•umseh gcte war paint. 

Dill is rtady. 

At 1hr big game. 

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Football 

Xavy foo1ball teams have all the 

1radition and color of the Service they 

represent. Though the yearly schedule 

lms many of the big names in college 

foo1ball, the major game of the se3'on 

is the traditional battle with the United 

States Military Academy This annual 

con test between two of the service 

academics ranks high among the 

nation's outSLanding sports events. 

Xa''Y football boasu vanity, junior 

vanity, plebe, and 150-pound teams, 

as well as six battalion teams. On 

whatever Je,•el of participation a midshipman chooses, he is assured of expert 

coaching and ample opportunity for 

competitive play. 

Basketball 

:'llavy basketball teams, in addition 

10 meeting the bcot in collegiate compeution during the regular season, have 

accepted invitations to major post· 

sea.son tournaments. 

Crew 

:\'avy crews over the )·ears have had 

remarkable records of success. Their 

recent achievements include winning 

the 1952 Ol)'mpic row;n!( championship, compledng the 1953 and 1954 

seasons undefeated, climaxing their 

triumphs in those years with victories 

over ten other crew'i in the lntercol· 

legiate Rowing Association Regatta. 

and cs1ablishing the longest unbroken 

winning streak m collegiate rowing 

histor)'. i\avy's crew also represen1ed 

the United Statrs in the 1960 Olympic 

Games in Rome, hal)· 

Fencint. 

xa,·y fencing learns have frequently 

cap1ured the Xitional Intercollegiate 

Championship. and Nav)' fencen have 

held individual foil, c!pee, and saber 

titles. 
Prt·11idt>nl Eia~nbowcr leaving ~lemorial Stadium. 

The :'\an·-:\lorinc Corps :\lcmorial Stadium, scene of the !'/a''Y s home football ~am•>, i. ded1c,ucd to "those who have served and will serve upholders of 

traditions .ind re own of the :'\avy and :\larine Corps of the Cnited States. 

:\lay 1t i,,," perr.ctu I reminder of the :\3\")" and :\!arine Corps as organizations 

trJined to ,,,·ark hard plav hilrd m war defenders of freedom. in peace, molders 

of our youth " 
\a•y's l'Oec1-r squad starts 

a drive do" a the field. 

i ndoor track. 

A strong fini•b. 

CROSS·COUNTR Y competiLion at 

the Naval Academy teaches the midshipmen the ,-aJue of conditioning and 

stamina. From the new Plebe to the 

upper cla.sY11en--cross country offers a 

chalknge to all. 

Sailing at the Naval Academy is a 

must for midsh1pmen. Competition in 

sailing events in the dingh)'s gl\e the 

midshipmen an excellent background 

for bigger events. Durini: 1959 they 

won the Scr\·ice .-\cadcmy Regatta, 

plus the Mid-Adantic Inirrscholastic 

Sailing Association Trophy 

Rounding the mark. 
11 inter Sports 

l hr .\radcm)'' huge firldhousc houses 

one of the be.t indoor tracks. This 

affords the midshipmen the opportunny 

to compctt" in track events year round. 

'\ avy winF-. 

\II midllihtpmcn rccei\'C wrestling mstrucuon as part of their personal defense 

ph:Hr of training Competition in collc~e events and brigade wrr!itling events 

giH·s them ample opportunity to test their newly acquired skills 

;:.;, .. y'• baskt·tball toams have alway• h~ld a high ranking 1n the college compctiuons on the East coast In the 1959 season and again in '60 :>:avy won a place 

m the :\C.\,\ tournament. 

Big weekend, The climax of each of the three sport seasons is reached when 

the :'\aval Academy teams meet the M ilitary Academy. Thrsc eontCSl5 fre· 

qucntl)· upset the predictions of the experts '1!ld alwa,·s result in hard-fought 

g.1me• creditable to the participants on both •ides. 
..,.,imminc 

• •. \cad y boa.iU one of the best nat.llonums m the country Hett the mid· 

shJpmtn not only learn to S\\lm b1..t comp('tC!' In SY.immm'J'. c\cnts wuh other 

colle~es 

G)mna.it s one of the top ccnd llonen u promment ~t the Ande ' Jn 1960-

bl the inmnastics teal""' enjO)Cd 10 undtfc tcd season "'nnmg all S<\Cn of us 

m tches 
A member of :\av)''• pi<tol 1cam 

Shooting !l'Cms to romr naturalh· to 

mid•hipmcn. 

;\'av)··5 squa~h tram among the best 

in the college circuit, was undt"feattd 

in collrgiate comprution last wint<"r 

with a 14-0 record 
Keen comr•etition wakes good crews. 

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Bn<ebafl 

The has1·ball '<juad 1s rat<·d among the bt:st in the East. Competing 

in the Ea,t<'rn L<·agut'. LhP varsity ll•am has had many succl'ssful s.:asons, 

including tht lr.tgul' championship in 1954 Just bcforl' June \\'eek 

(graduation time) tht st·ason closes with the colorful and traditional 

game hMwccn Annv and ::\a\) 

Golf 

Golf ''a' started .u the '\,wal \cadcm\ in 1 Q08. hut was not made 

a v;iI>it\ sport until 1934 '\a\'\' has defeated ,\rmy If times while 

losmg onh ">. 111 JCV>O and )Qj- :\:wy \\On the Eastern Intercollegiate 

Champioml11p. Thi coach. Bob Williams. has been an rnstructor 

<1nu· 1CJ28, and th,. ,,u..,it, coach since its origin 
'/ mrk 

I he trark sea<on at the x.nal ,\cadem\' include< th!" l'ntire \'Car 

l"rom out-of-sea<on track prnrtice m the fall, the tr.1ckman goes to 

mdoor track m the "mter and finalh to the imp.:-rtant spring season 

Thomp on held is th scene of fall and spring \\Orkl •11< and the.- ne" 

hdd House hous('S indoor track facilities 

'frrmi~ 

'I cnms is one of the f1"' sports "hich can be played cxtensh eh after 

gr.1duation I he ::'\,\\a: ,\c,1dem) tc11111s facilities arc out<tanding. 

I h varsit) has six I lar-'J ru courts located next to \\ ard I !all Ret\\een Striblin" \\ .llk and De,,e, held tht'r<' are '.?4 more courts for 

i:rneral ust" Xa'' ·, net tc.1ms arr ranked in the top of the l'a<tcrn 

colic '<' teams 

Lacro,,c i' the oldest n.lt!H' \mcnc.an game It \\as originated bv 

the Indians ,111d next to \\,lr. "as their major inter st The site of 

th' rugged spon at the :\',1V,1l \t,1drm' 1< De"c' F11 ld, and rnam 

a <p11ng .1fte1110011 crmHI 1s thrn· "itnessint?: Xa\ )'s team in action. 

Se\cn n t1011.1) diarnpion<hips h.\\r bern ''on h) :\a\) since l'l26 

"h n the\ entcrrd thr US ln1<1collei:iate Lacrosse,\ SOCJation The 

tnm 1s coacl d b\ \\ illis Bilderback "ho "a' named 'Coach of the 

Year' m 1960 

• 
lrul. 

l\IH\\ll H\J" 

\ ol r- llall 

\\ rr tl111~. 

·-
IJandhall. Boxing. 

Fieldhall. 
Extracurricular Actititir., 

~I my rxtraturricu!dr .:icuv1t1r.s go on "-1thin the confinr-s of Bancroft Hall. 

These ~cti\'.ties are both man)' and vaned and serw a multiple of purpos.s, both 

to 1hr. :-.'av.ii .\cademy and the midshipmen ;\ £cw of the morr than 70 activities 

arc.~ p1nured 

each day from the last cla.s to 

r\'rning meal fonnatlon thf' corncn of 

the Hall arr bechwes of activity, 

ranging from .\rt to Pol111cs and from 

Chrss 10 Gunclubs 

I he Bri~adc Ex,cuti\'C Committer. 

c.omposcd of the Bristn.de Commandt:"r, 

the ~ppcrcla" presidents, the First 

Class Srcrrtary, and .six battalion rtp· 

rc.scntativcs, is responsible for the ad .. 

ministration of the 3.800-man Briodc 

of ~lidshipmcn. 

Pl BLIC\.TIOI\S 

fru/1mt 

Tridtnt maga1ine was conceived for 

those midshipmen \\'Ith littrary and 

:u tisuc tastes. 

Lucky Ba[!, 

:\ romm1uec is chosen to put out the 

cla's rearbook Luck)' Bag which covers 

the rntirc four )·can ;it the t\'aval 

.\r.Jdcm)· .ind usually numbers well 

over 700 pages. 
Log and Splinter 

Two other publi auons, the Log and 

Splinter, are published bimonthly by 

separate staffs. 

Art and Printing Club 

The Art and Printing Club provide.s 

an outlet for those with the right talent. 

The Club is especi:tll)· busy during the 

football season when the "BEAT 

ARMY" slogans arc so prevalent on the 

Academy ground< 

The Phota Club 

The Photo Club " the delight of all 

amateur photographers in the Brigade 

of Midshipmen. ,\side from the excellent facilities they have accc'5 to, they 

have the satisfactton of seeing much of 

their work published in the various 

magazines which the Academy publishe>. 

Radio talion 

~!embers of the Academy's own 

radio Stauon WR:'\\' "Rad10 :'\avy" 

provide music, broadcasts of :'\avy 

athleuc evenu, and the news for the 

benefit of the Brigade 

,\lode! Club 

The ~iodel Club off en a "'de ,·anety 

for those with varying interest m automobiles, planrs or trains. 
f orr.ign l.anp.11ap.r, Club 

The Fore gn 1.an~ago Club stimulates " row n m1crcs1 1n enabling 

m1d•h pme 10 spe.ik a for 1gn bng age Burntly 

( ,,,.,5 C/1111 

M embrn of the \cadcmy s LheJs 

( lub M se m dub and tram m I< heJ. 

One of the h1~hhghtJ f the)<' r •the 

ml rbr g de compe1.t1on for the 

D11mar Cup 

lfodio C/11/, 

A tt>ur r.1d o b..,..,, ue an their 

glory """ the fine f dit •s offrrrd at 

lhc \ dem) 

"'"' Club 

The Gun Club s one of the ne,.er 

1 1h '\a' 1 Acadcm'· 

of the lari:: st folllall 

I) b 1ers o1 if. :\a\al \cademy 

~or " Sor1ety <:rneratr much goodw1' r the :\a\al \c.idem) dunn~ 

t""u trau· 1 t~ 'anc us colleges and 

un '~n t r.s for th~1r drb tc srss1ons 

I f e A adrm' team vir for honors m 

thr ln1rrcollcgtate debate• r ch )tar. 
NA-10 

The Midshipmen's combo, thr "'l;A-10," plays at many of the dances and 

activities as an extracurricular acuvny 

Enp.ineerine, Club 

Ship 5tability and nuclrar accdcrators arc jmt a kw subiects found in the 

Combined Engineering Club's proitram. Through lrctures and field tnps the 

mrmbers are able to uay abreast of current scientific de"elopments 
MUSICAL 

ORGA '<lZATIO"\!S 

Tho Chapel Choir. 

The Drum and 

Bugle Corpt1. 

'>Jueical Club Show. 

The Glee Club sing• 

Chrinmao Carole. 
The Cbapel 

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How To Becorne a ~Iid hipman 

at the \a val Academy 

Each candidatr for admis•ion to the :\a, al Academy must: 

I '.\1cet gt·ncral chgibilitv n·4um:mcnts. 

2 Obtain a nomination. 

'3. Qualifv scholastically acadcmicallv). 

4. Qualify plmically. 

GE:\ EH \L ELIGIBILITl EQT.J IR IE "TS 

Ci ti :e11sltip 

All candidates for admission to tht· Unite-cl States 1'\aval Academy 

must be cllizens of the United States, except as pro,.jded b) law fo1 

limited numbers of citizens of other American Republics, Canada, and 

the Philippine Republic An alien can be admitted as a midshipman 

only by an Act of Congress. 

Aiic 

Age limits arc established by law Candidates must be between 17 

and 22 n ars of age. Each candidate must have reached his 17th birthday but not his 22d birthday on 01 before I Julv of the ycar in which 

admission is dcsi1cd to be eligible for admission 

Character 

Candidates must be of good moral character. This prerequisite 

is usual!\ l'asscd upon b) the '.\!ember of Congress making the nomination. The Secretary of the :\an ma}, however, decline to accept 

the nomination of anv candidate in the event conclusive evidence of 

unsuitable character is submim·d. For other ~ourccs of appointments, 

investigation of charactcr qualifications rests jointly with those author· 

izcd by law to sponsor such nominations and the Navy Department. 
Marital Status 

No person who is married, or who has been married, is eligible for 

admission to the Naval Academy, regardless of his other qualifications. 

Midshipmen may not marry, and any midshipman found to be or have 

been married will be discharged. 

OBTAINING A NOMINATION 

There are several ways of obtaining a nomination for admission to 

the Naval Academy. The variety of types of nominations is intended 

to make it possible for you.ng men from aU over the United States to 

compete for appointments as midshipmen In the following paragraphs, prospective candidates may learn what appointments they 

may be eligible for, and how to apply for a nomination for each. In 

some cases, candidates will find that they are eligible for more than 

one type of nomination. In such cases, it will usually be to their 

advantage to apply for more than one nomination. 

Presidential Appointments 

Presidential appointments are available to sons of officers and enlisted men of the regular Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and 

Coast Guard. To make application for appointment from this source, 

the candidate or his parent should address a letter to the Chief of Naval 

Personnel, Navy Department, Washington 25, D.C., clearly indi.cating 

the Service connection of the parent and giving the son's full name and 

date of birth. The letter of application should also designate the year 

in which admission to the Naval Academy is desired. Letters of application should be forwarded any time after July 1 of the year preceding 

that in which admission is de-sired, but not later than February 1 of the 

admission year. Candidaq• must be established in time to participate 

in the March entrance examination. Only the Chief of Naval Personnel may issue authority to ta.ke the necessary College Board tests as 

a candidate for appointment to the Naval Academy. 

Se\'enty-five candidates may be appointed annuall)' from this source. 

In the event of vacancies in the annual quotas of appointments authorized from the Navy and Marine Corps and the Naval and Marine 

Corps Reserves, qualified Presidential nominees in excess of the normal 

Presidential quota ma)' be admitted to fill such vacancies. 

Congressional Appointments 

The Vice President of the United States, each United States Senator. 

each Representative in Congress, and the Resident Commissioner of 

Puerto Rico may have fi,·e appointees at the Na,·al Academ)' at any 

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one lllTJc I he \'1c Prc•idcnt makes his nomin,llion• from thl' l 'nitl'd 

States at largr. Till' United Stales Sen.llors must rnak<· their nominations from .unon., res1drnls of their rc'pccll\ e St.lll'<, and the :\tcmbcrs 

of thl' Hou e of RcpnscntallHS must m.1kc thtir nonunaucns from 

an ong rl.'51dcnts of thl' fongrrs•1onal d1<trirts '' h1rh th<') rcpresrnt. 

;\!embers of Conl!rcss .ire .1uthonzcd to nornin.1tr .1 rna.ximum of six 

candidates for rach 'acanq l hr Candidates so nonun.Jted an• usuall> 

de 1gn.1tcd ,15 the pnnnpal and the first sewnd. third, fourth .md fifth 

alternates :\lrmhers of Congn•ss rna) dcsign.itc thdr nommt•rs as 

compctit1\C alternate< and lca\r to the ,\c.1dcmic Bo.11cl al the :"\aval 

Atadem} the dcsii;nauon of thr pnncipal .111d the .1rr.mg<·mrnt of the 

alternates hased upon order of rncnt 

Applic.ll1on for nomination should be made dirertlv to th< \'ice 

Pn~1dcnt, Senator or Rrprescntauve It is in order for a candidate to 

includr in his ll'ttcr of apphcallon for a nomrnation sue h itl'ms as 

f,tvorahl1• endorserrn ms b' school officials and others .\pplicauon 

should be made al least a full }l'ar 111 ad,,rnce of tlw vrar in which thr 

randidatr hopes to enter as ,1 m1dshipm.m brc.tusc some :\!ember< of 

Congress rcqmre c.and d.ites to compete for nominations by taking a 

special l'xanunation for that purpos« Such exanunations are usually 

held in Jul> or ;\"o,·crnhn and they .ire not to hr confusi·d \\ith, or 

cons1drred a subst11ute for, thr :\larch admimstrauon of College 

l·:ntrance Examination Board tests rrquired b} 1he i:'\.nal .\cadenw 

lppointmr11/\ From till' Rrculnr \r11 ,. or R'·cular \/urine Corps 

Ont• hundrrd and sixl\ appomtm1 nls annually art' a\ail.1blc to 

t nlistC'cl ml"n on .1Cl1\C dut' 111 the r gul.u ;\°an· n1 \fannc Corps. 

Enhs•ed mer> dl.'Sinng to become carerr ommissioncd officers should 

apph to th<0

1r ,ommandmg officrl'!i for penmss1on to take a prd1minarv 

scrre111ng cxamrnat·on "hid• "111 he gl\t n throughout tht• :\a, al Eqablislunent earl> in Juh of th<' c.ilrndar \l"ar prC'cedm" that m which 

adm1ss10n 10 the ;\a, al \cadem\ ts sought Those "ho sur.cessfulh 

p.1ss thr i111tial 'crrcnmg n.r.1surrs "'II hr assign•d lo thr prep.uaton· 

school which tht· ;\°.i\\ maintams to ate! enl"tcd c.111didatt"i in their 

preparations for thr forn;al rntr.mcr trsts I hese conmt of thl' Colkge 

Fntrance I xammauon Board Scholarnr \pmudl' Tf"'t and arl rM.emrnt 

t1 sts 111 l:rigli•h and m.11lwmatics The cornpctlli\e r.1tmg of thr sucC<'<sful c.mdid.lles '"II h<' drterrrmed h\ the i:'\,l\al \radrmv \r.1d1·mic 

Hoard, and '"II be pred1c.1trd upon a ""ho.e m,m" r\,1luatmn, including trst 'fores sc hoo) rerord rxt acurncular actl\ lll<"S. both athk uc 

.1ncl 11on.11hl•·tic: and upon thr assembl1 d r\idcnc<'s of moth.111011 .md 

good ch.uartrr Qu.1l1f• d candidates m excess of thr< quot,l rna\ be 

appointl"d to fill' at .111ci<~ in thr q>1otas of thr PrC'Sident and thr ;\" val 

.incl :\l,innc ( orps RrscnC'S 

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One hundred and sixty candidates may be appointed annually from 

this source. Qualified candidates of the regular Navy and Marine 

Corps in excess of this quota may be appointed to fill vacancies in 

annual quotas of the President and of the Naval and Marine Corps 

Reserves. 

Appointments From the Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Resene 

One hundred and sixty appointments annually are available to 

enlisted men of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserves, whether on active 

or inactive duty. Applicants must have had at least one year in the 

Reserve by July 1 of the year of admission to the Naval Academy. 

They must have attended a minimum of 26 drills between July 1 and 

March 15, and must have had 14 days of active duty for training 

between April l, 1961, and March 15, 1962. Active service may be 

accepted in lieu of drills, one full week of active service being the 

equivalent of one drill. 

Those who are successful in obtaining authority to compete for 

appointment from this source will be authorized to appear for the 

formal entrance tests, which consist of the March administration of 

the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude test and 

the one-hour achievement tests in mathematics and English. The 

competitive rating of the successful candidates will be detennined by 

the Naval Academy Academic Board, and will be predicated upon a 

"whole man" evaluation, including test scores; school records: extracurricular activities, both athletic and nonathletic; and upon the 

assembled evidences of motivation and good character. Qualified 

candidates in excess of this quota may be appointed to fill vacancies 

in the quotas of the President and of the Regular Navy and Marine 

Corps. 

Naval and Marine Corps reservists who are on regular (not training) 

active duty at the time of formal nomination for appointment may 

also apply for assignment to the preparatory school which the Navy 

maintains to aid enlisted candidates in their preparations for the 

entrance tests. 

Appointments From Honor Military and Naval Schools 

An honor graduate or a prospective honor graduate of a designated 

honor military or naval school should apply to the principal of his 

school for nomination as a candidate for admission to the Naval 

Academy. Each designated honor military or naval school may 

nominate three honor graduates or prospective honor graduates each 

year to compete among themsdves for 10 vacancies for midshipman. 

The details of submitting nominations are handled by the school concerned and the Chief of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, \'\'ashington 25, D.C. 

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Appoirilmenl From .VROTC Units 

Only contract students in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps 

units at the various colleges and universities are eligible to apply for 

appointments from this source. Contract students should apply to the 

professor of naval science at the college or university, who will in tum 

forward his recommendations to I.he president of the college. Not 

more than three candidates may be nominated each year by each of 

the educational institutions in which an NROTC unit is in operation 

to compete among themselves for 10 vacancies to the Naval Academy. 

Other Sources of Appoinlm.enLS 

Those applying for nominations under the laws providing for the 

sons of deceased veterans and the sons of holders of the Medal of Honor 

should write to the Chief of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, 

Washington 25, D.C. Such applicants should give the full name, rank 

or rating, and organization of the deceased veteran or the holder of the 

Medal of Honor, the full name of the candidate for appointment as 

midshipman, his date of birth. and such other pertinent information 

as will assist in the positive identification of both the parent and the 

candidate. Residents of the District of Columbia should apply directly 

to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for full details at least 

one year in advance of the year in which the candidate hopes to enter 

as a midshipman 

Application for appointment from the Canal Zone must be addressed 

to the Governor of the Canal Zone, and application for the appointment of a native of Puerto Rico must be addressed to the Governor of 

Puerto Rico. 

Additi.cnal Appoimment$ From Among Qualifr.ed Alternate Nominees 

and Competitive Candidat.es 

The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to appoint additional midshipmen from qualified alternates and qualified competitive quota 

candidates in order to bring the Brigade of Midshipmen to authorized 

strength. When the number of additional admissions is determined, 

the Academic Board will review the records of all scholastically qualified candidates within each nomination source. Application by the 

individual is not necessa11• or desired since all qualified candidates are 

considered by the Academic Board. Selections will be made from those 

whose records are outstanding in scholarship, whose character and 

per.;anality are established as dccidely superior in statements of 

recommendations from school and other officials, and in whose cases 

there is marked evidence of leadership potential as indicated by class 

offices held, participation in extracurricular and community activities, 

and other achievements of note. At least two-thirds of those so ap91 
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point•·d must be from qualified alternates nominated from tht· noncompf>ti ti' c sou recs. 

QCALIFYI'\G ·\ C.\ DE\IIC \.LLY 

There arc two methods by which a candidate may qualify academical!} for admission to the .:\a\al Academy. 

1. College Board tests and sl'conda'I srhool record. 

2 College certificate. 

Candidates holding noncompt·titin congri·ssional nominations and 

the sons of holders of the ~kdal of 1Iono1 arc pem1itted to utilize either 

of the two methods, and in Llw,t· instances it is the candidate's responsibility to determine which method offers hun the greater possibility 

of success. All other candidates must take the College Entrance Examination Board test' when the\' arc givl'n in ~farch of the vear in which 

dt:signatcd for appointment. 

Jn the following brief description of the two methods, only tlw 

essential features arc co\'CJ'l·d. Candidates. prospecti\'e candidates, 

and school officials arc mvitcd to correspond "ith the Admissions 

Officer, l.:.S. Naval Academv, Annapolis, ~ld. regarding anv point 

in the adm1ss1on rcquin:mems on which further information is desired 

All ca11didatt'S for admm1011 must liaL·1· a11 acc•cdilt'd hi{!h re/tool 

crrtificat1·. It is important that each candidate insure that his complete high school record and th•· record of am college work which he 

ma\' han· completed be furnished the Naval Academy. 

Colle1--e Boord Tests urrd Seco11dary School Hecord \fetlmd 

The ba,ic method of qualifying is bv presenting an acceptable 

secondary school record and taking the College Entrance Examination 

Board tests, as follows: The Scholastic Aptitude Test (verba l and 

mathematics sections). the English ,\chie\'cment Test, and either the 

Intermediate or the Advanccd :\lathC'matics Arhiewment Tcst 

All candidates for appointment from the vanous t"ompetinvc sources 

and all other candidates not qualifying by the College Certificate 

Mt•thod must take this series of tests. 

Each duly nominated candidate must register with th<' College 

Entrance Examination Board for the :\[arch scnt>s of tests as promptly 

as possible after receiving the necessary instrucuons from the Bureau 

of Naval Personnel. Nav\ Department. \\ ashington, D.C. These 

instructions will provide for pa)m<'nt b) the :-:a'')' of fees for tests. 

Jnfonnation on the tests, including dates of administration, location 

of u·stmg centers, datc< by which candidate< must rr.>gistt·r. method 

of application, etc .. is published in a booklet entitled Bullc/111 of Information. A copy may be obtained without charge by writing to the 

Cnllegc Entrance Examination Board, Post Office Box 592. Princeton, 

::'\ J, or Post Office Box 27896, Los Angeles 27, Calif. 

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Satisfactory scores in the March administration of th1· College 

Entrance Examination Board Tests will h<: determined by the Academic 

Board of the Naval Academy. :\o candidate will be admiw·d to the 

Naval Academy unless in the opinion of the Academic Board he shows 

the requisite mental qualifications. 

A high school certificate is requirrd for eligibility and school records 

will be a consideration in dct!'nnining whether or not a candidate is 

to be accepted. A good sccondal)· school record is one showing that 

a candidate has completed with good grades the full high school course 

in English, at least three y<'<Hs of mathematics CO\'ering the elements 

of advanced algebra. geometry and trigonometry. two years of a foreign 

language (preferably modern), one year of chemistry. one vear of 

ph}sics, and sufficient other courses from such subjects as biology. 

philosophy, astronomy, geography, mathematics. history, economics, 

government. foreign languages, public speaking, journalism. commcr· 

cial law, and mechanical drawim; to give a student a total of not less 

than fifteen units of credit. 

College Ccrtificat.e 

This method of fulfilling the t·ducational requirements for admission 

is a\·ailable only to candidates holding noncompctiti\'e congressional 

nominations and to sons of holders of the ~Iedal of Honor 

To qualify by the college certificate method. a candidate must. in 

addition to satisfying the requirements in a secondal) school certificate 

outlined above. also present a certificate from an accrc·dited junior col· 

lrge, trchnological school of rnlkgc grade. college, or uniYer;ity. attest· 

ing the completion of one year of college work with gradt·s acceptable 

to the Na\'al Academy. The college certificate must include at least 

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six Sl'mt·stt•r hours of rnath1·111atie5 "·kct1•d from rollrge algebra. trigonometry, cakulus, 1•tc., six of collqi;< English and or history, and 

suffici1•nl other subjects acceptablt: to tlw l\aval Academy to establish 

a total of at least 24 st:mc~tcr hou~ of credit for the year's work. 

Coll<'ge credits which have been usrd to offset deficiencies in a high 

school cntificalc will not be counted toward meeting the requirements 

for an acn:ptabk college ccrtifirate. 

Any ca11didatc 11'110 u at all 1111ccrtai11 as to ht.1 ability lo qualify by 

1111• collrJ!l' catifica/i method i.< <lron(!i)• ad1>1scd to take the 01tra11cc 

examination Ilowcver, failun· lo srore acceptably on the entrance 

examination will disqualify the candidate for entry in that year. 

QUALIFYING PHYSICALLY 

The Departments of the Anny, Nav)', and Air Force have made 

a,'ai[able to all candidates for the Naval Academy places where a 

thorough prehmrnary physical examination can be obtained at no 

npcnsl' to tht· candidate other than the expenses of subsistence and 

travd to and from the place of examination 

TheSf' prclirnin:u; physical 1·xarninauons. which arc conducted al 

naval hospitals, at i\rmv and Air Force bases, and on hospital ships, 

will b1· givrn lo any cand1dat1· prest·nting a letter of request or authori-

~ation from a Member of Congress. the Chief of Naval Personnel, or 

from a ml'mbcr of the Am1cd forces dl'sinng examination of his son or 

drpcncl<-nt relative. I t is advisabk to make an appointment in advance. 

A prospective candidate nPC'd not have been formally norninatt·d in 

ordt·r to undergo a prcliminarv physical examination. In fact, Memb1·1-.; of Congrt·ss, bt"forc d,·cidrng upon th1·1r nominations. may require 

prmpl'ctivc nominees to undt·rgo the examination. Prospective candidates may write to the 5t:nator or Repn·st ntative to whom application 

for nomination will be made, and request a letter asking that the examination be g-iven at the nearest examination point. Early physical 

rxamination is advisable, since defects arc frcqucntlv rn•ealcd which 

mav he corrected if time permits Fonnal phvsical PXaminations a rc 

rnnduncd at specified naval hospitals, and other specified naval activiltcs in vanous pans of the United Statc·s. Candidates are required to 

br ph) sically fit. wcll-fonrn·d. and of sound constitution. The physical 

recp1iremenls arc cxacung. The bt:st intnt·sts of the Government, the 

'\a,,.,. and the individual dl'mand that tht:\" be so. 

lktaih,d information concrrning the phvsical requirements and the 

plan·s al which both preliminary and formal examinations arc given is 

conta.inrd in the parnphl1•t "Regulations Governing the Admission of 

Candidatrs into thr Unit1·d States Naval Academy as Midshipmen." 

which. <•s pn•vinusly rru ntioncd. may bt obtairwd from the Chi1·f of 

'\aval Personnrl in th< :'\an· Dcpartmc•nt or from the Naval Academy. 

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General Information 

PAY AND ALLOWANCES 

The pay of a Midshipman is $111.15 a month {Sl,333.80 a year), 

commencing at the date of his admission. The purpose of this pay is to 

cover expenses associated with training at the Naval Academy, including 

the following items: 

a. Prescribed uniforms and required clothing. 

b. Textbooks and equipment. 

c. Sundries (for cleanliness, health, and relaxation) . 

d. Services (laundry, tailor, cobbler, and barber). 

e. Moderate allowance for extracurricular activities (to broaden 

professional background and competence). 

f. Leave money (provided a sufficient balance is maintained in the 

account). 

g. Moderate allowance to maintain outfit. 

h. Funds to purchase necessary uniforms and equipment for graduation outfit so tba t the graduate will be in all respects ready to 

assume duties as a commissioned officer. 

In addition. there is a ration allowance at the rate of $1.35 per day 

intended to provide board. It is used cntirclv for that purpose 

Midshipmen are expected to live frue;allv and within the limits of 

their pay. Maintenance allowances are designed to meet normal 

d .. mands. Through wise use of pav. it is possible to have funds available to meet expenses during annual leave periods. 

Medical, dental and hospital services are furnished without cost to 

all midshipmen in a fashion similar to services furnished to other personnel of the Navy on active duty. 

ENTRANCE DEPOSITS 

In order to def ray part of the initial outfitting, candidates admitted 

to the Naval Academy must deposit the sum of $300 exceptions arc 

made in cases of e.xlreme hardship down to $100 minimum). In 

addition, the Government advances $600 for the purpose of outfitting, 

such advance constituting an obligation against the individual account 

until sufficient cn-dit has accumulated to liquidate the ad,·ance. The 

advance is systematically liquidated at a rate of $20 a month. commencing with October of the second year in the Naval Academv 

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Ad.ministration Building. 

The l\aval 

Officer's Career 

.\ \\ _\ l OF LIFE 

The continuation of our way of life in a free society is dependent on 

all of our amwd forces. One of these arms is and "ill continue to be 

the :\a'' a :-\a\y comprised of such d!'tnrnts as nuclear powt"red 

'hips. fkl't ballistic tni'5ilt 'uhmarines. strike forcl"s built around large 

.1irc1;ift <arm is and a111ph1hious as,ault fc>r< cs. 

T) pie 11 '\a\) tasks and mi"ions in the n1·ws toda) include direct 

!oral support of Unitecl States polify as tvpifil·d in the Fo1mosan 

Straits .ind Southeast Asta exploral1on and ll'sl'arch in the Antarctic; 

submetJ'<'d polar probes and world circumnavigation by nuclear submarinl's · anti the plumbing of th<" oceans' depths by bathysl'::iphc To 

meet commitments such as these. the :-\avy "ill require men of ,-ision. 

dt'clication and ability 

The· '""al officer prcsents many faces to the world- Flc•et Commancfrr, < ngineer. sc ir1Hist, diplomat, administrator. Jlis is not just 

a job, but a \\:l) of lif" a career dedicated to tlw service of the united 

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States carrying with it high professional prestige and the opportunities 

fnr broad experience-a career which rewards the industrious, the 

sincere, the adventuresome, and the imaginative. The l'\avy is not a 

career field for those who prefer a soft life or shy away from challenges. 

It has been said that the three great dedicated callings of our time arc 

the religious, the military, and tht· educational. During the course of 

a military career the naval officer is often called upon to play th<' dual 

role of the educator and military leader, and to work hand in hand 

with the religious leader. 

FIRST DUTY 

Upon graduation and commissioning, an officer has taken the first 

of many steps in his naval career. His practical and theoretical education continue, however. for as long as he is in the Service. From graduation day forward. he will continue to prepare himself for assignments 

of greater responsibility and professional attainment by acquiring prac--

tical experience ashore and aAoat and through ad,·anced academic 

work. The C..'l:tent of his attainment j3 limited only by his own ability, 

initiative. energy, and resourc-dulness. 

The graduate's first career opportunity comes in his choice of branch 

of the Service. The priority assigned his individual preference is 

dependent upon his standing- in his class, the needs of the Service, and 

his personal qualifications, but every attempt is made to assign him to 

the duty and locality of his first choice. 

A Naval Academy graduate may expect to be commissioned an 

ensign in the line Wearing abo,·e the stripe on his sleeve the star that 

indicates he is in the line of c-ommand, he may elt'ct assignment to a 

surface ship in either the amphibious. antisubmarine. or striking forces; 

elect and qualify for training as a naval aviator; or elt>ct and qualify 

for submarine training and leadership in the underwater Navy. 

Graduates so desiring will be orderC'd to Aight training immediatclv 

after graduation leave Likewise, submarine or nuclear power training 

will be immediately available to selected graduates desiring to enter 

those specialties. 

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First Polaris submarioe. 
Other graduates of the :\aval Academy may become ensigns in one 

of the staff corps. Wearing the special device of tht· Supply Corps or 

Civil Engineer Corps, they will receive further education prior to 

reporting for duty in their chosen spt·cialt\'. Still othns, commissioned 

as S<'cond Lieutenants in the :'.\iarine Corp';, will rccei\'c basic training 

and then be assigned l\Iarine Corps duty ashore or afloat. 

OFFICER EDUCATJOl\ AND TRAll\Il\G 

The Xavy sponsors a wide \'ar1cty of courses. conducted at naval 

and civilian institutions, de,igned to equip offic('rs for their naval 

dutil"'i and to prepare them to assume higher re>ponsibility in the 

service of the Cnited States. 

Navy functional and basic technical courses normally afford the 

first postcommi,sioning training of officers. Mostly of short duration, 

they arc in such fields as communications. gunnery, antisubmarine 

warfare, damage control, test pilot training. electronics, and amphibious 

warfare. 

After the first tour (3 to 6 years) of operational duty with the Fleet, 

every qualified Na\'al Academy graduate may expect orders to graduate 

school for one or more yrars. Linc officers will be ordered to school in 

onr: of the fields of math('matics, physics. management, or international 

relations StalT Corps officers may request graduau: education appropriate to their specialties. After the first year, which presents the 

opponumly lo qualify for a master's degree, about half of the officers 

may •·xpcct to continue for a second or third year They may select 

studic·s such as nuclear, marine, or aeronautical engineering, advanced 

science, middle management. and naval intelligence. For the best 

qualified the way 1s open for a doctorate. Courses arc conducted at 

the l S. :\°a\ al Postgraduate School. :'.\fomerey, Calif., the Naval 

Intelligence School, \\'ashington, D.C and various civilian institutions 

'uch a.s Rensselaer, Stanford, Princrton. Carnegie Tech, and :'.\1.I.T. 

OFFIC:ER CAREER P \TTERXS 

An officer largely dctem1ines his own carcrr pattern through the 

"'kction of his spccialtv. his choke of assignments ashore and afloat, 

the advanced studies undcnakrn, and, of course. br hts p<:rformance. 

Tour,; of oprrational duty with Flr•rt compnm·nts an· alternated with 

1ssignmcnts to bureaus. ofTicrs, and activities in the Xavy's vast shore 

establishment. h is bc·n· that thr officrr acquires and develops the 

tc·chniqucs of administration and management required to coordinate 

the manv activiti<'s which function to support the Fll'c·t. Assignments 

-i.rr \'aricd and interesting, and include the opportunity to work with 

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the civilian employees of the Armed Forces as well as with members 

of other Services. In all assignments, individual preference is given 

careful consideration. 

Officer careers cont..inue along manv paths, depending upon individual experience and background A line officer may return to sea 

as a head of dt•partment in a destroyer or commanding officer of a 

smaller combatant ''essel. Line officers who are aviators may expect 

to resume duty in an aircraft squadron based in a carrier or ashore. 

Others qualified in submarines will continue in duties preparing them 

for submarine command, which comes after about twelve years of 

commissioned service. 

Every officer may expect to serve in biJlets in which his naval education will be most valuable. In addition, line officers aspiring to 

command of ships of the Fleet and aircraft units will serve in a \'ariety 

of ships or aircraft in different capacities, as well as in staff and planning 

billets afloat and ashore, to further prepare them for command. Officers wishing to concentrate in !irids such as engineering or naval 

intelligence may so request, and serve subsequent tours of duty more 

restricted to their special qualifications. They are apart from officers 

of the Staff Corps, who had previously determined to channel their 

careers in specialized fields. 

Many line officers qualify for a sub-specialty which the\' exercise 

during periods of shore duty. These specialties include such varied 

fields as na\·al intelligence, oceanography, communications. meteorology, 

nuclear engineering. and aeronautical engineering. 

The great majority of :'\aval Academy graduates remain eligible for 

Fleet command. After about fifteen years of service. in the rank of 

lieutenant commander or commander, and again in the rank of captain, 

manv will enter one of the Service war colleges for courses in strategy. 

logistics, and staff planning. Throughout the rest of their careers as 

commanders, captains. or in flag rank, at sea and in supporting naval 

installations ashore, naval officers fill positions of responsibility and 

leadership in the service of the Navy and the United States. 

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Important Dates 

for Candidates 

.Jul, I The Na'"r Department begim ofTicially accepting 

the names of candidates nominated for admission 

in the following year 

1962 

.Janu<1ry I 

In this month. the L., .S. Ci\-il Ser\iCe Commission 

holds the first of several special compctiti\'C tests 

for !\!embers of Congress who utilize this means 

of selecting their candidates. 

Closing d.ite for the receipt of nominations of 

foreign candidau·s. 

Closing d<tte for the receipt of nominations of 

candidates. 

h:liruary 17 Closing elate for candidates to register for ~larch 

College Board tests 

~farch 3 Date of required College Board tests in 1962. 

~!.irch 5 Commencement of formal physical cxamm .• tions 

at examining points throughout the United States . 

. \lay I (approx ) Bureau of '\a,al Personnel will nouf~· candidates 

of results of College Board tests. 

:-1ay 7 (approx ) Date physical reexaminations will commence at 

Naval Academy for candidates au1hori1.ed to report 

for same. 

June 27 Date on which qualified candidates ''ill be authorized to report at Naval Academy for appointment 

as midshipmen. 

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Academic 

Calendar 

1961- 1962 

First Term 

25-2i .\ugust Parents" Open House, Class of l <165 

\londar. 28 .\ugust First term recitations begin, Founh 

Class. 

\\'edncsd.i~ 6 <,eptcmbcr l.ca,·e and summer training ends. lirst. 

<,ccond. and Third Classes. 

10-1 

:-.fonday, 11 September I irst term recitations begin First. 

Second. and Third (lasses. 

l I 18 .\o,·embcr Hoard of Visitors. 

Thursday, 21 December Christmas lea,·e be!!lm. 

\\ dncsda~. 1 funu;)ry Christmas leave end>. 

<;, turcla\, 20 f.inuarv Examinations begin 

hid.i). 2(i J,muarv Ex~mindions end. 

Fricl<1~, 2fi f,muary End of term lean: hcgu•s. 

Suncla~. 28 J 111uary End of term leaYC ends 

Second T<'rm 

\!ondav, 2CJ Januan· "iccond term begins. 

Thursd.1\', 22 \[arch Spring lea,·e begins. 

Sundav, 2'i \[arch Spring lca,·e ends 

\londav. 21 :-.rav Lxamination:; lit.-gin 

"iaturdav, 26 \fav Cxaminations end 

Frid,tv. l .J11ne .June\\ eek begins. 

\\ cdnesda\, 6 .June (rrad<1ation 
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