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ANNAPOLIS 

The United States Naval Academy 

Catalog 1981-1982 

Annapolis, Maryland 
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Mission 

To prepare midshipmen 

111orally, me11tnlly, and physically 

to be professional officers 

in the naval service. 

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The Choice is Yours! 

0 ne of our most successful midshipmen, a young man who could 

ha\'e gone to nearly anv school m the country, told us that he 

chose the '\.a\'al Academv because 1t "offered the most options." 

He read our catalog, as you are doing, and realized that he could maior in 

a subject that interested him, play on any one of 21 \'arsity athletic teams 

against the best competition in the country, and rece1\'e a fine education and 

a commission in either the '-la\'\· or the ~larine Corps. Depending on his 

qualifications and the needs of the ser\'ice, he could then sen-e in the air, on 

the sea, on the ground, or under the sea. He could become a skilled naval 

officer or marine and at the same lime prepare himself, through further 

educat10n and training, for professional service assignments ashore. The 

!\aval Academy meant maximizing his choices as he went along with new 

and exciting options opening before him all the way. 

This opportunity can be yours if you ha\'e had a good secondary school 

education, ha\'e done well m the opportunities open to vou both in and out 

of school, are physically active, and seei-: challenge. If you are a woman, any 

duty in the Navy or Manne Corps available to men is available to you under 

current statutes, with the exception of tho5e duties that might place you in 

a combat situation. 

Leadership, scholarship, fellowship; this 1s the Naval Academy. Is it for vou? 

WILLIAM P. l,\WRI.\KE 

Vice Admiral US. Navy 

Superintendent 

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I: WHY THE NAVAL ACADEMY? 

II: THE YEARS 1845-1981 

III: LIFE AT ANNAPOLIS 

IV: THE NAVAL PROFESSION 

V: ADMISSIONS 

VI: THE CURRICULUM CHALLENGE 

VII: THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM 

VIII: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES 

IX: VARSITY AND INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS 

X: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

XI: ADMINISTRATION, STAFF, AND FACULTY 

XII: HONORS, PRIZES, AND AWARDS, ETC. 

A; FORM LETTERS 

Be SPECIAL MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS 

C· FOREIGN STUDENTS 

D: OATH OF OFFICE AND ENTRANCE DAY PROCEDURES 

E: NAVAL ACADEMY INFORMATION OFFICERS 

F· GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 

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NAVAL ACADEMY CALENDER 207 

CANDIDATE CALENDAR 208 

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CHAPTER I 

Why the Naval Academy? 

Time Hasn't Changed Our Mission 

I f you have picked up this catalog and thumbed through it this far, 

presumably you have at least some interest in the Naval Academy. 

Perhaps it is only a fleeting one prompted by curiosity. Or, conceivably, 

your interest could be a deeper one and you could be thinking of attempting 

to obtain an appointment to the Academy. In any case, it is reasonable that 

you should want to ask questions about it. What can Annapolis offer me that 

other schools cannot? What will the Naval Academy expect of me? What will 

l get out of it in the long run? In short, why should I consider the Naval 

Academy in making my plans for the years ahead? The paragraphs below are 

an attempt to provide brief, objective answers to those questions. 

Service to Country 

We should be frank about th.is from the beginning. The purpose of the Naval 

Academy is to prepare young men and women to become professional line 

officers in the Navy or Marine Corps. Nothing else. But no one asks that you 

come to Annapolis with your mind made up that you want to be a career 

officer in the naval service. This commitment, if it is to come, develops in due 

time. It is considered necessary, however, that you arrive here free of preconceived goals toward some entirely different area of endeavor. lf your 

primary interest lies in such fields as law, education, medicine, nursing, the 

ministry, ecology, etc., the Naval Academy is simply not lhe place for you. 

Before deciding to come to Annapolis, you should clearly understand and 

accept that you will be educated and trained here for service to your nation. 

You should be prepared to undertake the challenges of the four-year curriculum and to serve as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps for five years 

after graduation. And you should have an open mind as to your future after 

that five years. Dedication to the idea of service to your country must be high 

in your reasons for coming to Annapolis if you hope to succeed, and if you 

are to fully justify taking your place in the entering class. 

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"When I first got here, I 

thought it was going to be 

hard as hell. I was right, 

but now that I've been here 

awhile, it's worth it." 
"Saluting, the d1sc1pline, the 

1111iforms ... 1t doesn't 

bother me. I've kept my 

personality and my ind1-

vid11alis111. I haven't 

changed. All that stuff is 

111st part of the game. 

When I graduate, it'll all 

be worthwhile. I've made 

friendships that will be 

with me forever ... played 

football ... traveled .. 

will have a JOb when I get 

Olli." 

Education 

A sound college education is the foundation for every profession in our 

society. The naval profession is no exception. The Naval Academy, since its 

founding in 1845, has been dedicated to providing a sound education for its 

students. In recent years, the growing complexity of the Navy, both in its 

internal technology and in the nature of its outside relationships, has broadened the requirements for the undergraduate education of its officers at 

Annapolis 

Professional, seagoing, shipboard subjects are still required of each graduate, but, beyond these, each midshipman now chooses from many areas of 

study, ranging from engineering through oceanography, and mathematics on 

to history, economics, and political science. The needs of the Navy require 

that at least 80 percent of the midshipmen in each class be enrolled ln 

engineering, scientific, or mathematics majors. Other midshipmen may major 

in the humanities or social sciences. Whatever your major, you will find 

yourself well prepared at graduation to serve as a line officer in any of the 

principal warfare specialties. 

Leadership Training 

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

education. Its program includes military training, physical training, and the 

inculcation of the ideas of the naval profession. The purpose of the overall 

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

are fully ready to carry out their responsibilities both to the nation they serve 

and to the men and women entrusted to their command. This is not an easy 

goal and no one should come to the Naval Academy with the idea that the 

training program is a spare-time adjunct to the educational program. It is allencompassmg and its activities pervade the four-year course through all the 

months of the year. 

Thus, you should fully appreciate that the ultimate objective of the leadership training that begins here at Annapolis is to produce officers who can 

rise to command-professional officers who are physically strong and mentally 

competitive and who have a solid technical foundation. Officers of unflinching 

honesty and forthrightness, with totaJ commitment to high standards of 

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

in accomplishment. 

Characteristically, President Harry Truman cut to the essence of command 

when he observed, "The buck stops here." Perhaps the finest description of 

what the responsibility of command is all about, however, and stiII remarkably 

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"Far better it is lo dare 

mighty tl1111gs, to w111 glorious triumphs, even 

though checked by failure, 

than lo take rank with 

those poor spmts who 11eill1er enjoy much ,wr suffer 

much, because they live m 

the gray twilight that 

knows neither v1cton; nor 

defeat " 

TtiEODORE ROOSEVELT 

appropriate today, was written by English sea captain and writer Joseph 

Conrad: 

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

peril at sea, can h1rn to no other man. There is one who alone is 

ultimately responsible for the safe navigation, engineering, 

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

commanding officer. He is the ship." 

Years at Annapolis 

The plebe year at Annapolis is tough. It is a year of academic and profess10nal 

development in a new and different environment. You will certainly feel 

pressure and stress in the process and will find it necessary to learn to utilize 

time better than you ever have before. The challenge will be total: mental, 

moral, and physical. For the entire year. 

Beyond plebe year, the Academy applies its regulations and its system of 

accountability to you with decreasing severity until, during your first class 

or senior year, you will have a great deal of freedom in choosing what you 

w1U do and where you will go. Along with that increased freedom, however, 

will come increased responsibility. The first class, and particularly the midshipmen officers chosen from the first class, are charged with much of the 

responsibility for running the Brigade. Student government was a reality at 

the Naval Academy long before it was being discussed at most other institutions. It's part of your training here. 

Your four years at Annapolis will not be easy ones. No achievement so 

worthwhile is ever easy. And few achievements are so satisfying. By the time 

you graduate, you will have developed your potentials of scholastic achievement, physical condition, and leadership ability to the best possible advantage. 

Travel and the Sea 

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

its day-to-day work, and its future. As you stroll through the Yard, you can 

see ocean-going ships in the Chesapeake on their way to and from Baltimore. 

Whatever the month, you will usually see part of the Academy's fleet of more 

than 100 small-craft-sail and power-underway in the Severn River or on 

the Bay. 

Perhaps you have never thought much about the sea; perhaps you have 

lived near and known it well all your life; perhaps you have never known 

much about it but it has always spelled adventure, travel, and excitement for 

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you. Whatever your situation, you should not think seriously about Annapolis 

without also thinking about the sea. 

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

ships of the Navy. After your plebe year, your youngster cruise may take 

you to ports along the East or West coasts, to the Caribbean, or to distant 

ports in Europe or the Far East. Recent Academy cruises have gone to a 

number of Mediterranean and Northern European countries, as well as to 

Hawaii, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong in the Pacific. 

On these cruises you will stand the crew's watches on your ship, applying 

much of what you have learned in your professional courses during plebe 

year. Similarly, when you go on your first class cruise the summer preceding 

your last academic year at the Academy, you will have an opportunity to 

stand the watches of a junior officer, applying again a portion of your 

professional training and education. And, once again, you may train in U.S. 

coastal waters or visit ports in Europe or the Far East. 

These ties between practical work at sea and academic work at Annapolis 

are symbolic of the balance between training and education that is at the heart 

of the Annapolis program. 

Professionalism 

This is the word used at Annapolis today to express the overalJ excelJence 

that has been our ideal since the founding of the Naval Academy more than 

a century and a quarter ago. It expresses many things-but at the heart of it 

is the desire for service to country with which this chapter started. The 

midshipmen themselves have a good phrase they use when asked if a particular person should come to the Academy. They say, "You have to want 

it." That really says it all. 

It's up to you. 

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"I haven't /rad any trouble 

with tire professional 

courses. I guess 1/'s because 

I feel they nre the 111ost important of all the courses 

that we have here." 

CHAPTER II 

The Years 1845-1981 

T hrough the years 1!1⁄45 to 1981, as the nation's responsibilities and 

need for seapower have grown, the Navy has increased greatly m 

size and complexity Keeping pace, m peace and war, from sail to 

steam, and into the nuclear age, the Naval Academy has responded to every 

challenge, improving its facilities and revising its program and curriculum as 

necessary to provide the timely, second-to-none professional leadership expected in the United States Navy 

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

Honorable George Bancroft, distinguished historian and educator, and Secretary of the Navy in President James K. Polk's Cabinet. It was located in 

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

Fort Severn, where the Severn River empties mto the Chesapeake Bay 

Commander Franklin Buchanan was the first Superintendent of the Naval 

School. His seven-member faculty of four officers and three civilians taught 

gunnery, naval tactics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, 

French, and English The course of study was five vears: the first at Annapolis, 

three at sea, and back to the School for the fifth Sixty midshipmen, comprising 

two classes, attended the Academy's first convocation. 

In 1850-51, the Naval School was reorganized as the U.S. Naval Academy, 

and the course of study was reduced to four academic years. Summer trammg 

cruises provided the midshipmen with seagoing experience to augment their 

classroom work. Thus, the forerunner of today's basic four-year curriculum 

and summer cruise program first appeared at the Naval Academy well over 

100 years ago. 

Dunng the Civil War, the Bngade of M1dsh1pmen was moved temporarily 

to the more secure surroundings of Newport, Rhode Island Following the 

war, the Brigade returned to Annapolis to stay During these early years, the 

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

technical undergraduate program 

In the late 1870's, Albert A. Michelson, a graduate of the Class of 1873, 

performed his world-famous measurement of the velocity of light while 

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"The value of tradit1011 to 

the social body zs 1mme11se. 

The venerat1011 for practices 

or for authorzty, consecrated by long accepta11ce, 

has a reserve of strength 

whzch cannot be obtained 

by any naval device " 

ALFRED Tl-IA YER MAHAN 
"Civilizations whicli have 

developed very diverse Iradit1011s and diverse ways of 

life during /he centuries for 

which they have been living 

in isolation have now suddenly been brougl1t within 

pomt-blank range of one 

another. Their atomic missiles are 110w poised head lo 

head, while their minds 

and hearts are still poles 

apart." 

ARNOLD ) . T OYNBEE 

serving as an instructor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the 

Academy. Michelson continued his brilliant scientific work after leaving the 

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

Prize. The supreme compliment was paid by Albert Einstein who once noted 

the considerable debt that his theory of relativity owed to Michelson's earlier 

work. lt is not surprising that the science wing of the Academy's science and 

mathematics complex is named Michelson Hall. 

Another distinguished graduate was Alfred Thayer Mahan, whose profound writings on seapower and its influences on history are still a world 

standard in the field. Beginning in 1883, Marine officers were commissioned 

from the Naval Academy joining the succession of graduates who have served 

with distinction in peace and war for over 100 years. Admirals Dewey, Sims, 

IGng, Nimitz, Halsey, Spruance, and Burke and Marine Commandants Lejeune, Russell, Greene, and Cushman have earned their place in history. So, 

also, have astronauts Shepard, Schirra, Lovell, Carr, Stafford and Anders. 

Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, a 1922 graduate of Annapolis for whom Rickover 

Hall, our recently completed engineering complex has been named, has 

personified the Navy's nuclear power program for a generation. And, highest 

honor of all, a 1946 graduate, President Jimmy Carter, held the world's 

attention and the hopes of his countrymen for leadership as America's 39th 

President. The successors to these graduates, preparing to meet a new generation of challenges, are here as midshipmen today. 

Following accreditation of the Naval Academy in 1930 by the Association 

of American Universities, a Congressional law was passed in 1932 authorizing 

the Academy to confer the Bachelor of Science degree upon all graduates, 

beginning with the Class of 1931. In 1939, Congress authorized the awarding 

of the B.S. degree to all living graduates. The Middle States Association of 

Colleges and Secondary Schools first accredited the Academy in 1947. And, 

in 1958, tests of the College Entrance Examination Board replaced Academyprepared entrance examinations. Since 1970, candidates have had the option 

of taking the CEEB tests or the American CoLlege Testing Program test for 

entry. 

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

of the Academy's traditional fixed curriculum. This was foLlowed by the 

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

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

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

of a required majors program for all midshipmen. Designated Bachelor of 

Science degrees in certain engineering majors were first awarded by the 

Academy in 1969. Currently, seven engineering majors lead to designated 

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degrees. All are accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD). 

An Academic Advisory Board of distinguished Americans, formed by the 

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

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

Legislation authorizing the admission of women to the service academies 

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

October 1975. The Naval Academy admitted its first women midshipmen (81) 

on 6 July 1976. Subsequent classes have averaged 90-100 women. 

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"Tire study of history lies at 

the foundation of all sound 

military conclusio11s and 

practice." 

AIJ'REO THAYER MAHAN 

"History may be read as the 

story of the 111ag111fice11t 

rearguard action fought 

during several thousand 

years by dogma against 

curiosity." 

ROBERT LY'1O 
"Looking back over the four 

years I've bee11 here, I've 

enjoyed it . .. every minute of it." 

Yard and Facilities 

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

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

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

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

welcome during daylight hours, and a visitors' service providing guided 

tours, maps, and information is available. Annapolis is less than an hour's 

drive from Washington, D.C., or Baltimore, Maryland. 

Physical and academic facilities have kept pace with the demands of the 

curriculum and the Fleet. The original ten acres have grown to today's 329 

acres. Much of this new acreage has resulted from a series of landfills in the 

Severn River. A landfill completed in 1959 added 56 acres for athletic fields 

and new buildings. Construction of a number of buildings in use today, 

including our chapel, several academic buildings, and core areas of Bancroft 

Hall, the midshipmen's dormitory, began in 1899 with a Congressional appropriation of ten million dollars. Ernest Flagg was the architect; the style is 

French Renaissance. 

Ensuing years have seen the addition of new wings to Bancroft Hall, the 

construction of Mitscher Hall, containing a chaplain's center and an auditorium; the construction of Halsey Field House; and the construction, with 

privately donated funds, of the nearby Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 

A multimillion-dollar renovation of Bancroft Hall was completed in 1965. 

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

father of the American Navy." Throughout the Yard stand other monuments 

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and mementoes commemorating the deeds of our great naval heroes and 

honoring the Navy's finest traditions. 

Currently, a campus-wide construction and rehabilitation plan nears completion. Key structures in this plan include the science building, Michelson 

Hall, and the adJOining mathematics building, Chauvenet Hall, both completed in 1968 The 650,000-volume capacity Nimitz Library, overlooking the 

Severn, was completed in 1973. An adJacent engineering building and laboratory complex, Rickover Hall, was completed in 1975. New-to-the-walls 

intenors, including completely modem classrooms and laboratories, have 

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

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

educational television is available throughout the academic complex. All 

academic areas are air-conditioned. 

In recent years, privately donated funds from friends and alumni have 

given us our Robert Crown Center, home of the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall 

of Fame and new waterfront headquarters for our sailing program, and a 

beautiful activity center (student union) which includes an indoor ice skating 

rink, a cafeteria, lounges, and game rooms. Construction of a new athletic 

facility, Lejeune Hall, featuring an Olympic-size pool, was begun adjacent to 

the Field House in 1979. It wtll be completed in 1981. 

The center for daily hving 1s Bancroft Hall, one of the largest dormitory 

complexes in the world Stretching over many acres, 1t houses the entire 

4,500-member Brigade All of the basic facilities for daily living, as well as 

many for recreation, are found in Bancroft Hall 

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" I personally feel that anybody who 1s picked to be a 

midsl11pma11 can make ,t 

through here 1/ he wa11ts 

to." 



CHAPTER III 

Life at Annapolis 

T he Naval Academy is charged with the responsibility of preparing 

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

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

faculty must ensure not only that the academic program is first-rate but also 

that midshipmen are prepared morally and physically for the rigors of commissioned service. This is a threefold mission that requires careful organization 

and a clear set of priorities. 

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

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

weekdays, following the last class of the day, midshipmen participate in 

intramural or varsity sports and other extracurricular activities. 

During the summer months, the emphasis swings to professional training, 

and upperclassmen engage in a program of summer cruises at sea or in 

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

Moral Development 

Moral development is a unique and vital part of the Naval Academy's fouryear program. There is an Honor Concept to support and live by. Its standards 

are high and unequivocal, and every midshipman is expected to measure up. 

Our entering midshipmen reflect a composite of feelings, attitudes, and 

beliefs, all interrelated and all dependent upon previously developed sets of 

personal values. Whatever their backgrounds, an established moral base for 

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

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

evaluate their individual values in the clear light of the ethical requirements 

of the naval service. 

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

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

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

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"Above all, you have to look 

past the little things, the 

frustrations, and keep an 

overall view in your mind 

of what the purpose of it all 

is and why you came here. 

You can't lose sight of 

that, or it can really get 

you down." 
"No 111011 who r, occupied 111 

doll!,',{ a r>ay rt rf firn I I 

t/1111,i:, amt r/0111g 11 l'ay 

wdl, rt•a lo,t·, /11;; ,df-n·-

sl'cct." 

GrnRu Bc11.~,RD SHA" 

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

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

meet high standards of moral leadership on all occasions. This life-stance is 

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

athletic programs. Expenence, moral responsibility, personal growth: Our 

graduates are better officers because of 1t. 

Organization 

To accomplish the umquelv military aspects of the Naval Academy's mission. 

the student body 1s organized into the Bngade of :-.1tdsh1pmen. The Commandant of M1dsh1pmen, a rear admiral or a semor Nan• captain, commands 

the Brigade He 1s responsible for instilling high ideals of duty, honor, and 

loyalty, for providing military indoctrination and phvsical de\·elopment; and 

for inculcating midshipmen with the desire to achieve the high standards of 

performance required of m1dsh1pmen and officers of the naval service In 

carrying out these responsibihhes the Commandant is assisted by an immediate staff of officers, designated the Office of the Commandant, and by five 

subordinate departments or groups of officers. The departments reporting to 

the Commandant include the Division of Professional Development, the 

Brigade Officers, the Phvsical Educatton Department, the Brigade Chaplains, 

and the Midshipmen Supply Department 

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

of '\la\'\· commander or Manne Corps lieutenant colonel, and 36 company 

officers composed of Navy lieutenants and lieutenant commanders and Marine 

Corps captains and ma1ors. These officers work in close daily contact with 

the m1dsh1pmen in Bancroft Hall Here, by precept and example; the applicatton of sound techniques of leadership, counsel, and guidance, and when 

required, correchve or disoplinary achon m1dsh1pmen are measured, 

molded, and motivated for the da} when they will Join the '.\.an or the 

Manne Corps as comm1ss1oned officers 

Bancroft hall houses the entire Brigade of M1dsh1pmen The ma1ont\ live 

two or three to a room. In each of the thirtv-s1x company areas in Bancroft 

Hall there is a wardroom for informal meetings, reading, or watching telension. Fleet Admiral Ernest J King Hall, a large, air-conditioned dining hall 

extending seaward from Bancroft Hall, accommodates the enhre Brigade, 

family-style, for meals. Also included in Bancroft hall are small Catholic and 

Protestant chapels, with chaplains' offices adioining, a m1dsh1pmen's store 

for necess11tes and an occasional gtft, tailor and uniform shops; and three 

barber shops, a bookstore, a cobbler shop, a post office, recreation rooms, 

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bowling alleys, and a snack bar ("The Steerage"). On weekends, Memorial 

Hall, Smoke Hall, and the nearby activity center in Dahlgren Hall provide 

attractive settings for dances and other recreational activities. 

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

battalions. The six battalions are each divided into six companies. Midshipmen 

of all four dasses are assigned to each company-the basic military and 

organizational unit for numerous competitive activities during the year. 

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

their suborctinate platoons, is under the command of a midshipman first class, 

aided by his midshipmmen staff and assistants. Midshipmen are selected for 

these commands and staffs on the basis of their demonstrated proficiency in 

leadership and their other officer-like qualities. 

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"This place has prestige. 

Americans admire someone 

who graduates from the 

Naval Academy. And I've 

got a foundation that will 

last me the rest of my hfe. 

I can build from this point 

because I made my mark 

here mentally, 11ot 111st a/hie/ ically. " 
"Everyone gets into his ow11 

little depression thinking 

about what the guys are 

doing in other colleges back 

home. Then, w/ri/e walking 

through the yard the next 

day, something seems to 

say, 'Hey, you're a lucky 

guy to be here' and everything seems lo work 0111 " 

"V,rt11e rs not left to sta11d 

alone. He who prnct,ces it 

will have 11e1ghbors " 

Co~ruc1us 

Years of Development 

The incoming m1dshipmen are officialJy designated midshipmen fourth class, 

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

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

year, midshipmen first class. 

Plebe Year. The new midshipmen undergo a comprehensive program of 

military training and indoctrmation from the day they enter in early July until 

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

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

quickly learn during this period that they are learning subordinates, under 

close supervision and careful guidance. Plebe indoctrination is administered 

by midshipmen of the first class, assisted by the second classmen, and closely 

supervised by the Commandant and the Brigade Officers. 

Although some form of military training is found at many American colleges 

and universities, the rigorous routines and challenges of a plebe indoctrination 

system are unique to the service academies. Complementing other phases of 

midshipmen training and education, the system directly supports the Naval 

Academy's mission by developing leadership abilities and a basic understanding of the military environment. Its aim is to teach each plebe to: 

Exercise self-discipline, 

Organize time and effort effectively, 

Perform efficiently under stress, 

Think and react quickly with good judgement, 

Exhibit an exemplary military bearing and appearance. 

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

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

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

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

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

for many years. This is scarcely surprising, for in one schedule-crammed day, 

civilians become midshipmen. They are given haircuts, pose for ID photos, 

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

issued uniforms; they learn to square their hats and to stand straight, to 

respond to orders, to stay in step while marching, and to salute; and they 

experience their first meal in the vast Midshipmen's Wardroom. 

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

right hands raised, comes a sobering pause for the Oath of Office Ceremony 

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"After the prestige of being 

here wore off I had to ask 

myself why I was here. But 

now I look on ,t as n challenge, and /'111 pretty excited about the Academy 

and the Navy." 

in Tecumseh Court: "I ... having been appointed a midshipman in the 

United States Navy, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and 

defend ... " 

Congratulations are in order, but there's little time to enjoy them. A brief 

visit with families and friends ends, and Bancroft Hall silently swallows up 

another new dass of midshipmen as they head for evening meal formation. 

The walls close down . 

If anything, the action picks up following supper. Upperclassmen seem to 

be everywhere in Bancroft hall-giving orders, instructing, challenging every 

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

becomes a problem. Finally, the day (still the first?) ends. Taps: it's 10:15, 

time to collapse into bed. 

Reveille jars everyone back to reality. It is 6:15 the next morning. "Another 

day in which to excel," as they say around here. And so it goes; there's no 

letup in sight. Days blur into weeks through the hot summer. Civilian ways 

and days soon seem far behind. 

As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic 

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

calibre pistol, sailing Navy yawls, and participating in a rigorous physical 

conditioning program contribute to making each midshipman a proudly 

versatile individual. Team spirit and the desire to win are developed through 

competition in a wide range of activities, including athletics, dress parades, 

seamanship drills, sailing, and talent shows. 

Plebe summer terminates in mid-August with Parents' Weekend, when 

parents of the new midshipmen have the opportunity to visit the Academy 

and enjoy the weekend with their sons and daughters. A dress parade, 

exhibitions in sports, dining and sailing with the midshipmen, and the 

opportunity to meet the faculty and company officers help assure parents 

that their sons and daughters are taking their new life as midshipmen in 

stride. 

Upperclassmen return from at-sea training, leave, and other summer activities the following week. Plebe summer is over, but plebe indoctrination 

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

begun, paced by a demanding daily schedule ... 

6: 15-Reveille 

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

7:15-7:30--SpeciaJ instruchon period for midshipmen fourth class 

7:35-Quarters for muster and inspection 

7:55-8:45-First period 

8:55-9:45-Second period 

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9:55--10:45-Th1rd penod 

10:55--11 45-Fourth period 

12:l~all to noon formation 

12:20---Noon meal 

1 15--2:05-Fifth penod 

2:15--3:05-S1.Xth penod. (With the exception of a few midshipmen having a 

~eventh period laboratory, midshipmen utilize the time from the end of the 

sixth period until evening meal formation to participate in varsity and intramural sports and other extracumcular and personal activities.) 

3:~:30---Drill and parades (twice weekly during fall and spring) 

6:30---Evenrng meal formation 

8-11-Study period 

11-Taps 

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"Tire reasonable man adapts 

l11111self to the world, the 

unreasonable man persists 

111 try111g to adapt tire 

world to l11mself. Therefore 

progress depends 011 tire 

unreasonable man " 

GEORGE BER."ARD SHAW 
"lt's defi111tely a way for 

blacks to get ahead, but 

you haiie to be prepared lo 

sacrifice the 'good life' for 

awhile m order to attain 

your goals." 

September brings the excitement of football and other fall sports. During 

the football seson, selected units of the Brigade tra\'el to out-of-town games. 

The entire Brigade attends home games, and, at the end of the season, travels 

to Philadelphia for the annual donnybrook with the Black Knights of the 

Hudson, the cadets of West Point 

December examinahons end the first semester, and midshipmen of all 

classes depart on an extensive Christmas leave This pro,·ides plebes with 

the first opportunity to v1s1t their homes since their arrival at the Naval 

Academy in early July, and gives all midshipmen a welcome break in the 

academic routine. Leave ends and classes resume in mid-January. Later in 

January, following extensive counseling, plebes begin selechng their ma1ors. 

Mid-term examinations in early March are followed bv a week of lea\'e for all 

classes. Studies end with examinahons in mid-May. Following a short leave, 

m1dsh1pmen return for graduahon (Commissioning Week) the last week in 

May--a week-long round of parades, ceremonies, dances, concerts, sailing 

and other traditional year-ending Naval Academy activities. 

The approaching end of plebe year brings mLXed emotions. A feeling of 

relief that it is almost over-yes, yet, at the same time, there are well-deserved 

feelings of confidence and pride that the challenge has been met. 

Third Class Year. Following graduahon, newlv minted third classmen depart 

on a month or more of training at sea with the Fleet, accompanied by 

midshipmen of the first class. At-sea training is followed by about 30 days 

of leave 

During their first taste of life at sea in the Na\'y, the midshipmen come to 

know and respect the Navy's enlisted men whom the, will later command 

and upon whom they will depend as officers. Third classmen serve in many 

capac1hes and actively participate in a wide range of shipboard operations. 

Thev stand deck, gunnery, operations, and engineering watches, operate 

ship's boats, and exercise at general shipboard drills 

With the completion of at-sea traming and summer leave, third classmen 

return to the Academy for their second academic vear and begin work in their 

ma1ors. And, although the new vear brings additional military responsibilities, 

the lessened emphasis on indoctrination leaves more time for studies and for 

sports and other extracurricular achv1ties. It is a welcome and deser\'ed 

change! 

Following completion of academic studies for their third class vear and the 

chance to en1oy the festivities of their second Commissioning \,'.eek, third 

classmen become second classmen 

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Second Class Year. During a fast-moving summer, second classmen undertake 

professional studies at the Naval Academy and receive familiarization training 

in the warfare specialties of the Navy and Marine Corps. In New London, 

Connecticut, each receives an introduction to the submarine service through 

lectures ashore and through visits and short cruises on board nuclear submarines of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Traveling to Norfolk, Virginia, the new 

second ciassmen undergo combat systems training at the Fleet Combat Training Center, and visit modem destroyers and amphibious ships. Flight indoctrination in naval training and operational aircraft provides a knowledge 

of the duties of an officer choosing a career in naval aviation. Introduction 

to the techniques of vertical envelopment and amphibious assault, provided 

by the Marine Corps at one of their major training facilities, completes the 

summer's professional training. 

Following summer leave, still greater military responsibilities become theirs 

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

year and enter into increasingly advanced areas of study in their majors. 

Midshipmen officers are selected and trained to direct the Brigade during 

periodic absences of the first class. An important role in the indoctrination 

of the new fourth class is undertaken by the second class. In addition to " . was able to become 

contributing to the development of the fourth classmen, this responsibility good friends with my classmakes a vital contribution to the second classmen's growth as leaders. There mates. Some upperclassmen 

is little time for watching the calendar. And, before long, another Commis- seemed to resent women, 

sioning Week has come and gone, and first class year is underway. but it's getting better." 

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"Battles are won b1/ slaughter and maneuver The 

greater the officer, the more 

he co11tributes 111 111a11e11-

t>er, the less lie demands 111 

slaughter." 

WINSTON CIILRCHILL 
"Leadership is as much a 

matter of destination as it 

is of strength and magnetism. Lacking a sound goal 

and honorable motives, 

propulsion becomes compulsion and faith is betrayed at its source." 

LESLIE CORNELL 
"K11owledge of the oceans is 

more tha11 n matter of curiosity; our very survival 

may lunge 011 rl." 

)OHN F KENNEDY 
"The right of commanding is 

no longer an advantage 

transmitted t,y nature, like 

an inlreritarzce; it is the 

fruit of labors, the price of 

courage." 

VoLTAJR£ 
"8111 if 111st one /Jlack c/11ld 

sees what l't•e done and 

wants to follow me here, 

tht•n /'111 glad things 

worked 0111 as they did It 

n11ght so1111d corny, but 1 

mean 11. l't•e tried to leave 

ml( mark, and now 1/s 011 

to other t/1111gs " 

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

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

the opportunity to assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of 

junior officers. A number of carefully chosen members of the first class will 

also take part in the training and indoctrination of the new plebe class at 

Annapolis during the summer. 

On board the cruise ships, functioning as a Junior officer, the fast classman 

1s exposed to the social courtesies, amenities, and customs of wardroom hfe. 

Work in navigation, watch-standing on the bridge, exercises in the combat 

informahon center and in the engineering spaces, and lectures and studies 

on other aspects of shipboard life complete the summer's training with the 

Fleet. 

Normally, midshipmen v1s1t a number of foreign lands and ports during 

theLJ" training cruises, although some ships mav remain in U S. coastal waters. 

Depending on their ship assignment, visits may be made to such places as 

Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand in the Pacific; 

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Gibraltar, Spain, France, ltaJy, and Greece in the Mediterranean; and Holland, 

Germany, Denmark, and Nonvay in Northern Europe. 

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

academic studies-their principal responsibility throughout the four years at 

Annapolis-and to undertake their important new responsibilities for directing the Brigade of Midshipmen. Midshipmen officers, called "stripers," lead 

the Brigade in parades, ceremonies, and at daily formations. They are responsible for the conduct, military smartness, and competitive records of 

their units. They are in charge of the midshipman watch organization in 

Bancroft Hall. The selection of three sets of midshipmen officers during each 

academic year increases the individual opportunity for this valuable leadership 

experience. The third, or Commissioning Week set of stripers, is selected by 

the Commandant from among the most capable midshipmen in the first two. 

In carrying out these demanding responsibilities, the first class midshipmen 

must call upon all the leadership skills they have developed during their first 

three years at Annapolis. Following this final year of practical leadership 

experience, they find themselves well prepared at graduation to assume their 

responsibilities in the Navy or the Marine Corps as newly commissioned 

officers. 

The Honor Concept 

Development of a total commitment to the highest standards of honor, duty, 

and responsibility is a vital goal in each midshipman's professional development at Annapolis. Unflinching honesty and forthrightness are essential 

elements of this commitment. The Honor Concept of the Brigade of Midshipmen contributes to this development by providing guiding precepts which 

aid midshipmen in achieving these high personal standards. By outlining 

generalized principles to live by-a way of life rather than a set of regulations--

the Honor Concept seeks to instill standards of integrity which will motivate 

midshipmen to make decisions consistent with the highest ideals of honor 

in every situation they encounter. 

The Honor Concept is more than a device for dealing with certain conduct 

violations. It is an operational reality within the Brigade, with each class 

participating throughout the year in its interpretation and administration 

through Company Honor Representatives to the Brigade Honor Committee. 

The Concept does not foster the belief in the Brigade that honorable conduct 

is strictly associated with the Naval Academy, but rather that it is an integral 

part of the professionalism that will be expected of them as officers throughout 

their careers. 

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combat roles. It seems like 

a waste of time to go 

through here and then not 

be able to serve or do anything but a desk job." 
"The world is divided into 

people who do things and 

people who get the credit. 

Try, if yo11 can, to belong 

lo the first class There's 

far less compe/1/1011." 

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m~st control the sea 1f it is 

to protect our sernnly " 

)OH'- F KE.,,_EDY 

The Professional Training Program 

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

is assisted by the Director of Professional Development. Encompassing a wide 

range of training, studies, and drills, the program 1s designed to provide 

graduates with a sound foundation in the fundamental specialized sub1ects 

and skills required of professional officers in the Navy or :vtarine Corps. 

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

years at the Academy Class standing at graduation and seniority as a newl} 

commissioned officer depends significantly on a midshipman's professional 

training performance. 

Included in the program are lectures, practical training, physical education, 

and a variety of evolutions and drills-both ashore and afloat-m which the 

midshipmen learn by doing Progressing from basic military and naval knowledge to the presentation of more advanced information and concepts, the 

program supports and complements both the military life within the Brigade 

and the professionally oriented academic courses. A description of the courses, 

drills, and training making up the professional training program begins on 

page 137. 

The Yard Patrol Squadron 

The Naval Academy's Yard Patrol Squadron provides its volunteer midshipmen members with a unique opportunity to test and de,·elop professional 

knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom while underway on the 

Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Squadron operations are under the general 

superv1s1on of officers of the Seamanship and , avigation Department under 

the Academy's Director of Professional De,·elopment The organization and 

operations of the YP Squadron are similar to those of !\av} destroyer squadrons on duty around the world. 

The midshipman selected as the squadron commodore 1s responsible for 

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

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

officer. Completing the staff is an engineering officer who supervises training 

m engineering and ensures proper operation and maintenance of engineering 

equipment. 

Each of the squadron's six 80-foot yard patrol craft i5 commanded by a 

midshipman first or second class selected for his ability to assume the responsibilities of a commanding officer The commanding officer and crew 

of 20, composed of midshipmen from all classes, get underway three after44 
noons a week and conduct classroom training the other t-wo. [n addition to 

weekday training sessions, weekend cruises are conducted to nearby Chesapeake Bay ports and to Washington, Norfolk, and Philadelphia. 

Competition bet-ween YP's for the Battle Efficiency Pennant is keen, and 

the crew adjudged most proficient overall in tactics, deck seamanship, piloting, communications, and engineering is declared the winner for the year. 

Aviation Training 

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

professional program designed to provide midshipmen with additional knowledge and skills relating to naval aviation. Organized along the lines of a Fleet 

aviation squadron, VT-NA affords interested individuals of all classes the 

opportunity to participate in a training syllabus which includes ground school 

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

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

Corps supervise the program to ensure standardization and operational safety. 

Although designed specifically to prepare midshipmen for future careers in 

military aviation, many midshipmen work toward obtaining their private 

pilot's certificate through this program. 

Leave and Privileges 

The amount of leave and other privileges granted midshipmen varies directly 

with their seniority, responsibility, and performance. First classmen not only 

will have more responsibility in the administration of the Brigade, but will 

also have more privileges. 

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

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

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

month-long summer leaves for the three upper classes. 

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

Like all other privileges, the amount varies with seniority and responsibility. 

Fourth classmen are granted liberty on Saturday afternoons and evenings and 

dining-out privileges with relatives and close friends on Saturdays and Sundays. They are permitted to have dates on at least four weekends in addition 

to Comm1ss1oning Week. 

First, second, and third classmen have liberty on Saturday afternoons and 

evenings, and on Sunday afternoons. In addition, second classmen have 

liberty on Wednesday afternoons and first classmen have liberty weekday 

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"l feel better than l would 

have anywhere else ... 

have not had any time to 

waste. And what I've 

missed socially, I can always make up." 
afternoons and on Friday evenings. Weekday liberties begin after classes are 

completed for the day. 

Weekend liberty is granted to upperclassmen. Midshipmen third class are 

afforded three weekends each semester; second class midshipmen receive 

five each semester. First classmen are not limited in the number of weekends 

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

Naval Academy during the weekend in order to carry out the administrative 

functions of the Brigade. 

Cultural Affairs Program 

To enrich life at the Academy and stimulate a lively interest in the performing 

arts within the Brigade, the Cultural Affairs Program, sponsored by the 

English Department, offers many opportunities for midshipmen to attend the 

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

in nearby Washington and Baltimore. Field trips are made throughout the 

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

interested midshipmen and their guests. 

Physical Education 

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

Education Department makes a vital contribution to the physical development 

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

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The program's aims are to develop skill, confidence, teamwork, endurance, 

ag1hty, and competitive spirit, to develop useful habits of physical fitness, to 

develop the capability to tram and instruct others, and to develop the background and capability to withstand physical hardship. Equally important, the 

program aims to be enioyable, to pro\'lde a release from the academic routine, 

to develop a lasting appreciation for sports in general, and to develop individual skills in carry-over sports for enioyment after graduation. 

Women participate in the same physical fitness and physical education 

program as the men except that some ad1ustments are made in the program's 

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

to be met by women because of phvsiolog1cal differences. 

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

testing of posture, swimming capability, and general athletic ability is followed 

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

rugby, gymnastics, crew, golf, tennis, squash racquets, swimming and track 

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

sw1mmmg, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, golf, personal conditioning, squash 

racquets, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. In addition, midshipmen develop 

their skills in basketball, handball, and bowling, and they are tested in applied 

strength, agilit}, swimming, boxmg, wrestling, gymnastics, during a mile 

run. and on the obstacle course. 

The final three vears provide mcreasinglv advanced instruction and demanding tests. For add11lonal details of the Phys1Cal Education Department 

and its program, refer to chapter 8 

"£very mmute of the day 1s 

filled with so111et/1111g to 

do--at least so far-and we 

rarely have even one 111111-

ute to relax. That's why I 

look forward to sleep. It's 

my one chance to be alone 

The best part of my dal{ " 
Religious Activities 

The copper-green dome of the Chapel towers over the other buildings in the 

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

to the outside world This is more than a coincidence. O\·er the decades of 

our history, fighting Americans have learned by expenence that there as a 

dimension to military leadership-both in and out of combat-which 1s essential to real effectiveness. This is the spmtual factor, the intangible quality 

we call moral courage. 

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

Where do they turn for help and reassurance in times of special stress' What 

makes them capable of decisions that disregard political or personal expediency? The answers to these questions vary widely among individuals who 

serve in the armed forces. We try to provide some of the answers here. 

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

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

optional, m1dsh1pmen are reminded that, as officers of the naval service, their 

personal beliefs will often be tested, and that, in time of stress, their subordinates will look to them for spiritual as well as professional guidance. The 

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Naval Academy has long believed that future officers owe it to themselves 

and to those they will lead to gain insights into moral, ethical, and spiritual 

dimensions of military leadership and, therefore, urges each midshipman to 

take full advantage of opportunities here for worship and moral development. 

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

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

needs of the Brigade of Midshipmen in many ways. A chaplain is associated 

with each of the six battalions in Bancroft Hall. Here, personal counseling 

ranges from faith-centered issues through crises of life and death to future 

marriage plans. 

In exercising a ministry of "presence" throughout the daily life of the 

Brigade, chaplains lead the prayer at evening meal, involve themselves with 

athletic teams and a host of other Brigade activities, and sponsor Bible studies, 

prayer groups, and instruction classes-all of which are designed to share 

and build the lasting spiritual resources which come from a real, deeply 

personal relationship with God. 

Medical and Dental Care 

The finest medical and dental care is provided each midshipmen. Facilities 

in Bancroft Hall are modern and extensive. Daily sick calls, when necessary, 

and periodic physical and dental examinations help keep midshipmen in 

excellent heallh. If hospitalization is necessary, midshipmen are sent to the 

National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. 

Legal Assistance 

Midshipmen are provided professional legal advice and assistance for problems of a personal nature by the Legal Assistance Officer in his professional 

capacity as a lawyer in uniform. His office is located in the Administration 

Building. 

Financial Advice 

Midshipmen are provided financial advice on matters relating to savings, 

loans, insurance programs, and estate planning throughout their four years 

at the Academy. This is accomplished through lectures at company and 

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

Bancroft Hall. 

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"The religious man fears, 

the man of honor scorns, to 

do an evil action." 

)05EPH ADDISON 

CHAPTER IV 

The Naval Profession 

0 urs is a complex Navy-one whose ships range every ocean, whose 

supersonic planes provided the training ground for America's first 

astronauts, whose nuclear submarines and surface ships are a 

testimony to America's engineering genius, whose leaders advise in the 

highest councils of government, and whose Marines stand second to none 

when tales of valor are told. Though ours is a vastly complicated and technological Navy, the human being is, in the end, all-important. It is an 

organization which puts a high premium on leaders with vision, dedication, 

and ability. It is a Navy with a proud past and a promising future, broad 

enough to provide a stimulating challenge in a spectrum of interesting fields. 

After four intensive years of learning at Annapolis, Naval Academy graduates are fully ready to assume the responsibilities of an officer in the greatest 

Navy or Marine Corps in the world. Every physically qualified graduate is 

commissioned in the unrestricted line of the Navy or the Marine Corps.• 

Those physically ineligible to accept these commissions may apply for a 

commission in various staff corps of the Navy, e.g., Supply Corps or in the 

vanous restricted line specialties, e.g., Engineering Duty. 

Assignments for Women Officers 

Recent Congressional legislation amended the long-standing law that prohibited women from serving onboard Navy ships or aircraft that are or could 

be engaged in combat missions. This new legislation permits women to serve 

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

research vessels, salvage ships, replenishment vessels) which do not normally 

perform a combat mission. Women officers are now also eligible for temporary 

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

1s not envisioned during the temporary duty period. 

Nevertheless, even though this significant change will allow women to go 

·Currcnlly, graduales are ,wl comm,ss,oned m services other than the Navy and Marine Corps. 

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.. 

"War is highly competitive; 

we are trymg to train people to endure hardships and 

Stram of war and we would 

be doing ourselves a11d our 

country a disservice to 

adopt measures which 

would soften the fibre of 

men 111 u11iform." 

ADMJRAL ROUERT 8. CARNEY 
"/1t• c/1allcng,• to 011r co1111-

r1/ 011 the seas today is 

rt'aler tlia11 <'t't'r l>efon• 111 

11r lustory, a11d 011/y 

1glily motimted well ed11-

~lt'd, n11d tlwro11g/1/y 

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uperintendt.»nt. 

S :S:aval Acad~mv, 

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to sea in increasing numbers, the careeer patterns and duty stations of women 

graduates of the Naval Academy are still different from their male counterparts. The limited number of non-combat related sea billets means that women 

may, in general, expect the ma1ontv of their assignments to be ashore So 

although a percentage of women officer graduates from the Naval Academy 

will go to sea or fly a plane (surface and air warfare specialists), the ma1ority 

of women officer graduates will de\'elop other specialities and pursue careers 

(occas1onally at sea) in such areas as administrahon, commumcahons, computer science, engineering, environmental science, legal, or research and 

development, to name 1ust a few 

Women accepting a commission in the Marine Corps may be assigned to 

anv duty available to male officers, wllh the exception of those which might 

place them m a combat situation Thus, all military occupational specialties 

are available to women .\ilanne officers except mfantr., artillery, tanks, and 

combat flying. 

First Duty 

An Annapolis graduate's first career opportunity comes in the imhal chmce 

of duty M1dsh1pmen make this selection about three months before they 

graduate and receive their commissions. Career options available-on land, 

sea, under the sea, and m the air-are b) far the broadest offered by an)' of 

the service academies The pnont) assigned mdiv1dual dutv preferences 1s 

dependent upon the needs of the ser.·1ce and the mdt\'ldual's class standing 

and phvsical and other personal qualifications. E1·er. attempt 1s made to 

assign graduates to the duty and localit1 the\' request 

The principal duty assignments for members of the Class of 1981 (where 

qualified, almost all were granted their first choice) included the following: 

Surface Ships (convenhonally powered); 199 men, 5 women 

Nuclear Power Training: 214 men (almost 200 submarine-bound, remainder 

to surface ships) 

Aviation: Pilot Trainmg-225 men, 5 women; Flight Officer Trainmg-115 

men, 5 women 

U. S. Marine Corps: 110 men, 9 women 

Fifty-six midshipmen, mcludmg a number not phvsicalh qualified for the 

abo,·e duties, elected and were assigned to such fields as Cryptology Engineering, Law, Admm1strahon, Communications, lntelhgence, Supply, Aviation Maintenance, Strategic \'\'eapons, Salvage and Re~cue, and Geophysics. 

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Whatever the initial operational duty, officers usually find that the responsibilities assigned are greater than those of their contemporaries in civilian 

life. Most Naval Academy graduates are commissioned as ensigns in the line 

and are, thus, headed ultimately for command at sea. Those graduates who 

choose to go to sea initially on a surface ship (e.g., aircraft carrier, cruiser, 

destroyer, or replenishment or amphibious warship) attend a four-month 

course at the Surface Warfare Officer School prior to reporting to their first 

ship. Other graduates may qualify and be selected for nudear power training, 

with ultimate assignment to nuclear-powered submarines or surface combatant ships of the Fleet. 

Graduate programs leading to the advanced degrees are available to a small 

number of new graduates. Normally these special programs will follow a tour 

of sea duty. Prospective aviators may elect to go directly to flight school or 

they may go to sea with the Fleet two years before entering flight training. 

One out of every six Annapolis graduates may volunteer for appointment 

tn the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. Those accepting commissions in 

the Marine Corps will spend 21 weeks at the Basic School-a school for 

officers, run by officers. After this familiarization training, the Marine lieutenant will receive formal training in the occupational specialty he or she 

chooses. Career field choices include the combat arms, aviation, intelligence, 

logistics, engineers, air traffic control, data processing, supply and communications. Upon completion of training, the lieutenant will be assigned to a 

regular Marine Corps unit. 

Officers not physically qualified for the options described above may select 

duty in one of the staff corps or restricted line branches of the Navy or Marine 

Corps. 

Officer Career Patterns 

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

own career patterns to a significant degree through their requests for assignments afloat and ashore, advanced studies, and, of course, by personal 

peformance. After the initial tour, most young officers have a fairly well 

developed idea of what specialty they wou.ld like to follow. Line officers seek 

operational assignments that will preapre them for command of a surface 

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

ashore occur at regular intervals. Officers aspiring to command at sea will 

serve in a number of ships or aircraft squadrons in different capacities, as 

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

and overseas. 

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"The Navy of the United 

States is the right arm of 

the United States and is 

emphatically the peacemaker." 

THEODORE ROOSEVcLT 

Graduate studies and repeated assignments within specialized fields provide line officers with subspeciaities which generally are exercised ashore. 

These subspecialties include such varied fields as ship engineering, aeronautical engineering, management, international relations, and personnel administration. 

While certain aspects of the career patterns of Navy and Marine Corps 

officers are similar, there are some significant differences. Upon completion 

of the 21-week course at the Basic School and formal occupational specialty 

training, the Marine lieutenant can expect to be assigned to Fleet Marine 

Force operational units in the United States or in the Far East. During this 

initial tour, the Marine officer serves in command and staff positions. Following this, the Marine officer can expect assignments to jobs outside his or 

her specialty, such as independent duty, barracks duty, recruiting duty, or 

duty with other services or with a major headquarters staff. As Marine Corps 

officers advance in rank and experience, they find themselves receiving 

advanced professional training at various service schools, attending graduate 

schools, and assuming greater responsibilities in command and staif positions. 

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

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

professional sailor, Marine, aviator, engineer, manager, scientist, administrator, educator, diplomat, Fleet commander. This is not just a job, but a way 

of life-a career dedicated to the service of the United States and its people, 

carrying with it high professional prestige and opportunities for broad experience, a career which rewards the industrious, the loyal, and the imaginative. It is a career for those with a zeal for strenuous living, patriotism, and 

dedication to an ideal of real meaning which can be translated into a Lifetime 

of adventure and service in the Navy or Marine Corps of the United States. 

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"No study is possible on the 

battlefield; one does there 

simply what one can in order to apply what one 

knows. Therefore, in order 

to do even a little, one has 

already to know a great 

deal and know it well." 

FERDINAND FOCH 
"It was mentally challenging, b11/ it's good work under pressure . . many 

people are not aware of 

therr capabilities." 

"I have a 'Vette' and it's all 

paid for. I've done all I 

wanted to do. The best way 

to sum up what the Academy means to me is that if 

1 had it all to do over 

again, I wo11/d-gladly." 

Officer Education and Training 

Upon graduation and commissioning, new officers may lay their books aside 

momentarily, but their theoretical and practical education will continue as 

long as they are in the service. From graduation day forward, they will 

continue to prepare for assignments of greater responsibility and professional 

attainment by acquiring practical experience ashore and afloat and through 

advanced academic work. The extent of attainment is limited only by ability, 

initiative, energy, and resourcefulness, commensurate with logical career 

planning and execution. 

The Naval Academy is considered but the first step on the educational 

-,, . ,, ,,- _,,._7 

/ 

• 
ladder, and so the Navy and Marine Corps sponsor a wide variety of graduate 

programs at both naval and civilian institutions which are designed to prepare 

officers for higher responsibilities This move toward graduate education 

begins before graduation for those midshipmen selected for scholarships in 

civilian universities or for Navy and Manne Corps-sponsored graduate programs. 

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

vary widely but all are taught on a postgraduate level They vary from the 

eighteen months of flight training for pilots to two- and three-week functional 

schools in damage control, communications, electronics maintenance, and 

antisubmarine warfare Some exceptional educational opportunities are afforded by these curriculums. For example, many graduates are selected for 

the nuclear power training program. Sponsored Jointly by the Navy and the 

Energy Research and Development Administration, this training is considered 

the finest technical preparation in its field anywhere in the world. 

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

some qualified Naval Academy graduates may expect orders to graduate 

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

throughout an officer's career. Military service colleges, in particular, are 

noted for their educahonal programs in the fields of management, economics, 

tactics, and international relations and for relating these studies to our global 

strategy Officers who aspire to pos11tons of high responsibility must, of 

necessity, continue to grow intellectually and thus be students during all of 

their professional li\'eS. 

The ever-increasing importance of our Navy in the defense of this country 

and fulfillment of our national policy commitments has opened the way for 

an unprecedented number of career opportunities for Navy and Manne Corps 

officers. Fleet and field operational experience continues to be an important 

constant m the career pattern, and the need for specialists trained in technical 

fields, governmental affairs, education, training, or managerial skills expands 

at a rate that can be satisfied only bv a commitment of the Navy to the concept 

of an educated officer This commitment has been made and reaffirmed 

throughout the '-ia\'y at every level of leadership. A career officer becomes 

a part of this commitment, and thus e\'ery Naval Academy graduate can be 

assured that his or her professional talents and intellectual ability will be 

enhanced by educational opportunities and bv assignments that fully challl'nge interests and capabilities. 

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CHAPTER V 

Admissions 

E ach year, the Naval Academy selects approximately 1,300 candidates 

for admission to the plebe (freshman) class. They come from every 

state in the union and from backgrounds reflecting every facet of 

American life. The Naval Academy encourages this diversity and recognizes 

the value and promise of a Brigade enriched by a membership representing 

every race, creed, color, and background found in this nation. Students from 

minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply for admission. The number 

of minority students in recent entering classes has risen sharply. The Class 

of 1984 included 185 (almost 15 percent of the class) from racial and ethnic 

minorities. 

Certain general eligibility requirements for candidates do exist. Candidates 

must be of good moral character. They must be at least 17 years of age and 

must not have passed their 22nd birthday by 1 July in the year of admission. 

They must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no children and, except for 

limited quotas of foreign midshipmen specifica11y authorized by Congress, 

must be citizens of Lhe United States 

Meeting these requirements, prospective candidates must then proceed to 

obtam a nomination; qualify scholastically, medically, and in physical aptitude; 

and be selected for entry. The Admissions Board examines each candidate's 

school records, SAT or ACT scores, recommendations from school officials, 

record of extracurricular activities, and other evidence of character, leadership 

potential, and academic aptitude and achievement. Qualification for admission and competition for selection is based on all of the above factors. 

High School Program 

Candidates should pursue studies in high school that will prepare them for 

a rigorous college program. The q11alrty of the work is important. Eighty 

percent of lhe members of the class of 1984 ranked in the top 20 percent of 

their high school classes. Chances for admission are very limited for those 

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"The only comforting thing 

was k11owi11g that 1,400 

other mids were going 

through the same thing." 
"We were thrown together 

from the start. The upperclassmen III my compan_l/ 

who tra111cd 11s did a good 

JOb It took them some t11ne 

to get used to having 

women hen• t/1011gl1." 

who stand below the top 40 percent. While the Academy does not have rigid 

requirements concerning the sub1ects which must be included in the school 

record, candidates are strongly encouraged to include the following subjects 

in their high school or prep school curriculum: 

Mathematics-four years, including tngonometry, English-four years, Modern Language--two years, European or World History-one year, Chemistry-one year, Physics-one year. 

About 100 members or each plebe class will have had one or more semesters 

of college work prior to admission to Annapolis. All such students must enter 

the Academy as plebes, however, and must complete the entire four-year 

program. The Admissions Board requires that applicants furnish tran~cnpts 

or any college work they have taken 

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Precandidate Questionnaire 

Applicants should submit a Precandidate Questionnaire to the Naval Academy 

in the spring of their )ltnlDr year, or as soon thereafter as practicable. The 

Academy will open a preadmission file upon receipt of this questionnaire, 

and evaluations will be provided to applicants by late summer. Information 

gathered in the preadmission file will also be used by the Academy to provide 

the applicant's Congressman with periodic status reports, including a preliminary evaluation of the applicant, results of the medical examination, and 

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

Congressional nomination. Precandidate Questionnaires should be requested 

from the Director, Candidate Guidance (Box "C"), U.S. Naval Academy, 

Annapolis, Maryland 21402. 

Candidate Guidance 

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

counsel to young men and women who are interested in a career of naval 

service through Annapolis. This office also coordinates the nationwide activities of some 1,500 selected Naval Reserve officers, not on active duty, and 

civilians who have been designated Naval Academy Information Officers. 

These officers are qualified to counsel applicants on all aspects of admission 

and are in close contact throughout the year with officials at Annapolis. 

Appendix E lists the State/Area Coordinators of this program. After reading 

this catalog, applicants who have questions about the Academy or its admission procedures should write to the coordinator nearest them or to: 

Superintendent 

U.S. Naval Academy 

(Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance, Box "C") 

Annapolis, Maryland 21402 

Candidates living on the West Coast may write 

Mr. Torn Teshara 

USNA Office 

NAS Moffett Field, California 94035 

The Naval Academy is open to visitors from 9 a.rn. to 5 p.rn. Monday through 

Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.rn. on Sunday. Prospective candidates are 

invited to drop by the Academy's Candidate Guidance Office to talk with an 

officer counselor from 8-11 a.m. and from 1-4 p.rn. Monday through Friday, 

and from 9 a.rn. to noon on Saturday. No appointment is necessary. 

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"The Naval Academy is the 

only place in the world 

where they take away all of 

your God-given rights at 

entry and give them back 

to you, one at a time, over 

the next four years as privileges." 
"Well rested is well tested. 

If you stay up all night 

studying, you're a zombie 

the next day." 

Tests 

Either the College Entrance Examination board (CEEB), Scholastic Aptitude 

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

each candidate. These tests may be taken at any time they are offered, but 

not later than February of the year of admission to Annapolis. Students who 

are interested in applying for admission are strongly urged to take these tests 

(in addition to the PSAD in their junior year to assist us in reaching an early 

evaluation of their candidacy. Candidates taking a test more than once will 

be credited with the highest scores achieved. Candidates interested in advanced placement (validation) are encouraged to take the appropriate College 

Board Achievement test(s), including the English Composition Test with 

Essay. Since achievement tests are not considered in determining scholastic 

qualification for admission, they may be taken as late as May, except for the 

English Composition Test with Essay, which is offered in December only. 

Test Dates for Candidates for the Class of 1986" 

(Registration deadlines are in parentheses) 

CEEB 

Apr. 4 (Feb. 27) 1981 (SAT) 

May 2 (Mar. 27) 1981 (SAT & Achievement tests) 

June 6 (May 1) 1981 (SAT & Achievement tests) 

Oct. 10 (Sept. 18) 1981 (SAT in Calif., Texas, 

Florida; Ga., N.C., and 

New York only) 

Nov. 7 (Oct. 2) 1981 (SAT & Achievement tests) 

Dec. 5 (Oct. 30) 1981 (SAT & Achievement tests) 

Jan. 23 (Dec. 18) 1982 (SAT & Achievement tests) 

ACT 

Mar. 28 (Feb. 27) 1981 

June 13 (May 15) 1981 

Oct. 17 (Sept. 18) 1981 

Dec. 12 (Nov. 13) 1981 

Feb. 20 Oan. 22) 1982 

Test Dates for High School Juniors .. (USNA Class of 1987) 

March 27 1982 (SAT only) Apr. 3 (Mar. 5) 1982 

May 1 1982 (SAT & Achievement tests) June 12 (May 14) 1982 

June 5 1982 (SAT & Achievement tests) 

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

school guidance counselor or by writing directly to the College Entrance 

Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, or Box 1025, 

Berkeley, California 94701; or to the Registration Department, American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. 

4 See your f?.utdance counselor and/or the Calend.n for Candidates. Class of 1986. page :ms of this catalog. 

for speciallnfonnahon relating to CEEB tesb and $Chl~ule~ m the state or New York and oversea!:I 

·• See guidance counselor for senior-year test dates 

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Obtaining a Nomination 

Applicants are reminded that they 11111st obtain a nomination from an official ' 

source in order to be considered by the Naval Academy for an appointment 

as a midshipman. It is advisable to apply for Congressional nomination during 

tire sprmg of one's 11111101 year 111 lugh sc/rool, because many members of Congress 

evaluate candidates during the summer months and some nominate in early 

fall. Applicants for military-service-connected nominations (as described in 

paragraphs following) should apply directly to the Naval Academy after 1 

July. All but a few candidates wilJ have been notified of their nomination by 

the end of February of their senior year. There are many sources of nominations Applicants should apply to all sources for which they are eligible, 

which always include their U.S. representative, both U.S. senators, and, for 

the espec1alJy weU-quaJWed, the vice president. The following is a Listing of 

all nomination sources: 

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

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

have five midshipmen attending the Academy al any one time. Ten nominations may be made for each vacancy. lt is not necessary to know the official 

personally. Candidates should apply directly to their two senators and to the 

representative from their Congressional district. See <1ppendix A for a sample 

letter of application 

The President. The President may appoint 100 midshipmen each year. 

These competitive appointments are limited by law to children of career 

officers and enlisted personnel of the armed forces, including Coast Guard, 

who are either on active duty (other than for training) and who have served 

continuously on active duty for at least eight years, or who are retired with 

pay (other than those retired under Section 1331 of Title 10, USC-retirement 

at age 60 for combined active and inactive service of at least 20 years). 

Application should be made by 15 February to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval 

Academy (Attn: Nominations and Appointments Office), Annapolis, Maryland 21402. See appendix A for a sample letter of application. 

The Vice President. Nominating from the United States at large, the vice 

president may have five midshipmen attending the Academy at any one time. 

This nomination is very competitive. Application should be made by 1 November to the Office of the Vice President, Washington, D. C. 20501. See 

appendix A for sample letter of application. 

Delegates in Congress from Guam and the Virgin Islands. Residents 

should apply to the appropriate official. 

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" ... visited the Academy 

and almost changed my 

mind about coming. Being 

a plebe looked like too much 

to put up with. Now I'm 

glad I came ... learning a 

lot about myself." 
"On 111y first day as a plebe 

1 called my father a11d told 

/rim '/'111 Ieav111g here' On 

tire way back from tire 

phone booth I cha11ged my 

111111d and never looked 

back " 

Governors of Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Residents should apply 

to the appropriate official 

Regular Navy and Marine Corps. Completion of one year of active duty 

is required by the day of induction as a midshipman. Eighty-five appomtments 

are authorized each year. Application should be made via the applicant's 

commanding officer in accordance with OPNAVINST 1531 4C or Marine Corps 

Order 1530. llD 

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

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

prior to the day of induction as a midshipman. There are 85 appomtments 

each year. Application should be made via the applicant's commanding officer 

in accordance with OPNAvlNST 1531.4C or Marine Corps Order 1530. l lD 

Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC & NJROTCIMCJROTC). 

There are ten appointments each year. Applrcahon should be made to applicant's professor of naval science or semor naval sc1ence,military rnstructor 

Honor Naval and Military Schools. Three nominations may be made 

annually by the headmaster of each approved honor preparatory school 

Nominees compete for ten appointments. 

Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Children of Prisoners of 

War or Servicemen Missing in Action. Children of armed forces members 

who were killed in action, or who died from wounds, inJuries, or disease 

received while on active duty; or who sustamed 100 percent disability (as 

certified by the Veteran's Admm1strahon) from such wounds, tnJuries, or 

disease; and children of sen,icemen who are currently pnsoners of war or 

missing in action, are eligible. In addition, the children of ci\'ilians ma POW 

or MIA status are also eligible. A maximum of 65 appointees may be at the 

Academy at any one time. Applicants should write to the Supenntendent, 

U S. Naval Academy (Attn: Nominations and Appointments Branch), Annapolis, Maryland 21402. 

Children of Medal of Honor Winners. Applications should be made to the 

Superintendent, U.S Naval Academy (Attn: Nominations and Appointments 

Branch, Box "C"), Annapolis, Maryland 21402. 

Sample letters for requestmg no111111nlio11s appear III appendix A. Foreign studt?llls 

should refer to appe11d1x C 

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Congressional Nominating Procedures 

Ten candidates may be nominated for each vacancy a member of Congress 

has at the Naval Academ1 At the member of Congress' discretion, nominees 

may be designated as "principal," " Isl alternate," "2nd alternate," and so 

on to "9th alternate", or they may be nominated as a principal with nine 

compehhve alternates for evaluation by the Naval Academy; or they may 

simply be nominated as a slate of ten competitors to be evaluated and ranked 

by the Naval Academy for the vacancy. The top candidate on the hst who 1s 

found to be completely qualified for admission by the Academy will be 

appointed Bui this does not mean that the others are no longer considered. 

In fact, if partlcularly well qualified, 111s possible that they all may be accepted 

for admission as qualified alternates or competitors 

Admission of Qualified Alternates and Competitors 

Each year the Naval Academy admits several hundred quahfied alternates 

and qualified competitors to bring the entering class to the desired number. 

Thus, candidates nominated by members of Congress, but not appointed to 

fill their vacancies, are still considered on a competitive basis for Annapolis, 

if qualified No special application for these appointments is necessary, as all 

qualified candidates will be considered automatically by the Academy's Admissions Board. 

Admission of Women 

In meeting the "needs of the Service,'' it is estimated that the Naval Academy 

will be authorized bv the Navv to admit approximately 100 women m the 

Class of 1986. The number of women who may be appointed from each of 

the existing sources of nominations listed on pages 63 and 64 of this catalog 

is proportional lo the total number of appointments authorized by law for 

these sources Women compete with men nominated from the same sources, 

except for children of Medal of I lonor winners, who are admitted without 

limit 1f qualified 

Women who hold Congressional principal nominations are admitted, if 

qual1f1ed, unless the number of women in line to receive an appointment 

from Congressional-type sources of appointment exceeds the number apportioned to these sources (the Vice President, U S Senators and Representahn!s, Governors of Puerto Rico and American Samoa, Delegates from 

D C , Guam, and the Virgin Islands, and the Resident Commissioner of 

Puerto Rico) If this occurs, women who are qualified principal candidates 

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"Before tlus summer I was 

averagmg 10 to 11 hours 

sleep each night Now the 

best I get ,s seven hours 

The upperclassmen say the 

more sleep you get the 

more you need and vice 

versa." 
<. 

"011r colleges ought to 

have /,/ 11p rn 11s a lasting 

relish for the better ki11d 

of ma11, a loss of appetite 

for mediocrities." 

\\'ILUA~I )A\lfS 

compete in order of merit with women who are in line to be offered Congressional-type appointments, up to the number apportioned to these sources. 

The remainder of the women in this group have pnonty.among the qualified 

alternates and competitors discussed above. 

Sound complicated? Yes, but if you read it again slowly you will see that, 

as Congress intended, women are being offered the maximum opportunity 

to compete with men up to the authorized number of appointments. 

Previous Candidates 

Unsuccessful applicants for a previous entenng class may reopen their adm1ssions files for a subsequent class by writing the Director of Candidate 

Guidance. A second Prospective Candidate Questionnaire is not required 

Appltcants must, however, obtain a new nomination to be considered for 

admission, and they must continue to meet general ehgibility reqmrements 

regarding age, marital status, etc Retaking of SAT ACT tests is highly recommended. Additionally, for maximum benefit, any college or 1umor college 

work taken by candidates should include a cumculum similar to that of firstyear m1dsh1pmen (i.e., a full academic schedule including math, science, and 

English). 

Readmission of Former Midshipmen 

To be eligible for readmission, a candidate must 110/ be past the 26th birthday 

on 1 July of the expected year of graduation from the Academy In addition 

to obtaining a new nomination and completing the other normal adm1ss1on 

requirements, approval of the Naval Academy's Academic Board is required 

for readmission of former midshipmen. Requests should be addressed to the 

Dean of Admissions not later than 1 April 

Medical Examination 

Applicants must pass a very thorough medical examination The examination 

1s designed to ensure that they possess the physical and mental fitness and 

the persor,ality and behavioral characteristics necessary to ad1ust to service 

life and to carry out the ngorous demands of the Naval Academy program. 

Physically fit applicants in good health with normal ,•1s1on seldom have 

difficulty in passing the examination. Candidates should carefully review the 

detailed medical standards contained in appendix B. Candidates having less 

than 20120 uncorrected vision and'or having defective color vision should take 

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careful note of the Eyes and Vision section, appendix B. Also note special 

examination requirements for those who wear contact lenses. 

All medical examinations of candidates are conducted at designated medical 

examining centers. Examinations are conducted only for those candidates who 

have been officially scheduled by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB), an agency responsible for scheduling 

and evaluating medical examinations for all of the U.S. service academies. 

The priority of medical scheduling of Naval Academy candidates is determined 

by the Academy. This procedure is necessary because of the limited number 

and capacity of examining facilities available throughout the nation. 

For some candidates, this means that they will not be scheduled for a 

medical examination until they are otherwise fully qualified and in line to be 

considered for an appointment. Other candidates may not be scheduled at 

11/1 if, for example, they are found to be scholastically unqualified by the 

Admissions Board. However, candidates may be assured that that if they are 

otherwise fully qualified and are in a position to be appointed to the Naval 

Academy immediate action will be taken to see that their medical examination 

is scheduled. 

The Physical Aptitude Examination 

Candidates must score acceptably on the Physical Aptitude Examination to 

qualify for entry. Testing coordination, strength, speed, agility, and endurance, the aptitude examination consists of four tests: pull-ups (men) and 

flexed arm hang (women), and a standing long jump, a kneeling basketball 

throw, and a 300-yard shuttle run. The examination is a separate examination, 

separately conducted, and is not part of the Medical Examination. 

Complete details of this examination are provided candidates by the Naval 

Academy, along with a testing form and instructions for conducting the 

examination. It may be conducted by any teacher holding a degree in physical 

education or by any commissioned officer on active duty. 

In addition to being in good physical condition in order to do well on this 

test, candidates are stro11gly advised to be in the best possible physical condition when they enter the Naval Academy in early July. The first summer 

is very demanding physically, starting with the very first day, and endurance 

and upper body strength are particularly important. Cross-country runs, 

weightlifting, isometnc exercises, swimming, push-ups, and chin-ups, and 

(for women) the flexed-arm hang are valuable conditioning exercises prior to 

entering the Academy 

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"A11y brother coming off the 

streets who wants to make 

an eventual co11tribut1011 to 

blackness could do a lot 

worse than to come here." 
.. high school preparat ,011 was poor and my 

study habits left a lot to be 

desired . . took a whole 

semester to /eam how to 

study. Chemistry and calculus are the hardest." 

Notification of Qualification and Selection for Appointment 

All candidates holding official nominations are notified of their qualification 

status by 15 April. Offers of appointment are made on a continuing basis 

from mid-October to June. Fully qualified candidates who have not been 

offered an appointment by 1 May will, in all probability, not be selected. All 

candidates who have been offered an appointment to the Naval Academy with the 

entering class will have the opportunity to visit the Academy in late May for 

a full day of orientation briefings and tours. The new class is admitted in 

early July. 

Profile of an Entering Class 

[n a typical year, we'll receive some 11,000 applications. About 7,000 applicants 

will receive official nominations, of which some 2,000 will be found qualified 

scholastically, medically, and in physical aptitude by our Admissions Board. 

We'll offer appointments as midshipmen to about 1,600 of these, of which 

some 1,300 will accept and become members of our entering class. SAT scores 

of the entering class will average about 570 (verbal) and 660 (math); ACT will 

average 24 (English) and 30 (math); over 1,000 will have ranked in the top 20 

percent of their high school class, and very few will have been below the top 

40 percent; perhaps 100 will have had at least a semester of college; 75 will 

be children of alumni; and the class will include some 100 women and perhaps 

190 minority midshipmen, of which some 70 will be black, 60 will be OrientalAmerican, and 60 will have Hispanic backgrounds. Honors and activities will 

include class or student body officers (20 percent); National Honor Society 

(55 percent); varsity letter winners (80 percent); dramatics, public speaking, 

and debating (60 percent); leaders of musical groups (8 percent); Eagle Scouts 

(8 percent); Boys/Girls State or Nation (17 percent); and ROTC, NROTC, 

AFROTC (7 percent). 

Pay and Expenses 

Midshipmen are currently paid $419.40 per month, commencing on the date 

of admission. This salary provides funds for uniforms, books, equipment, 

laundry, and income tax, and for leaves, dating, and other personal needs 

while at the Naval Academy. By graduation, midshipmen will have accrued 

savings averaging some $1,500. Typically, this will be used to augment their 

wardrobe of officer uniforms and to help them establish themselves at their 

new duty stations. 

Before being admitted as a midshipman, each candidate must deposit with 

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the Midshipmen's Store the sum of SS00, to be used in partial payment for 

uniforms, clothing, etc. In cases of extreme hardship this sum may be reduced, 

in which case money allowances will be reduced until the individual's account 

reaches prescribed levels. The amount deposited is not refunded, but is 

expended at entrance for clothing, uniforms, etc., which become the property 

of the midshipman. 

The regulation entrance outfit, plus the additional uniforms, clothing, 

textbooks, and expenses required the fi rst year, are valued at approximately 

$3,000. The deposit made at the time of entry is supplemented by an entrance 

credit of Sl,200. The $1,200 credit is an interest-free loan advanced by the 

government to defray the cost of the uniforms and equipment required during 

the first year. Repayment of Lhe indebtedness is accomplished by monthly 

deductions of 5100 from the midshipman's pay, beginning in April of the 

first year at the Naval Academy and continuing until the indebtedness is 

liquidated. 

Agreement to Serve Signed by Entering Midshipmen 

As required by Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 6959a, each midshipman who is 

a citizen or national of the United States shall sign an agreement (with the 

consent of parents or guardian if a minor) that he/she will: 

D Complete the course of instruction at the Naval Academy; 

0 Accept an appointment and serve on active duty as a commissioned officer 

of the Regular Navy or Marine Corps for at least five years immediately after 

graduation; and 

0 Accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in the reserve component 

of the Navy or Marine Corps and remain therein until the sixth anniversary 

of graduation from the Naval Academy ,fan appointment as a commissioned 

officer in the regular component is not tendered at graduation or if such 

graduate is permitted to resign as a commissioned officer of the regular 

component before the sixth anniversary. 

Commissioned officers of the regular components of the Navy and Marine 

Corps serve at the pleasure of the President. No terminal dates are established 

for their commissions. 

Service Obligation, Separations, and Resignations 

A midshipman entering the Naval Academy directly from a civilian status 

assumes a six-year military service obligation, as provided by Title 10, U.S. 

Code, Section 651. If such a midshipman does not fulfill the Agreement to 

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"The measure may be 

thought bold, but I am of 

the opinion the boldest are 

the safest." 

H ORATIO NELSON 
"In athletics, just like life, 

you've got to accept the 

fact that t/1111gs don't always go your way. The 

main thing is to work hard 

at 1mprovi11g yourself. That 

way when your opportunity does come-and it 

will!-you'/1 be ready." 

ROGER 5TAU8ACH 

Serve detailed in the preceding section, the midshipman may be transferred 

to the Naval or Marine Corps Reserve in an enlisted status and may be 

ordered to active duty for such a period of time as the Secretary of the Navy 

may prescribe but not for more than four years, as provided by Title 10, U.S. 

Code, Section 6965b. 

The following policies apply to midshipmen who enter the Naval Academy 

directly from a civilian status: 

Fourth and third dassmen (freshmen and sophomores): Any fourth or third 

dassman who is separated, or whose resignation is accepted, wiU be discharged from the naval service. 

Second and first dassmen (juniors and seniors): A second dassman who 

is separated or whose resignation is accepted prior to the commencement of 

the second class academic year (the first day classes formally convene for the 

fall semester) will be discharged from the naval service. A second classman 

(after commenci.ng the second class academic year) or a first classman who 

is separated or whose resignation is accepted prior to fulfilling the Agreement 

to Serve detailed in the preceding section may be transferred to the Naval or 

Marine Corps Reserve in an enlisted status and may be ordered to active 

duty, as provided by Title 10, U.S. Code Section 6965b, for not less than two 

years, except in those cases where the midshipman is physically disqualified, 

unfit, or unsuited for military service in an enlisted status. 

A midshipman entering the Naval Academy from the regular or reserve 

component of the Navy or Marine Corps, including midshipmen entering 

from the Naval Academy Preparatory School, will not have his/her enlistment 

or period of obligated service terminated because of the acceptance of a 

midshipmen appointment. If such a midshipman is separated from the Academy or has a resignation accepted prior to fulfilling the Agreement to Serve 

detailed in the preceding section, the midshipman will resume enlisted status 

and shall complete the period of service for which enlisted or obligated, as 

provided by Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 516. l.n computing the unexpired 

part of an enlistment or period of obligated service, all service as a midshipman 

is counted as service under that enlistment or period of obligated service. 

However, completion or partial completion of service obligation acquired by 

prior enlistment in no way exempts a separated or resigned midshipman from 

being transferred to the reserve component and ordered to active duty, the 

same as a midshipman who enters the Academy directly from a civilian status, 

as provided by Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 6965b. 

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Pre-Annapolis Scholarship Assistance 

The U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc., is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization which provides an education assistance program to enable deserving 

high school graduates to enhance their qualification for admission to the 

Naval Academy. The Foundation is chartered for educational purposes under 

the laws of the State of Maryland. The Foundation's program is authorized 

and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and its aims 

are fully supported by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy. 

The Foundation provides a limited number of post-high school preparatory 

scholarships annually to young men and women seeking admission to the 

Naval Academy to prepare for a career in the Navy or Marine Corps. Cash 

grants for these scholarships are made to participating junior colleges and 

preparatory schools or to a college selected by the applicant. Parents of young 

men and women selected for this program are expected to contribute financially within their capabilities. The Foundation offers no assistance in obtaining 

nominations other than counseling. 

Scholarship applications should be made to the Executive Director, U.S. 

Naval Academy Foundation, Inc., 48 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 

21401. Applications should be received by 1 April each year, although a 

limited number of later applications can be considered. 

"The best opportunity at 

Annapolis is to learn lo 

work with people." 

"l couldn't have asked for 

two better roommates ... 

Because of our altitude toward each other and toward other people, our 

room attracts other n11ds 

like a magnet." 
"Education is the instruction of the i11tellect in the 

law~ of nature." 

T110,tAS HUXLfY 

Naval Academy Preparatory School 

The Naval Academy Preparatory School, located m Nev,-port, Rhode Island, 

has prepared servicemen for entry into the Naval Academv for over half a 

century Enlisted men and women study at the school from August to Ma\ 

About one-third are from the regular NaV) and Marine Corps, with the 

remainder from the reserves. 

The Preparatory School offers college preparatory work in mathematics, 

physics, chemistry, and English Students with appropriate backgrounds and 

abilities are able to undertake more advanced work, including courses at the 

college freshman level Milital") training, physical training, and intramural 

and varsity sports programs complete the school's program. 

Nominees ma regular or reserve Navy or Marine Corps status who are not 

successful in obtammg an appointment to the '1/aval Academv are considered 

automat1cally by the Naval Academy for admission to the Preparatory School. 

No special request for this cons1derahon 1s necessary 

Additional!\, each year, the Naval Academy selects a number of the most 

promising and highly motivated of those civilian nominees who were not 

successful m gaming an appointment to the Naval Academ\ Those selected 

are offered the opportunity to enlist m the Naval Reserve for the npress 

purpose of attending the Preparatory School. Cons1derahon for adm1ss1on to 

the Preparatory School is automatic No special request 1s required Details 

concerning this program are available from the Director of Candidate Guidance (Box "C"), U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md 21402. 

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Questions and Answers 

Over the years it has been our experience that a great many 

misconceptions exist concerning admission procedUies, 

methods of obtaining nominations, qualification and selection for admission, and other basic information about 

the Naval Academy. The following questions are among 

those most often asked by prospective candidates. The 

answers may help to clear up any doubts or misunderstandings you may have. 

Q. Who ca11 become a midshipman? 

A. Admission is open to young men and women of good 

moral character, without regard to race, creed or national 

origin. Candidates must be citizens of the United States, 

unmarried and have no children, and be at least 17 years 

of age but not past their 22nd birthday on 1 July of the 

year of admission 

Q. Whal 1111151 I do lo lieco111e a 111idsl11pman' 

A. Obtain a nomination; qualify scholastically [acceptable 

entrance exarninalion--either American College Testing 

Program (ACT) tests or College Entrance Examination 

Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); acceptable secondary 

school record, includmg college-preparatory work; top 40 

percent of class), and meet prescribed medical and physical 

standards. Be selected for an appointment. 

Q. W/rere 111a11 I gel delmled admissions 111for111alio11' 

A. Information may be obtained from the Naval Academy 

Information Officer in your area (see appendix E), from 

high school guidance counselors, from the USNA Office, 

NAS Moffett Field, California 94035, or by writing or visiting the Candidate Guidance Office (Box "C"), Leahy Hall, 

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland 21402. 

". . . expected to give up a 

lot, however, expected more 

mature upperclass ... was 

somewhat disappointed." 

73 

I 

t 
"I thought that this wo11/d 

be like a11y other college 

with just a little Navy 

thrown i11. Boy, was I 

wrong!" 

74 

f 

; ; 

Q. What service selections are available lo women? 

A. Recently amended Federal law allows women to go 

to sea in ships which do not normally perform a combat 

mission (such as repair ships, research vessels, salvage 

vessels, etc.). Women aviators may also, for the first time, 

perform noncombatant flight duties involving the landing 

of aircraft aboard ships at sea. However, due to the lirruted 

number of non-combat related sea billets available, only a 

limited number of women officers will be able to select 

these warfare billets. Currently, the majority of women 

officer graduates will develop other specialties and pursue 

careers ashore in one of many areas including administration, communications, computer science, engineering, environmental science, legal, or research and development, 

to name just a few. It should be emphasized that most 

physically qualified women may expect to be commissioned 

in the line upon graduation from the Naval Academy. 

Other women graduates, including those not physically 

qualified for a line commission, have the opportunity to be 

commissioned in such restricted line or staff communities 

as the Supply Corps, the Civil Engineer Corps, the intelligence community, etc. As is the case with men, opportunities available to women at graduation are subject to 

current needs of the Navy. All Marine Corps occupational 

specialties are available to women officers except infantry, 

artillery, tanks, and combat flying. 

Q. I don't know my Co11gress111a11. Hou• do I get a no111111al1on~ 

A. It is not necessary to know him personally. Apply to 

the representative of your Congressional district and to 

both of your U.S. senators by mail; your applications will 

be considered carefully. (See Precandidate Questionnaire, 

pg. 61.) Each member of Congress may have five appointees 

attending the Academy at any one time. And each member 

may nominate up to ten candidates for each vacancy. The 

essential thing to remember is that, by law, you 11111st have 

a nomination to be considered for appointment. Once you 

are nominated, you officially become a candidate and your 

record can then be evaluated by the Naval Academy on its 

merits. Even if you are not selected to fill a Congressman's 
vacancy, if you have a Congressional nomination and have 

a good school record and otherwise meet the basic entry 

standards, you wi.U have an excellent chance to become a 

midshipman. Each year several hundred of the best qualified alternate Congressional nominees are appointed to 

the Naval Academy by the Secretary of the Navy to bring 

the entering class up to authorized strength. 

1 Q. /'111 111 the Nam/ Reserve Cnn I get mto the Academy? 

A. Up to 85 enlisted reservists (Navy and Marine Corps), 

on active duty or members of drilling units, may qualify 

lo enter the Academy each year through the reserves. See 

your commanding officer for details. 

Q. If I am elig,ble for a Pres1de11t,al no111111ation, should I also 

apply for a Congressional 1w11111rat1011 7 

A. Yes. The more nominations you obtain, the better 

chance you wiJI have for selection if you are found fully 

qualified. 

Q. Is it diffirnlt to enter directly fro111 high school? 

A. No. Over nine out of ten midshipmen enter directly 

from high school. 

Q. My grades were about average, but I played m several sports 

and was st11de11t body president. Also, I had to work after school. 

Will these activities help me? 

A. Yes. Evidence of leadership ability and participation 

in extracurricular activities, including athletics and parttime Jobs, are considered in our evaluations. 

Q. ls phys,cal preparation i111porta111? 

A. It certainly is! Aside from helping candidates to do 

well on the physical aptitude test, men and women alike 

should be as physically fit at entrance as possible, since the 

first summer is t>ery demanding. Endurance and upperbody strength are particularly important. Cross-country 

runs, swimming, push-ups and chin-ups, and (particularly 

for women) the flexed-arm hang are valuable conditioning 

exercises. Be 111 shape! Or be sorry • 75 
Q. I have a high IQ and am a straight-A student. Will most 

of my lime be spent on mrlrtary sub1ecls, or may I lake any 

eleclrves, such as eleclrrcal errgmeermg' 

A. From 23 to 38 percent (depending on the major selected) of the Academy's curriculum is devoted to professional military studies, but at the Academy you will complete at least 140 rather than the 120 semester hours typical 

of most civilian colleges. There are many academic ma1ors 

offered, from English to mathematics to physics to electrical 

engineering. Advanced research pro1ects are offered m 

these and many other areas. 

Q. What part of tire medical exanuna/1011 gwes tire most drfficulty to candidates? 

A. The eye examination. Visual acuity of 20120 is required. 

However, a limited number of outstanding candidates may 

be granted waivers for visual acuity rf the refractive error 

1s not excessive and their vision 1s correctable to 20,20. If 

within waiverable limits, and otherwise fully qualified for 

adm1ss1on, you will be considered a11tomat1cally. based on 

your overall record, for a waiver by the Academv's Admissions Board. Smee only a limited number of nominees 

may be granted a medical waiver, the competition for the 

available waivers is keen. It should be noted that all nominees within waiverable limits (and otherwise fullv qualified), including pnnc1pal nominees of members of Congress, must compete for these waivers. 

Q. 1 don't like sports Do I have to try out for a11vtlm1g' 

A. If you really dislike sports, then the Naval Academy 

may not be the best school for you A midshipman 1s 

required to participate m athletics, either \ ars1tv or intramural, for the development of character, physical fitness, 

and competitive spirit 

Q. How much does rt cost to be a 1111dslr111111an' 

A. Tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care 

are provided In addition, midshipmen current!) receive 

a monthly salary of $419.40 for uniforms, books, and personal needs. Salary and the value of the daily ration allow-
ance (53.33/day) accrue to a midshipman's pay account 

while on leave. A S500.00 deposit is required on entry. 

Q. f-fow often 111ay I visit home? 

A. During Chnstrnas and spring leaves. In addition, 

month-long summer leaves are granted to the three upper 

classes. You must pay for your own travel. 

Q. f-fow many [11111k out? 

A . About ten percent of each entering class eventuaUy 

leaves the Naval Academy because of academic failure. 

Q. Do I get to choose any of 111y courses? 

A. Yes, you will choose your major and the majority of 

your courses. The great majority of midshipmen get their 

first choice of a maior. OccasionaUy, however, in order to 

better meet the future needs of the Navy, midshipmen 

must accept their second choice. The Navy requires at least 

80 percent of our midshipmen to pursue engineering or 

science-oriented majors-a quota which we have had no 

trouble meeting voluntarily in recent years. 

Q. I-low much soc111l life would I have at the Academy7 

A. Social life 1s very limited during the first year. After 

the initial (plebe) year, a growing range of social activities 

becomes available. In addition to weekend dances and 

other extracurricular activities at the Academy, there are 

opportunities for afternoon liberties in town and for a 

number of weekends away from the Academy. 

Q. 1 a111 a high school freshman. When should l start preparing 

myself for the Academy? 

A. Now! Your entire four-year high school record in academics and your record in athletics and other extracur· 

ricular activities for your last three years will be evaluated 

by the Naval Academy. 

Q. 1 am 111 college ls rt too late to enter the Academy? 

A. No, as long as you will not have passed your 22nd 

birthday on 1 July of the year of admission. Prior college 

. they ( some kids back 

home) wouldn't like the 

idea of partying only on 

weekends, they'd rather 

party all tire time, you 

know, that's the way they 

grew up, you know, that's 

the way thl!lJ like, that's 

the way they are, that's 

where they'd nm into the 

biggest diffic11/ty here, the 

social I ife." 

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78 

work will permit study of advanced courses at the Academy. Normally, about six to eight percent of the members 

of an entering dass have been enroUed in a civilian college. 

Q. lf I failed to be selected for an appointment for one class, am 

I eligible to apply again? 

A. Yes, as long as you still meet basic eligibility requirements pertaining to age, citizenship, etc., and obtain a new 

nomination (see Previous Candidates, pg. 66). Also, each 

year, a number of the most promising of our unsuccessful 

candidates are invited by the Academy to enlist in the 

Naval Reserve for the express purpose of attending the 

Naval Academy Prep School. Here, they become eligible 

to compete for entry into the Academy under a Secretary 

of the Navy nomination. 

Q. When should I apply for a nomination? 

A. Apply to the representative .&om your Congressional 

district and to both your U.S. senators for a nomination, 

whenever possible, in the spring of your junior year in high 

school. Although a few apply as late as December of the 

senior year, this is not advised since most members of 

Congress will have selected their nominees by this time. 

Q. What is my military obligation on graduation? 

A. Six years. Current directives require five of these to 

be on active duty as a commissioned officer in the Navy 

_ or Marine Corps. 

Q. Can I become a Navy physician or dentist? 

A . There was a limited program for pre-medical training 

at the Naval Academy a few years ago, but it does not exist 

for present entering classes. If your primary interest is to 

become a Navy doctor or dentist, it is recommended that 

you attend a civilian college offering premedical studies. 

Q. Does the Naval Academy liave a pre-law 111a1or? 

A. The Academy has no pre-law program, and you might 

better plan to attend a civilian college offering pre-law 

studies if your primary interest is to become a Navy lawyer. 
Naval Academy graduates may apply for the Navy's law 

education program after two years of commissioned service This 1s a t•ery limited program, however, with only 25 

officers selected from the entire Navy and Manne Corps 

each vear Officers not selected are required to continue 

their careers as line officers 

Q. Mv father was 111 the armed forces. Will flus help me to get 

a 110111111a/1011? 

A. Sons and daughters of career members of the regular 

and reserve forces, active duty or retired (other than those 

retired under Section 1331 of Title 10, U.S Code), may be 

considered for nomination under the Presidential category. 

Q. What if a 1111dsh1p111a11 1s fo1111d to be smokmg 111ar1111a11a or 

to be 11s111g other 1111a11t/1orrzed drugs~ 

A. The \:aval Academy has a zero tolerance drug pohcy. 

If vou are found to be in possession of or using drugs, 

including man1uana here or anywhere else-during your 

four years as midshipman, out you go 

"I feel better lha11 I would 

have a11ywhere else 

have 1101 had a11y tune to 

waste. And what I've 

n11ssed socrally, I can always make up." 

79 
"The right to the p11rs111t of 

truth was 1101 :~h•e11, it was 

won, eamt'd 111 co11f11ct, 

and the fight co11ti1111t's, to 

t/11s day, and beyond." 

HO>IORABl E Do,-.ALD Rt:,NELD 

Graduatton Address 

US:S.A, Cla" of 1976 

80 

Q. Where do m1dsh1pme11 live? 

A. They are housed in one large, multi-winged building, 

Bancroft Hall, having more than 4 8 miles of corndors and 

33 acres of Aoor space Each room has its own shower and 

all rooms have been remodeled in recent years Fleet Admiral Ernest J. Kmg Hall connects to Bancroft Hall Here 

all 4,500 midshipmen are able to sit down and eat at one 

time The food is served family stvle Bancroft Hall contains 

a store, medical and dental facilities, a soda fountain, bowlmg alleys, and numerous other facilities 

Q. I have 11ommatio11s to both tire ,\iaval and the Air Foret' 

Academies M11st I 1111dergo two medical e:ram111at1011s' 

A. No. A single Quahfving Medical Examination conducted at any of the military examining centers designated 

b\ the Department of Defense Medical Examination Re\'le\, 

Board 1s acceptable for all service academies. 

Q. What reasons are given most freq11e11tly by plebes who res1g11 

from the Academy' 

A. Resigning plebes most frequently say: 

(1) They came to the Academy under parental pressure. 

After a few weeks as plebes, thev feel that they have 

fulfilled their obhgahon to their parents and can safely 

resign 

(2) They were attracted to the Academy by its glamour. 

They knew that the academic program was demanding, 

but they failed to realize the extent of the dail\ demands 

made on their hme bv the militarv and professional aspects 

of the training at Annapolis. Some, apparentlv, were expecting more of a relaxed, college-tvpe ~ROTC program 

than the regimen of a service academ, . 

Q. As a male grad11ate, what are my career cl101ces 011 grad11-

atio111 

A. During the second semester of the senior year, midshipmen found medically qualified for commissioning as 

hne officers choose from the following serv1Ce selecttons 

on graduation- (1) the surface warfare community, (2) the 
submarine service, (3) naval aviation, or (4) the U.S. Marine 

Corps (either ground or pilot/aviation officer training). Additionally, up to five highly qualified graduates may be 

selected for the Navy Engineering Duty officer specialty. 

Those not medically qualified for line duties are commissioned in the staff corps or the restricted line. (Women: See 

Assignments for Women Officers, page 51, and Q & A, 

pp. 74). 

Q. How do I apply a11d what are my chances of getti11g mto the 

Naval Academy Preparatory Sc/roof? 

A. Whether you are military or civilian, no application is 

necessary. You will be considered a11tomntically, based on 

your record, in the event you are unsuccessful in gaining 

an appointment to the Naval Academy. 

Q . Is there a Naval Academy represe11tative 11ear my home 

tow11? 

A. There are more than 1,500 Naval Academy information 

Officers available for counseling throughout the country. 

See appendix E to find your nearest state coordinator. 

"/ am not a novelty. I am 

not weird. I am not different. I am a midshipman, 

not a female midshipman." 

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CIIAPTER VI 

The Curriculum Challenge 

Y oung men and women entering the Naval Academy can be confident 

that the professional education and training received at Annapolis 

will give them the knowledge and skills that they will need to 

perform their future military duties effectively. The development of professional officers has been central to the objectives of the Naval Academy since 

its founding over 135 years ago. lt is today. But today's Naval Academy offers 

considerably more. The Naval Academy is primarily an academic institution, 

offering in-depth studies in engineering, science, and the humanities. The 

curriculum is demanding, and its many choices are designed to challenge 

each midshipman's academic aptitudes and interests. 

The day is long past when every line officer could be expected to embody 

all the qualifications and specialties desired or needed in a naval career. 

Today's Naval Academy, therefore, does not seek to give the same all-inclusive 

educational package to every graduate. Rather, it undertakes to produce in 

every graduating class a group of individual line officers-all thoroughly 

educated at the baccalaureate level and well trained in basic professional 

sub1ects. 

Each midshipman must satisfy certain minimum course requirements in 

mathematics and science and in the social sciences and the humanities. 

Midshipmen must also complete a major sequence from a variety of fields 

designed to provide them with the academic background necessary for effective leadership in today's Navy or Marine Corps. Consistent with the 

Navy's technical orientation is the Academy's requirement that at least 80 

percent of the lllldshipmen major in one of the engineering, math, or scienceoriented d1sciphnes The remaining midshipmen may major in the humanities 

or social sciences. 

The Navy has an ever-increasing need for officers educated in the engineering disciplines and thus offers extensive opportunities to its officers for 

graduate work and career specialties or subspecialties in engineering programs Seven engmeering majors offered by the Naval Academy lead to 

designated degrees accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering 

and Technology (ABET). 

83 

"People at the Academy are 

trying to help you graduate. If you gel 111/0 a11y 

trouble academicafly, anybody here would be wiflmg 

to help you 011/ T/11s is one 

thing that other colleges 

don't offer." 
"Does the system produce 

doers rntlzer than 

thmkers? I can think of 

worse indictments." 

VJCE ADMIRAL 

)AMES F. CALVERT 

Superintendent, 

U.S. Naval Academy, 

1968--72 

Choosing a Major 

A midshipmen's choice of major governs the number ofrelated and supporting 

courses required in science, engineering, mathematics, or foreign languages. 

Majors in the scientific-technical fields entail more courses, at higher levels, 

in mathematics, science, and engineering, for example, than do non-techni.cal 

majors. The scientific-technical programs require no foreign language. On the 

other hand, programs in social sciences, international studies, and English 

do require foreign language study, yet these programs also include four 

semesters of mathematics, one year of chemistry, and a year of physics. 

Some plebes are sure of their study preferences and their academic aptitudes 

when they first arrive at the Academy. However, midshipmen are not normally ready to make a firm selection of their major at the beginning of plebe 

year. They may have a general idea of the area of interest, without being sure 

of which major they should take. They may not yet know whether their 

talents lie in a technical or nontechnical field. And, duri.ng plebe year, they 

may very well discover that their real interests and abilities do not fit the 

requirements of the major fields they first considered. 

For these reasons, selection of a major" is delayed until near the end of the 

Common Plebe Year when the midshipman has had nearly two semesters of 

meaningful academic experience in fundamental courses which test ability 

and help to evaluate strengths and weaknesses. Approval by the Academic 

Dean of each midshipman's choice of a major will depend upon the needs 

of the Navy and the educational background of the midshipman. 

·Toe majors described in this catalog (chapter 7) are subject to changes to meet the needs of the 

Navy and, therefore, should not oe considered as a contract between the candidate and the 

U.S. Naval Academy. 

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The Common Plebe Year 

During the first year at the Naval Academy, each midshipman 1s placed m 

a program or study at a level suited to ability and academic background 

These courses are broad enough in scope to provide a sound basis for the 

selection or a maior during the latter part or the year. At the same time they 

contain an element or commonalil) which enables the midshipman to progress 

into any or the majors offered They include the naval science courses which 

start professional development The normal academic load for a plebe consists 

or six courses each semester as follows: 

The Common Plebe Year 

Fir;t Semester 

NSIOI Fundamentals of :s;aval 

Soencc 

H11103 ,todern Western 

C1v1h,at1on Smee 1715 

11H 105' Western Cultural 

Hentage lo 1815 

2-2-3 

3--0-3 

3--0-3 

111:.111" Rhetonc and lntroduchon 3--0-3 

to Literature I 

Calculus I +-0-4 

Chcm,stry 3-2-4 

51100 Introduction to 2--0-2 

Computing 

17-4-19t 

Second Semester 

\lll02 Leader;h1p I 1-2-2 

HH 10-I Amencan Naval Heritage 3--0-3 

HHI06" Ci,·ihzahon & the Atlantic >--0-3 

Commumlv 

HE! 12" Rhetonc and lntroduchon 3--0-3 

to Literature II 

Calculus II 4--0--l 

Chemistry 3-2-1 

l:.:S:100 Introduction to Naval 2--0-2 

Engmeenng 

lb-4--18 

• llonur, course Approximately 10% of class arc selected. M1dsh1pmen enrolled m HHIOS-106 

will lake IIH 10-I , Am,•rican .'-.aval Hentage. dunng third class year 

•• Stud,•nt, sclt'Cled bv the Enghsh Department take 111:.101 Prachcal Wntmg the lir,I st•mc,ter. 

111:111 the '<'<ond semester. and 11Ell2 dunng lhe,r third class (second} year. 

... Ofkrt•d at several level,, depending on the background and academic ab1hty of the mid 

shipman In the case ol Calculus I, the low,·st lc,·el ,s a pre-calculus course, SMOOS, for 

m1d,h1pmen whose acad,•m,c background ha- not adequatclv prepared them for calculus. 

It do,."S nut count as part of thl• minimum matht.>mat1C"- rt..-qutrl•mcnt 

t 17 hours ot classroom rt'C1tahon, per v.n•k. 4 hours of laboratory work per week 19 total 

..... me,tl'r hou~ credit 

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"I'll tel/ you this. /'111 walking 011/ of here with a 

s11per ed11calio11. Free. No 

one can hold me down 

now." 
"I never had a tec/1111cal 

backgro1111d 111 high school. 

I wasn't prepared for the 

courses here . . But he 

(my father) told me yo11 

can eat an elephant if you 

want by taking 1/ one bite 

at a time. He reminded me 

that he was black and that 

he had made 1/ .. to JUSI 

111111k what 1 could do wit/1 

a degree from the Naval 

Academy. So 1 stayed." 

Fundamentals of Naval Science (first semester) and Introduction to Naval 

Engineering (second semester). These courses provide midshipmen with 

knowledge and skills for practical shipboard use during youngster cruise, the 

most important event of third-dass summer. They also serve as preparation 

for the professional courses and training which come during the next three 

years. 

History. The plebe history program is a two-semester sequence. Western 

civilization since 1715 is surveyed during the first semester, focusing upon 

topical areas such as geography, social, political, and cultural developments 

as well as the evolution of military institutions and policies. During the second 

semester, America's naval heritage is explored and students examine the 

antecedents, origins, and development of the United States Navy within the 

framework of America's growth as a continental and, eventually, global 

power. 

Mathematics. A full year of calculus provides the requisite mathematical 

foundation for further study in the various majors. Midshipmen are placed 

in a sequence appropriate to their background and ability. 

Writing, Rhetoric, and Literature. These courses are designed to develop 

primary tools for further education and professional development. Includes 

intensive practice in a variety of writing techniques, critical thinking, and 

reading. 

Chemistry. A full year of study is required in this basic discipline. Midshipmen 

are placed in course sequences of varying difficulty depending upon their 

ability and background. 

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Computer Science. Each midshipman receives a one-semester introduction 

to Lhc use of the computer during plebe year. Computers are becoming 

increasingly important in virtually every aspect of the modern navy, and 

midshipmen are expected to use them as tools in a number of their Naval 

Academy courses. 

Leadership. This introductory course is designed to instill in midshipmen a 

professional sense of purpose and personal honor, those military leadership 

traits and techniques which will insure credibility in the communication of 

their ideas and commands, and an appreciation for individual and organizational factors which influence their performance as leaders. 

Advanced Placement 

Prior to entering the Naval Academy, many midshipmen take courses equivalent to those offered or required here. We consider one or more of the 

following m determining whether to grant credit for th.is work: validation 

examinations given by the appropnate academic departments, transcripts, 

and results of College Entrance Examination Board Achievement Tests and 

Advanced Placement Tests, i.f available. Validators of any of the plebe courses 

may be enrolled in more advanced courses during plebe year, if they desire, 

or they may elect to carry a lighter academic load. Over half of the members 

of plebe dass validate at least one course. 

Counseling and Guidance 

Midshipmen are responsible not only for deciding upon their major, but also 

for selecting specific courses and planning their semester schedules. They 

may thus set, with.in certain limits, the pace of studies to match their capabilities. An average student, for example, will likely take sequential courses 

as they are laid out for normal progress in a given major program. If ready 

for advanced placement in some subjects, or able to handle more than the 

standard number of courses, the midshipman may complete the requirements 

more rapidly and gain time for more elective courses. Some midshipmen may 

even complete second majors. 

Although decisions regarding their academic program must be their own, 

midshipmen have ample opportunities for consultation with faculty members. 

During the first few weeks at the Naval Academy, they receive about 20 hours 

of group and individual counseling on all aspects of the curriculum. They 

also take a number of achievement tests to help determine the levels at which 

studies should begin. 

87 

"Roommates learn to work, 

worn;, study, laugh . 

suffer together. We keep 

each other going." 
t 

~

·'··. 

- . 

. ' .·/ > ... 

"Most of them (tire profs) 

w,11 tell yo11, 'A1111thi11g 

1111til 11 o'clock (at 11iglrt); 

rf it's important call me.' 

Yo11 know vo11'1/ get help 

if yo11 are really h11rti11g 

Tlrt•y'/1 help yo11 011t " 

Temporary academic advisers are assigned to the fourth class midshipmen 

until a ma1or 1s chosen, normally in the spnng of plebe year Followrng 

selection of a major, a faculty member from the department in which the 

student has expressed a particular interest will be assigned as the midshipman's permanent faculty adviser to help define study objectives and offer 

guidance toward a logical selection of courses. In addition, the facultv adviser 

concerns himself with the midshipman's overall academic progress and any 

academic problems encountered from plebe year through graduation 

Nuclear Propulsion Training Program 

M1dsh1pmen have the opportunity to applv rn their senior year for training 

in nuclear propulsion following graduation Candidates selected undertake 

SIX months studv at the Nuclear Power School, Orlando, Fla , followed b) six 

months training at one of three nuclear reactor prototype sites in Idaho, New 

York, or Connecllcut Because of the needs of the service, selectees may 

rnclude a few midshipmen who did not have nuclear propulsion trarnrng as 

their frrst chorce of duties Completion of the year's traming leads to assignment rn a nuclear powered surface ship or submarme, the choice being the 

ind1v1dual's Midshipmen who aspue to dut) rn one of these exciting ships 

can acquire a strong foundation bv ma1oring rn engmeering, science, or 

mathematics Judicious choice of elective courses rn the scientific/technical 

area and energetic apphcation to the entire academic program improve the 

humanities maior's chances for selection into the program. 

Professional Course Requirements 

A series of professional courses 1s required for the Bachelor of Science degree. 

In addition to providrng the professional background required of officers 

dunng their first few years in the Fleet or the Marine Corps, these courses 

contribute to more effective summer training with the Fleet as m1dsh1pmen. 

Because the professional courses required subsequent to plebe year vary 

slightly, depending on the maiors program berng followed, these requirements 

are specified with descriptions of the various maiors beginning on page 95. 

Distribution Requirements 

To assure a broad general education and to provide a sound background for 

further study in selected maiors, m1dsh1pmen must sallsfy certain distribution 

requirements in the humanities, social saences, mathematics, science, and 

a modern language These requirements are specified under the requirements 

for each maior (chapter 7). 

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Academic Organization 

The major academic areas under the direction of the Academic Dean are 

organized into four c:uvisions-the Divisions of Engineering and Weapons, 

Mathematics and Science, U.S. and International Studies, and English and 

History-each headed by a Navy captain or Marine colonel. The divisions are 

further subdivided into academic departments, 17 in all, whid1 serve as focal 

points for the administration of the maJors program and for the continuing 

review and development of the curriculum. The departments are chaired by 

civilian or military members of the faculty. 

A fifth maJor academic area, the Division of Professional Development, is 

under the cognizance of the Commandant of Midshipmen. 

The Nimitz Library 

The Nimitz Library, completed in 1973, provides midshipmen and faculty 

with comprehensive library service in support of the curriculum, research, 

and recreational reading. A representative book collection is maintained in 

pertinent fields of knowledge, and the library is especially strong in naval 

science and history. In addition, the excellent resources of the libraries in the 

Washington and Baltimore areas are available to midshipmen and faculty. 

The library contains some 500,000 volumes and accommodates between 

1,400 and 1,500 readers, utilizing a seating combination of study tables, study 

carrels, and lounge furniture. Included in the building are seminar, faculty 

and group-study rooms, typing and calculating rooms, audio and video 

carrels, and a computer terminal room. 

The Naval Academy Archives, the Division of U.S. and International Studies, the Educational Resources Center, and the Naval Academy Photographic 

Laboratory are also located within the library building. 

Academic Computing Facilities 

The Naval Academy has one of the most modern and extensive time-shared 

computer systems to be found at any college or university in America. Here, 

similar to a library, the computer is recognized as an essential educational 

resource for broad usage by midshipmen. Over three hundred remote computer terminals are located throughout the Academy in areas convenient to 

midshipmen and faculty. They are accessible from 8 a.m. until midmight 

seven days a week. A wide variety of useful computer languages is offered 

such as BASIC, PLI, FORTRAN, ALGOL, APL, and many others. Courses 

m virtually every academic department reflect the impact of the computer. 

89 

"What sculpture is to a 

block of marble, education 

is to a human soul." 

JOSEPH ADDISON 
"No man needs sympathy 

because lie has to work, because he has a burden to 

carry Far and away the 

best pnze tl1at life offers is 

tlze clza11ce to work hard at 

work worth do111g." 

THWDORE R005E\'ELT 

An extensive public libra ry of computer programs is available for instant use. 

In recognition of the many effective ways in which computers are employed 

throughout the Academy, the Naval Academy was designated "An Exemplary 

Institution in Academic Computing" in a recently completed nationwide 

survey sponsored by the Natrona! Science Foundation Only 21 of over 7,000 

computer-using institutions and agencies surveyed were chosen for this 

honor 

The Educational Resources Center 

The Educational Resources Center (ERC), located Within the :--Jimitz Library 

bu1ldmg, provides a broad range of services. Functioning as the Academy's 

central audiovisual control pomt, ERC 1s responsible for procurement, administration, and maintenance of virtually all audiovisual hardware and software 

It is responsible for production and distribution of closed circuit TV programming over the Academy's 12-channel system. There is a lending library of 

educational V1deo tapes and films, an audiovisual equipment loan pool, and 

a graphic arts studio Video cassette programs are available in an audiovisual 

room as remedial and tutorial tools. ERC provides operational and maintenance assistance for the Academy's language studies audio laboratory as well 

as administrative control of the ma1onty of training devices assigned to the 

Naval Academy. 

Special Programs 

Trident Scholars. under the Trident Scholar program, initiated in 1963, a 

limited number of exceptionally capable midshipmen may carry out independent research and study dunng their senior year Each scholar has a 

reduced formal course load, since the research and thesis constitute the main 

part of the academic program for the year. Scholars are assisted in theLT 

pro1ects by one or more faculty advisers who are well acquainted with the 

field of study 

The Postgraduate Preparatory Study Program. The purpose of the Academy's 

postgraduate preparatory study program 1s to provide the Fleet with better 

trained officers, to prepare graduates for advanced study, and to reduce the 

time required for attainment of an advanced degree. Under the program, 

quahfied first class m1dsh1pmen are encouraged to undertake advanced 

courses, which m man) cases are acceptable for graduate credit. These courses 

are above and beyond those required for the baccalaureate degree at the Na"al 

Academy. 

90 
l 

Grading 

The Naval Academy employs the letter grades, A, B, C, D, and F (A denobng 

excellence; F, failmg), which are in turn assigned a numerical Quality Point 

Equivalent (QPE) of 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0, and 0.0 respectively. 

Grades are averaged, using a weighted semester-hoUI system called a 

Quality Pomt Rating (QPR) The QPR is computed by mulllplymg the QPE 

corresponding to the letter grade received in each course by the semester 

hours of credit for the course, then dividing the sum of these products by the 

total number of semester hours represented by all the courses taken. A 

semester QPR (SQPR) is computed onlv for courses taken during a given 

semester, a Cumulative QPR (CQPR) is based upon all academic marks 

assigned to date. 

An academic probation system provides warning for midshipmen who are 

not makmg salJsfactory progress toward graduation. If a midshipman's cumulative QPR is below 2.0 at the completion of a semester, he or she is placed 

on probation for the semester following any two consecutive semesters in 

91 

"Leammg w11/10ut thought 

is labor lost; thought 

without learning is perilous,, 

Co,1Fuous 
"The aim of educatio11 

should surely be to make 

I he most of I he inherent 

and vastly different apt,-

/ udes possessed by every 

single individual." 

R. G . STAPLEDON 

which the semester QPR is below 2.0, even though the cumulative QPR 

remains above 2.0. 

1t should be noted that grades received in military performance, conduct, 

and physical education, and for certain professional training conducted during 

the summer, are not included in the computation of QPR. Satisfactory performance is required in these areas, however, and these grades are assigned 

very significant weight in determining class standing. 

As required by law, the Academic Board examines the records of all academically deficient midshipmen for the purpose of deciding which of them 

should be retained. A midshipman is subject to academic discharge who has 

failed two or more courses, has a semester QPR below 1.5, has failed to 

remove academic probation, is two or more courses behind in the matrix of 

the assigned major, has failed to fulfill a requirement previously assigned by 

the Academic Board, or has failed to fulfill all graduation requirements at the 

end of first class year. 

On the other end of the grading scale, two honor categories are available 

to midshipmen. The Superintendent's List honors midshipmen attaining a 

SPQR of at least 3.4, with no gtade below C; with grades of A in military 

performance and in conduct; and with B or better in physical education. 

Cal.led "star midshipmen," they proudly wear gold stars on the lapels of their 

uniforms. The Dean's List honors midshipmen with a minimum SQPR of 3.4 

with no failure (F) in any academic course or other area, including professional 

studies, aptitude, conduct, and physical education. 

Graduation Requirements 

To quality for graduation a midshipman must: 

(1) Complete the courses specified for the assigned major; 

(2) Complete 140 credit hours, of which a minimum of 18 credit hours, 

exclusive of the required English courses, will be in the humanities and 

socia I sciences; 

(3) Achieve a cumulative quality point rating (CQPR) of at least 2.00; a C 

average; 

(4) Meet required military-professional standards in professional studies and 

at-sea training; 

(5) Meet required standards of military performance, conduct, honor, and 

physical education; 

(6) Accept a commission in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps if proffered. 

All midshipmen who graduate are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree 

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by the Superintendent upon the recommendation of the Commandant and 

the Academic Dean, as approved by the Academic Board. 

Residence 

The curriculum at the Naval Academy is for four-years' duration, as required 

by law This means that students who validate courses or who can carry extra 

courses have the opportunity to do additional advanced work, pursue independent study and research, complete the requirements of two majors, or 

study other subjects for self-improvement or of general interest. 

Schedule of Instruction 

The calendar year is divided into two semesters and a summer term. The 

academic year consists of two semesters, each of approximately 16 weeks of 

instruction and one week of examinations. The normal academic routine 

provides for five and one-half days of classroom, laboratory, and study periods 

per week. Small classes, averaging 20 midshipmen, provide ample opportunity for active classroom participation by each midshipman and for individual attention. 

Academic Emphasis 

The emphasis and diversity of the Naval Academy's academic program can 

best be summarized as follows: 

Seven designated Bachelor of Science degrees. 

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture 

Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering 

One undesignated degree, Bachelor of Science, with majors in: 

Chemistry 

Mathematics 

Applied Science 

Oceanography 

Physics 

Physical Science 

General Engineering 

•Economics 

*English 

*History 

*Political Science 

•No more than 20 pt,rcent (combmed) of the class may enroll ,n these programs. 

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"Going to the Academy ,s 

something I /Jave always 

wanted to do. It is definitely not a copout for 

blacks to go to A1111apolis. 

Amenca is my country and 

I want to get with it." 

CHAPTER VII 

The Academic Program 

Division of Engineering and Weapons 

Department of Aerospace Engineering 

Department of Electrica l Engineering 

De partment of Mechanical Engineering 

Department of aval Systems Engineering 

Department of Weapons and Systems Engineering 

Department of Aerospace Engineering 

Aerospace Engineering Major 

Aerospace Engmeenng, a ma1or accredited bv the Accred1tahon Board for Engmeenng 

and Technology (ABET), focuses on the studv of compressible and incompressible 

fluid flows, conventional and advanced propulsion svstems, vehide performance, 

stability and control, and modem structural mechanics It deals primarily with the 

analysis and design of air cushion vehicles, aircraft and spacecraft Basic principles 

,md sound engmeenng techniques are stressed 

The cumculum provides for various research pro1ects and choice of a wide vanety 

of electtves Throughout the program, extensive use 1s made of laboratory facilities, 

which include a propulsion lab; a rotor lab; low speed, transonic, and hypersonic wind 

tunnels; and a structures lab. Field tests are also conducted using a flight test aircraft, 

small surface-effocts vehicles, and a vanable stab1hty flight simulator Computer 

techniques arc emphasi..:ed for data reduction, design, and graphic displav 

A solid foundation 1s laid which permits graduate work in a number of fields. A 

Bachelor of Science m Aerospace Engmeering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Profe,sional 'J '203, NS252, :--:uoo, ES300, NN302, NL300, N5300, • NL400; 

."-lathemahcs SM201 or SM211 or SM251, SM212, SM3! I, 

Science· SP211, SP212, 

95 

"Academics are a lot 

rougher than I expected If 

all I lzad to wor111 about 

was my studies, ,t probably 

wouldn't be so bad .. " 
"It cnmwt be loo often repeated that in modern war, 

and espec,ally 111 modem 

naval war, tile clllef factor 

111 achieuing triumph is 

what has beell done 111 the 

way of thorough preparation and tra111i11g before the 

begi1111i11g of war." 

PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEl'ELT 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300,• FE210 plus three electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: EN201, EM231, EM319, EM232, EE331, EE332, EM217, EM214, ES410; 

Major: EA323, EA331, EA433, EA440, EA413, EA202, EA301, EA317, EA302, plus hvo 

approved electives; 

Restricted elective: one. 

• Taken during second class summer 

Aerospace Engineering Courses 

EA202 Princples of Flight (2-2-3). Gives a broad 

overview of aerospace engineering. Topics covered 

include hoslory of flight, the earth's atmosphere, 

fluid slatlcs, mtroductions to flu.id dynamics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and gasdynamics; and 

the performance, propulsion and stability and control of flight vehicles. 

EA30l Aerodyna.mics (3--0--3). Covers lhe following 

topics m theoretical aerodynamics; vector fluids, 

potential flow, thin airfoil theory, finite \ving theory, and introduction to boundary Jayer Pmeq; £A202. 

EA302 Wind Tunnel (1-2-2). A laboratory course 

m wind tunnel test techniques. Prtrtq· EA.301 

EA317 Flight Performance (2->-3). The basic pnnciples of aerodynamics are extended to Include 

flight vehicle analysis. Modem methods of finite 

v.ring analysis are lnl"roduced _ The time-shanng 

computer is used to aid m the analysis of typical 

flight performance problems. Prertq: EA202 

EA323 Aerospace St.ructures I (2-2..J) Applications 

of statics, dynamics and solid mechanics to the 

design or flight vehicle structures. Topics include 

energy methods, generahzed bendmg. elastic cen• 

ll?r, shear flow m semimonocoque structures, and 

mdelerminate space trusses. Fm1te--elemen1 solu· 

tion techniques are introduced Prereq.· EM.217 

EA331 G•sdyn•mks I (2-2-3). A comprehensive 

coverage or the methods or gasdynamics in internal 

and external Oow systems, mduding thermodynantics of per£ect and reaJ gases and fundamental 

theorems o( one--dimensionaJ compressible subsonic and supersonic flows. Prertq: E.A202 or EM324, 

SM2l2. a11d EM319 

EA411 Orbital Me<hanic:s (3--0-3). A vector mechanical two-body treatment of baUi.stic oussle and 

spacecraft tra1ectories. Included topics are: orbit 

determination, in-plane and out--of-plane orbu 

changes, position and velooty as a function of hme, 

rende-vous, and vehicle accuracy as a function of 

launch errors. Prm,r SM212, EM2J2. 

EA413 St•billty and Control (3--0-3). The aerodynamic and inertial forces and moments acbng on 

the Aight vehicle and 1ls component parts are analyzed to de term.me their effect on static and dynamic 

stabi moments acting on the Hight vehicle and its 

component parts are analyzed to determine their 

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effect on static and dynamic stability. Prmq EMJB, 

£A202, ES4l0. 

EAUS Elements of Flight Test Engineering (2-2..J) 

A flight laboratory couTM' designed lo provide practical application of theoretical principles learned m 

prior courses dealing wit.h Hight performance, aerodynamics; and stability and control lnfl1ghi laboratories are conducted in the department-a.I a1raaft 

Prer,q: £A202. 

EA-121 Aerospoce Structures II (3,-0-3). Numencal, 

matnx and emptrica.1 methods o{ wing and fuselage 

structural analysis Use of digital computer for prol>-

lem solving. Instability analyses or columns. beamcolumns, plates and shells including tubing, metal 

and semi-d.Jagonal tension field beams. Prnr,q: 

£AJ2J 

EA422 Aeroelasticity (3--0-3). Analysis of the coupling of aerodynamic forces on Wting surfaces to 

structural response associated ''"•ith flexible auuaft 

Topics mdude fundamentals o( vibrations of sb"Uc• 

tural systems, deformahons and motions of aircraft 

structures; wing divergence, control effecti\'eness 

and aileron reversal. nutter of surfaces, and aeroe--

lashc testing. Pm,q: £A421 or £AJ01 

EA4Jl Gasdynamics n (3--0-3). Non-steady compressible flow analysis includmg influence coefficients, viscou.s and thermal ef£ect.s, detonation and 

deOagrahon, shock tube theory, pressure e>.c"'1nge 

and combustion, dynall\.lc flow machines, and 

thrust generators Pm-tq · EA331 

EA4J3 Flight Propulsion (2-2..J). The prinaples of 

fluid dynamics and theremodynam..ics are specialized. to the problem of propulsion of aircraft and 

space vehicles Prtrtq EM319, EMJZ4 or EA301 

EA435 The Aerodyn•mlcs of V/STOL Aircraf1 

(3-0-3). An advanced course covenng the aerodynamics of vertical and short take-off and landing 

aircraft, includmg fuced wmg and rotary wing types, 

wllh ma1or emphasis on the helicopter Prtrtq Approtwil of instructor 

EA440 Aerospace Vehicle Design (1-1....J). Prehmmary design of a flight vehicle. Includes preliminary 

layout, weight a.nd balance estunates. performance 

an.al)•Sis, stability anaJySis, and structuraJ analysis 

Detailt."CI consideration will be given to one aspect 

of the design Prer,q. EA323, E/1433, EMIJ 
EA450 Computer-Aided Design In Engineering 

(2-2-3). The underlymg concepts for mampulahon 

of 2-D and 3--0 ob1ects using interactive computer 

graphics techniques are discussed Cun·e famng 

•nd f1thng, including least squares, cubic sphne. 

&z1("r, and S-spline lt"Chmques 1s d1SC1Jssed Extem.1ons of 3-D surfaces are dt~ssed An mtroduction to numerical control part programming, 

1ncludJng pracbcal apphcabon, 1s given. The integrahon or the~ concepts into compu1er-a.ided design and computer-aided manufoctunng (CADCAM) systems 1s discussed and demonstrated 

Purtq JIC or l!C slandmg 

EX437 Principles of Surface-Effect Vehicles 

(3-0-3). The governing parameters or air suspen• 

sion; types and pnnciples o( cushmncraft and surf-ace effect vehicles; dynamics of cushion vehicles, 

plenum chambers, penpheral jets, and wings in 

ground e({ect The external aerodynamics of surface 

effect vehides, Hight over land and water, drag, 

and wave interaction. The mtemal aerodynamics 

o( duct flow. fan design and valvmg. Vanous propulsion schemes and structural designs. An actual 

two-man hovercraft is used lo support the lectures. 

Prtr"l EMJ24 or EMJJ 9 or £A301 or p<rm1ss1on of 

instructor 

Department of Electrical Engineering 

Electrical Engineering Major 

Electrical Engineering, an ABET-accredited maior, combines analysis techniques and 

experimentation to place primary emphasis on fundamental principles. The resulting 

baste background, supported by the analytical skills developed, equip the graduate 

for growth and contributions m the expanding and vital fields of electronics, communications, data acquisition, and data processing and display which permeate today's 

Navy. Outstanding research facilities support the program of study. A Bachelor of 

Science in Electrical Engineering is awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NS252, NL200, ES300, NN302, Nl..303, NS300,' NL400; 

Mathematics: SM21 l, SM212, SM311; 

Science: SP221, SP222, SP226, SP431; 

Humamhes/Soaal Sciences: HE300" and four electives courses; 

Language: none required; 

Special EM214, EE221, EE222, EE322, EM318, EM319, EN201, ES410; 

Maior EE341, EE342, EE421, EE352, EE423; plus al least three of the following: EE431, 

EE432, EE451, EE452, EE461, EE462, EE471, EE472, ES409, ES414, (or ES415), SP436, 

SP321, 

Restricted elective: one. 

' Taken during second class summer 

Electrical Engineering Courses 

EE.221 lntroduction lo Electric~I Engineering 

(3-2· 4) TcmunaJ characten.5-tks or passive Linear 

and nonlinear deV'IC't.'!, and energy sources are introduct.~ Network rombinauons of these devices 

are analyzed m the steady .!ilate In ildd1t1on to mesh 

and nodal analysts b)' romput~r tc-chmques, concept:!» of t.-quwalence and network theorems are 

studied in detail Prtr"I SM! 2 

EE222 Circuit An.Jysi.s I (3-2-4). This course treats 

topics in h.near and nonlinear network analysis; 

time-invariant and hme-varying resistance, inductance, and capacitance, unpulse response and its 

convolullon, state vanables; negative-resistance oscillat'lon and limit cycles; d1g1tal rompuler methods 

for solving and checking network equations Prc-req 

E£22I 

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"You will serve in a world 

at a time wlren the rate of 

technological change will be 

enormous. While changes 

in the politico-military environment may be only evolutionary, technological 

change will be revolutionary." 

HONORABLE DONALD RUMSFELD 

Graduation Address 

USNA, Oass or 1976 
"Sk,// Ill naval affairs, as in 

other crafts is the resu It of 

scientific trn111111g. It is impossible to acquire this skill 

unless the matter be treated 

as of the first importance 

and all other pursuits are 

considered to be secondary 

to it." 

THUCYDIDES 

EElll Electrical Fundamentals and Applications 

I (3-2-4). Provides an understanding of the terminal 

characteristics of circuit building blocks mduding 

resistors, rapacitors, inductors, diodes, and tran• 

sisters. The basic techniques of ornut analysis usmg 

these building blocks to model real devices are 

presented Basic principles to logic circuitry are also 

introduced al this b.me. Prrreq: SP202. 

EF.312 Electrical Fundamentals and Applications 

II (>-2-l). A continuation of th• apphcahon of modebng and analysis to practical electronic devices and machines. Covered are basic amplifiers, frequency 

response characteristics, and signal handling cir• 

cuitry with emphasis on analog integrated circuits. 

The course finishes with the principles or operabon 

and analysis techniques applied to transformers 

and rotating machines. Prt."Teq: EEJ11 

EE313 Electronic Systems (>-2-4). Study of elcctromc analog and digital circuit char.1cterisbcs with 

instrumentation applications in data acqms1tion, 

signal conditioning, waveshapmg, and information 

display through use of integrated arruits. Pmeq· 

EEJ12. 

EE322 Signals and Systems (:l--0-3). Th• pnnoples 

of a.rcuit analvs1s are extended to the transrrussmn 

of signals thrOugh hnear systems. The approach is 

based on detennmation and mterpetalion of the 

natural frequencies, pole .tero diagrams, and their 

relation to the state equations. Transform tech~ 

mques a.re applied to the anal~1sis of analog filters 

The cou~ closes with an introduction to sunilar 

techniques in the discrete sampled time domain 

and d1gilal fillers. Pr,req. ££222. 

EE331 Eleclric,J Engineering I (>-2--l). A study of 

fundamental DC and AC electncal and electronic 

drcwts. Circuit analysis includes natural and forced 

response or firSt and second order systems; the 

sinusoidal steady state is investigated in both hme 

and frequency domains. Semiconductor theory is 

introduced and includes the study of applications 

of diodes and transistors m the areas of rectification. 

regulatmn, wa\feshapmg. and digital logic Prereq: SP211 SM2ll 

EE332 Electrical Engineering II (>-2-4). Conhnues 

student's survey of electrical engineering. In this 

second semester the emphasis 1s on the understanding, modelling and use as signal handling devices 

of amplifiers, both discrete and integrated circuits 

The course ends with .1n m-depth look at the charactenstics of transformers and rotating machines 

using previously learned techniques of analysis and 

modelling. Prereq, ££331 

EE34 t Electronics I (>-2--l). Each tnaJOr 5"1lllCOnductor device (p-n 1unction diode, bipolar and field 

e£fed transistors) is introduced by presenting a 

physical picture of its internal behavior This approach leads naturally to device char.1cterization in 

terms or appropriate external variables and allows 

small-signal and large-signal models to be constructed Emphasis is on large-signal and digital 

appl.Jcauons of the devices, espeoally 1n i.ntegrnted 

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arcuit form. Applicaaons are emphasized m the 

w,el<ly laboratory exeroses Prmq. E:E222 

EE342 Electronics II (>-2--l) Small s,gnal and analog applu:at:ions m integrated circuit operahonal 

amplifier designs. Hybnd parameter and hybnd P, 

mod.els are used to predict voltage. current, and 

power gains~ input and output impedances and 

frequency response of single stage •nd cascaded 

amplifiers. The feedback concept is discussed m d,tail and stab,hty is tr,ated quanblabvely and the 

relationship beh\leen '"amplifier" and "O!,Cillator'' 

1s developed The course concludes with pm"·er 

circuits and systems. Prntq: EE.3-11 

EE352 Communiulions Electronics (3-0-3). Pnnapl,s o( small-s,gnal and large-s,gnal radio frequency amplifier and oscillator circuits employing 

discrete circuit elements. Basic pnnciples of amplitud• modulation and frequency modulabon Typical circuits for generating M l and FM signals and 

for demodulating such signals. Radio receivers and 

alignment techniques. R-F transauss1on lines and 

use o( the Smith chart for rapid calculanons Directional charactensbcs- of antennas and antenna 

arrays. Smgle-s1de-band transmitters and receivers. 

Pulse modulahon. Principle or FM stereo broadcasting and recepbon. Prtr"I' E:£341 or EEJ32 

EE421 Energy Conveision (>-2--l). Charactenstics 

and conshuction of electromagnetic devices which 

configure power and control systems. including 

motors, generators, and uansformers. Equivalent 

circuits are developed and used lo predict performance under steady state and dynamic condibons 

Laboratory time is spent to determine parameters 

of equivalent cirdt~ and to compare actual performance with predicted PrttDj. ££337 

EE423 Eleclric,J Engineering Design (2-2-J). Practice m engineering. Each midshipman chooses a 

project, and \•trites a report that describes in detail 

exactly what the student mtends to build. Followmg 

approval by the instructor, the nudsh1pman builds. 

trouble-shoots, and packages the proposed cimnt 

Student devotes remamdec of term to gathenng 

performance data and writing a final proJect report 

Pr,7'<J E:£342. 

EE424 Electronic Instruments and Measuremenl!i 

(2-l--1). Fundamentals ot electroruc measuring instruments with emphasis on digital instruments 

and on the use of mini. microcomputers in measurements. ~ol offered e,·er)' ye.1r Prntq: EE.341 

EE431 Communications Theory I (.3-0-3) Jnt:roducbon to the concepts of commurucation processes. Time and frequency domain characterization 

or signals and tran.smis.sion of hnear systems. M.ithematicaJ theory of information beanng s1gnal.s, 

modulation and demodulation. Nol off~rcd even• 

year Pru"!, SMJI I 

EE.t32 Communications Th~l)' II (3-2-l). Extension of the methods of signals analysis to random 

processes Elements of detection theory and deas1on processes. Emphasis on correlabon techruqu~ 
•nd d1~t.tl as 'k·..-11 as .mafog prot .. ~,mg Prtrtq 

£Em 

£[451 fltttronic Proptrt1t'i of Semiconducton 

(J.-0-'l) De-\•elo~ o1n undl·r11anding of thOS(' semi• 

conductor p.tr.imelNS 1hat rl'l.1tl· duectlv to 1h per· 

form•flC\• m Sl"m1conductur dt.'v1u--s Thl' hole and 

conduction dl'Ctron Jnd chJrgl• c.am("r d1-.1nbuuon 

u • function of energ,· •n· dl',·elopt.-d Charg .. • car• 

m·r dvn,am,cs le-.ad1ni; to dntt. d11tu~1on, gl'nl"r.ttton 

,nd rttombmahon "'-" uted lo irln~h~oltl' tran~port 

phe"omen.1 Pm,q SP222 

Er .&52 Stmiconductor Elr(tron1cs (3-:!--4) An introdu( hon to the ph}'SIC'S ,md lt.~hno1~ of pl.mar 

sihron dc,,cl's The p·n 1uncuon as con,1dl•n-d m 

dt"t.stl .ind ,s folloh·l.J bv ,1 tn•,ltml•nt ,,I 1unchon 

tr,ansa~tou and 1uncllon ht.•ld-eff«t t1.an~1!>tors Al~1 

surf,1n· rftt.'C1s o1nd turt,1n~ontro1Jed dcv1Cl"i. theon· ot S<"m1conductor "-UrfJrN ... u,f.lct" l'Jkcts on 

r-n 1un(Uons and lhe \105 fleld-efft."Ct transi-,tor 

o1n.• discussed The Ltborator,,. ent.11!-. a speoal n .. 

port p,r,,q ££451 

E[4bl W,1\lesho1p10g Techntquts (l---2 --ll [)(-.,1gn 

ll'Chntqut·, h.)r sa.•m1conduc1or ~\\ 1tch1n.-: orcu11i 

lc;t1c conct.>pt,; and 1ht.•1r use 1n thL· !itud\' ot '-Witch• 

1ng nrcu1ts and wstt-ms l hl' uw uf opt.•rauon.il 

amphf1L·rs Jor •mphflauon. fllknng. and W,t\·t.•· 

-.hapmg Ano1h·st-. ol fundamental d1gitJl log1c ell .. 

mt•nh \11n1m11,.Jhon and 1mplemcnt.1bon of d1,t1t.1I 

logic W"ll'ffl., Prtrtq Ef.J42 or EEJJ.? 

EE462 Logic Orsign (2 +-4) D..-s1gn or combm.i• 

t1onal arcu1try Flip·t1op -.tructun:.-, .ind tr.1n,1t1on 

m.>ps. Sequ-:nt1.il an:u1t dc-.1gn. Org.101z.ahon ol 

digital systems mcludmg timing and mode cun.ntn· 

M1cro-compukrarch1h.oetun:. dl·.-.1gn, and program• 

ming Ptnt'11 [[4b1 

EE471 \1icrowave Systems 13-2-H Fundamt'ntal 

r.1d,1r dl• .. 1gn con1 t.•pt-. mcludmg apphcauon ot thl• 

r,1d,u l'qUtpml•nt 10 C\\.' n1.cw, l\m, and pul,t·· 

doppll'r ro1dar Ch.udctenshc~ of rrucrowan• com· 

ponent--, .. uch as power sourtt,, amplifiers, filter.-,, 

wa,·~~u1de, and anhmna, Sy\h:m pt:rforTThlncc 

,mal\'<1i1S with L•mphaw .. on -.,goal deh."Chon ,md 

1nformabon otracnon man l'mironment corrupted 

b\' no1"-t.' cluttt.'r. and target scinhllalton Puuq SPH! 

EE-&781'.t\.tl StnSOrS (l-0-3) Theoret1cal pnnapll~.., 

ol pu-.1n.;•and a,hH• na\·al ~•nsorso~ratmg wuhm 

the frl"quency ,pec1rum trom audio 10 \1s1blt• 

Enmphas,~ on conceptual fundamcntal_s ,1o·h1ch bind 

together ..... -emmgly d1ver.e ~en~r S)"'lems 5-uch a., 

sonar. nav1gahon. radio, telev1s1on, radar. EMC, 

ECCM, IFF. lac.t•r rangl' finder~. mfrared 1maRer•L 

a"d LLLT\' Pm,q £Uri"' SPH6 

Department of Mechanical Engineering 

Mechanical Engineering Major 

Ml'chanic,11 Lngmcl'nng an ·\BL1-accred1ted ma1or, 1s the most diverse of the eng1• 

nccnng curncula A sound background in engineering fundamentals, science, and 

mathematics 1s provided, and the range of electives offers concentration m several 

spcnalued areas of l'ngmeenng. 

In addition to ccntrahLed classrooms, shops, analog and digital computing svstems, 

and othl·r mterdisc1phnarv laboratories, the department maintains such diverse fac,l11les as a matenab sc1l'ncc laboratory complex, dynamics and physical srstems laboratory, a sohd mechanics laboratory complex, and a thermodynamics and fluid dvnam,cs laboratory ,\ Bachdor of Sc,encl' m Mechanical Engineering 1s awarded 

Curriculum Requirements , In addition to tht: requirements of plebe vear) 

Probsional "t-.;203, \/5252, -.:L200, ES300, 's's302, "ll..303, NS300: 'sL400; 

M,ithcmahcs. SM201 or SM21 I or SM251 5M212 SM311, 

Scwncc SP211 and SP212. 

Humanitws Social Sd,mces: HEJOO: FF210 plu, three electives; 

l.anguag11; none; 

Sp<'c,al: E~l217, EM231, l·M232, EM3t:l, I.M319, EM324, EE.331, EE332, f:S.110; 

M,11or h.\:201, SM31 I, EM320, EM371, E.!1.1411, EM471, EM472, plus four approved 

cll'chn•s. 

Rl'stncted d,·clln•· om• 

• Ta ken dunng st•cund class summer 

99 

"Any healthy organ,za/1011 

can sun•il•e 111d1vid11al d,vergencies, a11d may ez,e11 

profit from them. Compulsory 11111ficatio11 of op1111011 

can only achit.'ve tire 1ma11-

11111ty of tire graveyard." 

VICE AD\IIRAL fi¥\IA.'>; 

RlO,O\lR 
"There is something that 1s 

11111ch more scarce, somet/1111g finer far, somet/1111g 

rarer than ab1/ill1 It 1s the 

ability to recog,;ize 

alii/1ty." 

EtBlRT Ill BBARO 

General Engineering Major 

The General Engineenng major provides the student with a basic technical education 

in mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and naval professional eng1-

neenng sub1ects. It 1s intended to provide an adequate background for future naval 

technical training and education Midshipmen completing the General Engineering 

ma1or receive a nondes1gnated Bachelor of Science degree The maior 1s not accredited 

by ABET 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300,' NN303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311--312, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM211 or SM251 and SM212; 

Science: SP201 or SP211 or SP221, SP202 or SP212, 

Humanities1Social Sciences: HEJOO· and four approved electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Ma1or EN201, EM214, EM217, EM231, EM232, EM327, EM328, EE313, EN405 plus 

two approved electives; 

Restricted elective one 

• Taken during second class summer 

Mechanical Engineering Courses 

EM214 Elements o ( M.1terids Science (2-2-3) An 

introductory cou~ m the physical, electnal and 

mechanic1.I properb~ of engtnttnng matenals m· 

eluding then "itructures, use m engmttnng apphcabon, en\'uonmental effects, and mode!» of failure 

Prtrtlj 4 C Ch,m,slry: Co,"1 ulculu• 111 

EM217 Slrength o( M1teml• (}-2--IJ A fint cour>r 

m mech.an1c, of deformable bochb with empha~,s 

on th~ engme.:nng approach to the response of 

th~e boches to 1;anou'i type loadings Topics an• 

dude ~treSS·!ttram relahonships, stre~s-stram analysis, INd-deflechon. bc.-ndmg. torsion. buckling, 

temperatu.tt efff'ClS, and dynamic rt!iipon!i-e Prtuq 

U12Jl Co•tll SM2!2 

EM221 lntn,duction to St1tic, (2-0-2) An introductory course m the pnnaples of stahc equilibnum The sy~tems studied consist or ng1d bodies 

subJt.>eted to forct"'\ and moments The use of the 

free-body diagram 1s stre!!o\ed m the solut1on of 

problem!ii Prtttq SP201 ir "q&U ul,nt 

EM212 Elements o( Strength ,1nd Properties of 

M.1teri,1ls (3-2-4) A first course m !iitrength and 

propertu:~ of materials which mcludts concept.s of 

s~s and ~tram, mechanical propert1e!o of matenals. lor.t0n, bendmg and !iihear !ilre!iis m beams, 

bum denechon. long columns. bchav,or of metals 

and alloys. phase diagrams, and heat trNlment ,1nd 

hardenabdity or stttl Prtrtq E.A-1121 or tquntQltttt 

100 

EM231 St1tics (2-0-2) An m1hal cour>e m apphed 

\'edOr mechanics with tmphas1s on stabc equ1hbnum Topics mdude forc"tS. momen~. couplts. 

equ1valt>nl force--couple systt>ms, centroids. dutnbuted forces, and Coulomb fnebon The apphc.11hon 

o( the free body d,.gr•m m the 1noly>1s o( st.ah< 

equ1hbnum of frames, madunes and trus~s 1s 

stressed p,,,"1 4 C '""thtmAIU:< Cortlj 0,lct,/ws Ill 

•"" G,nml Phlf'JO I 

EM232 Dyn,1mics {3-0-3). A cour.i.e m clJ,;,(;1al \'tc• 

tor dynam.10 Topics. include \·Ktor •lgebr,1 ,ind 

calculus. kmemaha of parttde5 and ngid bod1ti, 

as well as the u~ of ~ewton's and Euler",. wcond 

la...,·> energy and momentum methods 1nvolvmg 

probltms for particle~ and ng1d bodtn Prnrq 

£\1ZJl Cor,q SMZ11 

EM313 M.1terii11J Science (3-2-4) An introductory 

cou~ in the physical ,1nd mtchanical proptrties 

of engmeenng matenals (mdudmg metals, ceram1cc,, and plashes), theu structures. uw 1n en~ 

gmttnng apphcahons and failu~ phenomen,1 All 

laboratory pro1Kts are structured to providt >trong 

physical illustrations for the topics covered m lee• 

tures Prcmi EMZF 

EM318 Applitd Fluid \1Kh1nia (J..-0-3) A first 

cour"'° 1n mcomp~~1ble nu1d mechanics Topics 

include prope-rt,n of nu,ds. fluid stabc<r, 1ntegr.1I 

conservation tquahoiu .. differential field an.aty~1 ... 
d1mens1onal an.tysts and s1nuhtude. 1ncompreM,1• 

ble boundarr layers. v,scous flow m conduits, and 

flow about 1mmerwd bodies Prntq EMJJ9 or tqult'• 

olrnt 

EM319 Engineering Thennodyn,mics (3-0-3). A 

b.asic thermodynamic; course m which the first and 

s«ond laws or thermodynamics are studied pnmanJy from the class1ca.l maaoscop1c V1ewpomt and 

•pphed to both closed and open systems Working 

sub,tances include perfect gases, real gases and 

v1pon in add1t1on 10 solids and Uqu1ds Na,•al apphallons are emphasized Cortq SM2l2 

EM320 Applied Thermodynamics {2-2-3) uborAtory equipment which operatt on pnnoples of 

thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is u~d to 

n,inforce a study of gas and vapor power cycles, 

refngerabon and air cond1horung, ship and a1rcra£t 

propul~1on systems. combustion, energy conver• 

.. ,on, 1.nd compres~1ble flow Prn-rq TM319 or tqurv 

almt 

EM324 Auid Dyn•nla, (3-2-4). An introductory 

cours-r m fluid dynamics stre~smg both the mtegra.1 

and differential forms of the conservahon laws of 

fluid Oow Engmeenng apphcahons are made to 

hydrostatics and lo ,deal and n,,i nu,d nows ub- oratory expenments and problem sessions complement the lectures. Prcrtq £MJI9 or tqunxdtnt 

EM327 Essential• of Auid Dynamics (3-0-3) An 

introductory study or the behavior of fluids at rest 

and m mobon Effects of vanous fluid properties 

and forces on flow patterns, and force interaction 

between fluid and its boundanes are present~ 

Pmt,j SM2l2 or SM20Z 

EMJ 28 Thermodynamics (3-0-3). An mtroductory: 

couDe m classical thermodynamics stressing lhe 

understanding and applicallon of the basic laws of 

lhonnodynanucs A logical development of the relahon~hips among physical properbes of interest 

1n the thermal ~ences 1s also presented Prtrtq 

s.~1212 

EM371 Introduction to Design (2-2""3). Fundamen• 

tal~ of mechanical design, with emphasis on the 

design of pertinent machine elements Topics such 

u fastemer.., spnngs. a.nh-fnchon beanngs, lubnca11on and 1oumal beanngs. geanng, and shafts are 

coven,d Prtr"l' EM2l7 SM2l2, Cor,q. EM2J2 

EM411 Hut Tr>nsfer (3--0-3) Studv of thermal 

r1d1ahon. sieady and transient conductlon. laminar 

ind curbulent ronvect1on. mtemal and e•temal 

now, boundary layers. and empmcal correlanons 

Apphcahons address fin!>, nuclear reactor cooling, 

heat exchangers. and interactive computing. Prtrtq. 

EMJl9 and EMJ24 

EM423 Mecluniul Vib ratlonJ (>--0-3) The treatmcnl or vibration fundament,l.s, mdudmg free, 

damped, and forced hannoruc vtbrnbons o( linear 

singlt and mult1-degree or freedom systems. Iran· 

s1cn1 and nonperiodic vibrauons, ronhnous sys• 

te,ms, and r.indom vtbrauon anal)'S1s Purtq. 

s,,,ngth of ,\lallTIOI$ and SMJll 

EM425 Process Dynamics (2-2""3) Ship propulsion 

system element~ such as pressure vessels and heat 

exchangen; are descnbed by mathemahcal models 

Theoretical responses are compared w-ith pilot plant 

outputs. Pred1ctwe power or the mathemaucal 

models is improved by parameter ad)ustment 

Prvt,j SM2l2 

EM426 Process Control (2-2""3). Mathomanral 

models are developed for t)'p1cal shipboard systems 

where thermodynamic vanables such as temperature and pressure are controlled automatically. Theoretical responses are compared to outputs of pilot 

plant models of these same systems Pmt,j. SM2l2 

EM431 Experim,nl•I Stress Analysis (2-2-J) Theorehcal cons1derahons or combined stresses are 

compared with expenmental methods. Electrical 

resastance strain gage, photoelasticity. moire. and 

bnttJe-coating techniques are studied m detail and 

e.iens1vely used m the laboratory P="l· EM2l7 

EM432 Computer Method.sin Structural Mtchania 

(>--0-3). Structural design and analysi5' malnx for· 

mutation employmg flexibility and stiffness methods of analysis, computer languages, and techniques in structural design Topics include 

temperature effects, effects of settlement of supports. and misfit of structural parts. Prtrtq £M217 

EM434 Advanced Mec.h.a nic.s of ~terials (3-0-3) 

Top1cs include theories of elasticity and plas,not}' 

stress and strain as tensors, compatibility and conShtubve relabonsh1ps, energy methods, stability, 

yield functions, behavsor of hme dependent matenals, plasticity hnut theorems, plastic design 

Pmt,j. EMZl7 and SMJll 

EM442 ComputerCnphics and Enginee ring Mechanisms (3--0-3). Mathematical theory of computer 

graphics; mcludmg curves, surfaces, transformations, and pro1ectJons Use of computer graphics 

to analyze the behaVlor and calculate the propemes 

of mecharusms such as cams, gears, and 4-bar hnk-

.1ges Prtrttf. J tC or 2IC stand mg 

EM44J Energy Conve.rsion {3--0-3). Introduction to 

energy converS1on and uhliL.ahon . Tenestnal and 

thermodynamic hnutahons, direct energy con\/ers1on devices, altemahve energy sources, present 

and future energy research and development, and 

energy usage and economy are presented Prtrtq 

EM319 or t,jUIVOltnl 

EM446 Environmenul Systems Engineering 

(3-0-3). Pnnoples of thermodynamics, heat transfor, and Outd mechanics a~ applied to the creation 

and control of thermal environments. Cycles and 

equipment for heahng, coohng and hum1d11y con• 

trol Air transm1ss10n. d1stnbuhon, and cleaning 

are also considered Prtrt,j EM319 or EM328 

EM450 Compressible Flow ,nd Turbomachinery 

(3-0-3). Fundamental principles or undergraduate 

Ouid mechanic!, and thermodynarrucs are used lo 

study one-d1mens1onal compressible flow phenomena and the analysis and design of the turboma101 

"I came here because I am 

serious abou I I he business 

of learning." 
"I'm really not that smart. I 

lzave to work al ii. I don' I 

fool aroimd in class. I listen to the professor and I 

know how lo study." 

chmery and turbomachinery component.s. Prtrfti. 

EM319 & EM324 or eJjUrval,nt 

EM453 Physical Met,Uurgy (3--0-3). Study of the 

pnnciples of physical metallurgy mduding 1mperfect1ons in crystal structures, liquid and solid phases of metals, phase transformations, and solid-state 

reactions with applications to metallurgical proc· esses such as casting and welding. Prera,: £M313 

EM-154 Mechanical Be.havior of Materials (3-0-3) 

Treatment of the mechanical properties and behav• 

ior of materials. Elastic, plastic, viscous, and vis• 

coelastic behavior are treated, as well as modes of 

fllllure including bntOe and ducale fracture. Rupture, stress corrosion cracking, creep, and fahgue 

are also considered Pre,,.,. EM2H or EMJ13 orrd 

EM217 

EM461 Combustion: Principles and Applications 

(2-2-J). An introductory course m combustion science covenng basic pnnoples and applicahons. 

FuelSC1ence topics such as solid, liquid. and gaseous 

rue! sources; heating valub of fuels. combustion 

products, and environmental impacts are covered 

The pnnciples of combusbon are then applied to 

a variety of internal and external combustion systems both analytically and experimentally. />r,ra,· 

EM319, EM324 or "luinrlwt 

EM471 Mech.anicaJ Engineering Experim,nt.ation 

(1-1-3). Planning expenments and making measurements Statistical inference plans~ data analysis~ 

detailed work on thermocouples and Stram gages; 

pressure, flow, vibrahon, and other measuremen~; 

and testing for signal validity. Prtrtq: lfC slandmg 

m M«Juuucal Engln«rlng 11w,or or appruval of dtparlment dw,rman 

EM472 Mechutical Design (2-2-3). A detailed 

study of the engineering design process through 

lectures and case studies emphasizing des.ign 

phases, engineering economics, and program management. Practical experience 1s gained by participation in team proJeds. Prmq. £M371 or r1ppnmzt 

of d~rtmt'11t chmmum 

Department of Na val Systems Engineering 

Marine Engineering Major 

This ABET-accredited major is concerned wilh the analysis and design of energy 

systems. Students completing this program can expect to continue their education in 

the Navy's Nuclear Power Program or in graduate school. 

A broad background in engineering fundamentals is provided students, who then 

apply these principles in their studies of energy systems. These include conventional 

steam and nuclear power plants, gas turbines, and such advanced power systems as 

fuel cells and thermoelectric units. 

A course covering the principles of naval engineering systems develops an understanding of lhe principles of ship design and construction and mtroduces students to 

the problems of analyzing and designing systems for use in the ocean environment. 

Studies in modem physics prepare them for the reactor physics and reactor engineering 

courses. Studies in heat transfer-so essential in the study of modem energy systems--

follow. Knowledge gained from these studies is then used in the analysis of manne 

propulsion plants and in group designs of future propulsion syslems. 

Past designs by students have included the concept design of a propulsion plant 

for a low-water-plane catamaran, preliminary design of a submarine wasle disposal 

system, and lhe concept design of an offshore nuclear power plant. A Bachelor of 

Science in Marine Engineering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NS252, NL200, ES300, NN302, Nl.303, NS300.' NL400; 

Mathematics: SM21 l, SM212; 

Science: SP211, SP212; 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300" and four electives; 

Language: none; 

102 
Special: EM217, EM231, EM232, EM313, EM319, EM324, EE331, EE332, ES410, 

Ma1or: SP301, EN201, EN241, EN361, EN362, EN460, EN463, EN465, EM411, plus two 

approved electives; 

Restricted elective one. 

' Taken during second class summer 

Naval Architecture Major 

Naval architecture, an ABET-accredlled major, unlike most engineering disciplines 

unified by the nature of the phenomena involved, originally came into being as a 

discipline because of a single end-product, the ship. A special combination of knowledge and experience 1s needed to develop, design, and build this single product. 

Variety exists not only in the kinds of work (design, research, cost estimation, management, etc.), but also in the types of craft involved-from sail boats to aircraft 

carriers, from hydrofoil boats to catamarans, from submarines to surface-effect vehicles. 

Naval architects use both art and engineering in designing ships. Armed with 

1magmallon and experience, they convert functional requirements into a suitable, costeffective design. They analyze and select the best dimensions and hull form; they 

calculate the power requirements and estimate the weights of the principal components. They design and analyze the hull structure and decide on the location of 

military subsystems, machinery spaces, accommodations, and stores. Additionally, 

the ship must be divided mto watertight compartments so that, if damaged, the 

103 

,. 

,, • ¥+¥ 

"l never had to study in 

high school. Never ... 

When I first came in here I 

didn't know what lo do, 

like one step fon.uard, two 

steps back." 
"Tl1<' pathwal( of 1111111·s 

1011mt·y tlm111gh the ages is 

/11/aed w1//1 the wreckage 

of 11at1011s, ll'l11c/1, 111 their 

li,mr of ghi'lf, forgot their 

dcpcmfr11ct' m, the sen • 

J D lhm.l 

chances of survival are maximum We1ghmg and compromismg all such conflictmg 

needs m the design of the ship are the creative and challengmg respons1bihlles of the 

naval architect. 

Naval architecture at the Naval Academy treats most of the preceding facets through 

a fully mtegrated program of classroom sessions, hands-on laboratory work, field 

tnps, and the latest in computer-aided design and analvs1s techniques. A Bachelor of 

Soence m '\a,·al Architecture 1s awarded 

Curriculum Requ irements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional '\'\/203, N5252, \lL200, E5300, NN302, :--.:L303, N5300,' \/UDO; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, 

Science· SP2 l l, SP212, 

Humanities1Soc1al Sciences: HE30()· and four electives; 

Language: none, 

Special EM217, EM231, EM232, EM319, EM324, EE331, EE332, E5410; 

Ma1or: E:--.:201, EN351, E:--.J352, EN356, EN361, EN382, EN-!53, EN459, E:--.:-160, plus 

three approved elechves, 

Restricted elective one 

• Taken during second class summer 

Ocean Engineering Major 

Ocean Engmeenng, an ABET-accredlled ma1or, is the ke,· to the last frontier on earththe deep ocean. This 1s an interd1soplinary field involvmg the apphcahon of engineenng prinoples to hardware systems m the ocean en\"lronment. The curriculum 

stresses fundamentals of mathematics, physics, mechanical engmeenng. electncal 

engineenng, and oceanographv, followed by the apphcahon of these fundamentals 

m ocean engineering courses which include analysis of ocean materials. power systems, 

underwater sound, wave mechanics, life-support systems, ocean energy, and a wide 

\'anety of ocean vehicles and offshore and coastal structures. 

Laboratory expenments are conducted m the 120-foot towmg tank and coastal 

engineering basm Both are equipped with pneumatic wave-maker and instrumented 

with sophisticated sensors and on-hne data acqu1s1llon and analysis equipment The 

Naval Academv's computer systems are used m solving design problems. Sediment 

laboratory and environmental chamber facihhes are also available. ~1idsh1pmen have 

designed and are build mg an undersea habitat which will be used as a field laboratory 

A Bachelor of Science m Ocean Engmeenng is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional '\i'-1203, NS252, '\L200, ES300, :'\ '\J302 NL303 '\5300. • \/L-100; 

Mathematics 5M21 I, SM212, 

Science: SP211, SP2 l 2; 

Humanities-Social Sciences: HE300' and four electives; 

Language none, 

Special EM217, EM231. El\-1232, EM319, E:'v1324, EE331 EE332. E5410; 

Ma1or· 50221, SP411 E:--.:201, EN2-!l EN361, EN382. EN-!-41 E."J-160, E:\-173, plus 

three approved elechves, 

Restricted elective: one. 

• Taken dunng second summer 

104 
~aval Systems Engineering Courses 

£ ~ 100 In troduction to l\.aul EnginHring 2 . .(. 2) 

An 1ntrodu<:tion to tM components. funcnon. •nd 

N•nr Opl'r•Oon of the- v•nous common propulswn 

&yMems and •ux1hary engmttnng equipment u~ 

by tht• ruval i.emct!, 1nclud1ng siftty cons1derahons 

involved with ~h.ipbo.ird rqu1pment Also -,hip's 

'-WbtLt)·, danuge control, t"fo.ctncal d1stnbut10n, 

hul ,n-.trucbon. and hydr-aubcs 

[ 1'200 '•vol Engan .. nng I (3-2-41 An lntroducbon h -.hip -.y1,tems, including b.astc methods of 

,-hip pro.-uremenl. construction, and powt'.'rplant 

M"l«llon Pnnaples. ol ship !ot..lbtlny •nd opt"r•blhty 

..at rdatl"d 10 prcvenhve •nd wrn.-cU\·e damagl' con· 

lrol Pm,q f.'V 100, Phy I, JIC r 11s, 

E1'201 Engine,nng Otsign C r1phics (0-2-1) An 

introduction to t"ngmttnng graphical method~ and 

d1.-.oplmt1 with tmpha~1ir. on ~peual vtsuah.uhon 

•nd dt-Stgn Topta lndud<"orthograptuc pro1ect1on. 

•:..onomtlnc dri1wmg, •nd dncnph\'t'.' geometry 

£1"241 Introduction lo f".i.aval S )'stems Engineering 

(l--0-J) This count> pro\'1dl"S •n apphcatton of ba-.1c 

nu,thrmallcs. php,a. and m~h.anio. to nunne 

\'€'h1cll"1 and static nunnt.> -.yc;1ems II prm·1d~ a 

background in na\'al i1rch1tl"Cturl' and ocean eng1· 

nttnng to prepa.re • m1dsh1pman for future nu1or 

e!rct1\'N offered by the de-partment Speohc 1op1c'!I 

11\Cludt" ship Mab1hty resutanct' and powtmng, 

nunnn·enng pnnoplt"s, matenals m the ocean, ,md 

nu,nni: )tructur1I pnnoplt") Pmn, £.MZ.Jl 

E1'300 1'1v1l Engin,.nng II (:3-2-4), A Mud) ol 

n1iv•I t'ngmttnng systrms, mdudmg the pnnaples 

of energy con\'ersion. lht.• basic opuahon of steam. 

gu turbine. nuclear. and mtemail combu~uon engmc.- powt'rpbnts. and .-,h,pboard engmetnng de~ 

p.artm~nl operations Prtrrq f.\JJOO PhystcS I. J'C 

'""' 

l~l51 Ship Hydro1Ylics (l-:?-0 TransveN~ and 

lonititud1n.al s.tabil1ty of both ~urtace c;h1p~ and sut,. 

mrn1hles arl~ Mud1~ Floodmg and stab1hty ot 

1h1p, in tht· damaged rond1bon an• (O\'ered Digital 

computers art use<I to sol\'l' hvdn»t.ahc problems 

Prrr"I C.\llJl 

EN3S2 Res1sUnce , nd Propulsion (3-0-3) ToplCS· 

d1mt·n.,1onal •n1lvsts. !olm1h1ude w•,·c and \,S<'Ous 

rr-sut.an« of sh1~. sh1p-modd ll"Sling techmquc.-s, 

full•tcalr perfonn,nC't' prt-dtet1on, momentum the--

Or'\' of propulsive df'VK't."$ ,nd propeller \.1brat10ns 

•nd J,s1Kn f'm"I [\'351, f.11324 

EN356 Ship Slructur,s (~3) A cou= an >IN< 

tur•l thr·ury •nd practice Top1es include longitu• 

duw.l and 1r.1n!oo\·t•rw ,rrrngth of the hull girder, 

bt·nd1ng momentJ ,n a M."aw•\', plate theory, de• 

H·lopmt·nl of thf' sh1p·s stru<tur•I dl"'Sign, subm.t· 

nnl" prt.•nurt" huU dt11~n ,ind 1h1pbuild1ng m•h--

n•I• Pm"I L\1117 LN35l 

E, 1&1 \.1uine Po"""er Syst~mi (2 ... 2-JJ Thl5 1s • 

ea'k· ~tudy type of count- m "'·h1ch the ,-1uden1s u'k." 

theorebcal thennodvnamic!t and fluid mt.-ch.anacs m 

order to analyze a ty.p1cal <!ih1p"s power plant Steam 

and gas turbine plant~ a~ covered Entrg)' from 

convenhona1 meaM 11 !ootud1ed and energy from 

n uclear sourct~ 1s d1scus,ed In the laboratorv the 

student rece1,·e\ a hands-on relahonsh1p with ~·team 

and gas turbmr planh and works. out the perfonn-

•nce characten~b~ of lhe vanous componenh 

f'm"I EM3l9, £.\.1314 "'"'""''"'' £S141 o, ESJSI 

EN362 Ructor Phy,ocs I (:3--0-3). An introductory 

courw m nuclear reactor theorv covenng fo,,ion, 

neutron d1ffus1on, matenal and &eometnc buckling, 

and the cnhca.l tquabon Bare and reflected homogeneous reacto~ are -,tud1ed Prtrfq S.\1112 or 

cqumdtnt 

EN382 Ocinn Materials Science and Engineering 

'3-2-4). The course deal-. with the optimal u,t, of 

~lt!'nals in ocean system.-. with emphas1> on cor· 

ro!'-1on pre\.'entton. Labor•tOf)' proJecb indude- heat 

trt>atment, meichamc•l te-shng of metal" and cor• 

ro!t1on and fouhng !ttud1e1t Prtuq EM21~ 

EN405 Naval Applications of Thtrmod)·n•mics 

(2 -2-.J). nus couTM." prov1de1t prachcal apphcahon 

for the thermodrnam1cs pnnciples pre,,ously ac• 

quired concentrabng on manne propulsion sy!ilems 

and theu componenb in the form of actual propulsion plant ca~ ,tud1e-s and labor.atones. Thf: 

.o.tudent l!lo ellpectl"d to under~tand the mterreb· 

bonstu~ bctwttn components- of a g,ven propul· 

ir.1on plant and the apphcahon of basic thermodyn.nuo. fluids. and heat transrer theon· to thes. 

-.)'!items PrtTl"q £.\1319 "Ir E.\{328. Cf'nmil Et1gmtt1 

1NR rrta,on mlv 

E1'410 S••Ooor Mochanics (2-2-3), A ,tudv of the 

ba!i1c pnnaples of -.011 mechanics as applied to ma• 

nne s.ed1ments Topics 1ndude shear stn·ngth, con· 

'-Ohdanon slope st,bihty Prtr"I £.'J141 or ,~mus Slim 

ENillO Cont.ii Engineering (2--2-.J) A .s.tud)· ot 

littoral dnfl and wave acuon on coastal structun•"i 

Topi~ mclude lntoral dnft past a nver ~tu,u,· 

b reakwater.., 1etbes, groins. and habor de.-.,gn 

Prcrtq. £M217 EMJ24 or tquwaltnl 

EN441 Ocon Engmer ring Structures (~3). 

Structural design con~1der•hons for f1-.ed ocean 

structurtt. moonng S)'!ilems. and unden-t·a veh,de!!o 

are analyzed Dc~1gn tt."C'hmque<o mcludmg matnx 

methods and flrute element anaJ\' .. 1s are mtroduced 

Boundary cond1hon!, w.ave efiects, foundahons, 

loading. ,and matenals considerahom, are studied 

Prcrn, EA12P 

EN453 Suk .. ping and M1n,uv,ring (J.-0.J), ToplC!t sh.ip stet·nng. mJneuv<-nng. mohon, and -...•a• 

keeping. The ba!!olC equabon~ of motion for a ma~ 

neuvenng !-hip and for .. h,p motJons m a seaw•v 

are developed. and \'.anous mt'lhods of ~oluhon arl" 

discus>«! Pm,q E.'1:3!>. cor"I £.V 459 

EN4S4 Ship Vibr1hons (J.-0.3), A ,h,p i> romple\ 

eU!>hC "ltT\JCture m wh1Ch \1br.ahon m.l\" lx- aused 

105 

"On a 011e-to-011e basis, 

we're accepted. 8111 they 

aren't w11/i11g to take us as 

professionals workmg 

alongside them." 
"Nobody can actually duplicate the strain Iha/ a commander is under in 111aki11g 

a decision III combat." 

ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE 

by 

-

periodic forces generated by waves. propellers, 

or machinery. The basic concepts or vibration, as 

well as hull-, propeller-, and machinery-induced 

vibrations, are considered Prt<req: EM232 

EN4.56 Computer Applkations in Naval Architec• 

ture (3---0-3). An introduction to computer•aided 

ship design is presented Topics include numencal 

procedures applied to form. stability, resistance. 

propulsion, motion, maneuvering, and strength 

Prertq. £N3S2 or ~nmssion 

EN457 Hydrofoil and Propeller Theory ('.>-0--3). The 

analysis and design of hydrofoils and marine propellers are presented Luting line and lifting surfaae 

theories are appiled to naval devices. Design and 

tow1ng tank work supplements reotations. Not offered every year. Prcrtq: £N352 or 1,u11nss1on 

EN458 Advanced Marine Ve.hides (2-2-3) Modem 

watercraft discussed; planing boats, hydrofoil craft, 

ground-effect machines, and combatant and re• 

search submersibles. Analysis and design reatures 

are investigated t?);perimentally in the towing tank 

when appropnate. Prmq EN453 

EN459 Experimental Naval A.rchitecture (0-4-2). 

Thls course covers the experimental as-peels of ma• 

rine vehicle resistance, propulsion, and seakeepmg. 

Vehicle hydrodynamics as well as experimental 

methods. data acquisition systems. and technical 

report preparation are studied and used. Prem, 

EN352; coreq EN453. 

EN460 Ocean Systems Engineering Design (1-1-3). 

Conceptual design of a manne S)"Slem is accom• 

phshed by m1dsh1pmen teams The realistic,pro1ect 

fonnat followed will involve proposal writing. proj· 

ect manager designation, progress reports, and 

preparation and design review by experts. Pmtq 

1!C standmg, w1tl1 a ttthnic:al major 

EN463 Reactor Physics II (2-2-3). The topic, covered include neutron generation bmcs, rt?ador pe--

nod, delayed neutrons, negabve tempera cure co106 

efficient. xenon poisorung. control rod theory, 

shielding and, finally a reactor kinebcs case problem. Prmq ENJ62 

EN464 Reactor Control An•lysis ('.>-0--3). Reactor 

kinebcs control theorv and the feedback effects 

Laplace transforms a.re used in the analysis of the 

input/output for a reactor. Prtreq: EN46J or pnrms· 

ston. 

EN465 Advanced Marine Power Systems (3-0-3). 

A preliminary design of navaJ powerplants 

Through use of a case problem, the student learns 

to synthesize a large number of machinery elements 

into a functioning system to give the desired performance. Prer,q EMJ2~ £N36J or ftJuiroltnl 

EN468 Nuclear Energy Conversion (3-0-3). Pnndple5 or the conversion or nuclear energy into useful power are covered Various types of nuclear 

power plants, their design. cydes, load following 

characterisbcs, etc are studied. Direct nuclear energy conversion S)'Stems are also studied Pra-n, 

EN362 

EN470 Life Support Systems ('.>-0--3). The phys,ological and psychological aspects of "man in the 

sea" are presented \\11th their related engineenng 

requirements Topics mdude hyperbanc phys,ology, saturation davlng, hfe support equipment, 

deep dlvc systems, diving operations and hazards 

Prrrtq: 11c Englri«nng ma,or or pm111ss1011 

EN473 Ocean Engineering Mechanics (2-2-3). Ef• 

fects of gravity waves on surfaced and submerged 

floatmg boches and on moored and fixed bodies 

Measurement techniques discussed include meas• 

urements of \.\-ave height. wa\'e-induced forres. and 

motions in waves. Prtwq £M324 EN14J or penm:.-

s1orr 

EN474 Ocean Energy Conversion (3--0-3). Cove~ 

five ocean energy sources: ocean thermal gradients. 

wind waves. tid~. ocean currents, and salinity 

gradients Each source is discussed m tenns of the 
nature of the resource. the conversion technology. 

and the enV1ronmental con.sequences of the energy 

conversion The potenbill of each source is com• pared to th054! energy souf'C("s being presently ex- plo,ted Prn"I £M3l8 or EM324 

EN477 Unders•• Power Systems (3--0-3) The pnn• 

dples of design of undersea power systems are 

presented. Topics mdude batteries1 fuel cells, 

chemical-dynamic systems. radioisotopes and nu- dear reactor systems. and cable systems. Not offered every year Prer"I EEJJl. EM324, EN24J or 

purmssion 

Department of Wea pons and 

Systems Engineering 

Systems Engineering Major 

This mterdiciplinary major is accredited by ABET and encompasses such diverse fields 

as electronics, fluids, linear physical systems, automatic control systems, digital computer technology, and system simulation using analog, digital, and hybrid computing 

systems. An overall understanding of the analysis and design of complete engineerin g 

systems, includmg the various interfaces present, is the primary goal. A Bachelor of 

Science in Systems Engineering is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NS252, NL200, ES300, NN302, NL303, NS300, • NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, SM239; 

Science: SP211, SP212, 

Humanilles/Social Sciences: HEJOO• and FE210 plus three electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: EM231, EM232, EM318, EM319, EM331, EE332; 

Major: ES201, ES303, ES305, E5306, ES309, ES402, ES416, plus five approved electives; 

Restricted elective: one 

• Taken during second class summer 

Systems Engineering Courses 

ES201 Introduction to Systems Egnineering 

(2-2-3). Introduction to the modeling and control 

of electrical, mechanical. and hydraulic systems. A 

survey of the s1mulat1on and control laboratory 

courses available in 5)1Stems Engml>enng. Prtreq 

S1100; Cor,q SM212 

ESJOO Naval Wupons Syste'"" (3--0-3) An mtro· 

ducbon to the theory of weapons systems th.rough 

a study or the fundamental pnnciples of s,nsor 

trnckmg, computational, and weapons delivery 

subsy>tems Prrr"I NSJOI SMl02. SP202 SC104 

ESJ03 Analog/Digit.I Computer Met.hods (2-2-3). 

Pnnoples of ana.logand digital computer qmulabon 

of linear .md nonlinear mulbvanable ~ystcms a~ 

applied to the study or the behavtor of reahsllc 

•ng,neenng control systems Prn"I ES201. Co,tq 

ESJ05 

ES305 Linear Control Systems I (3--0-3) A study 

of dynam1c behavior of physical systems through 

classical transform and modem state variable techruques. Pm·"l; ES20I; Cor"l; E5203. 

£S306 Applied Control Systems and Instrumentation (2-2--3} Determination of mathemahcal 

model parameters of physical systems by statistical 

analysis of laboratory data Companson of pre• 

dieted to actual system response. Introduction to hybnd computation Pm"I. ES303, ESJOS; Cor,q· 

E5309 

ES309 Lineu ConlTOI Systems JI (3--0-3). Analysis 

and design of hnea.r automatic control systems 

Pm"I ESJOJ, ESJOS; cor<q: ESJ06. 

ES400 Wnpons Systems Engineering (3-2-4) A 

study or the eng,neenng prinaples governing the 

107 

"I become increasingly convinced that it is not knowledge, but the means of 

gaining knowledge which I 

have to teach." 

ARNOLD OF RUG6Y 
"Ours rs a marrtrme nation, 

requrrrng tire most powerful navies to protect our 

free rrglrts to tire farthest 

reaches of t Ire seas." 

PR!SIDl,;T 

L l "00" 8 JOH"-50" 

functJ.orung of the vanous components (dettttion, 

control, dehvery. and destruction) of naval weapons systems Prfrtq ES.300. 11c At-5e2 Trommg. 

ENlOO EE311 

ES402 Syst,ou Engm••ring Duign (24-4 I Introduction to the macro-techniques of engmeenng 

design mcludmg performance, rehabihty, m1.1ngement control. redundancy. man-~dune systems, 

and te,nng techniques ~1gn. construcbon. test 

and evaluabon of an approved pro1ect 1s accomplished m the lab. Prtrt11 E:S306 E:5309 

ES406 An,log lnform,lion Systems(~) Study 

of analog mformahon now and s1gnal-to-no1se and 

~1gnal-to-1amnung rahos m commumcahon svstem, Pmt11 ESJ06, ESJ09, £5412 

ES407 Hybrid Computer Comput,tion (1--h3). In• 

troduchon to hybnd romputahon hardware and 

software rons1derabon of h)'bnd interface, dJg1tal 

filter and controUer s1mulahoru. and solut1on of 

boundary value ind opbmi.ubon problems usmg 

hybnd techruques Prtrt1J E:SJOo er om;,nl of in 

structor 

ES408 Dig,t,I Tochnology (2-2-3) An mtroduchon 

to logical orginiz.abon and mtemal functioning or 

d,git•I d,vicc, applymg sequenbal machine theory, 

machine language, Boole.in algebn and swuchmg 

omut, PrtrClj 51100 

108 

ES409 Modem Contzol Syst,ms (>-0-3) Analysis 

11nd dt>S1gn of control systems u,;mg modem control 

theory Prtmj E:5306. E:5309 

ES410 Control Systems and Thtir Appliaihon to 

Wupons (:}-2-4) Lin,ar control systoms for •ng,• 

nttnng ma1ors. using an.1lybal, graph1c.iJ. and 

computer techruques Prtrtq 1 tC -5tand111g 111 an tn 

ginanng mo,or or a,pprr:nwl of dq,ortmmt ka,msan 

ES412 Digit•! lnfonn•hon Systems (>-0-3) Anal• 

ysis of d1g1till mformahon and Its tran,ftr through 

commurucahon systems Prrrtq 1 C •tandmg '" oti mgr.nttnng ma• ,, 1r apprf"t"21 of dq:,artnu rt ·ha1rmor 

ES414 S•mpled D•t• ,nd Digit.I Control Systems 

(2-2-3) Analym, design. and S1mwb0n of digital 

filters ind continuous S)'!iolems under d1g,tal control 

u.s.ing z-tnnsforms and modem control technique$ 

Prtrt1J. E:SJOS. ESJ09 

ES415 Nonlinur Control Syst•ms (2-2-23) Aral• 

ys1s and d~1gn or control sy!lottms ha .. 'lllg nonhnear 

component> Prmq E.:SJOo E:5309 

ES416 Advoncod Control Syst,ms (~) A stud,· 

of adv,nced top10 of automanc control srtem,; 

mdudmg compensation. modem control the-or\' 

•nd nonlinear an.ly,1s, and ~lectl"d topics m ff'· 

search techniques Prtr<lj ESJOS. £5309 
Division of Mathematics and Science 

Department of Applied Science 

Department of Mathematics 

Department of Chemistry 

Department of Oceanography 

Department of Physics 

Department of Applied Science 

Applied Science Major 

The major in Applied Science provides the option of three academic concentrations: 

computer science, management, or operations analysis. After three semesters, each 

midshipman choses one of three concentrations to pursue in the remaining three 

semesters. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirement of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300, NL303, NN302, EN300, E5300, 

EE311-312; ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM211, SM202 or SM212, 

Science· SP201, SP202, and one science elective; 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300, FE210, one economics elective plus two other 

electives; 

Language: None; 

Applied Science MaJOr (Common): SR201, SA302, 51304, SM219 orSM239; Management 

concentration: SR202, SR301, SR401, EM221, EM327, EN201, and three major electives; 

Operations Analysis concentration: SA401, 5A441, SM261, and five major electives; 

Computer Science concentration: 51211, 51301, 51302, 51412, 51421, 51431, SM264, and 

one major elective 

Management Courses 

SR201 Fundamenh,ls or Resources M~nilgement 

(l-0-3} This introductory course complemenh> the 

saence porllt'n or the ma1or wtth specific adman· 1strat1ve procedure!t and approaches required to 

insure ec:onom1cal and eff1cicn1 uc;e or men, rnonev . .and matenals · 

SR20l Accounting (J...-0...J) An mlroductory course 

m the bas,c pnncipl~s. of accounung 

SR301 financial Managemen1 (3--0-3) A Sludy or 

the theory and techniques or finanaal management 

applied m the federal government and mdustry 

Prmq: SRlOl 

SR401 M;ate.ri.11 Manage.ment (3-0-J). Examines 

concepts or integrated logishcs and hfe cycle support. requ1rement.s delermmahon, procurement 

and contract adm1mstrauon and inventory control, 

with primary emphasi~ on quantitative le-chniqucs 

Pm,q SRlO l SR202 

SR402 Man;agement Information Systems (3-0-J) 

Professional apphcahons of military computented 

109 

"Oh man. Like I smd, cairn-

/ us before co1111 ng here was 

something like a Greek 

word to me. In high school 

I had only algebra and here 

l was gett111g A's in calculus. If somebody told me 

this before, I would have 

never believed." 
"A Captain of the Navy 

011glrt to be a man of 

Strong and well-connected 

Sense wrt/r a tolerable ed11-

cat1011, a Gentleman as 

well as a Seaman, both in 

Tlreorl/ and III Practice." 

)Oil" PAUL Jo,-.ES 

information system!. and a pre~ntahon of the con• 

ccpts uhhzed m their development and operahon 

Prmq 5R101 

SR404 Management Pr.ctscum (3-0-J) A problem 

solving -.emmar ba~-d on the theorehcal con,i;truc1' 

of prt!vious managcml'nt eclucat1on Pr~rtq. SR201 

SR.IOI 

SR410 Personnel Management (~3) Emphasw.'.~ 

theory and fund;imcntals or ~rsonnel admm1stra• 

hon. Md.Jtary and avdtan pcrwnn~I practice~ are 

e,um1ned and evaluated Prtrrq SR101 

Operations Analysis Courses 

SAJ02 An.tlysi.s o( Nav.11 Tutics {3-2-0 An mtroduchon to the techniques of modehng and quanbtabve ano1.lys15 apphed to ~peofic naval operabonaJ 

problems. including search and patrol. screerung. 

anb-a1r warfare. minmg, equipment rehab,hty and 

deru,on rules Pmtq SM2J9 or SM219 

SA401 Methods of Oper•HonJ An•lysis I (3-0-3) 

lnvesbgahon of fundamentals of hnear ophmu.ahon 

sub1ect to constnmh mdudmg construction and 

analy~1s of hnear programmmg and network problems Pmtq SM261 

SA402 M•thods of Oper•hons An•lysis JI (3-0-3) 

Jnvesbgahon of quanhtah,:e analys1'\- or deo~1on 

opbono mdudmg PERT'CPM dynam,c prog,am• 

mmg. Marko,· chains, and queuing theory Appb· 

cabons to typical operabon1o are- stre,~ Prtrrq 

SM2J9 •nd SM261 

SA410Se-lttted Techniques in Oper..tions An•l)·Sis 

(3-0-3) Apphcahon of probabihty •nd detcmurusbc 

model._ to analysis of operational problems \.'ot for 

lho,e talong SA.302 Pm"I S."1219 or SM2J9 

SA412 Appliutions of Oper•h ons Analysis 

(2-2-3) Op<!rahon> re<earch technique. are applied 

U'-mg student pro1ects. ca~ studies and \.1s1bni 

Computer Science Courses 

S1100 Introduction lo Computing (2--0-2) A first 

cour.,.e m computer ~ence for student... tn all ma• 

,ors Progn1mm1ng 1n the BASIC language mcludmg 

techmqul.!~ for array), charactt>r manipulation, fil~ 

hdndhng. and ,ubprogram, 

SL201 FORTRAN with Scirntific and Engineering 

Appliuhons (3-0-3) Intended to meet th~ com 

puhng needs of c;cient1fic and engmeenng maJors 

Includes programming problems deahng with 

phy.-.1c~, mathemahC!., probab1hbc!. and <tlahshcs, 

and vanou!-. engmeenng apphcahons Prr,tq· 5ll00. 

S1211 Adun« d Progr.mming (3-0-3). Machine 

and a~M.-mbly language. oomp1l('r.-, and interpreters 

Progr•m ~'gmentahon and hnking M•cro~. subroutine~. and ub..hty rouhne, lnpuL'output. pe--

110 

SR-120 Ad\·Jnced Studies in \1anagement (3-0-3) 

Advanced cour .. e 1.n adm1ni"tratl\le pohcn.•, o1nd 

practu:e-s Case -,,tud1~ and ouhtde readmgs em• 

pha~u.e the management proce---'i and e\:l"C\Jh\ c 

dev,Jopmenl Prc,,q 5R101 SR.IOI 

SR421 Cost Accounting 3-0-3). A ,1udy of th,• 

concepts and techruqut of CO!it iiccountmg Pnmanly conc~mcd with th, denvauon of product 

cos.t ans1ng from matenal~. labor_ stl'\1Cl'"S t·m• 

ployed. and overhead Pmtq SR.IOI 

lecturers to relate the apphcanons of operahons 

analyc-;1s techniques. to curn.•nt mibtarv and indu~ 

tnal problems Prncq ptrmrS;S,c,t1 cf "1i1M.~rr of studv 

group 

SA430 Logistics (3-0-3) lnve,bgatos tho,e lt-chruque-s of operations analys~ appbcable to the solubon of problems m rdiablht)· maintamabthty, 

avaalab~Jt)", and inventory Pm"I SM2J9and SAJ02 

or SA401 

SA441 Appli•d St•tishcs I (3-0-3). An applied 

stud\· of a vaneh· or stattsbcal methods used m 

obtairung. pre-senCmg. summanzmg and analvnng 

,tat1\hcal inform.anon Included are ~trategaes for 

tbta collection and pre5,entat1on. and tt.-chruqu~ of 

staMucal mfcrence for populahon parameters 

based on the concrpls of .. mpbng. probability, •nd 

d1<tnbut10n theory Prnrq. S.\1239 

SA4-U Applied St.ttistics 11 3-0-J). A conbnuatton 

of 5A44 I that include-<- eummabon. evaluation, and 

apphcahon of advanced :,lahShcal methods Tech• 

ruques studied include smapl.mg. nonpar.tmctnc 

analr,1s, -.1mple and multiple regre .. ,1on. oorrelabon, analys.1s of van.a.nee. and dea .. 1on tht'O')' 

PrvOj SM41 

npheral devm.:s. and au,.,1.hary storage- Program 

effiaency and documentahon Prcrtq 5ll00 

S1J01 Oat• Structures ~3) Data reprc-~ntahon 

and information ~nagement Lhb • ._,,nng.. arravs. trees, graphs Storage structur~, allocanon. 

and collection Sorung ll'<hmque,.. svmbol tabf,s, 

and searclung PmOj 51211 

S1302 Fundam,nlals of Compul<r Log,c (3-0-3). 

Applications of Boolean algebra to !ow1tch1ng orcu1ts. number repre--.entatlOn. and log1c n~t\\-orks 

Mmuruz.abon techruqu~ Analy~1, ol fundamental 

computer arru1b PrtT(1 S/211 

SI~ Programming unguagu (3-0-3) Funcbon.tl 

and technical charactt>O!thO of algonthmic. prob-
lcm"()nt:ntcd. hst proCl~sing. ~tnng marupulatmg.. 

ind i:-1mulahon l.tnguagcc; Survey of 1mportan1 prog:ramrrung languages Prruq S1100 

S14 12 Compiler Construction (3-0-3). Study of 1cchniques. involved in the anal}'SIS of source languolgeand generation of ~ffici1mt ob1ect code. Pu1t"q 

5/JQ/ 

S1421 Df5crele Simulation (3-0-3). S1mulabon and 

modt!hng of d1SCTele systems. Introduction to 

queueing theory and stochastic processes. Com· 

pan~on of ~,mulation languages. Design. analysis, 

and vahdabon of simulation models. Prt'rtq 5l10J 

or S/30/ 011d SM119 or SM139 

51431 Computer Organi.ution (3--0--J). Organiz.abon, logic design. and components of d1g1tal com· 

puling systems. Overall orgamz.ation o( modules 

mto a system. Prt!l'eq. S1302 

51432 Computer Systems Management (3-0--3). 

Planning, specification, and procurement of a com• 

puter system under DOD rules Organization and 

management o! a computer center. Prertq· SR201 011d 51111 

Department of Mathematics 

Mathematics Major 

The major in Mathematics provides students with the opportunity lo acquire a sound 

mathematical foundation and lo develop facilily in applying mathematical concepts 

and techniques. The program permlls a concentration in mathematics, computer 

science, or operations analysis plus a choice of electives in physics and engineering. 

A solid background in mathematics facilitates postgraduate specialization in many 

technical areas, including nuclear power. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree 

is awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300: NL303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311-312, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM211 or SM251, SM212, SM239, Sl\,1261, SM331, SM332; 

Setence, SP21 J, SP212, and one science/engineenng elective; 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HEJOO" and four electives; 

Language· none; 

Special: one free elective; 

Mathematics concentration SM262, two SM4 - - courses, plus two area electives; 

Operations Analysis concentration: SA302, SA~0l, SA441, plus two area electives; 

Compuler Science concentration. Sl21 l, 51301, 51302, plus two area electives 

• Taken during second class summer 

Physical Science Major 

The ma1or in Physical Science provides students with the opportunity to pursue a 

broad sc1enl1fically onented program 111 the field of physical applications of mathematics 

and science. The ma1or permits midshipmen lo experience an inter-disciplinary technical course without the need for specialization. An undesignated Bachelor of Science 

degree is awarded. 

111 

" ... took me a whole semester to learn how to 

study. Calculus and chemistry are hardest." 
"We must remember that 

one man is much the 

same as another, and that 

he is best who is tra111ed 

in the severest school." 

THUCYDIDES 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NL200, EN200, N5252, N5300,• NL303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311-312, E5400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 or SM211, SM202 or SM212; 

Science: SP201 or SP211, SP202 or SP212; 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300· and four elective courses; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Major: 50221, SO241, SP301, SP411; two electives from math/computer science; two 

electives from science/engineering; and three from science/mathematics/engineering/ 

computer science; 

Restricted elective: one. 

• Taken during second dass summer 

Mathematics Courses 

SMOOS Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4-0-4). Bas,c 

review of algebraic and anthmetic operations, anal• 

ysis of functions and their graphs, trigonometr)' 

This course does not fulfiJI any of the mathematics 

requttements of any ma1or and may, Ul addition, 

be required above stated gradual-ion requuements 

for certain midshipmen. Pr~eq: penn,ssiJ,n of depart· nttnt cha,rman 

SMlOI & SMI02 Introduction to Analytic Geometry •nd Calculus I & LI (4--0-4, 4----0-4). Coune 

content similar to SMl 1 l and SMI 12 For those not 

quahfied to enroll in SMJ 11. 

SM101T Introduction to Ana.lyt-ic Geometry and 

Calculus I with Trigonometry (S--0---5). Same as 

SMJOI plus trigonometry. 

SMlll & SM112 Calculus •nd An,lylic Geometry 

I & II (4-0-4, 4-0-4) Plane analyhc geometry; differential and integral calculus of one real variable 

SM161 & SM162 C•lculus with Computers I & II 

(S--0---5, S--0---5). Programming using BASIC, algonthm1c development of the integral and differential 

calculus of one real variable. Prtrtq: permissio,r of 

dq,tJrtmtnl charnnarr 

SM201 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 111 (4-4-4). 

Course content same as SM211 plus matenal to 

strengthen the background of students complehng 

SMI02. Pw"I SMJ02 or p,m11ss1on of d,partmt11t chamrinn 

SM202 Elements of Differential Equations (J..-0...3). Course content same as SM212 except £or material 

on the Laplace transform. Prmq. SM201, SM2l l or 

SM2Sl 

SM21 l Calculus and Analytic Geometry m (3-0-3). 

Sohd onalybc geometry, senes, partial drfferenhation, and multiple integration. Prtreq SM112 or 

SMl62 

SM212 Differential Equations (4-0-4). Linear and 

simultaneous d1Herenbal equations; soluhon by 

112 

Laplace transform and senes; partial differential 

equations and Founer series Prueq: SM201 or SM2ll or SM251 

SM219 Probability and Statistics (3-0-3). Nature 

of stabstical methods, description of data proba• 

billty, distributions, samplmg. estimahon, testing 

hypothesis, correlation and regression. Computer 

mttthods emphasized Credit cannot be given for 

SM219 rf credit has been given for SM239. Prtr"I: 

SMI02 or SMI 12 or SM162; S1100 or "luiualtnl 

SM2J9 Probability and Statistics I (J..-0...3). Set theory, probability, d1Stnbubon functions. standard 

distributions, JOmt distnbubons, sampling and statistics. Comi SM201 or SM2ll or SM251 

SM251 Calculus with Computers Ill (4-0-4). 

Course content includt.>s and extends that of SM211 

with extensive computer applications Prtreq 

SM162 

SM259 Mathematical Logic (3-0-3). Mathematical languages, fonnal logic, propositional calculus and 

truth tables, first order predicate calculus, proof 

theory, axiomatic systems and model theory. Prmq 

SMl02 or SM! 12 or SMl62 

SM261 Matrix Theory (>-0-3). Matnces, transformations, linear equations, vector spaces, characteristic matrix, eigenvalues, orthogonality Prtrtq 

SMl02 or SM112 or SMl62 

SM262 Modem Algebra (J..-0...3). Integers, groups. 

mappings, nngs. fields. Pur01 . SMIOZ or SM112 or 

SMl62 

SM264 (ntroduction to Numeriol Analysb (3--0-3). 

Polynomial approximations, iterative methods for 

solving equahons, systems of linear equ.atlons, numencal integrnhon, interpolation, curve fitting 

Computer methods emphasized Pm"! SMl02 or 

SMl 12 or SM162 S1100 or "lumdtnt 

SM269 Probability and Statistics II (J..-0...3). Esb· 

mation, confidence intervals. tests of hypothesis. 
Baye!t1on methods, least squares, regression Prtr~q 

SM1J9 

SM270 Introduction lo Mathematical Economic5 

{3-0--3). Eqwlibnum analysis, models, theory of the 

multipher, accelenhon pnnciple, optimization, and 

hnear d1fforenl'ial and difference equations. Prtrtq 

SM261 

SM211 •• Llnur Programming (3-0--3). Simplex and 

dual simplex methods, m1mmax theorem, integer 

and parametnc programmmg. transpoTtabon problems, and game theory. Prntq. SM261 or perm1551on 

of lfljlrudor · SHOO or equ,valcnt 

SM281 Vtttor An•lysis (3-0--3). Vector>, vector calculus and fields, lane and su.rface integrals, Stokes 

and Gauss' theorems. PmDJ. SMlOJ or SM211 or 

SM25J 

SMJll Engineering Mathematics I (3-0-3) Vector 

analysis, Founer analysis, pa.rtiaJ differenhaJ equa• 

hon>, Sturm-Liouville problems, Legendre poly• 

nom1als. detennmanls and matrices Prem, SM2J 2 

SM312 Englneering Mathematics 11 (3-0--3). Laplace and Founer transforms, selected topics from 

complex vanables Prtr"j SM212. 

SMJtS Introduction to Pnti•I Differential Equation (3-0--3). Linear equations, Cauchy problems, 

Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value 

problems, heat equabons, Sturm•Liouville problems, and orthonormal expansions Prtreq SM212 

SMJJJ Advanced Calculus I (4--0--I) Set theory, 

real number systems, Euclidean spaces, topo1og1Cal 

concepts, compact and connected sets, conbnuous 

mappings, uniform com•ergence Prll'ttf SM261 

SM332 Advanced Calculus II (4--0--I). Differentiation. mean value theorem, Taylor's theorem. m-

-..eTM' and impliat function theorems, extremal 

problems with and without constraints, mtegration, 

multiple integral> Prtr"l SM.331 

SM41l 1.ntroduction to Complex Variables (3-0-3) 

Number field; Cauchy-Reimann differential equations, analytic funcbons, series, singulnnhes, re!:>i• 

dues, conformal mapping. and continuation. Prereq. 

SMJJI 

SM425 Advanced Numerical Ana.lysis (3-0-3). Numerical solution of equations in one and several 

variables, dtrecl and iterative algorithms, rate of 

convergence. Computer methods emphas1l.e-d 

Prtrer,. SM331 or pemuss,011 of mstructo, 

SM426 Numerical Methods for Diffe.rential Equil~ 

t'ions (~3) Interpolation and polynomial ap• 

proximation, numericaJ integration and differentiation, numencal algorithms, for initial value and 

boundary value problems. Pr,r"l. SM212. SM331 or pum1SS10,1 of mstrudor 

SM"33 Methods of Applied Mathematics (3-0--3). 

A course in mathematical methods applicable to 

problems tn physics, engineering, control theory1 

and operahon analysis. Linear spaces, calculus of 

vanations and integral equations. Prt'uq SMJ31 or 

pcmussion of dq,art,n.rnt chmmurn 

SM461 Uneu Alge.bra {3-0-3). Vector spaces, linear 

transformations, Jordan canonical fonn, inner product spaces. P""""l' SM26I. SM331 

SM462 Algebraic Structures (3-0--3). Groups. nngs, 

fields, GalolS theory Pm"J. SM262, SMJJl 

SM464 Topology (3-0--3). Sets, funchons, metric 

and topologiraJ spaces, and Banach spaces. Prertq. 

SM262. car,q, SM332 

SM465 Advanced Differential Equations I (3-0-3). 

EXlstence, uniqueness and osciUation theorems, 

stability, topological methods CorDJ.· SM33Z. 

SM468 Measure and lnteg-ralion (3-0-3) Construe~ 

ban, properties and extensions of measures. Le• 

besgue-Stieltjes measure, integrals. Fubiru and Nikodyn theorems, Daniell integral. relation to 

probability theory Prereq SM33Z. 

Department of Chemistry 

Chemistry Major 

Chemistry, an experimental science, is the most laboratory-oriented program offered 

at the Naval Academy. The laboratory facilities of Michelson Hall are unexcelled at 

the undergraduate level. Serious students of chemistry have ample opportunity to 

experiment and observe as they pursue the scientific method. Laboratory equipment 

includes single-pan balances, gas chromatographs, a mass spectrometer, X-ray diffraction equipment, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers. 

Any naval officer will profit from a good knowledge of chemistry. A background m the fundamental principles of chemistry and modem experimenta.l techniques is 

113 

"Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect." 

SAMUEL JOHNSON 


''The man who is too old to 

learn was probably always 

too old to learn." 

HENRY 5. HASKINS 

highly valuable for officers working in such technical subspecialties as oceanspace 

research, life sciences and support systems, propellants, and many others. 

The Chemistry major is accredited by the American Chemical Society. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (ln addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300, • NL303, NN302, EN300, E5300, 

EE311-312, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM2ll, SM212; 

Science: SP21 l, SP212; 

Humanities/Social Sciences H.E300' and four electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: two free electives; 

MaJor: SC201, SC202, SC301, SC302, SC304, 5021, SC322, SC401L, SC402L, and two 

nonspecified chemistry electives; 

Restricted elective: one. 

• Taken during second class summer 

Chemistry Courses 

5Cl03 & 5004 Elements of Chemistry (3-2-1, 

l-2--4}. A tw<)+semester sequence presenting the 

fundamental laws and theories of chemistrv. 

Atomic and molecular structures, periodicity. 

chemical equilibrium. kinetics. and electrochemi5· 

try are covered in a balanced classroom and laboratory development for the student with a limited 

chemistry, mathematics, and science background 

5CI05 & 5Cl06 General Chemistry (3-2-1, 3-2-1). 

A two-semester sequence stressing the fundamental laws and theories of chem.1stry. Topics include 

atomic and molecular structures, bonding, chemical 

thermodynamics, equihbrium, kinehcs, aads and 

bases, and electrochem1stry. Laboratory emphasis 

is on development or scientific Jaboratory skills, 

particularly the generation, anaJysis and presentation of data. Purtq. ori~ year of high school chemistrv 

5CIJJ & 5CIJ4 Principles of Chemistry (3-2-1. 

3--2-4). A rigorous course in the fundamentaJ pnnciples underlying the areas of inorganic, organic, 

and physical chemistry designed for students with 

above average aptitude and ability in the soenres. 

Prereq. out yfllr of hrgh 5ehool chemistry 

5001 & 5002 Org•nic Chemistry (3-6-5, 3-6-5). 

The chemistry of co,.-alent compound5 of carbon, 

including aromatic, aliphatic, and heterocydic. The 

second semester laboratory includes qualitative organic analysis. Special attention is gi,•en areas of 

petroleum, plastics, drugs, and spectroscopy. 

Pm,q SCJ l-1. S006. or SOCJ.I 

5B251 General Biology I (3-2-1) Fundamcnlal 

pnnciples are introduced Topics include protoplasm, plant and ammaJ histology, plant and ammal 

metabolism, gametogenesis, and cell division, as 

well as genetics. ecology, and organic evolution 

116 

58252 Gener•! Biology JI (3-2-1). Expands upon 

topics from General B,ology I, particularly plant 

and arumaJ metabolism, and introduces vertebrate 

morphology and physiology 

5001 & 5002 Physical Chemistry (3--0-3. 3--0-3). 

An introduction to the physical states of matter, 

kineuc theory of gases and liquids. thermody• 

namics, phase equilibria. properbes or solutions, 

atomic and molecular structure. Prtreq: 5,\.1211, 

SP212 

5004 Instrumental Methods or Analysis {2-6-4). 

The theory and applications of modem mslrum~ntal methods of analysis are stressed A wide array 

of sophisticated instruments is available for student 

use. Prer,q. SCJOJ 5021 

S021 Quantitative Analysis (2-6--4), A study of 

volumetnc, gravunet:ric, and modem opl1cal and 

electTical methods of anal)'Sis. Theory and Jabora· 

tory procedures and techniques are stressed. Prcrtq 

S014 or S006. 

5022 Inorganic Chemistry I {3-0-3). An in-depth 

study of fundamental c:oncepls indudmg topics in 

atomic structure. themical bonding and coordina• 

hon chemistry Prtmj. SCJOZ 

5C401 L & 5C402L Physial Chemistry Labonlory 

(0-3-1. 0-3-1). A comprehensive, sophisticated Jaboralory course designed 10 give practical laboratory 

experience in the areas covered in courses SC301 

and 5002. Prtr,q SCJOZ. S021 

5C432 Biochemistry (3-0-3) The b,olog,cal chem• 

1Stry or the human body is dJscusscd, including 

both normal and abnormal aspects Metabolism, 

nutntion# vitamim,, and hormones are mduded 

Pr,r,q · SC20l 
Department of Oceanography 

Oceanography Major 

Oceanography is an inter-disciplinary science major involving the study of meteorology, geophysics, physics, chemistry, biology, and geology as they relate to our 

ocean environment and the effects of that environment on naval operations. 11 is a 

laboratorv-oriented program with the most modern facilities, includjng an oceanographic research vessel, a field laboratory, a weather station and radiosonde system 

for study of the atmosphere, plus a wave tank, a rotating tank, demonstration tank, 

atmospheric chamber, tide gauges, marine culture systems, and fully equipped laboratories. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional· NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300,' NL.303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE31 l-312, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM201 orSM211, SM212, SM219, SM311; 

Science: 5P21 l, SP212; 

Humamties/Social Sciences: HE300' and four electives; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Ma1or: 5B251, 50261, 50313, SP328, 50341, 50413, 50-124, 50482, and SP411 plus 

two approved major electives; 

Restricted elechve· one. 

• Taken during second class summer 

Oceanography Courses 

S021 I lnlroduchon to Oce,nography (3-0-3) An 

introductory cour--.e designed for Physical Saence 

ma1ors. treatmg: phr1c.al and cherrucaJ propert1es 

of "tl•a walt>r. submanne geology. manne biology. 

thl' hl•at budge1 of the oceans. water masses and 

general orculallon, current!>. waves, and tide!> 

Pmtq SCIO-l SCI06 or SC114. SP202 

50211 lnlrodudion to Oce.inogr•phy (3-0-3) A 

d~nph,·e cour.e designed for the Ocean Eng1• 

ncl'nng m.i1or to pro\'lde an oven•1e\, of significant 

OC('anograph1c factors and their 1mp,1ct on cnganl-Cnng apphcahons Pratq SCUJ4 5CJ06 or 5C114 

SP201 or SP211 SM201 or 5M2 ll 

S0261 Physic•l G<ology ~2-l). A study of tho 

dynamic E.irth centered ,uound the concept of 

global plate tectonics. with emphasis on the ma~ 

tL•niSl!t, form and structure, and particularly the 

mtem,11 ;1nd L'xtemal proccs'iCS which c;hapc the 

E.lrth and .affect 1ls mhab1tanls 

S0313 Goncr•l Oceanogr•phy (3-2-l). Beginning 

ph)'':>IC.JI oc:c.:mograph~1 • lhl' OCl'an ba-.ms, agL" and 

ong.in ol OCl.!an!>. physiaal properbc~ of sea water. 

chemical properties of ,,·ater and ice, d1stnbuhon 

tlf \'anabll•s, and physical ch.-ract<.>nsncs of estu~ 

aries Ocean curn?nt svstems. water masses, motion 

producing forces, ht?at budget, heat d1£ttnbution 

and thermal structure, waves, tides, and marine 

biology. Laboratory work includes a field tnp and 

oceanographic surve)'S of Chesapeake Bay Prtrtq. 

58251 50261. 5Cl06 or SClH SP212 5M201 or 

SM2ll 

50341 General Meleorology (3-0-3) An mtroduc· 

tory study of the atmosphere includmg: radtabon, 

weather patterns and phenomena. atmospheric 

motion, and the effects of weather on naval operation> Prereq SM201 or SM21I. SP201 or SP2l1 

S0412 Environmental Instruments (2-2-3). A sludy 

of lheorehcal and practical characteristics or mstru· 

mf.>nls used in collecting oceanographic and meteorotogscal dat;i Prmq S0313 50221 or 50221P; 

S0341 

SOl13 Oceanic .md Atmospheric Processes {3--0--3). 

The dynamics ot quas1-honzontal, inviscid fJow on 

the rotating earth The motions of mtcrPst are 1,;;0-

lated through the use of SClle anoly<,s of the gov• 

ornmg equations. Pmeq. SP328. 50313, 50221 1>r 

50221P 50341 

117 

"For they /Jad learned that 

true safety was to be fo1111d 

in long previous tmi11i11g, 

and not in eloque11t ex/10rtntio11s uttered w/Je11 they 

were going into action." 

THUCYOIOES 
"Requirements for being a 

naval officer get tougher 

every year. They have to be 

more soplusflcated i11 many 

ways than they used to be. 

To be effect,ve, an officer 

must be attuned to the social, eco110111ic, and political 

forces shaping the world." 

VICE ADMIRAL 

WILLIAM P MACK 

Supenntendenl, 

U.S. Naval Academy, 

1972-1975 . 

S0415 Environmental Pollution (2-2-J). Concerns 

environmental problems involving air and water 

Topics include polJution sources and control, hydrology, solid wastes, recycling, noise, a.nd legal 

aspects. Laboratory work includes field tnps and 

polluhOn surveys. Pm"f 50313. 50221 or 50ll1P· 50341 

S0 422 Near.;hore Oceanography (2-2-3). Examines 

the oceanographic regime from the continent-al 

break to the 1nterbdal zone, concenlTating on shal• 

low water wave, surf, and beach processes. Prutq 

SOJJJ, 50221 or 50221 P. 

S0 424 Waves and Tides (3-0-3). The dynamics or 

surface and mtemal wave phenomena m the oceans 

and atmosphere and an examination or wind-generated wave charaderisticsand prediction methods. p,.,,,,, 50413. 

S0441 Synoptic Meteorology (2-~-J). A practical 

course in meteorological analysis and forecashng 

as applied to operational planning. Pme,r 503-11 

S0442 Tropical Meleorology (2-2-3) A stud)' of 

the special processes aHectmg meteorological analysis and forecasting m the tropics with particular 

emphasis on hurricane/typhoon prediction, creahon. movement, and decay Not offered every year 

Pm..,. 50441 

S0444 Ctimalology (3-0-3). A d1mahc appro.,ch to 

weather phenomena Prertq: S0341 S/vl219 or 

SM2J9; SOJJJ, 50221 or 50221P. 

118 

S0~51 Biological Oceanography (2-2-J). An introduction to the ocean as a biologica.l environment. 

Laboratory work includes practical studies or the 

biology of the Chesapeake Bay Prmq 58251, 

SOJJJ, 50221 or 50221P 

50461 Geological Oceanography (2-2-3). lntroducbon to manne geological instrumentation, theory and data gathenng, anaJysis, interpretation and 

applicalions. Geomorphology, structure, petrol• 

ogy. sedimentation. stratigraphy, origin and development of ocean basins and maTglns are ex• 

amined m light of theory of plate tectonics. Practical 

studies or lhe Chesapeake Bay are part or lhe laboratory work Prmq; 50261. 50313. SOUi or 

50221P 

$0463 Current Topics in Oceanography and Meleorology (3-0-3) Provides an opportunity lo pres· ent current material perhnen1 to oceanography ilnd 

meteorology and their applicahon to areas of ~a\')' 

mteresl Not offered every year. Prntq S031J. 

503-11 

S0471' • Chemical Oceanograph) (2-2-3). The 

modem approach to the ocean as a cherrucal system 

Ltboratory mstruction emphasizes pnnoples with 

appropriate methods. Classical concepts are discussed, as \Veil as newer trends Prtrtq: 50313. 

50221 or 50221P 
Department of Physics 

Physics Major 

The major program in Physics: (1) presents fundamental physical concepts and principles in such a way as lo emphasize their general usefulness and (2) lays a strong 

foundation for further work in a broad range of technical fields. Some of the topics 

treated in the sequence of courses are the origin, propagation, and reception of waves 

of all kinds; field concepts; theory of relativity; basic theory of quantum mechanics; 

and statistical mechanics. All are studied with the object of providing an open-minded 

and creative approach to the physical world-an approach increasingly important to 

those who will be leaders in our modem Navy. A solid background in physics achieved 

al the Academy will facilitate subsequent specialization in any technical area. An 

undes1gnated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional. NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300,' Nl303, l\lN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE331-332, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, SM311, 

Humanities,Social Sciences: HE300' and four elective courses; 

Language: none; 

Special: none; 

Major: SP221, SP222, SP226, SP324, SP331, SP332, SP341, SP425, SP444, plus two 

physics electives and one elective from engineering, science, or mathematics; 

Restricted elective: one. 

' Taken dunng second class summer 

Physics Courses 

SP201 & SP202 Basic Physics I & U t:J-.2--4, 3--2-l) 

Introduce., the ba~ic concepts o( kinematics, dy· 

nanuc,, heat & thermo-dynamics, wave motion. 

sound, optics, eJecticity. and magnebsm Prruq SMIOJ for SP201 SP201 for SP202 

SP211 & SP212 General Physics I & II (3--2--4, 

3--2--4) Emphasizes 1he fundamenlill pnnaple, of 

cfo~s1cal ph)'Sics; however, contemporary applica• 

hons an> introduc:ed as appropriate The topics cov• 

en.>d "re mechanics, electricity, magnehsm, wave 

motion, thermodynamics, sound, and hght Prneq 

Cale I for SP211 SP211 for SP212. 

SP221 Physical Mechanics I (3--2-l) The first course 

1n rhy~1cs for majors in physies, This cour~I! pro-

,'ides the basic da~1cal mechanics for further studv 

in phy~1cs Prrreq· SMlll or apprcroal of dqlOrlmt,it 

diamnan 

SP222 Electricity •nd M•gneli•m I (:J-.2-l) A fir,t 

cuu~ m C'lt.-'Ctnaty ~nd magnetism w1th emphasis 

on the concepts o( fields and potenluil The courc.e 

culrruniltes in the fonnulahon or Max-..,ell'~ equa• 

u~n, Pm"l SPl?l or SP2ll 

SP226 Hu i, Sound and Light (:J-.2-l). Develops 

the basic concepts in heat. sound and light. The 

coherency of the basic concepts in physics is em• 

phastu>d Prereq, SP22J 

SP301 Modem Physics (3-0-3). An mtroduchon to 

relativistic mechanics and the parllde aspects or 

electromagnetic radiahon Emphasis on the decay 

or unstable nuclei and nuclear reactions. Prereq: 

SP202 or SP212 or SP222 

SP310 Askonomy (>4-3). The fundamentals of 

astronomy as a physical and mathematiC'ill science, 

covering the solar system, stellar and galactic as• 

rronomy, and cosmology P,,r"I· SP202 o, SP2l2 o, 

SP222 

SP324 Physics of lhe Atom I (3--2--4). A first course 

m atonuc and nuclear physics £or maJOr'S in physics 

Topics covered arc black body radiation, photon 

theory o( radiation, development o( Rutherford .Jnd 

Bohr atoms, wave propertie$ of matter, the Schrodinger wave L-quation. and quantum theory or hy• 

drogen,c a1oms. Pm,q: SPJJJ, SM2J2; Cor,q, SM311 

or pnml.$510,1 of lht mstruclor 

119 

"Nothing here is easy for 

anyone, but nothing is so 

hard that it can't be do11e." 
"You feel like you've really 

accomplished somelh111g. 

Tl,is is the first time in my 

life that I've spent n year 

worthwhile." 

SP328 Fluid Physics (3--0-3). A first course tn clas· 

sical fluid mechanics which addresses the funda~ 

mentals of inVIScid, incompressible now dynamics, 

circulation, vorticity, and h.trbulenl flow. Prereq: 

SP212, SM311. 50313 ur p<nn1SSio11 of drparlmtnl 

cha1rma11 

SP331 Physical Mechanics II (4--0-4). A fltsl course 

In phyc:ical mechanics at the intermediate level. 

Newtonian and Lagrangian mechanics with special 

emphasis on osaJlating systems, lhc central force 

problem, and non~1nertial reference frames. Prtrtq 

SP22l or SP211 SMZ/2. 

SPl32 Physic•! Mechanics Ill (~) A continunbon of Physical Mechanics II, with emphasis on 

sped.al relativity, the mechanics of both ng,d and 

deformable bodies, and an int:roduction to varia~ 

lional pnnciples. Prereq, SP33I 

SP341 Electricity and Magnetism II (3--0-3). A 

course in electromagnetic theory reqwred for aJI 

majors in physics and electrical engineering. Maxwell's equations are formulated m the notation of 

vector analysis and applied 10 \larious situations 

Prtr"l: SP222 a,id SM31 l 

SP411 Underwater Acoustics and Sonar (3-0-3). A 

fundamental study or sound propagation in the 

ocean environment as 11 relates to the design and 

operation of sonar Pmeq SP202 or SP212. 

SP425 Physics of lhe Alom II (:,...2-4) The formalism 

of quantum mechanics. Quantum theory of angular 

momentum; apphcabon to specific heats or gases, 

hydrogenic atoms. Quantum treatment of mulbeleclron atoms; applications to atomic and molecular spectra, solids, quantum statistics. lntroducbon lo nuclear physics. Praeq. SP324. SM311 

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SP434 Nuclear Physics (:,...2-4). A stud,• of the basic 

s~tic and dynamic properbes of the nucleus and 

of the mteraction of parbcles and radiation with 

matter with emphasis on the experimental techniques. Where appropnalc, quantum mechanical 

interpremtions of the phenomena are given. Pu1tq. 

SP425. 

SP436 Acoustics (:,...2-4). An introduction lo modem acoustia; The topics included are nonnal modes 

and boundary value problems, discrete Founer 

transform. radiation, transmission and detechon or 

sound waves, electro-acoustics, physcho-acoustics. 

architectural acousbcs, and unden\•ater aroushcs. 

Prtreq, SP211 or SP22l and SM2l2 

SP~38 Optics (:,...2-4). Introduction to modern optics 

including the use of Fourier transforms m tt,e study 

of diffraction, the concepts of parhcal coherence, 

in1orference theory, holography, polarization, and 

the optics of solids. Prtr"l, SP43I 

SP440 Solid Stale Physics (3--0-3). An introductory 

course in physics of the solid state. The topics 

included are crystal structures, thermal properties, 

free electron model, band theory, magnetism resonance, and serruconductors. Prutq: SP324 

SP444 Thermal Physics (3--0-3). A presentation of 

class,cal thermodynanucs followed by kinetic lheory and slatistical lhennodynamics. Pmeq SP-115 or pmnission of the tkparlmtnl dumman 

SP445 Stellar Astrophysics (3--0-3). A study of the 

basic physics of stellar properties or processes: 

mass, luminosity, steUa.r spectra, chemical com· 

position, stellar energy sources, nucleosynthesi.s, 

stellar models and stellar evolution. PrnBI-SM112. 

SP301 or SP324. SP3IO or p,r,11,ss1on of mslructor 
Division of English and History 

Department of English 

Department of History 

Department of English 

English Major 

The maier program m English offers study of the most significant and influential 

wnlings of civilization from ancient times to the present, as well as the opportunity 

for independent study and for creative writing pro1ects. A special feature of the 

program is that the literature of virtually all major countries and cultures is considered, 

in contrast to traditional offerings which are normally restricted to British and American 

literature. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree is awarded. 

Curriculum Requirements (In addition to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional: NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NSJOO: NL.303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311-312, ES400, NL400; 

Ma thematics: SM21 l, SM2l2; 

Science: SP201, SP202; 

Humanities/Social Sciences. HEJoo• and hvo elective courses, 

Language: Four semesters of a modern language; 

Special: none; 

Maier· HE333, HE442 plus eight approved major electives; 

Reslncted elective: one. 

• Taken during second class summer 

English Courses 

IIEI0I Pr.tclic•I Wriling (2-0-2). The study and 

practice or grammaticall>• correct and rhetoncally 

effective expository prose, supplemented by the 

,,ni1.lyi;.is of essay~ by profos!:l1onal writers For stu• 

denb M>lected by Enghsh D.:par1ment 

l f£111- 112 Rhrt"oric and Introduction to Llter•tun I & 1l (.>4-3, 3-0-3). Stresses the writing of rhetoncaUy efft."Ctwe and grammahcally com."Ct ~"' ~dory pf'O).(' Ounng the first semester, .-.tudents 

read t.~s.1ys, c.hort storie, and plays, and they wnte 

brief e.-.c;ay~ (up lo 500 words) and a research ex• 

ercise or paper Dunng thl! 1⁄4"C'0nd semester. stu· 

dent~ read novels and p<x!lry. and wnlt..- longer 

e~~V!. 

" Not offered every year 

200-Level Courses: General Description 

The literary content of courses on this IE?\•cl 1s C<· 

lecnc. These courses offer wlde survevs of materials 

from different culture~. histoncal penods, hterary 

types and issues In t.'ach course, substantial prarbce m wnhng 1s to be expected; 1f a term paper 1s 

required, prior to the subm1ss1on of such a paper 

there will al.so be ~~vcral essays or written exercises 

to test and evaluate the student's writing compe-. 

tence. No pre+rl"qUl'-Hcs for any course in the 200 

group; they may be taken at any class level, m• 

duding the fourth da~ year 

HE219 The Liler.eture of Classica.l and Christian 

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-

"It is a damn poor mind, 

indeed, which can't think 

of at least two ways to 

spell any word." 

PRFSIDENT ANDREW )ACK501' 
"Some books are to be 

tasted, others to be swallowed, a11d some fw to be 

chewed and digested." 

FRANCIS BACON 

Ideas (>--0--3). The loundanons of modem hleralure 

in the literature of clas!,1cal Greece and Rome and 

medieval Europe Readings in mythology, philos· 

ophy, the epic, drama, and poetry Allenuon will 

be given to the trad1ttons, ideas, and conventions 

which have sh.i~ the development of W~tem 

hterature 

HE222 The Bible ,1nd Literalure (3-0-3). Studies m 

the Bible and 115 influence on European and American literature Emphasts \ ... ,u be placed on modem 

Biblical hterary<nttcal methodology and m the 

symbohc richnes!; of derivative literature from 

Dante to Bernard Malamud 

HE2l3 Modem World Lileratw-e (>--0--3) Readings 

m the literature or contemporary cultures throughout the world, notably m the twentieth-century 

literatures of South America. Afnca. Japan, and the 

Near East, as well as of the L'.mted Stat~ and 

Europt.· The literature or the current ,,·orld scene 

as 11 will be expenenced by the modem profoss10nal 

o((icer 

HE224 literature and Science (3-0-3). The 1nterrelahonships among science, technology and literature ~mce the Renaissance The impact of science 

on Uterature and the implications of science as re--

Oected in bterary responses 

HE.231 literature of Amerinn Minorities (3-0-3). 

The culture and concerns of Amencan mmonbes 

Afro-Amenca.n, Native Amencan, Hispanic, AsianAmencan, etc.) a, reflected m modem literature. 

HE240 American Black Lite.r,1ture (3-0-3). Pro,;des 

a genenc survey of representative Amencan black 

hterature Ma1or figure-. including Toomer, 

Hughes. Wnght. Ellison. Baldwin, Baral.a. Brooks, 

Hayden and Mom~n are !<it?es!ted as the genres of 

short f1cllon, poetry, drama and the novel are covered 

HE250 Literature of the Se• (>--0--3). Study of the 

pnnopal genres of the literature of the ~a (an epic 

noveli,, !!ohorter fiction, and poetry). Emphasis on 

literary qualihes, man's relahonsh1p with the sea, 

and problems of command 

HE260 lntrodudion l"O Mus Communic.1tions 

(3--0-3). An introduction to the nature of mass communicators and their audiences. The effect~ of ma!ts 

communicahon on the individual and soaetv The 

tustoncal development of mass communication 

The future of mass media 

300-Level Courses: Gener.al Description 

These courses build on the foundabom, of bteran· 

analy-.1s, comprehens1on, and \o.-ntmg acquired m 

HE! 11-112. The HE301-306 senes goes more deeply 

mlo each of lhe basic lilerary types; the HE31:;...JJ3 

sene., approacht?s literature m 1b histoncal-cultural 

d1men..,1on while focusing on a limited h1stoncal 

pcnod, the HE.343-344 senes offers extensive practice 1n .i vanety vf writing forms All courses. however. have a. wnhng reqwrement mtended to fur• 

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ther the student', opportunity to impro\·e skills 

Prerequ1s1tes for all 3CO-level cou~ a.re 

HElll- 112 

HE300• Public Commu.nication (1-0-1) lndoctn• 

nabon tn the 1un1or officer's role m the ~avy'!-

pubbc affaars program Prachce m speaking m \'ar1ous s1tuabons Taken dunng 2/C summer 

HE301 Patterns in Onma (3-0-3) Reading, V1ewing 

and analy~1s in a vanet)· of dramabc ex-penences for 

the purpo:;e of explonng the relationsh1~ among 

language. actton, and form 

HE302 Forms of Poetry (>--0--3). An exarrunat1on of 

the vaneh· of techniques by which language t'-

shaped mto poetry The focus 15 on an.tl',hc meth· 

ods for understanding poetry 

HE306 Types of Fiction (>--0--3). Idea, and issue,, 

of modem fiction. with particular empha-.1s on the 

convent1ons, techn,ques. forms and mnovabons of 

the novel and short story 

HEJIJ Ch•ucer •nd His Age (>--0--3). The literary 

and plulosoplucal 1Tad1tions w11hm wluch Chaucer 

and tus contemporanes worked Readings m Chaucer's works, the Gawain poet, and others, mcludmg 

early and late medieval wnters. from England and 

the Continent Not oHered every year 

HEJH The Ren•issance Mind (>--0--3) Literature 

and thought of lhe period bracketed by the two 

great English epio. Spenser's Famt Quu11~ and 

Milton's Para.di~ Lost The course mcludes a continental perspecbve, with readmgs &om such authors as Mach1a\'elh, Rabelais, Cen·ant~. ~on• 

ta.Jgne, and Casbghone. f\'ot offered every year. 

HE315 Satire and Sensibihty in the Ag, of Re.a.son 

{>--0--3). The Literature of the "enl1gh1enmenr 

(1660--1780). Reading m the pro>e and poet,;· of 

Dryden, Swift, Pope, Adruson and Sll>ele. Jonnson 

and Boswell a~ \•oell as selected novel~ and such 

continental wnters as Voltaire. ~ot offered every 

year 

HEJ17 The Rom.1ntic Vision (3-0-3). Concentrate~ 

on how wnters from 1798 to 1870 responded to thl' 

growth of industrialism, religious skephrum. na 

tionahsm, and a host of oth~r problems a!<>')()Qated 

with modem hfe. Read1ng!t m representatives of 

the Romantic and Victorian periods. Reading m 

such conhnental wnterS as- Goethe and ~ovalis mav 

be included :'\:ot offered e\'t.'ry vear 

HE.318 Modem British Liter.ature (3-0-3) The ht· 

erature of Gre,it Bntam and Ireland of the pa5l 

hundred vears The novels of Hardy. Conrad, 

Joyce. La\~'T'l?nce, Golding, .1.nd Lessmg. the pla,-~ 

of Shaw. Synge, O'Casey. and Pinter the poetry 

of Yeats, Eliot, Auden, and Dylan Thom,l!i 

HEJ26 Literature of th~ Ame.riun Orum, 

1620-1860 (3--0-3) A sun-·e\· of Amencan literature 

&om the nme of the Pilgrims to the outbreak of the 

Ch1I War Emphas1~ 1s on the rel.Jtionsh1p bet'-<ittn 

the emerging culture and literature ~ol offeri.'d 

e"ery vear 
HEJ28 America~s Uteu.ry Coming o( Age 

118~1920) (3-0-3). A stud,· ol Amencan Lllerature 

from the CMI War lo the de~elopment of the United 

Stale~ as a major industrial and military pohbcal 

power .tfter World \\'ar I. Focus of the cour-se 1s the 

Amencan ,..,,.riter's responSt> to hts O\vn culture and 

to that or his broadening world Not offered e"ery 

year 

HE329 Modem A.meriun Liter-.ature: The 20th Cen• 

tury Ch•ll•nge (3-0-3) A study of Amencan ht· 

l"rature from 1920 to the present with emphasis on 

lhe ,.,•nters interpretation or the complexities of 

20th«?ntu,y life 

HEJ33 Sh:a.kespeare and his Contemporaries 

(:;4-3) A study of Elizabethan and Jacobean ideas 

and atlltudes through the invesbgation or a rep,- resentati\:e ~mple of Shakespeare's tragedies. his• 

tones. and comecbes as well as a few plays by 

contemporanes of Shakespeare 

HE.343 Crutivt Writing (:;4-3). After completing 

1mbal problem solvmg exercises m prose, poetry, 

and drama, students embark upon an approved 

workload of their 0¥,m de~gn Cntidsm of students 

work ,~ accomplished through classroom work· 

shops and individual conferences with instructor 

HE344 Professional Writing (3-0-3). Designed for 

students interested in advanced methods of pre· 

panng, wnting, and presenhng art1cles and reports 

After initial study and analysis of the form and style 

in a wide vanety of prose wnting and practice in 

various prose forms, students will design and prec:-

enl independent proJCCt5. Not offered every year 

400--Level Courses: General Description 

The l lE460 ~rie~ allows students and Enghsh Department facultv with special expertise to pursue 

together an mtens,ve study of a restricted literary 

sub1ect Emphasis in each course will be upon e).-

tens1vt: and intem,1ve reading in a hmited bod}' of 

matenaJ. techniques or research, and the developml'nt of independent cntical 1udgement. Prereq• 

ul5ltes for these courses are at least one JOO-level 

English course and permission or the instructor. 

Selecbon of students ior H£~70, Ped•gogy in Eng1,sh, 1s made bv the Engbsh Deportment from 

among I C English major< 

HE442 lnlt'oduction to Literary Criticism (3--0-3). 

The theory and practice of literary crihcism. Concentrates on what crihcal approach can yield to the 

reader in the wa1/ of deeper understanding and 

satisfaction from the work of art. Offered each se• 

mesler Required of all English majors. Prereq JIC 

slaridmg or J¥rm1ssicm of English Dtpartmt'rif 

HE461 Studies ln a Literary Period (.3-0-3) Indepth study of a limited period m literary history 

For example; "Pope and His Literary Contemporaries,'' ·Toe Beginnings of Roma.ntiasm," ''The 

Amencan Renaissance (1830-1860)," and "The 

1920's in American Literature." 

HE462 Studies in a Literary Problem (3-0-3). Cut· 

ting acros.s tndibonal dw1Sions of nationality, his• 

torical period, or genre. the materials or this course 

wiJI be selected to focus on some timeles~ problem 

of bterature and the human existence 1t reflects, for 

example: · ·Myth and Symbol in Literature," "LIi· 

erature and Science," ''The Concept of the Hero." 

HE463 Studies in Literary Figures (3-0-3). Extensive reading m the works, biography. and criticism 

of major figures of world literature; for e)@mple: 

Milton, Wordsworth, Dickens, Joyce, D. H Law• 

rence, Melville, Twam, Faulkner, Dostoevsky, 

Thomas Mann. No more lhan three such wnters 

will be considered in any one semester 

HE467 Studies in a Literary Genre (3-0-3) Study 

m a speoaJ genre, for example: ''The Epic," "The 

Autob1ograph.ical Novel," "Science Fiction," "Im· 

agist Poetry " 

HE470 Ped•gogy in English (~3). Expenence u, 

leadeTShip and in techniques of educahon .and training through teaching a sechon of a -t.iC 1⁄4'Tihng 

tutoral under advisory supervision of a member of 

the staff of the Department or English Limited to 

three l :c English majors per semester 

Department of History 

History Major 

The major m History concentrates upon the developmenl of the tmportanl civilizations, 

societies, and stales of the world. The knowledge of historical evolution that is acquired 

will contribute significant perspective and maturity to the understanding of the great 

cnses and confrontations of today's world and to a more acute awareness of the 

institutions and values at issue. The program provides a basic historical background 

as well as the opportunity for specialized study in the fields of American, European, 

non-Weslem, naval. and military history. An undesignated Bachelor of Science degree 

ts awarded 

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"Without knowing the force 

of words, it is impossible to 

know men." 

CONFUOUS 
'Correction does much but 

encouragement does more. 

Encouragement after censure 1s as the s1111 after a 

shower." 

JOIIA"" GOETTll 

"A page of histor11 1s worth 

a book of logic " 

ADMIRAL HH1A" RJCKO\'lR 

r- Curriculum Requirements (In addihon to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300,' NL.303, NN302, EN300, ES300, 

EE311 312, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM21 l, SM212; 

Science SP201 and SP202, 

Humanities/Social Sciences: HE300' and two elective courses; 

Language· Four semesters of a modem language, 

Special none; 

Ma1or· HH241, HH262, HH223 or HH224, and se,·en history electives; 

Restricted elective one 

• Taken dunng second class summer 

History Courses 

HH103 Modem Wtttem Ch iliulion Since 1115 

(3-0-3) nu~ course sur'Veys Western a\;bz.ahon, 

focusmg upon topical areas such as geography. and 

economical, o;ooal. pohllcal. and cu1tun:1 developmenb Wuhm tht.~ topic contexts. ~p...--oal empha-

!-1S as gi ... ·en to the evolution of nuhtary msbtuhons 

and pohae'"i 

f-l H104 Americ.an N.1v•I Herita.ge (3--0-3) Butldmg 

on the general Nd.ground prO\.ide'd m the hr.it 

s,c,.mestcr, 1h1-. rour-e exanune~ the antecedenb. ongins. and developmt-nt of the Cmted State~ ;\avy 

wuhm the framt.•\,·ork of Amt.·nca'c;. gro\o\·th a~ a 

conhnenlal and cventuallv glob.ti po\o\er Prcuq 

HHIOJ 

Hllt05 The Western Cullun l Herit1ige to 1815 

>-0-3) Analvze< pattern• of human thought and 

amon from ancient hmh to 1815 Adopting 1he 

prem, .. l' that the cultural products of a people eJi::• 

prt."\s the \"alue ... and aspirations or 1t... memben. 

th1 ... cou~• 1⁄4·LIJ approach the de,·elopment of We ... t· 

em ovil1LJhOn to HU 5 through a stud,· of 1h ideas 

and mshtuhons 

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HH 106 Civiliution in the Atl1intic Community 

Since 1n 6 (3-0-3) Pursues the st\ld\' of human 

ideas and tn.Sbtubon.., from li7b to the pn:~ntfocusing pnmanlv on the Lirutt."CI Stat~ and Europe 

As m the fint semestrr. the cou~e will ~ck to 

expose patterns or human thought and beha,1or m 

,11 cultural conte>.t 

HH223 History ol tho Anciont World 3-0-3) Sur• 

\"t.'\ ~ the toundahons of \.\'e,tem 01,.,J.iz.J,tion in tht:" 

lands bordenng on the \ 1f'dtterr.mean Beg.ms"' 1th 

the Greek oty .-.Late, and rontmue .. to the fa11 01 the 

Roman Empire 

HH22~ History of Med1ev1il 1ind E.arl) \1odem 

Europe (3---0-3) Sun·~v, the de\"dopmcnt ,t Wt t· 

em o,'1.1.1.Uhon from the falJ ot Rome through tht: 

Middle Age~ and Rena1-.~nre and Rdormabon to 

the Age of Ab!-olun~m It tr,ue<. the dt:\'dopmt-nt 

or the medieval s,·nthe-.1~ the n~of St"CUl.uculture, 

commeraal cap1iali5,m, .ind nahonal govcmmf!nt 

HHl.30 Introduction to Phdosophy .1nd Logic 

(3-0-3) A survev of We ,lem <oerul.u philosophy 

based on reading ... ln repre-<,,ent.1.b, 1.• phdo-.ophus 
th..- NS1c problems ot philosophical 10qu1n· and ,1 

v,rvty of soluuons to them., pnnopll-s o( Jog,c 

HH2J2 Elh,c.i (l-0-3) A cnhcal eummauon ol '-YS• 

tern, of v,1lur.:s and stJ;ndards, with a d1...cus .. 1on ol 

(UITl·nt mor•I tSSUl"S 

IIU241 Survey of Ameriun H,,tor')' (~3) A S,Ur· 

Vl"\' ol Aml•nc.an Mton· from tht.> d1scove,n· to the 

prl',POI, tmpha~wng the pohhcal. d1plomahc, SOaal . .and economical dl'\.'tlopment~ that e).plam the 

mhon''- ns-:· from .-.ettlt!'ment to ~uperpo\'o·er 

101262 Prnpect1ves on History , 3-0-3) A mcth· 

odo1~ routSt.' 1n whteh H1i.ton· rNJOr., acquire the 

ba,1c ll-Chmcal slJlb requtred for re-.earch and \~.nt• 

ing 1n subwquent COUTM'!o, m histon· and othl·r hunwn1tn"'1'.sonaJ SOl'nces d1"°phnn Purtq Hull.Irv 

morr C 

1111317 H,.lory of 19th C,ntury Europ• (3-0-3) A 

"u", ,,.. ol European av1l~hon from :'\apolean 

through Btsm.ark Traces soaal, econom1cal, polu1cal, d1plom.1nc, ,md cultural ln:ndt- and de,:t>IClp• 

m1..-nts emphasu.ing the- e•f""nl'mc of the great 

f"'JWl"r 

llltJl8 lhslory of 20th C,nlury Europ• , ~3) 

R ... --ant EuroJ>l'an h1,;tory, ,tres.,,mg the d1plorTWhc 

n-l.luom, of &ht> era and th(" 1nflul'ncc of 1d00Jog1es 

of European poht,c- and war 

HHJ21 Muscovite ,1nd lmprrial Russiil (3-0-3}, A 

\tudv of Ru,~i.an h1storv from thl" founding of Mos- '°". 10 191- c\.ammmg the domc~hc and c.-11,tcmal 

forces responsible tor ~hapmg the .. tructure ol Ru"'· 

sW:n sooet\· and culh.Jr1..• 

HHlll Sovirl t h .story ,1nd Contemporilry Problem., 

(3--0- 3) An e-..mmatmn ,,f thl· Revolu11on 01 1917 

and thl· d~t-Jopm~nt of the Sov1l:'t Limon. empha-

,1,1ng lht.• 1n~htuhori.. .ind policies adopll-d to mttt 

dor· • -,h, and foreign problems 

ltllJ27 llistory of Recent Germi1ny ilnd Eut Ct'n• 

trill [uropt (3--0- 3) An analy,1s of the- amp.act of 

C:.,·rmarw and th-.· So,,et t.:nmn on t.a,1 Ctntral 

lurope 1,mc1..· 1919. and the rl--!iopon!J.f's \\·1thin thl" 

ih'.t to lhl'M' pr\'dommatmg J'C"'NS 

1111328 l hstory of Brit•in C>-4--31 A •ur,e,· ol the 

pol1t1cal and cultural h1 .. tory of England. Srotland. 

a;nJ Jrd.tnd from 1485 lu lhl" pr~nl Ma1or topics 

co,·,·red mcludt" the Ehz..lb(>th,tn Agt". the C1v1l War 

.ind Glonous Revoluhon, thl· lndu.,.tnal RC"voluhon, 

thl-dl-Vl"lopmt•nt of thl• Bnh~h Emp1rL·, the \'ictonan 

•\Rt· and tht er• oJ \\.'in;ton Churchill 

1111336 rhllosoph, of R,ligion (~3) A phtlo-

-.oph1ul •nal-.·s.ts ol thl' cc.•ntral concept~ and prob1,•m-- ol the Judeo-Chm,han ttad1t1on Tht• natun· 

of rC'l1RJ:on. rai1h. God, M,I. o1nd 1mmort.iht',' 1,•\.• 

.am1m.-J lrom Plato through lht.• dl'ath-ot-God thl"" 

ologs.ans Prntq 1 C o, 2/C o,tl~ or ,-,mrrss10,r of 

11ulntctor 

1111:W0 Philosoph) of Sci•n« {:i.-0-3) An ,,am1• 

nahon of the impact ot ...aence on 20th c1..•ntury 

-.ooet\·, the , .. aJues .1,,uml"d by !tci1.•nCL' . .tnd the 

nah.Jre of o;i..,entthc d1scm:en· and CXf'<'nmentat1on 

Prr,tq J.c 1r 21c 0,1111. or p·rnu l., rl{ mstrulf1.1r 

HIIJ4S History of Coloni•I Amuic.i (3-0-3) Th• 

ongm~ of Amencan ov1hz.ahon from the Age of 

D,~01,.·er')· to ln6 Empha,1!- ,~ placl~ upon th<' 

foundmg of the colome5> and their m,htutton.11 dt"-

Vl'lopmcnt 

IIH346 Rnolutionuy .and E..lrly l\'.1tioni1l History 

(~3) Trace, the n:voluhonary movement ,.md 

the su~uent development of the new nation. 

empha,wng the commg of the tt\.'oluhon. the in· 

~btuhonahzabon of the revolution.try 1dc.al. and the 

dual development of nahonafo .. m an·d !,oehonah .. m 

HH.347 Civil Wu Uld the Emtrgt'nce o( \.1od,m 

Amt"riu . 3-0-3) An eum1nabon of the pohhcal. 

econonuc and !'oOaal development~ from the be 

ginning of tht.> Civtl War to World \.·Var I, mcludmg 

the wounding of the nahon m a ovll war and the 

rcumficatton that made the l.'mted Stat~ a sn~at 

power 

HH348 H1sto') of Rtetnt America {3-0-3). An e'.\• 

ammahon of the pohhcal. .-.ooal. and economic de• 

\'f'lopment'o from the Progr~!t1vc: l'ra to th(" Cold 

\\'ar, mcludmg World War I, thl" Era ot ~ormalcy, 

the '.\'l'w Deal and World \\'.ir II and 11~ aftermath 

HH353 Amtriun Social History (3--0-3) An exammahon of Amencan hfe and culturt.• and thl• 

force~ that have !.hap...~ them. empha.,,1lmg m.ais 

media. popular ent~rtamment rehg.1ou, movement~ and technological advance~ 

HHJS4 American Diplom,1tic History rJ-0-J). An 

e\anunauon of Amcncan foreign rt.•lahon., from the 

War for Independence through the.- Cold War Parbeular attrnbOn 1s paid to lht.· pohal'S ol pre!-1dcnts 

and s.«retant.'!I> of c,tall', .and to the combinauon of 

fore~ that affected their conduct of lht· n.inon'!> 

foreign rdabont. 

HHJ57 Hi.story of Ameriun Minorities (3--0-3) 

Sun.·cy.,. the expenences. and acromph!>hmtnt, of 

disadvantaged group~ m Amcncan 500t.'1)' from 

rolontal times to the prc.-.ent Whdc blad. hi!'ttory 

and cuhutt will be empha .. ued. the e11.p,enence~ of 

other raaal mmonhe!.. ~thmc and reh,iou!I> groupS,, 

and women will be covered 

HH358 Americ,1n Constitution•l •nd Leg.al History 

{3-0-3) An t."Xam1nahon of the Amt•m,in coMh· 

h.Jhonal and legal ~y~tem~ horn thl•1r pre-colomal 

background to thl' pre'-'t'nl Thl• ,our~ empha,1Le, 

tht legal ~y~tem •"' a product ol Amencan SOClcty 

dunng the p.u-ucular er.i under '.On,1d .... rahon 

HH361 History of Chin• •nd J• p•n ·~) An 

anJ.ly<,I!- ,lf cunt('mporary A.-,1an probh.•ms whach 

con!-1der, thL'lr cultural and mshtu11on.1I ongms, 

theu 19th centUr\' dt!\'l'lopment under lh...- imp.set 

of We~tem 1nflul'nCl', and their culmmatlon 1n con· 

temporary A~1an 0t1honahsm 

125 

"Tire practical value of lustory rs to tlrrow tire film of 

tire past tlrrouglr tire material pro1ector of tire present 

onto the screen of tire future." 

B H LrDDEll HARl 
5;' 

- ,. ••• c, 

"I wish I could persuade you 

lo I ry to overcome the difficult1es instead of merely 

intrenching yourself behind 

them." 

WINSTON CHURCHILL 

~ ' -4.J. .... .:; 

I 

,· 

HJ-1362 History of the Middle East (3-0-3). A long 

range historical approach to the M1ddle Easrs role 

in world affall's and the development of its cultural, 

pohhcal, and mUitary inshtutions Emphasis is 

placed on strateglc and diplomatic considerabons 

HH363 History of Latin America (3-0--3) The 1m• 

pact or Europe m the colonial period, the independence struggJe, the rise or national states, and 

the interplay or world forces upon the shaping of 

20th century latm American bre 

HH366 History of lmperia.lism a.nd Dccoloni:z.ation 

(3-0--3) A survey of the growth and dissoluhon of 

European and American overseas empires in the 

19th and 20th centunes. Topics covered will include 

the "scramble for Africa," fTee trade and spheres 

of influence, strategic and economic imperialism, 

the process of decolonizahon. and the problems or 

emerging nations 

HH373 Western Martial Heritage (3--0-3). Surveys 

the evolution of the mditarv art from the anoents 

through Napoleon, and rClates the political and 

soc:i.aJ eHects of warfare and military systems on the 

development of Western civilization 

H.H374 War in the Western World: The Age of 

Total War (3-0-3). Examines the dimensions of 

warfare since the French Revolution and ovtl-military relations in a broad social context 

126 

IC IC 

H.H376 Western Economic History (3--0-3) A study 

of the nse of mdustrializanon, the evolution of 

financial institutions, the expansion of intemabonal 

trade, and changes in labor, agncu.lture. and transportation m the development of national econom.ic 

policy, with special emphasis on Europe and the 

United Slates from the nse of capitalism to the 

present da)' 

HH377 Western Cultural History (3--0-3) An in· 

troducbon to the ma1or epochs of \•\festem development m the fine arts, this sun•ey ex.amines the 

e\•olution of contemporary pambng. sculpture, ar• 

chitecture, and music as well as the lnd1\·iduals and 

soaeties that produced them 

HH380 History of Science and Technology (3-0--3). 

A cros.s-culrura! survev of the history of saennfk 

discoveries and lheu ·practical appb"cations, from 

the early natural philosopher!-i to the present. w1th 

emphas15 on the saentific revolution of the 17th 

ccntun•, the lndustnal Revolution, and the mformatior'\ explosion of the 20th century. 

HH470 Hislory of Military Thought (3--0-3). A 

study of warfare and military 1n~htutions through 

the VJe\ .. 'S of the nuhtar)' leaders most mnuential m 

formulating and chilnging them. from .1ncient times 

to the present Prutq. HH373 and HHJ74 or ptrm1!Cs1on of instructor 
Division of U.S. and International Studies 

Department of Language Studies 

Department of Economics 

Department of Political Science 

Department of Language Studies 

The Department offers courses at all levels in Chinese, French German, Russian, and 

Spanish M1dsh1pmen maionng in Economics, English, History or Political Scie nce 

take or validate four semesters of a given language and have the option of continuing 

with one or two advanced la nguage courses. In other maiors, midshipmen eltg1ble for 

advanced la nguage courses (300-400) may take them as humanihes--social science 

elechves. Any m1dsh1pman may take language courses at the 100-200 Je,·el as free 

electives. 

French Courses 

rFIOI & Fno2 Buie Fronch I & II (J...0..3, l-0-J) 

Empha<izes the spoken language 

FF201 & FF202 lnlmnt di,to Fronch I & II :1-c 3, 

J....0..3) Conhnue~ dt>'-'dopment of oral, reading, 

•nd wntmg -.IJ.1)5 Jnclude-s area and cultural topte., 

Pm"l fFIO. 

Ff301 &. Ffl02 Advance-d fre-nch with Civiliution 

Rudongs I & II , ~ J. ~3) Develops fluene\' 

in COn\'t:r,.ahon and t.aoht\· m reading and wntmg 

T op1 , (.•mph.u11,• main • ~pee-ts of French av1ha~ 

hon Prrrrq ff101 

ff'411 Oe\Jitlo pm,nl o f Frrnch Civihution (3--0-3) 

hom lht> an,tmi ((l World Wa.r II Jrr,tq rnoz or 

'1pprorwl ,. d~ rtrrmt ,M1nt1J1" 

f H 12 \1od,m fu1nce (J-0...3) Conll"mpor,u·v 

Frl·nch ,ocwty ,n-,u1ut1on~ . .ind national pohc1e, 

Prcrtq Ff IO., rppr1 ,a/ -ti ,l<iiart191{'ttl Mirman 

rH21 & Ff422 Repres«nt.1hve Reading, in French 

Ltterit-un I &. II 3--0 , 3-0-l) An•Juis •nd d1~• 

cuu,on ot ~·or~ ,f ll·•dmg \\'nil'" of vanous pt..... 

noch PrtTtJ,J Ff 302 or OT7'rott1l ot drportmnet clvl11 

""'" 

German Courses 

r G 101 & FG 102 B,m G orm•n I & II (3--0-3. 3-0-J) 

tmphastzt') th...- :--pcAt'fl an~u.tgt• 

FGZOl f< FG202 lnlormodi,lo Gorm•n I & II (3-0-J 

l-0-J) Conhnues dc.·,·dnpmenl ol oral rt•admR, 

and wntmg ._kJJls Include~ area .tnd cultural top1C"f,, 

PrtT"l fGJOZ 

FCJ JO Introduction to Contempo r•ry W6t Ger• 

many (~3) An mtroductmn to the geog,raphy 

.nd pohucal economic and 'i0t.1al ,,:c;tcm~ ol the 

Fttforal Republic of German~ In German Strc~-.e!t 

developmrnt of ad,·an~ Gennan languagt> c;k.Jlh 

Prrrrq f GlO.: 

FG320 Introduction to Cerm•n liter•ture '3-0-3) 

Jn German Stn:~se5 development ot .id\'anu-d C.cr· 

man langu•ge ,k,11• Prtrtq fGZOZ 

FC411 Developmrnt of German Civiliution. 

I~ 3) From lhe medieval penod 10 World War 

II PrtT,'1 fGJJO 1r appru, uJ -,f drriartm,nt kamHAri 

FG412 Modom Gorm,ny (3--0-3) Contemporary 

German 'iOCJcty 1n5btubons, and nauon.-.1 poboes 

Prr-rrq fCJIO or apprwa1 ,f d'71"rtmrnt ·ha,mum 

FG421 &. f G422 Rtpresr ntJtivr RH dings in Ger• 

m•n lltrr•ture I & II (3-0 3. 3--0-3) Analy!;1\ and 

d1\CU• ion of "·orks of leading wnlen of vanou 

~nod.., Prntq. FGJlO or "1f'T'rl7N.'t•f Jtpttrtmtnt cl:011 • 

'""" 

Chinese Courses 

FC!Ol & FCI02 Buie Chinu e I & II (l-0-J, l-0-J) 

Emph.1--,z~ the spoken languJge. ProY1de~ mtroduchon to wnnng !>y;h.·m 

FOOi & FC202 lnltrmodi•tt Chints< I & II (3--0-3, 

l-0-31 Continue-.. d~velopment of oral ,kdls In• 

cludt.·" ewrac.t•(; in character rt.'C'Ogn1hon, and read 

ong of ~roded cullural 10.i, Pm"! fCJOZ 

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"A profess1011a/ is someo11e 

w/ro does the tirings he 

does11't like as well or better tha11 tire tl1i11gs Ire likes 

to do." 

REAR Ao,11RAt 

Kl"'AIRD R. Mc Ku 

Supenntendent, 

U 5. Naval Academy, 

1975--78 
"What 1s most needed for 

learn111g 1s a l111mble 

mmd." 

FCJOI & FCJ02 Adv•ncod Chinu, I & II (}--0..3, 

}--0..3). Further development of aud,o-hngual skills 

and competence m readmg. Emphasts on Ch1ncw 

cultural patterns Pracq FCZ02 

FC401 & FC402 Ruding •nd OiJCUssions in Mod• 

om Chinese I & II , }--0..3, }--0..3). Selected te.ts on 

maJor a<,pecb of Oune-.e areas, ovthz.ahon, and 

culture Pm,q FCJ02 

Spanish Courses 

FSI0I & FSI0Z B•m Sp• nish I & II (}--0..3, }--0..3) 

Empha1oue:, the spoken language 

FSZOI •nd FS202 lntermedi•t• Sp•n,sh I & II 

(l-0-3, 3-0-3). Conhnu~ development of oral, 

reading, and wntmg skills Includ~ area and cultural top,<> Pm<q FS102 

FSJOt Advanced Spanish With Civiliz.ation Read• 

ings (3-0-J) De\'elop§ fluency m conve~bon and 

faohty m ~admg and wnhng Top•"- emphasize 

main aspects of H1spamc 0\1hut1on. Prntq. FS202 

FS304 Advanced Con\truhonal Spi1ni.sh ,3-0-3) 

De-elops nuency through d,scuss,ons based largely 

on literary selections and arbd~ on lift- 1n Hispanic 

rountm.•~ Program mdud~ na\·ill di..logu~ and 

terminology Prtr<q FS202. 

FS412 Contempor.uy Utin Ameriun Civiliuhon 

(3-0-3) Current 50(1al, t"COnom1c, cultural, and pohhcaJ pattern-. and problems Prnt11 fSJ(U r:,r a~ pr0tt1l -t( d,portrnmt ~Jw,rnum 

FS413 Sp,1.nish Civiliution (3--0-3} Cultural has• 

1ory conkmporary msbtubons and socH.•~· PrnLq 

FSlOI 1r r1pprr ,al of drpt1rtmmt ·ha,rman 

FS42l &: FS-U.2 Represtnt,1.hve Re.dings in Spi1n• 

ish•Ameriun Literi1ture 1 &. II (3-0-3, 3-0-3) !',;o,·-

els, stones. essays. and play~ reflecting the char-

•ctensbcsand ovthuhOM of rmJor South Amencan 

countnes Prntq FSJof or appnm,l of drpartm~nt 

du:tn111ln 

Russian Courses 

FRIO! & FRI02 Basic Russi•n I & 11 (34-3, }--0..3). 

Empha<,ze, the >poken unguage 

FR201 & FR202 lntermedi•t• Ru55i•n I & II (}--0..3, 

34-3) Conttnue, developmmt of oral. n:admg. 

and wn hng skills Includes uea and culturiil topics 

Pm,q FRl02 

FR330 Wrihng.s from Twentidh Century Ruuia 

(3-0-3). Emphasizes spoken Ru .. sian Di~s-.1ons 

on Russian-So, .. et O\.-tlu:.abon and cultun~ Prrrtq. 

FR202 

FR340 Wnhngs from Post-Sl•lin Russi• (}--0..3) 

Conbnues empha .. 1'i on ipoken Ru!.stan Oi5C'\Ji;. 

s1ons of Soviet aVIhzabon and culture. mduda.ng 

nav,I and m,htuy 1op1c,, Prntq FR202 

fR41 l Development ,1.nd Russian Civili.ution 

(}--0..3). From the 10th century to World War II Prn<q FRJ40 ,r approtul ef d,portmtnt du,,"""• 

FR412 Modem Russi• (34-3). The Sov,et Union 

su,ce World War II; soaal. cultural. economic p.ittems, technology, armed fo~. nahonaJ polio~ 

PrtTtq FRJ.40 or appronll '1{ dtpartmmt dia1rmQn 

English Course 

FXI0I & FX102 Englis h for on-~•liH Spukon 

I & II (}--0..3, }--0..3) Altem•hve to common plebe 

year courses HEIi I & HEI 12 Pm,q app,rn..,/ ,>f 

dtpartm.tnl cluJ1mwn 

Department of Economics 

Economics Major 

The ma1or m Economics 1s designed to acquaint prospective naval officers with both 

macro- and m1cro-econom1c theory, with quantitative methods m economics, with 

economic problem-solving man mslltullonal context, and with intemahonal economic 

relations of the Untied States. An und esignated Bachelor of Science degree 1s awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In add11ton to the requirements of plebe year) 

Professional NN203, NL200 EN200, \/5252, NS300. • Nl..303. Nl'\'302, EN300, 

EE31 l 312, ES400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212, 

Science: SP201, SP202; 

Humamhes:Social Science: HE30()· and one e lective course; 

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Language. Four semesters of a modem language; 

Special: none; 

Maior: FE210, FP210 or FP230 or FP438, FE312, FE331, FE341, FE486 and five elective 

courses m economics with at least two al the 400-level; 

Restricted elective: one. 

• Taken dunng second class summer 

Economics Courses 

FE210 Ba.sic Economics (3-4-3). An 1ntTodudory 

course in elementary economic theory and its application to contemporary problems Topics include 

mcome detemunation, monetary policy and institubon.s, public finance, price theory, and intematmnal trade 

FE245 Environmental EconomiC5 (3-0-3). Economic 

evaluation or poliaes involving conHictmg public 

and private uses of natural resources. Topics mdudeenvuonmmt-al benefit and cost measurement. 

cauc;es and consequences of pollut1on, management 

of depletable and rene"·.ible resources, and the econonucs ol energy Not offered every year Prtreq 

FEZIO. 

FEJIO Economic Geog,.phy (3--0-3). Provides a sys• 

tern.a tic under-standi.ng or economic growth and 1he 

issue of firute hmit.s to lmpro\led living standards 

around the world Studies popuJaoon growth, the 

re50urces or the pnncipaJ nations of the world, 

industry location, mtemabonal tTade, rommochty 

cartels, and the requirements for conhnued tcchnolog,cal advance. 

FEJll liJstory of Economic Thought (3--0-3) Traces 

the evolution of l~onomu: doctrine from the anoents to modem day wuh emphasis on lhe penod 

smc-e the 18th century Reviews the contributions 

to economic knowledge by Smllh, Malthus, Ro· 

cardo, Man, Mill, Marshall. Key-nes. and others 

Vanous schools or thought such a.s mercanbhsm. 

classical, neo-dassk'al, historical, 1nsbtutionahsm, 

and Keynesianism are examined Prueq. FE210. 

FE.312 Macroeconomics (3-0-3} The significance 

and detemunants of the aggregate levels or income 

and employment, the price level, consumphon, mteres1 rates. and investmenl altcmahve monetary 

and fiscal poliaes. Pm,q FE210. 

FEJ21 Comp;uative Economic Systems (3--0-3). An 

mtroduchon to the studv of alternate forms or economic org,,ntZation, with empha~1s on companng 

the 1deologu:al basis, structun:, and performance 

of cap1t.bst, sooabst, and mui:00 economic:: systems 

FE331 Descripth1~ Economic Stiltistics (2-2-3). Sur• 

vey of de~ptwe and analyhc techniques mvolVJng 

one, t·wo, and three or more vanable~ or att:nbutcs 

lntroduchon to probab1hty and stahshcal mforence 

Prtrtq f£2!0 a11d Cal<ulu I 

FE341 Microeconomics (3-0-3). Tht.'Ont>'s or the 

C'C'Onorrur b(ohaV1or of COMumeN< .ind producer". 

the determination of final good and factor prices, 

market structures and general economic equllibnum. The application of pnce theory to business 

problems and public-poLicy ossues. Pm"7: FE2IO. 

FE351 The Economics of Government-Business 

Relations (3--0-3). A study of the economic mter• 

action o( government with the business community 

Emphasis is on policies to maintain competition 

through antitrust enforcement and regulatory con• 

trols. Cons1derabon 1s given to the effect on in· 

dustrial organiubon, market structure, resource 

allocation, and income distribution of these and 

other government poliaes relating to safety, equal 

employment, energy, housing, agnrulture, etc. 

Pm,q. FE210. 

FE36l Urban Economics (3--0-3) Study of economoc 

growth and structure and economic problems or 

cities, wilh attenbon to poverty, transportation, 

housing and racial Wscmnination. Not offered e'-'· 

ery year Pm,q FE2l0. 

FE362 The Economics of Technology (3--0-3). An 

analysos of productivity growth, charactenshcs of 

mvenbon and mnovabon, deterrmnants or research 

and development actwities of government and busi• 

ness; the economic impact or automation, and rcmdustnalozabon. Pm,q FE110 

FE411 Economics of Developing Nal'ions (3-0-3) 

Study or the economic characteristics, problems, 

and policies or developing nabons, covenng eco· 

nomicgrowth patterns in Third World nahons, their 

changing role m the intemabonal economic order, 

and the different economic routes being employed 

toward economJc progress. Prtreq; FE2l0. 

FE412 lnlemational Trade and Fina.nee (3-0-3). 

Study or intemahonal econom1c relabons, especially trade and protectionism, multinahonal enter· 

pnse, the world monetary system, and reg1onal 

integration. Primary emphasis on relations between 

the developed nations of North America, Europe, 

and the Pacific Basin. Case studies or current issues 

cover OPEC1 commod.Jty cartels, and relations with 

soaalosl nations Prercq FE210. 

FE421 The Economic.s o( Defense Management 

(3-0-3). Study of the current Defense Department 

budget and the budgetary process, the apphcanon 

or economic analysis to Defense decis10n•makmg, 

and the consequences of Defense deas1ons for the 

U.S economy Pm,q: FE2l0. 

129 

"The opportunities here are 

unlimited ... can do as 

much as you want to." 
"Under all circ11111stances, a 

decisive 11aml s11perior1ty 1s 

to be co11s1dered a fu11da111ental prmc,p/e, and the 

basis upon which all hope 

of success 11111st 11lt1111ately 

dep,.'lld." 

FE422 Economics o f Ulbor Re lation.s fl-0-3). A 

fitudy of the d1~tnbuuon of income v.·uh emph,h1!"1 

on the demand for and supply ot labor -.en·1c~. the 

cho1ce--theorehc behavior or ftmu and md1VJduals 

m the determ1n.abon of wage'.'> and the emplo~·ment 

level Top10 1naly,<.-d include human C'ap1tal lhl"-

ory~ the wage effocts of d1!,Crlmmatton and umons. 

oc:cup.ihonal choice, and the unemployment•1nfla• 

bon relat1on~h1p labor laws, umon h1!ttory and 

mr,htuhom, are d1scuc.c.cd Prneq FC.210 

FE4J1 Public finance (3-0-J) The u'te, ma market 

economy of government expend1tu~ and taxauon 

to changt.• the alloc.thon or r~"°urch, to mod,fv the 

d1!itnbuhon of income, and to pur!.ue the macroeconom1c goals of pnce stab1hty and fuU emplo)·· 

mt>nt 1'.-1Jaott0nOl1\JC th~r;·. Federal LI~ a:nd budgetary mshtubons. a:re emph.t!'l1Zed Prntq f£210 

FE4.J.4 Mo n ey and Banking (3-0-3). A con.,1derahon 

of centraJ and commercial bank.mg tnliibtuhon~. an 

uw6t1gabon of the di:mand for money and 1u role 

as a focal pomt for monetary pobae.,. d~1gned to 

obtain fuU employmenc, pnce stability and mtnnaoona1 monetary equll1bnum. Prnt!f FE110 

FE44S Econometrics {3--0-3). Quanh..6aibon of ba~1c 

econonuc theory: mulbple regr~1on. correl.iioon. 

and 1denbfica:hon techruqub for the corut-ructaon 

and te-)tmg of econorruc models, and a study o( 

selected altenabve models or pa.rbcul.u econorruc 

1n1ere~t ,\.;ot offered rvery year Purtq FE110 Jttd 

Calculus I & II 

Department of Political Science 

Political Science Major 

The ma1or in Polihcal Science 1s designed to acquaint prospechve naval officers with 

the elements of political analysis. It pro"ides an understanding of the structure and 

functions of international politics and of various political systems and analyzes related 

problems and issues. The wide range of courses allm,·s midshipmen to select an area of concentration within the discipline, such as American or international politics, 

comparative and international politics of regions, and political theory. The program 

includes a requirement for four semesters of a modern language, with an opportunity 

to take additional language, economics, and history courses. An undesignated Bachelor 

of Science degree 1s awarded 

Curriculum Requirements (In add1hon to the requirements of plebe vear) 

Professional: NN203, NL200, EN200, NS252, NS300, ' Nl.303, NN302, E,\/300, ES300, 

EE311-312, E5400, NL400; 

Mathematics: SM211, SM212; 

Science SP201, SP202, 

Humanities,Social Science: HE300' and three elective cour:;es; 

Language: Four semesters of a modern language, 

Ma1or· FP210, FP220, FP230, FE210 and St>. appro\'ed pohhcal science courses plus one 

appro\'ed history or economics course; 

Restricted elective: one 

• Taken during second class summer 

Political Science Courses 

FP210 Introduction to lnlemational Reliations 

(3-0-3) lntroduebon to the vanou~ approachc-, to 

1nttmahonal rdahons. the nature of the mlema• 

nonal pohhcal system. foreign policv .inal\'~1s., the 

pnnoplc,. theone5, machmem.•, and m.11or problems ot 1nt1:mab0nal relanons 

130 

FP220 Pohh ul Sci•nct '1,lhods (J--0-.3) A di><u>· 

.,.ion ol the ph1l0...oph,· of soence tor thL· poLbca.l 

\Ol'llh,t and m~truchon an ~arch method< '-'"1th 

emph.t'i1~ on quanhtabve technique~ Pr<ra, Polit 

ral Sornct mDr(lr '-'' P"1"I.SS1011 of dt'J"Ortmcnt cho,nrwn 
fP130 UnHtd States Co..,tmment .1nd Conshtu• 

hon.1I Dtvtlopmtnt (3--0-3) Areas of ,tudv mcludt 

t.ht· bl,1e conceph of Amencan democraC\-'. the Conshtubon .and 11.J development. the polit101 proct."!os, 

,nd the structure .and functJons of the national 

gov,rnment ind the faclors which influence 1h 

optnt,on 

FP24 l Introduction to Pohlical Behavior (3-0-3). 

An •nalyba) tre.tment of pohbcal beh.1V1or from 

poychological. sooologic•I and cultural ~.-.pecbve, Focus.!s on the form1,t1on of atutude-s through 

soaallubon .and per-.onahty development 

FP311 Adminlttntion in Government (3-0-3). A 

en tic.al .an•.ly-.lS of management m the pubhc servu:e 

with emphaM!t, through the use of the ca~ method. 

on act\lll mst.nces of public admm~trabon 1n the 

nN1 of nallonal defense ~ot offered every year 

Prntq f P2JO or amsrnt of JfUfTl,jd(lr 

FP312 CommuniJm: Theory and Puctice (3-0-3) 

Th• ph1l000phy of Communism. the Commtem, 

ttlabOns or the SoV1el L:ruon wnh radical putle!o 

out~1de Rus.s1,1 and W1th European Sooal DemocnbC Puhes 

fP3l3 Sc:ie.nct, Technology and International Re--

latlon, (>-0--3) The tffect of sotnc• and technology 

on both the rwbona11,nd mtem.ational pohtical svJrrm.s The role or the saennst, development. a·nd 

re!tt'an:h m nabonaJ and world deas1on-making 

Spt.'Cl,111 empha.;15 1s p\·en to nuclear non-proliferation, ~pace cooperation, and enV1ronmenUl control 

FPJI• Formul•loon of U.S. Fomgn Policy (>-0--3) 

The fonnulu10n ,1nd execubon of the v•nou~ 

Amrnc.1n fore1gn pohctn to include COMbtubon.1I 

role, the dKJSkm-m.1ong structure, m.ihtan· mput 

10 polic:y-m.1king, the admm1str.1hon or fore1&n pol- icy. agencies. prc:JCN:lurn and practices Substanll\'t 

pol~· 1s an•lyud 1n hght of deos1on-theory. ends• 

mrans and apabtht)· anaJy-.1s Prrrtq· upprr ctas5 

FP322 Compuo1tive Europun Pohhcs (3-0-3) Usin~ ,1 contempor;u\· and comparah\·e •pproach, th1\ 

cou~ l«u~ on the structures and functloM of 

the pohbcal §y1otems of some, ot the pnnopal Eu• 

ropean nabon'-

FP323 Comput1tivt Utin-Amenc.an Politics 

(J--0..3) An analyhcal trea1men1 of the ,tructurc 

and dynamJCS of mdependent Lahn Amcncan poht.al sy§ltms, ind1V1duaUy and in companson, parh~. 1ntne..,t groups, the rruhtary. the church,~\·• 

olutmn. foreign pohcv t1nd pohucal thought 

FP324 Latin-Amenun lntemahonal Politics 

('.\--0-)J Thl" lnter-Amencan System, pattt'm'S ot 

fntc.-r-Llhn Amt>ncan and eJ1.tr1hemisphenc relanons, thl' Utm Ame-ncan pol,cy of the United 

SI.ah~ 

FP325 Am,riun Pohbul Theory (l--0-3). A de· 

LtJIN an.aJ~,b ot the cunents of Amenun pohtJuJ 

theor')· from th'-" 18th ttntury to the preS<"nl Tr•· 

d1tJonal concepts are cnucall)' analyud in world 

p,r<pect,ve 

FP326 Th• Amtriun Prttid,ncy (l--0-3) The 

growth And evolution of the Office or thL> Pre,1dent. 

e~ecuhve a~ena~. tht'u hmchon, control and problems Speoal attention 1s given to the Prc .. 1denf.;, 

role as Commander·m-Ch1ef, and hi-. relahoM with 

the legislahve and 1udical brancht>, Prr,"q r P2JO or constnt t1( instructor 

FP328 The Legislative Process (3-0-J) A comp..u- abve eummation or the Jegs-.Jabve proce~o; ,Jt .111 

levels of Amencan government with ~peoal em• 

ph1s1s on congress1onal-m1htaf}· rela.tions Prrrt'q 

FP23() or co11~t I( instructor 

FP3SS Civil•Milit~ry Relations :3-0-J). An 1ntrrd1soplinary approach to the complex nature of ovd• 

mWt.lry arfatB Prcrtq FP230 or am .,nt oJ 1nstruch•r 

FP357 Chinese Political and \11ht.ary Systems 

(3-0-3). An eum1natJon of Chmese pohhcal and 

military systems from 1927 to the pre!tt.'nt Emphawt 

lS pl.aced on economic, pohhcal, and foreign polio~ 

of the Ounese Commumst regime Not offered 

every ytar 

FP365 African Politics (3--0-J). An introduction to 

the pohhcal trends and conshtuttonal dei,.·dopmt>nh 

of present day Afncan govemments. th~tr re~hon\ 

Wlth one another and the rest of the world Allennon ,s directtd to the U.S <ecunty aspects of Afncan national growth 

FP36? Soviet Politiul ,1nd Milituy Systems 

(3-0-3). The develoment of the SoV1et ~,·,h.•m oi 

go,·emmenl LenmtSm and Stalinasm. structure and 

functions of the central govemment. Counal of 

MmLSteB, the Supreme So\1et, Pre,1d1um, Central 

Comrruttee, and Ddens- Mm,str,· 

FP368 Compu1hve: Asit1n Politics (l--0-3) A sys--

tenuibc comparabve approach to the ~tudy of A.,aan 

govl..'rnmenb. theu polihcal. economic and m1htar,· 

de\'elopment. regional relabonsh1p-, and problem~ 

~ot offered every ye-ar 

FP369 M1ddl• E.,t,m Politic, l--0-3) A compar• 

abvl' analr1s of pohtl~ and msntuhon., mcludmg 

foreign pohcy of Middle Eastern nat10n~ The con 

flict of nations within this !ty!>te-m ar.d tht• worldwtdl" effects are emphasized ~ot ofh.·rrd e,·er,· 

year 

FP371 Asian lnttnutional Politi~ (,...0...3) An exammauon of the Asian nations' pohhcal rel.1honstup"' with each other and the n"!>t of thC' world with 

~pea.al emphasis on U.S -A,1an relations. Not offtred tver,· year 

FPln Pohtict1I Pu1ies ~nd Pressure Group~ 

(3-0-3) A study of the dynamics ol group pohhcs 

1n the Amencan sy!ttem of government EmphdSlll'S 

the roles played by parties. 1ntNest 1voups, pubhc 

opinion. ,nd elections in the Amencan pohhcal 

prOC1.'U, Prarq FP2JO or cc,n.scnt OJ in~tructor 

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"Natzons have passed away 

and left 110 traces, And lustory gives the naked cause 

of 1t-011e single, simple 

reason III all cases, They 

fell because their peoples 

were not fit ''" 

Ri.;or ARD Klru:-;c 
" ... there's just the Joeordinary-guy comi11g out of 

the black high school 

the solid middle ... tlunk 

we really 11eed him ,n tire 

Navy cause he really has 

contact, knows better tlza11 

anybody just what the 

black e11 I isted men feel . . . 

their type of enviro11111ent." 

FP394 Polilical Theory (3-0--3). A study of political 

philosophy, with emphasis on the roots of democracy: the writings of the major ,,nite~ from Plato 

to the present 

FPJ9? Ame.ric~n Judicial Process (3-0-3). An examination of the judicial process at the federal and 

state levels mcludmg the nature and hnuts of the 

Jaw and the key actors: defendant, prosecution~ 

defense, judge, jury, and corrections personnel 

Prertq: FP23-0 or consenl or mstnu:tor 

FP408 InternalionaJ Uw (3-0-J). A survey of the 

public law of nations including the law of peace, 

the law of war, and law of the sea Problems and 

case studies are used extenS1\'Ply. 

FP411 Constitutional Law (3--0-3) A survey of the 

basic pnnaples of the Constitution, particularly the 

ci\ri.l and polibG1l rights of the individual, as delermmed by lhe Supreme Court . Prercq.- FP130 orco11-

~11t of mstructor 

FP41'2 Perspectives 0£ American law (3-0-J). A 

study of the American system of law, mcludmg its 

role in the pohhcal process, the basics of court 

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structure and procedure, torts, crimes, conlracts, 

negotiable insbuments. real property, business associabons, transfer 0£ property at death, insurance, 

and agency. 

FP421 Nation•I Secu.rity Policy (3--0-3). Stresses lhe 

interaction 0£ domesbc, foreign and military considerabons m the makmg and execution of nabonal 

security policy. Case studies and national strategic 

estimates highlight the course. Prnt,i: FP230 or 

FP210 or co11sent of instructor 

FP437 lntemational Organiz;ations (3-0-3). A !ih.ldy 

of the expanding role of intemahonal orgaruzabons, 

parncularly in the securit)1 field. since Lhe end or World War U. Special attention is given 10 the U.S. 

to major regional systems, and the U.S. role m 

multilateral diplomacy Prmq FP210 or cons,n/ of r,rstructor 

FP438 Comparative Government and Politics of 

Developing Areas (3--0-3). Governmental and political problems, mstituhons and behavior in de--

velopmg areas. Pohtical thought, impact of change, 

leadership and organization in Africa. Asia, and 

Labn America Not offered every year 
Division of Professional Development 

Department of Leadership and Law 

Department of Seamanship and Navigation 

Department of Leadership and Law 

Leadership and Law Courses 

All m1dsh1 pmen regardless of maior must complete the following courses, 

NL102 Lndtrship J Fundamentals of f\.av.al LHd• 

,rshtp (1 2·2) An introductory rounc to mshU tn 

m1dsh1pmen a profe,c,-.1onal st!ns.e of purpose and 

penonal honor. as ,..,ell as tho!->e s1gruficant mthtary 

ll"adersh1p tr•1b and techruque!, which will msure 

cred1b1hty 1n the oommurucahon of their ideas and 

commands. and gwe them an appreoahon of 1n· 

dtvidual and orgaruz.ahon facto~ which influence 

theu performance as lt>ader. 

NUOO 1,111,1,ry Psychology (>--0-3) A study of 

thtof)· and pnnaplcs of ind1\'1dual and group b..--

Mvtor and their rrlahonsh1ps to effecbve leader..,h1p 

m the naval service Prtrtq ''Ll02 

NLJ03 LHd, rsh,p 11, Applic,tion (>--0-3) A culm1natmg course to remforce the practical aspect, 

of leader.;htp m the naval service, utdllln~ the case 

study process to aid midshipmen m formulatmg 

theu- own sty!• of leadership Pm,q Nil()() 

NL400 L,w for th• Junior Of6cu(2-0-2) A survey 

o( the ma1or ar,pects of m1btary JU!Jhcc and the la~ 

of war relevant to the 1umor naval officer 

Department of Seamanship 

and Navigation 

Seamanship and avigation Courses 

All m1dsh1pmen, rcgard le,s of maior, must complete the following courses: 

1'S101 rund•m• nl•lt of 1'aval Scitne< (2-2-3) Introduction to tht ba\JC concept, of ~amandup and 

,haph•ndlmg mdudmg labcmttom·, on YPs, MSL,, 

•n outdoor damagt• control tTatnt.'r. •nd an indoor 

M"arn.snsh1p tnmer Instruction includes op:-r.ahonal •nd adm1n11otr•h, e or~•nl.Llnon commumauon d,urYgc control, and basK wtapon!t sysh,:m 

l\l\203 l\'i1vigo1tio n I (2-2-l) Terrl•!otnal nav1gatton 

mdudmi pilotm~ •nd n•,1gahon \)\lems lor sur• 

f.lct n.t\'1go1hon ba~,c ml'lt·rology and Inland Rult:s 

(II thf' ~aut1c,J Road l..lbs include pra,tac-al ~,.er--

rues and Yr dnlb ,noa, Pm,q .\'$IOI 

NS252 Shiphandling ,nd T,ct,cs (1-2-2) A cour.e 

o( prof~s1onal mstruct1on covenng the art and c.o- e-nce of ~h1phandhng. ship control. radar pilohng. 

tact1O, specwJ M.·•m.an-.h1p and operahonal evolu• 

hons ~,th empha,11 on the developmcnl of mid• 

~hipmen a5 capable manner.i.. Prt'Trq NS101 3 C m,,., 

NS300 O pe r.atio n~ omd T~ctlcs (2- 2-3) 0...•11elop-. 

the m1d.-,h1pman·., prof1aency 1n advanet-d -.h1phandhng. 1ac-uo, and p1lotmg dunn~ e~t,·ndc-d 

underway pcnods M1dstupml'n form tht' nucleu, 

of a c:.h1p's orgamuuon aboard a YP and function 

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"Tire greater tire difficulty 

tire more gloT11 111 s11r11101mt 1ng rt. Sk1/lf11/ pilots 

gain tlrerr rep11tal1on from 

stor111s and le111pesls." 

El'ICURt:5 
..... 

- U\ leadership and administrative roles similar to 

those oboard fleet units Pw,q, N5101 , NN20J, a11d 

NS252. 

NN302 Navigation IJ (2-2-3). Celestial na,•1gation 

and electronic navigation with instruction in International Rules or the Road; practical exercises and YP dnlls afloat Prm>J NN203. 

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The following course is offered as an elec 

NN4U Air Navigation Systems ~nd Aiz Traffic 

Control (3--0-3). An advanced study and application 

of a.Jr navigation, mduding electronic, celestial and airways navigation methods and procedures 

Prmq: NN302 
Academy-Wide Seminars and Research Projects 

Academic departments may offer seminars and individual research projects to upper 

classmen on the following basis: 

Seminars: 

XX 481 and XX 482 

XX 485 and XX 486 

Research Projects: 

1-0--1 

3-0--3 Advanced Lopics 

A creahve project in the student's field of interest A faculty advisor must approve 

and monitor each proJect. 

Prerequislle: approval of department chairman. 

XX 491 and XX 492 0--2-1 

XX 493 and XX 494 0-4-2 

XX 495 and XX 496 0--6--3 

Note: XX represents the departmental designator. 

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"The only problem here is 

that you don't have the 

freedom to get up and go 

when you want to. But 

freedom is in the mind, 

anyway. I love it here." 

CHAPTE R VIII 

Professional Training Courses 

T he overall program at the Naval Academy is designed to provide 

midshipmen with a broad academic and professional foundation 

upon which they will be able to build competence in any of the 

warfare specialities they may elect to follow at graduation: surface warfare, 

aviation, the submarine service, or the Marine Corps. The development of 

a strong sense of commitment to the naval service and the fostering of high 

personal standards are major aims of our program. 

Professional development of midshipmen is the overall responsibility of the 

Commandant of Midshipmen. This development starts on the very first day 

of plebe summer and continues through graduation four years later. It consists 

of professionally oriented classroom studies (in all, 15 courses during the four 

yea rs) and of d rills and practical training conducted at the Academy during 

lhe academic year, as well as of professional training conducted during the 

summer at shore bases and at sea with units of the Fleet. Included are 

instruction and training in navigation, seamanship and tactics, naval engineering, naval weapons, leadership, and military law. 

Each midshipman's professional development is monitored and graded 

throughout the years at Annapolis. These grades are considered along with 

grades achieved for academic studies in other (non-professional) areas of the 

curriculum in determining a midshipman's class standing al graduation. 

A summary of the Naval Academy's program for the professional development of midshipmen follows: 

Fourth Class Summer 

Introduction lo Seamanship. Practical instruction in elementary seamanship, sailing 

sloops and yawls, powerboat handling, rules of the nautical road, visual signalling, 

and basic damage control. 

Physical [ ducation Orien tation and lndoclrinalion. Preliminary examinations in 

swimming, posture, and athletic ability Drills m fundamentals of swimming, boxing, 

wrestling, hand-lo-hand skills, posture, and personal conditioning. lndoctnnalion 

drills in lacrosse, fencing, soccer, rugby, gymnastics, crew, golf, tennis, squash racquets, and track. 

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"Of all careers, the Nauy is 

the one which offers the 

most frequent oppor/11nities 

to junior officers to act on 

their own." 

NAPOLEON 
"1 further decided that the 

Navi; offered hvo of the 

things I wanted most-

/ravel, and a chance to 

move into management responsibility soon." 

"Without a decisive Naval 

force we can do 1101/ung definitive. And with it, 

everything honorable and 

glorious." 

G EORGE W ASHINGTON 

Small Arms. Practical instruction in nomendature, field stripping, and assembly of 

small arms. Firing of service pistol. Midshipmen who qualify are awarded the Navy 

Expert Pistol Medal. 

Indoctrination. The plebe summer indoctrination program is designed to provide 

a fundamental knowledge of the Naval Academy and the Navy and a thorough 

indoctrination into plebe responsibilities. The program is fundamental to the smooth 

transition of each midshipman from civilian life to life as a member of the Brigade 

of Midshipmen. The strenuous and demanding regimen prepare the plebe for rigors 

of the four-year program and provides the basis for future development of professional 

competence, integrity, and physical and mental stamina. 

Fundamentals of Naval Hygiene. The fundamentals of personal hygiene, induding 

mental and physical hygiene and first aid. 

Fourth Class Year 

PE101 & 102 Physical Education. instruction in the fundamentals of swimming, 

boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, hand-to-hand skills, soccer, golf, tennis, volleyball, 

basketball, handball, squash racquets, and personal conditioning. Tests in applied 

strength, mile run, swimming, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, and on the obstacle 

course. (Women midshipmen participate in hand-to-hand skills in place of boxing and 

wrestling.) 

Infantry Drill. Approximately 13 hours of infantry drill during both the fall and 

spring, four hours of which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

Professional Courses. Three introductory professional academic courses in the fields 

of naval engineering, leadership, and naval science are taken during plebe year. These 

courses lay the groundwork for more advanced professional studies at the Academy. 

Engineering topics include the basic operation, function, and components of propulsion systems and auxiliary engineering equipment. Basic shiphandling, watch and 

battle organization, communications, and command and control centers are topics 

presented in the first of three naval science courses. The initial leadership course is 

designed to strengthen each midshipman's sense of responsibility, accountability, and 

personal integrity. 

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r 

J 

"As to being prepared for 

defeat, I certainly nm not. 

Any 111a11 who is prepared 

for defeat would be half defeated before he commenced. I hope for success; 

shall do all in my power to 

secure it and trust to God 

for the rest." 

DAVIDG. FARRAGUT 
"No matter how m1porta11t a 

ma11 at sea may consider 

lumself, 11111t'ss ht· is f1111da• 

mentally worthy, the sea 

will find /um 011/. " 

C AM AIN F Rll51-"81 RC. 

Third Class Summer 

At-Sea Training. Midshipmen are sent to units of the Fleet on both coasts of the 

United States as well as to the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean and the Seventh Fleet 

in the Pacific for summer-at-sea trainmg Third classmen are mtroduced to Navy life 

at sea, to shipboard organization and relationships, and to the leadership opportunities 

and challenges of a junior officer Midshipmen actively parhcipate ma wide range of 

shipboard tasks and evolutions under normal and simulated emergency conditions, 

both at sea and in port They stand deck and engineering watches, participate in gun 

and missile evolutions, and become familiar with shipboard equipment Each mid· 

shipman 1s required to complete a cruise training Journal. Successful completion of 

a comprehensive cruise examination at the completion of the training period ,s required. 

T hird Class Year 

PE201 & 202 Physical Education. Continuation of instruction in tennis, swimming, 

boxing, and wrestling. Instruction m the basics of Judo Tests in applied strength, 

mile run, swimming, boxing, and on the obstacle course. (Women m1dsh1pmen 

partiapate in 1udo and fencing in place of boxing.) 

Infantry Drill. Approximately 13 hours of infantry driU during both the fall and 

spnng, four hours of which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

Professional Courses. Four professional academic courses are taken dunng "young· 

ster vear " The first of two navigation courses, Navigation I, presents an introduction 

to the art and science of terrestrial navigation. Topics include chart reading, piloting 

(position plotting), and principles of basic weather phenomena A naval engineenng 

course offers studies in ship construction and system acquisition, material strength, 

and ship stability The second of three leadership courses emphasizes psychology and 

considers the application of human behavior theory to effective leadership. The second 

naval science course provides instruction in the art and science of shiphandling, radar 

piloting, and tactics 

Second Class Summer 

Aviation, Submarine, Surface Line, and Marine Corps Orientation. Broad professional training in aviation, submarines, surface line, and the Marine Corps is conducted 

at bases away from the Naval Academy. In addition, dunng second class summer, 

each midshipman completes four weeks of professional and academic training at the 

Naval Academy which includes afloat operations and tactics on yard patrol craft (YP's); 

an introduction to Naval tactical warfare, which employs computer war games to 

evaluate the Soviet naval threat and U.S. counter tactics; and public speaking. 

Second Class Year 

PE301 & 302 Physical Education. Advanced instruction m tennis, swimming, the 

pnnciples of personal cond1honing, officiating, and the pnnciples of hand-to-hand 

combat Electives in handball, squash, and volleyball Tests in applied strength, 

swimming, mile run, and the obstacle course. 

Infantry Drill. Approximately 13 hours of infantry dnll during both the fall and 

spring, four hours of which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

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Professional Courses. The ma1ority or a midshipman's professional academic 

cour,es, six courses in all, are taken dunng second class year '.\lavigation II ,s a 

continuation of the first navigation course with emphasis on celestial plotting, including 

celeshal motion, development or various coordinate systems, solution of the navigalton 

tnangle, rules of the nautical road, and electronic navigation '.\lava( Weapons Systems 

includes sensor, tracking, computaltonal, fire control, and dehvery systems. Naval 

l:ngineenng 11 concentrates on the principles or operation or foss1le-fueled steam 

propulsion and gas turbine plants as well as the basic elements of thermodynamics. 

Courses in naval electricity and in electronics are also taken. The last or three leadership 

courses taken at the Academy 1s designed to enhance each m1dsh1pman's knowledge 

and understanding of responsibthty, accountability, and authority; management techniques; problem solving apphcations for organizations; and the processes of decisionmaking 

First Class Summer 

At-Sea Training. Dunng their last summer or at-sea training with the Fleet. first class 

midshipmen undertake the administrative respons1b1lities and stand the watches of 

Junior officers. They complete extensive practical work in navigation, taking celestial 

sightings and determining the ship's position. They are required to complete a cruise 

training Journal, summarizing watches and work in engineenng, seamanship, navigatton, weapons, operations, and in basic fleet tactics. Selected first class midshipmen 

may participate in a Marine Corps cruise with the First Marine Brigade in Hawau 

Here midshipmen learn first-hand what it 1s hke to be an officer of Mannes, working 

with Marines or all ranks in Manne ground units and aviahon squadrons. 

First Class Year 

PE401 & 402 Physical Education. Instruction in advanced swimming, personal con- d11toning, and athletic administration. Tests in applied strength, running (mile run), 

swimming, and on the obstacle course Electives in squash racquets, tennis, golf, 

handball, and volleyball. 

Infantry Drill. Approximately 13 hours or infantry drill dunng both the fall and 

spnng, four hours or which are devoted to Brigade dress parades. 

Professional Courses. The final two of the 15 professional academic courses are 

t.:iken dunng first class year. The second weapons course provides midshipmen with 

the pnnciples employed in weapons systems design, and exposes them to the complex11les of modem-day weapons system integration A law course, designed for 

1unior officers, addresses procedural and substanhve military law as well as international law and personal responsibilities. 

Professional Competency Review (PCR) 

The PCR consists of a senes of comprehensive examinations administered to midshipmen or each class during the spnng semester. The PCR measures whether or not 

t?ach m1dsh1pman is making satisfactory progress toward achieving the level of profess10nal competence required for graduation and comm1ss10ning. It provides an opportunity for m1dsh1pmen to annually evaluate their own professional strengths and 

weaknesses. The PCR also provides meaningful feedback on the effectiveness or the 

prore,s1onal curnculum (seamanship, navigation, engineenng, leadership, weapons, 

and summer programs) and thus with a measure of how well the 1'aval Acad~my is 

achie\'lng its goals. 

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"Most of tire midslripme11 

were opposed lo women 111 

tire Academy Nobody 

knew wlral lo expect 1 

don't tlrmk tlrey tried to 

make ,t more difficult on 

tire wome11 tlra11 tire other 

plebes, b11t we were certainly wale/red more, that's 

for s11re." 

CHAPTER IX 

Varsity and Intramural Athletics 

J ust as the Naval Academy has a responsibility for the professional and 

intellectual development of midshipmen, so, also, must it fulfill its 

responsibility for each midshipman's physical development. This responsibility is met through our intercollegiate sports program-with 21 

men's and 7 women's varsity teams, one of the broadest in the nation-and 

an equally ambitious intramural program. AJI midshipmen are required to 

participate in these programs, either at the varsity or intramural level. 

The late John Fitzgerald Kennedy, a World War II naval officer who rose 

to the highest office in the land, underscored the importance of athletics 

generally m his thoughts about football: "1 sometimes wonder whether those 

of us who love football fully appreciate its great lesson: that dedication, 

discipline, and teamwork are necessary. We take it for granted that the players 

will spare no sacrifice to become alert, strong, and skilled, that they will give 

their best on the field. This is as it should be, and we must never expect less, 

but I am extremely anxious that its implications not be lost upon us." 

President Jimmy Carter, Class of 1947, demonstrated his interest in athletics 

by participating in cross country as a midshipman. And, finally, Vice Admira.l 

William P. Lawrence, current Superintendent of the Naval Academy and a 

three-sport varsity athlete as a member of the Academy's Class of 1951, 

became the 23rd recipient of the National Football Foundation and Hall of 

Fame's Gold Medal Award in 1979 for "his significant contributions to college 

football and his inspirational leadership throughout his adult life which has 

embodied the highest ideals for which the game of football stands." Previous 

recipients of this prestigious award have included Presidents Kennedy and 

Eisenhower, General Douglas McArthur, and Supreme Court Justice Byron 

White. 

The exploits of Navy teams in competitive athletics are well-chronicled. 

Over the years, midshipmen have carved a reputation for excellence throughout the sports spectrum from football to fencing, sailing to squash, and golf 

to gymnastics. Two Navy football players-halfback Joe Bellino and quarterback Roger Staubach-won the Heisman Trophy, the college gridiron's 

most coveted individual prize, within a period of four years. In 1975, roverback 

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"If you don't have any athletic interest you probably 

won't be happy here. I've 

learned to play and really 

enjoy a lot of sports that I 

probably wouldn't even 

have known about at another school." 
"If I had a franchise and had 

my pick of any one player, 

it would be Staubach. The 

leadership he was taught at 

Navy, he has brought it 

with him to pro ball." 

BILL BERGEY 

Middle linebacker 

Philadel ph1a Eagles 

"11iis place has prestige. 

Americans admire someone who graduates from 

the Naval Academ1/ A11d 

I've got a foimdati~11 t/1at 

will last me the rest of my 

life. 1 ca11 b111ld from this 

po111t because I made 1111/ 

mark here 111e11tally, 11oi 

1ust athletically."· 

Chet Moeller was on everyone's AII-Amenca, and in 1979, Navy won the 

inaugural Holiday Bowl in San Diego. Dunng the 1979-80 season, 26 of our 

varsity athletes received All-American recognition. These ranged from first 

team selection to honorable mention and included selection to Academic All-

' America. 

Navy heavyweight crews captured the Olympic gold medal for eight-oared 

shells at Antwerp, Belgium in 1920, and in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. A former 

Navy oarsman-Alan B. Shepard-was America's first man in space This 

past year (1980), our varsity heavyweight eight took first in the Intercollegiate 

Rowing Association Regatta against top crews from throughout the nation, 

and they also topped some 40 crews, including the U.S. and West German 

Olympic eights, to take Boston's Head-of-the-Charles Regatta. 

In the mid-60's the Navy soccer team did not drop a regular season contest 

over a six-year, 48-game span. And from 1960-67, the Navy lacrosse team 

reeled off a record eight consecutive national championships. They won again 

in 1970, and were runners-up in 1975 . In 1976, a Naval Academy graduate, 

Captain Lloyd Keaser, USMC, was an Olympic silver medalist in wrestling. 

Academy pistol teams have won national intercollegiate titles for the past five 

years Finally, and certainly highly appropriate for the Na\'al Academy, our 

intercollegiate sailing team was ad1udged tops in the nation for each of the 

past four years, an unprecedented feat in the sport. 

Football at the Naval Academy dates from 1879, iust ten years after Rutgers 

and Pnnceton introduced the sport at New Brunswick. The midshipmen have 

participated in the Rose, Sugar, Cotton, Orange, Holiday, and Garden State 

Bowls. Of course, nothing better symbolizes the Naval Academy athletic 

program than the Army-Na\'y football game, a sports event in the same galaxy 

as the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, and the Rose Bowl. 

There is enough vanety in Navy's intercollegiate lineup to satisfy virtually 

everyone's athletic tastes. In the fall, there is football, cross country, women's 

volleyball, soccer, 150-pound football, and sailing. Winter 1s the most active 

time of year with men's and women's basketball, men's and women's fencing, 

gymnastics, pistol, rifle, squash, men's and women's swimmmg, track, and 

wrestling. The spring schedule includes baseball, hea\·yweight crew, lightweight crew, women's crew, golf, lacrosse, sailing, women's softball, tennis, 

and track. In addition to women's teams, women at the Academy are encouraged to try out for, and participate with male m1dsh1pmen in aJJ Naval 

Academy sponsored intercollegiate sports except football, lacrosse, wrestling, 

and basketball. 

Army traditionally is Na\'V's top opponent and the service rivals clash in 

a total of 17 engagements dunng the athletic year Annapolis teams also face 

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the perennial collegiate strongboys m every sport-Notre Dame m football, 

Columbia and New York University in fencing, Lehigh m wrestling, Ha1Yard 

and Pennsylvania in crew, and Maryland in basketball, to name a few. 

But perhaps even more a part of Annapolis life is the competition within 

the Brigade represented by the intramural sports program Every midshipman, 

with the exception of varsity athletes, must take part. Here all can participate, 

each at a level appropriate to their individual athletic ability Women ma}' 

participate mall but the following company/battalion-level, contact intramural 

sports: football, lacrosse, boxing, rugby, and wrestling. Women-only sports 

are conducted on a regimental basis in gymnastics, badminton, softball, 

tenrus, stickball, and fencing. Intramural sports at the Academy include: 

Basketball 

Boxing 

Crew 

Cross country 

Fencing 

Field ball 

Football 

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Handball Squash 

Knockabout sailing Shckball 

Lacrosse Swimming 

Powerlifhng Team handball 

Rugby Ten ms 

Soccer Touch football 

Softball Track 

Volleyball 

\'\'ater polo 

Weightlifting 

Wrestling 
Excellent physical facilities support the program. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, seating 28,000 fans between the goal lines, was dedicated in 

1959. Halsey Field House is surfaced throughout with Tartan and includes 

a 220-yard indoor track. There are more than 70 acres of lighted playing fields, 

an indoor swimming pool, a 5,000-seat baseball park, a challenging 6,217-

yard championship golf course, and an impressive array of tennis, squash, 

handball, and badminton courts. An AstroTurf field provides an all-weather 

practice area for football, lacrosse, and soccer, and an indoor skating rink 

provides for hockey and other skating activities. A modern 400-meter synthetic-surfaced outdoor track was completed in 1980. A new physical education 

center, Lejeune Hall, is under construction adjacent to the Field House. 

Scheduled for completion in 1981, it will include an Olympic-sized pool, 

diving facilities, a wrestling loft, and conditioning areas. 

Our athletic program is admmistered by the Naval Academy Athletic Association, a non-profit organization with headquarters at the Naval Academy. 

The Association arranges varsity schedules and provides coaching staffs and 

equipment. 

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"The civilian schools asked if 

I wa11ted to play (football) 

for them. I told them no. If 

I got in, I wanted it to be 

on my academics. 1 didn't 

want to be obligated." 

CHAPTER X 

Extracurricular Activities 

L 1fe at the Academy offers midshipmen a wide-ranging choice of over 

80 different extracurricular activities (ECAs). Almost all are organized 

and sustamed by the midshipmen themselves. From sky-diving to 

scuba diving; from the Brigade's FM radio station, WRNV, to its amateur 

radio club, W3ADO; from a six-member rock band to a 150-member chapel 

choir; from ice hockey to rugby football, midshipmen are involved in exciting 

and interesting pasttimes. 

Extracumcular activities at the Nava] Academy fall into one or more of 

several basic areas: professional, academic, athletic, musical, recreational, 

publications and printing, and Brigade-support. Midshipmen are encouraged 

to participate in as many activities as their interests and time allow. 

Although not a formally organized ECA, judged by the sheer number of 

enthusiastic participants, the Academy's most popular spare-time activity- 1 

professional and recreational-is offered through sailing. With one of the 

finest sailing fleets in the world, over 100 craft in all, midshipmen have the 

use of the 98-foot ketch Astral for coastal and overseas cruising, nine large 

ocean racing yachts, twelve 44-foot Luders-designed yawls, twenty 24-foot 

knockabouts, ten converted Rainbow-class knockabouts, six 30-foot Shields 

sloops, thirty "420"-class dinghies, and 24 Lasers. "It turns out that there are 

a lot of ways to express 

yourself here. Just t/11s 

year, for 111slance, I belong 

to the Scuba Club, the 

Chess Club and the Skydiv111g Club ... There's 

so111etl1111g for everyone." 

Sailing activities include programs for the varsity sailing team and for 

offshore sail training. The sailing learn provides midshipmen with opportunities to develop professional leadership and seamanship skills through competition in numerous intercollegiate and private regattas. This competition 

ranges from single-handed Lasers to the ocean racers with a crew of 14. The 

Academy sponsors many of these regattas, including the McMillan Cup and 

the John F. Kennedy Memorial Regattas in the yawls. There are dinghy 

regattas almost every weekend For the past four years, the Naval Academy 

has won the Fowle Trophy, emblematic of over-all intercollegiate sailing 

supremacy in North America. 

The offshore sail training program provides a challenging deep-water environment for recreation and for professional development. During the summer, the larger yachts (SO-foot Bay Bea, 48-foot lr1s11rge11te and Constellation, 

46-foot Pat not, 40-foot Auenger, 38-foot Hawke, and the 34-footers Libery, Firefly, 

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"One thmg I really e111oyed 

here was the extracurricular acllv1t1es . . three 

years w1t/1 Big Brothers, 

the last two as chairman 

raised our 111embersl11p 

to over 100 1111dsl11pmen," 

and Pursuit) and many of the 44-foot yawls are sailed m the open sea in such 

races as the Transatlantic, Newport-Bermuda, Marion-Bermuda, AnnapolisNewport, Marblehead-Halifax, and the Chicago-Mackinac. M1dsh1pmen command and navigate the vachts both in Chesapeake Bay races and m ocean 

races. 

One way or another, thousands of midshipmen engage in sailing dunng 

the year Our encouragement of sailing at the Academv is no accident. Rather, 

it reflects our long-standing conviction that lessons learned under sail contribute directly to a midshipman's professional development-for the skills 

and knowledge of seamanship and the sea gamed under sail are the same 

basic skills and knowledge which have been used bv seamen for centuries 

They are as relevant in bringing a ship safely home to port today as ever 

Thus, by developing better seamen, the Academy's sailing program contributes to the development of better naval officers 

Athletics are, and always will be, an important facet of Academy life Aside 

from the many varsity and intramural sports, midshipmen may participate 

m activities of the Judo, Karate, and Gymnastics Clubs Team-oriented ECA's 

with a competitive flavor include the men's rugby, ice hockey, water polo, 

and volleyball clubs and the women's gymnastics, track, and cross-countrv 

clubs These "club" teams compete against other college and private teams 

m the mid-Atlantic area and, although considered ECA's at the Academy, 

participants may earn athletic letters, s1m1lar to vars1t, athletes 

The Scuba Club offers basic scuba diving courses taught by midshipmen 

instructors, all certified by the YMCA Over 200 divers are trained each year 

in basic or advanced diving. Once qualified, m1dsh1pmen can enJO\' clubsponsored trips during weekend liberties or leave periods to the Flonda Keys, 

the Virgin Islands or Bermuda, and to the wartime wrecks off the nearby 

coasts of North Carolina and New jersey 

The Sport Parachute Club also has its own midshipmen instructors. All are 

certified by the United States Parachute Association The club performs demonstration Jumps at the Academy during half-time shows, Commissioning 

Week, and during Plebe Summer Members are afforded an opportunity to 

qualify for military jump wings dunng summer lea\'e at the Army's Special 

Warfare Training Center, Fort Benning, Georgia. 

The Sportsman Club includes hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, backpacking, cycling, and skeet shooting. Because of the \'arietv of popular ach\'-

1ties offered, membership 1s one of the largest at the Academy 

Academic ECA's augment studies m man, ways at the Academy. The 

History Club sponsors eminent speakers and arranges for mo\'ies of historical 

interest for general viewing by members of the Brigade The Political Aware154 

"Sailing saves me some days 

wizen there's a lot of pressure in classes and in the 

Hall ... means a lot to 

me, and /'111 close to the 

other people on the team." 

ness Forum sponsors seminars, field trips, and other dub activities. The 

International Oub-with Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish 

sections--sponsors formal banquets with distinguished foreign visitors speaking in their native language; field trips to foreign ships, diplomatic receptions, 

plays, films, and exhibits; and the Naval Academy's International Ball, attended each year by midshipmen and hundreds of young people from Washington's international community. 

This past spring, midshipmen and student delegates from over 130 colleges 

participated in the Naval Academy's 21st annual Foreign Affairs Conference 

(NAFAC). The topic of the four-day conference was "World Resource Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign Policy." As in past years, speakers and moderators 

included senior officials of the U.S. State and Defense Departments and other 

prominent Americans knowledgeable on the international scene, as well as 

ambassadors and other senior embassy personnel from the Washington dip156 
lomatic community U.S. Senator Henry Jackson of Washington was the 

keynote speaker. 

Members of the Forensic Society compete at district and national levels in 

nearly 40 intercollegiate debate tournaments each year. These include an 

Academy-sponsored debate tournament in the spring attended by many of 

the top teams in the country. 

Other academic ECA's represented here include a number of nationally 

recognized clubs and societies. Among them are the American lnstitute of 

Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society 

of Nuclear Engineers, Sigma Pi Sigma (physics honor society), the Marine 

Technology society, Pi Sigma Alpha (political science honor society), and 

Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics and management). Phi Kappa Phi recognizes superior scholarship in all the major fields of study at the Naval 

Academy. 

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• 

ECA's providing support to the Brigade are wide-ranging and popular. A -

Glee Club and three choirs involve hundreds of midshipmen. The Drum and 

Bugle Corps, a company-size unit, performs intricate marching routines while 

playing traditional martial pieces or specially adapted popular tunes. 

"I don't I/rink any place 

compares with the Academy for sailing. The facil1-

fies, the coaching, and the 

competition are outstanding. You can really go 

somewhere here in 

sailing." 

The Masqueraders attracts midshipmen interested in the theatre. Two plays 

are presented each year. Midshipmen roles include directing, acting, promotion, and back-stage support. Performances are attended by midshipmen 

and faculty and by citizens from the Annapolis area. 

The Trident Brass entertains with contemporary jazz, rock, swing, and 

stage band music at concerts and dances throughout the year. There are a 

number of small combos, including rock groups. And the Pep Band, offering 

a rousing combination of Dixieland, blues, and fight songs, is a feature at 

pep rallies and sporting events. 

The Brigade Activities Committee leads the Brigade in support of the 

J\cademy's intercollegiate sports program through pep rallies, smokers, skits, 

stunts, and other innovations devised by the commi!!ee. 

Members of the Brigade publish the Lucky Bag, the yearbook for each class; 

the Trident Calendar, a favorite Christmas gift embellished with photographs 

and cartoons; Tire Log, a literary and professional magazine featunng campus 

humor; and Reef Po111ts, the "Plebe's Bible," a pocket-size guide to Academy 

and Navy customs, lore, and traditions (also serves as a good dictionary for 

parents and friends trying to decipher midshipmen le!!ers). 

In short, the broad range of extracurriculars offered at the Naval Academy 

offers something for everyone For leisure-time entertainment. For professional ennchment. And, it's safe to say, for just plain fun. 

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CHAPTER XI 

Administration, Staff, and Faculty 

T he administration of the Naval Academy is in many respects analogous to that of a civilian college. A Board of Visitors performs the 

broad supervisory functions of a board of trustees. The Superintendent, a flag officer of the Navy, is the equivalent of a college president, 

and acts as the executive head of the Academy. He is assisted by the Commandant of Midshipmen, a senior naval officer whose function is somewhat 

like that of a dean of students; a civilian Academic Dean; and an administrative 

staff. The Superintendent, the Commandant, the Academic Dean, and other 

senior members of the faculty comprise the Academic Board, which makes 

major academic decisions and sets the academic standards for the Academy. 

Military, professional, and physical training come under the Commandant. 

The Academic Dean heads the academic program. 

Today's 600-man Naval Academy faculty is an integrated group of officers 

and civilians in approximately equal numbers. The officers, rotated at intervals 

of about three years, provide a continuing input of new ideas and experience 

from the Fleet. The civilians provide a core of professional scholarship and 

teaching experience, as well as continuity Lo the educational program. 

The Board of Visitors 

Appointed annually, the Board of Visitors to the Academy consists of the 

chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the U.S. Senate, or his 

designee; three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President 

of the United States or the President pro te111pore of the Senate, two of whom 

are members of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; the chairman 

of the Committee on Armed Services of the U.S. House of Representatives, 

or his designee; four other members of the House of Representatives, two of 

whom are members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 

Representatives; and six persons designated by the President of the United 

States. 

The Board meets at least once, but usually twice, each year at the Naval 

Academy to inquire into the state of morale and discipline, the curriculum, 

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"The relationship behueen 

officers and men should in 

no sense be that of superior 

and inferior nor that of 

master and servant, but 

rather that of teacher and 

scholar." 

GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE 
Admiral Stoclulalt 

Re/'rt'St.011tat1rx Holt 

instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and related 

matters, and submits a written report of Its action and its views and recommendations to the President of the United States. 

The Board of Visitors 

Apl'o111tcd by t/Je Pres1de11t of t/Je U111ted States 

Dr. Walter J Leonard, C/,a,rman 

Prc..,1dcnt. FJ..,~ Limvcrs1ty 

Mr,. Pastona Caffert\· 

Associate Professor, School of Social Service Administr,1hon 

l.,mwNt\' of Chicago 

Mr Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr 

Ohio Secretary of Statc 

:\.lrs. Evelvn Gand\' 

Dteputv for Human Resource, 

Department of .\tentat Health 

Jackson. Mississippi 

Sal\'atore R. Gerbas1, Esq. 

Attomev at Law 

Lieutenant Colonel Blu Middleton, USMC (Retired) 

Deputy Dm-ctor 

Montana Energy and .\IHD Research and De,elopm,•nt lnsihlutc 

Ap/'Olllled by tlie Vice President 

Senator Ernest F Hollings, South Carolina 

Senator James A McClure, Idaho 

Senator Paul J. Sarbanes, Maryland 

Appomted /ry tlie Speak,·r of lht· House 

Representah\'e Maqorie 5. Holt, Fourth District of .\1aryland 

Reprt?sentah\'e Clarence D. Long, Second District of .\.1aryland 

Representall\'e john B. Murtha, Twelfth District of Pennsvl\'ania 

Representall\'e Floyd D. Spencer, St?cond District of South Carolina 

Ex-Offic,o Members 

Senator Roger \\'. Jepson, Iowa 

(Dcsignee of the Chairman, Senate Armed Scn·ICcs Committee) 

Representahve G \,\'tlltam Whitehurst, Second District of \'1rgtn1a 

(Dcsignce of the Chairman, Hou"' Armed S.,n·icc, Committee) 

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The Academic Advisory Board 

The Academic Advisory Board was formed by the Secretary of the Navy to 

advise the Superintendent concerning the Academy's academic program. 

Meetings are held periodically during the year. 

The Academic Adv isory Board 

Dr Frederic W Ness, Clram11a11 

Presidl'nt, Aml'rican Association o( Colleges 

Mr Thomas L. Boardman 

Editor Cleveland Press 

Mr Carlo Corsut1 

Attornev and Counselor al Law 

Dr Bernard Gifford 

Re>1dl'nl Scholar Russell Sage Foundation 

Mr Lucius P. Gregg, Jr. 

Vice President, Personal Banking Department 

First N,1honal Bank or Chicago 

Pre"dent l_;mversitv Hnancc Corporation 

Mr John G . Kester 

Altorne1 at L.iw 

Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, Jr., USN (Retired) 

Consulting Engineer 

Dr Jacquelyn Mallfe ld 

Mr. Phillip Merrill 

Publisher 

Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale, USN (Retired) 

Senior Research Fellow 

The Hoover lnshtubon 

Stanford University 

Admiral Harry D. Train, II, USN 

Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic & 

U.S Atlantic Fleet and 

Supreme AJlied Commander, Atlantic 

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Supermle11de11t and 

(rig/rt) Clrief of 1\/aval Operations 

Admiral Hayward 

L1e11te11ant SW111gar/ 

Administration 

Superintendent 

William P. Lawrence, Vice Admiral, USN, M 5., The George Washington University 

Commandant of Midshipmen 

William F. McCauley Rear Admiral, USN; Ph.D., University of Nebraska 

Academic Dean 

Bruce M. Davidson; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, P.E. 

Deputy for Operations 

Richard A. Stratton, Captain, USN; M.A Stanfo~d University 

Deputy for Management 

John L. Clearwater, Captain, CEC, USN, M.S.E., Pnnceton University 

Dean of Admissions 

Robert W. McNitt, Rear Admiral, USN (Rel.), M.5., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Director of Athletics 

John 0. Coppedge, Captain, USN (Rel.); M A., The George Washington University 

Director of Computer Services/Assistant Dean for Educational Resources 

Neuland C. Collier, Captain, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer 

Jacquelyn A. Troup; M.A., Pepperdine University 

Superintendent's Personal Staff 

Executive Assistant 

Clifford T. Burgess Commander, USN; M.S., Nava.I Postgraduate School 

Flag Lieutenant 

Frank Sweigart, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Flag Secretary 

Micajah W. Newman, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., 1.J.S Naval Academy 

Public Affairs Officer 

Clark M. Gammell, Captain, USN; M.S., The George Washington University 

Assistant for Internal Information 

Eugene Y. Okamoto, Lieutenant, USN; B.A , Whitworth College 

Assistant for Media Relations 

Dennis R. Boxx; M.S., University of Southern M1ss1ssipp1 

Deputy for Operations 

Deputy for Operations 

Richard A. Stratton, Captain, USN; M.A., Stanford Umversitv 

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Personnel and Administrative Officer 

Arthur P. Drennan, Commander, USN; M.S. "laval Postgraduate School 

Administrative Officer 

Deanna A. Jones 

Security Officer 

Charles H Davidson, Commander, USN; M 5., Naval Postgraduate School 

Communications Officer 

Herschel T Douglas, OVO, USN 

Staff Judge Advocate 

John M. Meighan, Captam, JAGC, USN; JD .. Georgetown University 

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate 

Richard P 0zmun, Lieutenant, JAGC, USN; JD., University of Oklahoma 

Visitor Services Officer 

Kathleen C. Gu iterrez, Lieutenant, USN; B.A. Bridgewater State College 

Director, Naval Academy Museum 

William W. Jeffnes, Professor; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University 

Senior Chaplain 

Charles L. Greenwood, Captain, CHC. USN; T.H.M , Harvard University 

Marlin J Witting, Captain, CHC, USN; ME.D .. DePaul Univmity 

Barry C. Black, Lieutenant, CHC, USN; \II Div, Andrews Theological Seminary 

Michael F. Burl, Lieutenant Commander, CHC, USN; M Div., Concordia 

Theological Sem1narv 

Edwin D. Condon, Lieutenant Commander, CHC, USN; M D,v., St John's Seminary 

Roger W Pierce, Lieutenant Commander, CHC, USN; B.D , Texas Chrishan University 

Supply Officer 

George V. Zeberlein, Captain, SC. USN, M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Public Works Officer 

Joseph J Gawark.iewicz, Captain, CEC, USN, M.S.E .. Pnnceton University 

Manager, Officers' and Faculty Club 

Lawrence M. Kelly; B.A., Hotel Management, Michigan State 

Director of Civilian Personnel 

Mr Jean L. Rousseau 

Deputy for Management 

Deputy for Management 

John L. Clearwater, Captam, CEC, USN; M.SE., Princeton Umvers1ty 

Comptroller 

Karl Kowalski, Commander, SC, USN, /1.1.5 n,e George Washington University 

Deputy Comptroller 

\Janey J Walker 

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Mr. Boxx 

Chaplain Pierce 
Mr Co11ord 

Dear, McNitt 

Management Planning and Control Officer 

Pierce R. King, Major, USMC; MB.A., Widener University 

Systems Management Officer 

Al Thacker, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Computer Services 

Director of Computer Services/Assistant Dean for Educational Resources 

Neuland C. Collier, Captain, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Plans and Projects Officer 

Mollie Weinert, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5., Umvers,ty o( Pittsburgh 

Director, Computing Center 

Albert E. Conord; M.S., University a( Maryland 

Director, Data Processing/Associate Director for Administrative Applications 

John M. Jones; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Associate Director for Operations 

John W. WaddeU, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Associate Director for Academic Support 

Douglas L. Afdahl; M.S., University a( South Dakota 

Associate Director for Computer Systems 

James A. Harle; M.S., University al Maryland 

Naval Academy Museum 

Director 

William W. Jeflries, Professor; Ph 0., Vanderbilt Umvers,ty 

Curator 

James W. Cheevers; B.A, William and Mary 

Dean of Admissions 

Dean of Admissions 

Robert W. McNitt, Rear Admiral, USN (Rel.); M.S.. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Director for Candidate Guidance 

John W. Flight, Jr., Captain, USN; B.S., u.S. Naval Academy 

Admissions Officer 

Mrs. June B. Blessing (acting) 

Registrar 

Richard L. Davis, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Florida State University 

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Assistant Registrar 

Robert W. Clark; M Ed., Duke Unwers1tv 

Scheduling Officer 

Donald S. Gane; M B.A., University of Michigan 

Statistical Evaluation Officer 

Gene E. Hillman, M.S., University of Pennsylvania 

Publications Officer 

Eward P Wilson, Jr., 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Assistant Publications Officer 

Leo S Mehalic 

Candidate Guidance 

Director 

John W Flight, Jr, Captain, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Assistant Director for Candidate Guidance 

John T. Zohlen, Commander, USN; B.S., Marquette University 

Head, Nominations and Appointments 

Thomas D. Meteer, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Regional Director, South Central Area 

David K. Storey, Captain, USMC; B.S.. L.S. Naval Academy 

Regional Director, New England Area 

Douglas A Bateman, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Regional Director, Southeastern Area 

Bruce J Buck, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Regional Director, Eastern Area 

John R. Wilhelm, Lieutenant Commander, USN; BS. U.S. Naval Academy 

Reg ional Director, North Central Area 

Margaretmary Torelli, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., University of Delaware 

Regional Director, Central Area 

Daniel K. Sayner, First Lieutenant, USMC; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Regional Directors, Western Area 

William T Moore 111, Lieutenant, USN, 6.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Larry D. Swa.rthout, Master Chief Yeoman (55), USN 

Thomas E. Teshara 

Assistants for Minority Affairs 

Monica U. Mitchell, Lieutenant, USN, B.A, District of Columbia Teachers College 

James T Jackson. Lieutenant, USN; BA, U.S. Naval Academy 

Edward J. Marquez, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., New Mexico State University 

Robert L. Cunningham, Lieutenant, USN; B.A., Rice University 

Lie11te11a11t Mitchell 

First Lieule11anl Sayner 

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ST # ' 

Rear Admiral \kCauley 

Mr Ta/In, 

Commandant of Midshipmen 

Commandant 

Wilham F McCauley, Rear Admiral, USN, Ph D., Um,·ers,ty of :-iebraska 

Office of the Commandant 

Deputy Commandant 

Charles Holcomb, Commander, USN; \1.S. Massachusetts lnshtute of Technology 

Executive Assistant to the Commandant 

Joe A Goodman, Lieutenant Commander, US:--.!; 8.5 .. U.S . .\:aval Academy 

Administrative Officer 

Drew \>\ Beasley, Lieutenant Commander, l,SN, B.S, U.S. :--Java! Academr 

Legal Advisor to the Commandant 

William C Hewson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; J D., Albam· Law School 

Performance Officer 

Henry S Prevette, Jr Lieutenant Commander, lJSl\ 8.5., U.S. ,\:aval Academy 

Conduct Officer 

Peggy Ruth Dowd, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A, Southeastern 

Oklahoma State University 

Personnel Officer 

John M. Oyler, Lieutenant Commander, USN. 8.5., Umversitv ot Nebraska 

Operations Officer 

Barbara F Bell, Commander, USN, 8 5., George Fox College 

Movement Officer 

Richard R Van't Hof, Lieutenant (j.g. ). l,Sl\ B.S., L.S \;av al Academy 

Midshipman Activities Officer 

Michael G. Keith, Lieutenant USJ\, M.S, Un,wrsity ot West Flonda 

Brigade Social Affairs Committee 

Mark R Schweer, Lieutenant, USi\, 8.5., t., 5. Naval Academy 

Scheduling Officer 

Jean M Wallace, Lieutenant, USN, 8.5., American Umvers,ty 

Band Leader 

Allen E. Beck, Lieutenant Commander, USi\ 

Assistant Band Leader 

Ravmond A Ascione Lieutenant, US:--.., B.A , St Leo College 

Director Musical Activit.ies 

John B Talley; \.1 Mus. Peabodv lnshtute 

Assistant Director Musical Activities 

James A Dale, Musician First Class, USN; BS Mus, Mansfield State College 

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Social Director 

Mrs. Reaves H. Bavsmgcr, Jr.; B.S .• University of Wisconsin 

First Lieutenant 

Thomas C Kelley, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Brigade Officers 

Jeffrey IV Baker, Lieutenant, USN; B.S U.S. Naval Academy 

Fred W Bergman, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., US. Naval Academy 

George Z. Berry, Lieutenant, USN, B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Alfred L. Cheaure, Commander, USN, M B.A., Harvard University 

Sandra L. Christensen, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S .. Kansas Weslevan University 

Michael). Cochrane, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A., San Jose State College 

Den.\food C. Curtis, Lieutenant, USN, B.S U.S. Naval Academy 

Ricky A Davis, Lieutenant, USN; B.A. North Carolina Central University 

Walter) Donovan, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S Naval Academy 

Edmund D. Eaton, Jr., Captain, USMC, B.S., U.S Na\'al Academv 

Robert M Eichelberger, Lieutenant, USN, B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

James M. Elliker, Lieutenant, USN; BA, M1am1 University Ohio 

Leslie Foster, Lieutenant, USN, B.S. U.S. Naval Academy 

Michael Frimenko, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A .. University of North Carolina 

Paul E. Galanti, Commander, USN; M.C., University of Richmond 

Gregory C. Gilmore, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academ\' 

Francis B. Grubb, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., US. Naval Academ)' 

Timothy J Hannigan, Captain, USMC, AB., Dartmouth College 

Lielie W. Hewett, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., East Carolina University 

John J Higbee, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academ, 

jack D. Jewell, Ma1or, USMC; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Richard W Johnson, Lieutenant, US1\, B.S., L.S ~a\'al Academy 

Victor A Karcher, Commander, USN; B.S.. U.S. ~aval Academy 

Barry L. Kell}', Lieutenant, USN; B.S., L S. Naval Academv 

John R. Lasher, Jr, Major, USMC, B.S., U.S. Naval Academi• 

John LeCornu, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC; J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law 

Shellv B. Mayer, Major, USMC; B.S., Gunnon College 

David M McCall, Lieutenant, USN; B.S.. U.S. J\:aval Academy 

Merrill C. McClure, Major, USMC; B.5 , Grove City College 

David M. Mize, Ma1or, USMC; B.S., US. Naval Academy 

Glenn S. Murashge, Lieutenant, USN, A B., Wittenburg Un1vers1ty 

Donald R. Northan, Lieutenant, USN, B.S., L.S. Naval Academv 

Clayton W. Noto, Captam, USMC; BS.. US Naval Ac,ademy 

Stephen A O'Bnen, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., US. Naval Acadcm)' 

Roger P Onorati, Commander, USN; M B A., Auburn Un,vers1ty 

Garry L Parks, MaJor, USMC; B.5., The Citadel 

John R. Seaberg, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5. Li 5. Naval Academy 

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Lieute11a11t Ellrker 

Ma1or Mavrr 
Robert I. Soup1set, Commander, US:--J, B.S., St Benedict's College 

Michael J Williams, Ma1or, USMC, !1-1 S. Um\'ers,ty of Southern Cahfomia 

Harry E. Yeiser, III, Lieutenant, US\/, B.S., U.S. ,-:aval Academy 

U.S. Naval Academy Branch Dispensary 

Senior Medical Officer 

Joseph E. O'Donnell, Captain, US:\, M.D , Dalhousis• Umnrsitv (Canada) 

Dental Department 

Head of Department 

William P Kelly, Captain, DC, USN; D.D.S., Um\'ers1ty of Indiana 

Midshipman Supply Department 

Head of Department 

George\ Zeberlein, Jr., Captain, SC, USi\, \1 S., :\'aval Po5tgraduate School 

Midshipmen Financial Advisor 

\l\'1lham D \-\est, Lieutenant SC L,S:s;, B.S L S ',aval Academ\' 

Head, Midshipmen Store and Services Division 

Robert"- Burton Jr, Lieutenant Commander SC, US:\, B.S. U.S. :\'aval Academy 

Officer Inspector of Uniforms 

Rodne\' W Turk Lieutenant, SC US.''\, B.S. L'niversity of \\'1<eonsin 

Planning and Administrative Officer 

Wilham G Winstead, Lieutenant, SC, US:-.., B.S., Um\'ers,tv of Flonda 

Midshipmen Food Services Officer 

Paul A Gaboury, Lieutenant Commander SC US1'.. \1 B.A , \hch,gan State Lmversih· 

Assistant Midshipmen Food Services Officer 

Mark R Schweer Lieutenant. SC, USN, BS u .S :\'aval Academv 

Midshipmen Disbursing Officer 

Wilham D \\est Lieutenant SC, USN, B.S u.S. ',aval Academv 

Midshipmen Recreational Activities Facility Officer 

Rodney W Turk Lieutenant, SC, USi\. B.5 Lmver.itv of Wisconsin 

Physical Education Department 

Head of Department 

Charles B. Wolfram, Commander USN, BA , Art lnshtute ot Chicago 

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Academic Dean 

Academic Dean 

Bruce M. Davidson, Ph D., University of Wiscongm, P E. 

Executive Assistant to the Dean 

Jill A Berle, Major, USMC; M.S., lndiana Univers1tv 

Associate Dean and Director of Research 

Richard D. Mathieu; Ph D., Pennsylvania State University 

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs 

John F. Kelley; Ph.D., Georgetown University 

Assistant Dean for Educational Resources 

Neuland C Collier, Captain, USN, M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Assistant Dean for Faculty and Finances 

Daniel M Truax, Captain, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Reg istrar 

Richard L. Davis, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Florida State University 

Assistant Registrar 

Robert W Clark; M Ed., Duke University 

Scheduling Officer 

Donald S. Gane; M B.A University of Michigan 

Professors Emeriti 

Earl W. Thomson; A.M, Dartmouth College. Se,uor Professor of P/1ys1cs 

Homer B. Winchell; A.M r.hddlebury College Senior Professor of Foreign L,111g11ages 

Wayne F Eckley; M S., University of Illinois t\ssociatt Prof,'Ssor of Nuclear fogmemng 

John R. Fredland; Ph D. The American University Professor of Eco1101111cs 

Richard P. Bailey; PhD University of Pennsylvarua Professor of Mathematics 

Neville T Kirk, M .A , Columbia Uruversily Professor of History 

Elmer B. Potter; M.A., Uni,•ersity of Chicago. Professor of History 

Robert F Latham; M.A., University of Maryland. Associate Professor of Naval Systems £11g111cermg 

Guy J. Riccio; PhD .. Un1vers1ty of ~arvland. Professor of Forc1g11 u111g11ages 

Earl R. Pinkston, M .S Catholic University of America Professor of Physics 

Samuel S Saslaw, Ph.D .. Massachusetts lnshtute of Technology Professor of Mathemat,rs 

John R. Probert, Ph D , Unl\•ers,ty of Pennsvlvania. Professor of Pol,t,cal Sc,e11ce 

Edward J Cook, Dr Eng., The Johns Hopkins University. Associate Dean 

Naval Academy Library 

Director 

Richard A !,vans, Professor, MS.L 5., Syracuse University 

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Dean Davidson 

Professor £merillls Sas/aw 
Ms Creighton 

L1tutenaut Commaridrr Schirm 

Associate Director 

John P Cummings, Associate Professor; M.S L.S, Cathohc University of Amcnca 

Assistant Librarian, Technical Services 

Robert A Lambert, Assistant Professor; M.S.L.S. Catholic University of Amenca 

Assistant Librarian, Special Collections 

Alice S. Creighton; M L.S. University of Pittsburgh 

Educational Resources Center 

Director 

John V Prestia, :'vl.S. Georgetown University 

Assistant Director 

Anne L. Batchelder, Lieutenant, USN; M.S.A .. The George Washington l,mvcr,;ity 

Archives 

Archivist 

William W Jeffries, Professor; Ph D., Vanderbilt University 

Division of Engineering and Weapons 

Director 

John R. Eshman, Captain, USN; M S M E. '.aval Postgraduate School 

Executive Assistant 

Marvin H Floom, Ma1or, USMC, \I.S.E.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

Aerospace Engineering Department 

Chairman 

Paul B. Schlein, Lieutenant Commander, USN, Ph D , Naval Postgraduate School 

William J Bagana, Assistant Professor, Ph D . M1ch1gan State University; P E 

Bernard H Carson, Professor; Ph D Pennsvlvania State University; P E 

I 

Richard A. Everett, Lieutenant Commander, US!\, M.S. , :-:aval Postgraduate School 

Arthur R. Maddox, 1\AVAIR Research Professor· PhD , Uniwr,ity of Southern 

California. P E 

Andrew A. Pouring, Professor; D. Eng Yale Uni,crsity 

David F Rogers, Professor, PhD. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; PE 

Ma1do Saarlas, Professor; Ph D., University of Cmannah 

Vadrm V UtgoH, Associate Professor; MS , Aero. Eng, \ta,sachusett, ln,lltute 

of Technologv 

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Electrical Engineering Department 

Chairman 

Francis J. Eberhardt, Professor; PhD. Catholic Umversity of America 

Paul A Alfieri, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M S. Aero. Engr, Naval 

Postgraduate School 

Reuben E. Alley, Jr , Professor; Ph D., Princeton University 

Charles E. Boyer, Captain, USMC; M.5.E.E., Na,•al Postgraduate School 

Stephen H Burns, Professor; Ph D., Harvard University 

Reid 0. Carlock, Major, USMC; M.S.E.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

James C. Culpepper, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.5.E.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Gerry J Doucet, Lieutenant Colonel, CF; M.5.E.E., University of Southern California 

Robert A. Finley, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.5.E.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Richard A. Flanigan, Lieutenant, USN, M.5.AE., Naval Postgraduate School 

Michael W Hagee, Major, USMC; M.5.E.E.,Naval Postgraduate School 

David S Harding, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., UnJversity of Massachusetts Professor Leydorf 

Wesley K. Kay, Associate Professor; M.S.E.E., UnJversity of Kentucky 

John A Lee, Jr., Professor; M.C.E., New York University 

Glenn E. Leydorf, Professor; M S.E.E., University of Maryland 

Tian 5. Lim, Assistant Professor; Ph D., George Washington University 

Glen C Long, Captain, USN; M.5.E.E., Ohio State University 

Richard L. Marlin, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland, PE. 

Daryl K. Melton, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.E., University of Utah 

Robert W. Moloney, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.A E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Herbert M Neustadt, Associate Professor; M.5., The Johns Hopkins University 

David C Offerdahl, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.5.E.E., Marquette University 

Peter S. Pierpont, Lieutenant Commander, USN, M.S.E E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Richard L. Roach, Captain, USAF; M.S.E.E., Air Force Institute o( Technology 

Ralph P. Santoro, Professor; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Antal A Sarkady, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire 

David C. Steere, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.5.E.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Mechanical Engineering Department 

Chairman 

Thomas W Butler, Professor; Ph D., Brown University 

J. Alan Adams, Professor; Ph.D., Purdue University 

John E. Allen, Captain, USMC; M.Sc., Cranfield Institute of Technology 

A Mohsen Alwan, Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsm 

Bernard C. Bailey, Lieutenant, CEC, USN, M.5., University of California (Berkeley) 

Wilham J Battin, Professor; Ph D., University of Illinois 

Robert D. Brock, Lieutenant, USN; MS., Purdue University 

John P Collins, Jr.; Commander, USN; M.5., Naval Postgraduate School 

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lieutenant Brock 
Associate Professor Joyce 

Lieutenant Commander Gibson 

Herbert C. DeMarl, Associate Professor; M.S.C E., Umversity or Pittsburgh; PE 

Elliott E. Dodson, Associate Professor; M.S., Pennsylvania State University, P.E. 

Richard A. Dun, Lieutenant, CEC, USN; M.S., Georgia Institute or Technology 

David Feit, Visiting Professor; Eng.Sc.D., Columbia University 

Richard H. Funke, 11, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

John 0. Geremia, Professor; Sc.D., The George Washington Umvers1ty 

Joseph D. Gillerlain, Jr., Associate Professor; Ph D., University of Virginia 

Robert A. Granger, Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland 

Marshall W. Graves, Lieutenant, USN; M.S.M.E., University of Michigan 

Dennis F. Hasson, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland; P.E 

Gary P. Hetzel, Lieutenant, USN; B.S.M.E., U.S. Naval Academy 

Richard A. Hirsch, Associate Professor; M.S., Brown University; P.E. 

Paul F. Jacobs, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; P.E. 

James A. Joyce, Associate Professor; Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Eugene L. Keating, Associate Professor; Ph D., Drexel University 

Harry H. Keith, Jr., Associate Professor; Sc.D .. Massachusetts Institute or Technology 

William M. Lee, Associate Professor; MS.ME., University of Pittsburgh; PE. 

Vincent J. Lopardo, Professor; Ph.D., Catholic Uni\'ersity of America; PE 

Charles E. Mann, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M.E., Duke University 

Theodore P. Naydan, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.5.M E., Naval Postgraduate School 

John D. Pavlovsky, Major, USA; M.S.M.E., University of Virginia 

Robert 8. Pond, Jr., Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania 

Kenneth F. Read, Assistant Professor; M.M.E., Catholic University of America; P.E. 

Robert W. Rolfes, Lieutenant, USN; M.5.M.E .. Naval Postgraduate School; P.E 

George C. Slusher, Captain, USAF; MechEngr, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Jack H. Smith, Associate Professor; M.S.M.E., University of Florida; P.E. 

John P. Uldrick, Professor; Ph.D., University of Honda; P.E. 

Michael E. Weyler, Lieutenant Commander, CEC, USN; Ph.D., University of 

Michigan, P.E. 

Chih Wu, Professor; Ph.D., University of Illinois 

Naval Systems Enginee ring Department 

Chairman Peter F. Wiggins, Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland; PE. 

Robert R. Allen, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

William A. Barr, Associate Professor; M.S.M. E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; P.E. 

Richard H. Belote, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academv 

Rameswar Bhattacharyya, Associate Professor; Dr -Ing., Technical University, 

Hannover, Germany 

Leon M. Billow, Assistant Professor; M.Ed , University or Maryland 

David A. Blank, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., North Carolina State Um\'ersity 

Arthur E. Bock, Professor; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; PE. 

Sander Calisal, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Umvers1ty of California (Berkeley) 

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Edward J Carlson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Alfred Cipnam, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Roger H. Compton, Assoaate Professor; D. Eng., Catholic University of America 

Thomas H. Dawson, Assodate Professor; Ph 0 .. The Johns Hopkins University 

Ronald A. Erchul, Commander, CEC, USN; Ph.D, University of Rhode Island, P.E. 

Daniel E. Fleming, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., University of Virginia 

Donald I. Fortik, Lieutenant Commander, USN, M.5.M.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

George H. Gardner, Ill, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., U.S Naval Academy 

Ethen J Gibson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M E., Naval Postgraduate 

School.PE. 

Ronald C Gularte, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island 

William B. Huckenpoehler, Jr., Assistant Professor; M.N.E., Catholic University of America 

John F Ince, Professor; O.Sc., George Washington University 

Bruce Johnson, Professor; Ph.D., Purdue Uruvers1ty 

Dennis R. Jones, Lieutenant Commander, USN; MS.M.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

James E. Lyons, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy Professor McConnick 

Michael E. McCormick, Professor; Ph.D., Catholic Uruvers1ty of Amenca, P.E. 

John T Metcalf, Associate Professor; D Engr, Catholic University of America 

Neil T. Manney, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Washington 

Bruce C. Nehrling, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Michigan 

Marlin E. Nelson, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Virginia 

Bruce H. Rankin, Professor; PhD., Catholic University of America; PE. 

Clyde C. Richard, Associate Professor; Ph 0., University of Connecticut 

Ace J. Sarich, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.M.E., Naval Postgraduate School, P.E. 

Edward M Schaefer, Lieutenant Commander, USN, M.S., University of Washington 

William H Schulden, Assistant Professor; M.N E. Catholic University of America 

Marcia A. Thornton, First Lieutenant, USAF; M S.N E., University of Arizona 

Sidney Edward Veazey, Commander, USN; Ph 0., Duke University 

Weapo ns a nd System s Engineering Department 

Chairman 

Charles F. Olsen, Professor; O.Sc., The George Washington University 

Janney L. Barto, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S Aero. Engr .. Naval 

Postgraduate School 

Jerry R. Bettis, Ma1or, USAF; Ph 0 .. AF Institute of Technology 

Charles P Bingay, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Carl N. Blair, Captam, USMC; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Charles G Brockus, Assistant Professor; Ph 0., Michigan State University 

Richard W Dawson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; MS., Naval Postgraduate School 

Robert Demoyer, Jr., Assistant Professor; Ph 0., Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn; PE. 

Robert 5. Evans, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S E.E .. Naval Postgraduate School 

William W Fetzer, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Michael J Gazarek, Lieutenant Commander, USN, M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

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Assista,it Professor Calisnl 
Associate Professor Rask 

Assistant Professor Clifford 

Richard V. Houska, Assistant Professor; Ph.D , University of Minnesota 

Edward E. Hunter, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

John F. Jacobson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Kenneth A. Knowles, Jr., Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Virginia 

Richard P. Krulis, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Dudley C. Lancaster, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF; Sc.D .. New Mexico Stale University; P.E. 

E. Eugene Mitchell, Jr., Associate Professor; Ph.D., Oemson University 

James W. Patton, Lieutenant, USN; M.S.E.E., Naval Postgraduate School 

Anthony Raniszewski, Ma1or, USMC; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Olaf N. Rask, Associate Professor; PhD., The Johns Hopkins University 

Kenneth L. Ries, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S.E.E., Purdue University 

Raymond H. Scheerer, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

James E. Shoemaker, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., Aero, Engr., Naval Postgraduate School 

Barry A. Stacey, Lieutenant Commander, RN; Ph.D., University of Binrungham, England 

Jerry W. Watts, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Califorrua at lrvme 

Division of English and History 

Director James A. McGinn, Colonel, USMC; M.Ed., Loyola University, Los Angeles 

Executive Assistant Stephen V. Myslinski, Lieutenant Commander, USNR; M.A., University of lllin01s 

English Department 

Chairman Fred M. Fetrow, Associate Professor; PhD., University of Nebraska 

James A. Arnold, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Princeton Uruversity 

Harriet F. Bergmann, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., SUNY al Nbany 

Neil Berman, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Ohio Slate University 

John P. Boatman, Associate Professor; M.A. George Peabody College for Teachers 

Marlene C. Browne, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Brown University 

Mallory Young Clifford, Assistant Professor; Ph D., SUNY al Buffalo 

Dan L. Davidson, Commander, USN; M.S., American University 

Phillip J. Fickling, Lieutenant, USN; MA, University of South Carolina 

John Harty Ill, Lieutenant Commander, USNR; M.A., Umvers,ty of Richmond 

Wilson L. Heflin, Professor; PhD .. Vanderbilt University 

John M. Hill, Assistant Professor; Ph 0., University of Washington 

Mary Deems Howland, Instructor M.A., University of Maryland 

Philip K. Jason, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Umversity of Maryland 

Michael Jasperson, Professor; Ph.D., Georgetown University 

Allan B. Lefcowitz, Professor; Ph.D., Boston University 

Merrill Leffler, Instructor; M A., University of Maryland 

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Laurence W Mazzeno Ill, USA; Ph D., Tulane University 

Stephen V Myslinski, Lieutenant Commander, USNR; M.A., University of Illinois 

Charles J Nolan, Jr, AsstStant Professor; PhD., Pennsylvania State University 

Patricia O'Neill, Lieutenant 0.g.), USN; M.A , Unl\•ersity of South Carolina 

Michael P Parker, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Yale University 

Stephen M Ross, Assistant Professor; Ph D , Stanford University 

David P. Smith, Lieutenant, USNR; M.A., University of Illinois 

Susan Finkel Smith, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Princeton University 

Thomas M Smilh, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A., Providence College 

George C Solley, Captain, USMC; MA., University of Kentucky 

Eric N Steinbaugh, Major, USMC; M A , University of West Florida 

Molly B. Tinsley, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland 

David 0. Tomlinson, Associate Professor; Ph D., University of North Carolina 

Margaret A. Ulrich, Lieutenant, USN; M A , Central Michigan Uruvers1ty 

Liane K. Whittington, Lieutenant (j.g.), USNR, M.A, New Mexico State University 

Nancy R. Wicker, Assistant Professor; Ph D., University of Pennsylvania 

John Wooten, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University 

John N. Wysong, Professor; Ph.D., University of Innsbruck 

History Department 

Chairman 

Philip W Warken, Professor; Ph D., Oh10 State University 

P. Robert Artigiani, Assistant Professor; Ph.D .. The American University 

William M Belote, Professor; Ph.D., University of California al Berkeley 

Ted Bogacz, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley 

William L. Calderhead, Professor; Ph D , University of Pennsylvania 

Constance Carte, Lieutenant, USN; M.A . Catholic University 

Paolo E. Coletta, Professor; Ph.D. University of Missouri 

Phyllis Culham, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., SUNY at Buffalo 

John E. Curtis, Captain, USA; M.A., Purdue University 

Wilham M. Darden, Associate Professor; M.A., University of North Carolma 

Carroll M Gillmor, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles 

Jane E. Good, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., American University 

Kenneth J Hagan, Associate Professor, PhD., Claremont Graduate School 

Greg Harper, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A , Naval Postgraduate School 

Frederick S. Harrod, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Northwestern University 

Corina M. Herrera, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Yale University 

Stephen L. Hull, Lieutenant 0,g.), USN, M.A., University of California 

John W Huston, Professor; Ph.D., Univers,t)' of Pittsburgh 

David E Johnson, Professor; Ph D., University of Iowa 

Robert W. Love, Jr., Assistant Professor; PhD., University of California at Davis 

Philip R. Marshall, Associate Professor; Ph.D .. Umvers1ty of Pennsylvania 

Daniel M Masterson, Assistant Professor; Ph D., M1ch1gan State University 

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Professor Lefcow1tz 

Assistant Professor Herera 
Associate Professor Symonds 

Commander Lupton 

Brendan P. Ryan, First Lieutenant, USMC; M.A., University of Alabama 

Arthur A. Richmond, DJ, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Yale University 

Robert W. Stuart, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A.L.D., Fletcher School 

Jack Sweetman, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Emory University 

Craig L. Symonds, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Florida 

James P. Thomas, Jr., Associate Professor; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University 

Larry V. Thompson, Professor; PhD., University of Wisconsin 

Rowan A. Williams, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania 

Division of Mathematics and Science 

Director R. Louis Reasonover, Captain, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Executive Assistant 

Thomas L. Patterson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., University of Louisville 

Applied Science Department 

Chairman Neil L. Kozlowski, Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Frank L. K. Chi, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Drexel University 

Thomas J. Dumont, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

Robert 5. Kilcourse, Associate Professor; Ed .D., Florida State Uni,•ers1ty 

William L. Lupton, Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Phillip 5. Marsden, Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Karel Montor, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland 

Kevin T. Moore, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

W. Charles Mylander DJ, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Stanford University 

John W. Nemeth, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.B.A, North Carolina University 

Anthony F. Norcia, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Catholic University of America 

James M. O'Dell, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Robert L. Peck, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

James M. Petrovich, Commander, USN; M.B.A., University of West Florida 

Ralph C. Rosacker, Captain, USMC; M.B.A., University of Texas 

Donald S. Sieja, Lteutenant Commander, USN; M.S., University of West Florida 

Frederick A. Skove, Assistant Professor; M.S., Rutgers University 

Randall K. Spoeri, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Texas A&M University 

Robert L. Spooner, Major, USMC; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Robert E. Steed, Assistant Professor; C.A.S.E., The Johns Hopkins University 

Edward G. Stuckrath, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC; M.S., Florida Institute of Technology 

Donald R. Swaby, Major, USMC; M B.S., Memphis State Uni,•ers,ty 

Gary M. Westbrook, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S .. Naval Postgraduate School 

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Chemistry Department 

Chairman 

Samuel P. Massie, Professor, Ph.D., Iowa Stale CoUege 

James B. Allen, Maior, USA; M.A., The Johns Hopkins t:Jniversily 

Thomas E. Bitlerwolf, Lieutenant, USN; Ph.D., West Virginia University 

Herbert L. Brod, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., Iowa State University 

Graham T. Cheek, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Umvers1ty of Georgia 

Roland R. Corey, Jr., Professor; Ph.D., Universt1y of California al Davis 

Francis M. Dure!, Lieutenant Colonel, USA; M.5., University of Alabama 

Mark J Elert, Assistant Professor; Ph D .. University of Cahfom1a al Berkeley 

Maura A. Emerson, Lieutenant (j.g.) USNR; M.S., University of Maine al Orono 

Rundell C. Galles, Captain, USA; M S , Purdue University 

Frank J Gomba, Assoaate Professor; A.M, Montclair Stale (N.J.) 

Anna J Hamson, Distinguished Visihng Professor; Ph.D., Unwersity of Missouri 

Owen L. Jones, Associate Professor; Ph 0 ., West Virginia University 

Edward Koubek, Professor; Ph.D., Brown University 

William J. Lademan, Captain, USMC; M 5., St. Louis University 

W Donald Pennington, Assoaate Professor; B.E., The Johns Hopkins Umvers1ty 

Stephanie A Pluskota, Lieutenant (j.g.), USNR; M.S., University of Wisconsin 

Robert R. Ressler, Associate Professor; M.S., Lehigh University 

William H. Rivera, Commander, USNR, Ph.D., University of Louisville 

Orville W Rollins, Professor; Ph D., Georgetown University 

Charles F. Rowell, Professor; Ph.D., Oregon Stale University 

John W. Schultz, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Brown University 

Warren W. Schultz, Lieutenant Commander, USN; Sc.D., The Johns Hopkins University 

Dale I. Scoggin, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S .. California State University 

Don G. Sheets, Professor; Ph.D., University of Michigan 

Wilham M Smedley, Professor; M.S., Northwestern University 

Stephen L. Snyder, Lieutenant, USN; Ph D .. University of Vermont 

Larry G. Tarkington, Lieutenant, USN, M.S., Rice University 

Edward D. Walton, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland 

David L. Weingartner, Assistant Professor; Ph 0 ., M1ch1gan State University 

Joseph R. Wiebush, Professor; Ph 0., University of Maryland 

John G. Zimmerman, Professor; Ph 0 ., Georgetown Umvers1ty 

Mathematics Department 

Chairman 

Theodore J Benac, Professor; Ph.D., Yale University 

James C. Abbott, Professor, Ph.D., Umvers1ty of Notre Dame 

Peter I' Andre, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Yale University 

William E. Baumgartner, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M .S., Naval Postgraduate School 

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Professor Smedley 

Lieutenant Commander Scoggm 
Associate Professor Moore 

Professor Abbott 

Ebon E. Belz, Professor; Ph D., University of Pennsylvania 

James L. Buchanan, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Delaware 

Michael W. Chamberlain, Assistant Professor; Ph.D, Stanford University 

Jane P. Coffee, Assistant Professor; Ph D., University of Pennsylvania 

Mark F. Crane, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

James M. D' Archangelo, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University 

Frederic I. Davis, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Brandeis University 

Richard L. Davis, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Florida State University 

Douglas J. DePriest, Visiting Professor; Ph.D., American University 

Scott C. Follett, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Gary 0. Fowler, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Oregon 

Douglas D. Frisbie, Major, USMC; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Allan J. Fryant, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Uruversity of Wisconsin at Milwaukee 

Anthony M. Gaglione, Assistant Professor; Ph D., Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 

Ernest F. Gale, Jr., Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Marlene E. Gewand, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo 

Louis J. Giannotti, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Charles C. Hanna, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Uruversity of Chicago 

Robert A. Herrmann, Associate Professor; Ph.D., The American University 

John S. Kalme, Associate Professor; Ph D., University of Pennsylvania 

Gail A. Kaplan, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., SUNY at Ston)' Brook 

Harold M. Kaplan, Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland 

Arthur A. Karwath, Associate Professor; M.S., Iowa State College 

Donald E. Keenan, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology 

Philip 0. Koch, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Massachusetts lnstitute of Technology 

Rebecca A. Lee, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of California at Riverside 

Thomas S. Lee, Major, USAF; M.S., Wright State Un.iversity 

Bao T. Lerner, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., George Washington University 

Ted Maynard, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Peter A. McCoy, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee 

Mark D. Meyerson, Assistanl Professor; Ph.D., Stanford University 

Richard Molloy, Associate Professor; M.B.A., Stanford University 

C. Edward Moore, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Maryland 

Eric R. Moorman, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., Wichita State 

Edward J. Moulis, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Delaware 

Nathan 0. Niles, Associate Professor; M.S., The St. Lawrence University 

Howard L. Penn, Associate Professor; Ph D., University of Mldugan 

Anthony G. Quartano, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Robert E. Rinker, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Michael L. Robinson, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Michigan 

Dieter K. Rudolph, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Thomas J. Sanders, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Oklahoma University 

Allen J. Schwenk, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Umvers,ty of M1ch1gan 

Harold K. Sohl, Professor; Ph D., The Johns Hopkins University 

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Sh1tley M. Stolarskl, Lnstructor; MS., University of Flonda 

James M Stormes, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Brown University 

William J. Strange, Associate Professor; M.A., Syracuse University 

G Ralph Strohl, Jr., Professor; Ph D , Unl\•ersity of Maryland 

Anna Tsao, Instructor; M.S., Michigan State University 

JoAnn S. Tunsco, ,Assistant Professor; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University 

John C Turner, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Princeton Uruvers1ty 

David A. Ward, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

William P. Wardlaw, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles 

Peter J Welcher, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Carvel S. Wolfe, Associate Professor; M.S., University of Arizona 

Joseph J. Wolan, Visiting Professor; PhD., Yale University 

l<;iren E. Zak, Assistant Professor, Ph.D, University of Massachusetts 

Physics Department 

Chairman 

Gerald P Calame, Professor; Ph D., Harvard University 

Virgilio Acosta, Associate Professor; Dr Sci., Umvers1dad de la Habana (Cuba) 

Donald W. BrilJ, Associate Professor; PhD., Catholic University of America 

James L. Clark, Maior, USMC; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology 

Francis D. Correll, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University 

Samuel A. Elder, Professor; Ph.D., Brown University 

Irene M. Engle, Assistant Professor; Ph D., Pennsylvania State Uruversity 

William E. Fasnacht, Associate Professor; Ph D., The Catholic University of America 

James A Fericks, Lieutenant, USN, M.S., Uruversity of California at Davis 

John J Fontanella, Associate Professor; Ph D, Case Institute of Technology 

Barry A. Gastrock, Commander, USN; Ae.E, Naval Postgraduate School 

Ralph A Goodwin, Professor; Ph.D., Iowa State College 

Edward F. Gordon, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Billie J Graham, Professor, Ph.D., Catholic Uruversity of America 

Graham D. Gutsche, Professor; Ph.D., Catholic University of America 

Edgar D. HalJ, Associate Professor; M.S., Catholic Uruversity of Amenca 

Carl C. Hill, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Joseph F. Hollywood, Jr., Assistant Professor; 8.A., St. John's College 

Richard L. Johnston, Professor; Ph.D., Catholic University of America 

Frank L. Miller, Professor; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma 

Bruce H. Morgan, Associate Professor; J D., The George Washington University 

David A. Nordling, Associate Professor; M.S., Catholic Uruversity of America 

Thomas L. Patterson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., University of Loujsville 

Jeffrey M. Perrin, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Earl R. Pinkston, Professor Emeritus, M.S., Catholic University of America 

Vincent G PugHelli, Visiting Professor; Ph D., University of Massachusetts 

Charles W Rector, Professor; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University 

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Instructor Tsao 

Professor Rector 
Associate Professor Edsel 

Associate Professor ue 

Carl 5. Schneider, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Leslie R. Schweizer, Associate Professor; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute 

Robert N. Shelby, Professor; Ph.D., Catholic University of America 

John R. Smithson, Professor; Ph.D., Catholic Unl\•ersity of America 

Lawrence L. Tankersley, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Stanford University 

Donald J. Treacy, Professor; Ph.D., Princeton University 

Lawrence J. Wink, Lieutenant, USNR; M.S., The City College of New York 

Mary C. Wintersgill, Assistant Professor; Ph D., University of Sussex (England) 

Oceanography Department 

Chairman 

Richard A. Anawalt, Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Douglas W. Edsall, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Columbia University 

John W. Foerster, Associate Professor; PhD., University of Connecticut 

John F. Hoffman, Professor; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University; PE. 

Richard K. Jeck, Research Professor; Ph.D., St. Lows Umvers,ty 

Wayne L. Patterson, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Linda C. Rawlinson, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Elroy A. Soluri, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Warren T. Spaeth, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Joseph J. Spigai, Commander, USN; Ph.D., Oregon State University 

Dennis J. Whitford, Lieutenant, USN; M.S., Na,•al Postgraduate School 

Jerome Williams, Professor; M.A , The Johns Hopkins University 

James M. Witting, Visiting Research Professor; Ph.D .. Massachusetts lnstituteofTechnology 

Division of U.S. and International Studies 

Director 

John A. Butterfield, Captain, USN; M.P.A., Harvard Umverstty 

Executive Assistant 

Michael M. Sheedy, Ill, Major, USMC; M.A., Texas A & I 

language Studies Department 

Chairman 

John D. Yarbro, Professor; M.A., Columbia Unwersity 

Steven T. Brent, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University 

Mario Cinta-Aguilar, Mexican Navy, M.S., Centro de Estudios Supenores Navales 

Michael C. Halbig, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Yale University 

John A. Hutchins, Professor; Ph.D., The American University 

Eberhard Kamper, Commander, Federal German Navy; German Naval Academy; M.S., 

Christian Albrecht University, Kiel 

Daniel T. Y. Lee, Associate Professor; LL.B; Soochow University Law College 

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Jean M Perreau, Lieutenant Commander, French Navy; French Naval Academy; M.A., 

University of N,ce 

Gladys Rivera-La Scala, Assistant Professor; Ph.D .. University of Pennsylvania 

Ed"'ard J Satterthwaite, Associate Professor, A.M., University of Califorma at Berkeley 

Vladimir S. Tolstoy, Assistant Professor; M.5., Georgetown University 

Economics Department 

Chairman 

Roger D Little, Assooale Professor; Ph.D., Umversity of Houston 

William A Bell. Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.5., Mississippi State Univers11) 

William R. Bowman, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of l\1arvland 

Kristine L. Chase, Visiting Assistant Professor, M.A., University of Maryland 

Jimmie D Emerson, Lieutenant Commander, SC, USN; MB.A., University of Michigan 

John hric Fredland, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Un1vers1ty of Michigan 

Arthur Gibb, Jr., Assistant Professor, PhD Umversil)• of M.1ch1gan Assocuite Professor little 

Rae Jean Goodman, Associate Professor; Ph D., Washington University 

F Reed Johnson, Assistant Professor; Ph D .. SUNY at Stony Brook 

Richard S. Kramlich, Captain, USMC; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Oai.r E Morris. Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison 

Stephen P Swierczek, Lieutenant (j.g.), USN; M.B.A., Loyola University (Chicago) 

David A. Vetter, Maier, USMC; M.S.A., The George Washington University 

A Royall Whitaker, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Universil)• of Pennsylvania 

Po litica l Science Department 

Chairman 

George P Atkins, Professor; Ph.D .. The Amencan Univers1t,; 

Robert A Bender, Associate Professor; M A , Princeton University 

Thomas Bova))', Associate Professor; M.A , Hartford Seminary Foundation 

Charles L. Cochran, Professor; Ph.D., Tufts Umversil)· 

John A. Fitzgerald, Jr., Professor, PhD, Umvers1ty of Chicago 

Stephen E. Frantzich, Assistant Professor; Ph D .. University of Minnesota 

Kathryn M. Haughney, Lieutenant, USN; MA , The George Washington University 

Jo,eph A. Jockel, Jr., Captain, USN; M A., The American University 

Edward A McKenney, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A., Fletcher School of Law and 

Diplomacy 

Donald N Mizell, Captain, USMC; M A , California State University 

Rocco M Paone, Professor, Ph.D., Georgetown University 

Helen E. Purkitt, Assistant Professor, Ph D., University of Southern California 

Arthur R. Rachwald, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Um\'ersity of California at Santa Barbara 

Robert L. Rau, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Umvers1ty of Michigan 

Wilham A Roig, Lieutenant, USN, J.D , The University of Texas Law School 

Michael M Sheedy, Ill, Major, USMC; M.A. Texas A & I 

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Professor Pao11e 
... ~ 

Cap/aw Domwan 

Lie11/e,ra111 Dion 

John D. Stempel, FS0-4; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley 

Rodney G. Tomlinson, Associate Professor; Ph D., University of Southern Cahfornia 

Division of Professional Development 

Director 

Frank R. Donovan, Captain, USN; M M.A., University of Rhode Island 

Assistant to the Director 

Thomas D. Paulsen, Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Executive Assistant 

Peter J. Reinhardt, Lieutenant, USN, M.G.A., Central Michigan University 

Staff Intelligence 

James B. Kelly, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A., Naval Postgraduate School 

Plans and Analysis Officer 

Theodore E. Tzavellas, Lieutenant, USN; M.A., Naval Postgraduate School 

Training Officer 

Mark R. Perez, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Assistant Training Officer 

Craig S. Green, Lieutenant (j.g.), USN; B.A., California State at Fullerton 

Leaders hip and Law Department 

Chairman 

J. Michael McGrath, Commander, USN; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

R. L. Barrow, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

James E. Bartlett, Ill, Lieutenant Commander, JAGC, USN; J.D., Albany Law School 

Union University 

John M. Brown, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academ)' 

G. J. Carroll, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A., Boston College 

Jeffrey C. Christman, Captain, USMC; B.S., Villanova Univer.;ity 

Thomas C. Dion, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

P. R. Dowd, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University 

Jon B. Everett, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A., West Virginia University 

Patricia C. Harrelson, MSC, USNR; Ph.D., Tulane Univer.;ity 

Patrick R. Harrison, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Tennessee 

John M. Hertel, Major, USMC; JD., University of Minnesota 

William G. Hughes, Lieutenant, MSC, USNR; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University 

Claudette G. Johnstone, Lieutenant, USN; B.A., Northwestern Uruversity 

Dennis A. Kelly, Lieutenant, MSC, USNR; Ph D .. Ohio State Uruver.;ity 

J. Michael Kelly, Major, USMC; M.A., The George Washington Umvers,ty 

Christopher L. Lambert, Lieutenant, USN, B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Gregory J. Mann, Professor; Ed.D., University of Maryland 

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Janet M. McAuley, Lieutenant Commander, USN; M.A, Naval Postgraduate School 

john D. Morgan, Lieutenant Commander, JAGC, USN; J.D .. Ohio Northern University 

Harry B Murphy, Lieutenant, MSC, USN; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma 

Gary D. Patton, Lieutenant, USN; M.5 . Un,vers1tv of Arkansas 

David K. Reese, Lieutenant, USN, 8.5., University of Washington 

Wayne L. Rogers, Lieutenant, USN; M B.A., Southern Illinois University 

Charles B Slater, Commander, MSC, USN, Ph.D., Washington State University 

P. Michael Stimson, Lieutenant Commander, JAGC, USN; J D., University of Colorado 

Clyde J Villemez, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, JAGC, USN; L.L.M., The Georgetown 

University 

Thomas W Wilkins, Lieutenant Commander, USN, M.5., The George Washington 

Uni\'ersity 

Department of Seamanship and Navigation 

Chairman 

George M Miller, Commander, USN, M.S., Naval Postgraduate School 

Curtis J Anderson, Lieutenant, USN; 8.A , University of l'vlmnesota 

Wilham Ballweber, Lieutenant, USN, 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

James S. Bane, Ill, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Frederick V. Bauer, Lieutenant, USN; B.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Joseph J. Beacham, Lieutenant, USN; B.5., York College of Pennsylvania 

Patrick A. Brady, Lieutenant, USN; B.5.. US Naval Academy 

Robert G Brewer, Lieutenant, USN, MA Central Michigan University 

Charles T. Bush, Lieutenant, USN; 8.A . St Mary's 

Wynn E. Calland, Lieutenant, USN; B.S. U.S Naval Academy 

Michael S Campagna, Lieutenant, USN; 8.A, Univers1tv of Colorado 

William J Clark, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. l'saval Academy 

Timothy J. Criner, Lieutenant (J.g.), USN; 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Thomas P Danaher, Lieutenant Commander, USN, B.5., University of Kansas 

James Doherty, Lieutenant, USN, B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

William T. Driscoll, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

J David Faulders, Lieutenant, USNR; M.5.A., The George Washington University 

Craig E. Galloway, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Stephen S Geddes, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A., Grand Valley State College of 

Michigan 

Michael C Grischy, Lieutenant, USN; B.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Steven A. Harmon, Lieutenant, USN, 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Terrv A Howell, Lieutenant, USN; B.A., U.S. Naval Academy 

Robert A. Jacobson, Lieutenant, USN; M.S.A, The George Washington University 

James J Janosek, Lieutenant, USN, 8.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

Vaughn E. Mahaffey, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.5., Clarion State College 

Timothy M \llcLaughhn, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., University of North Carolina 

William L. Moss, Lieutenant, USN; B.5. U 5. Naval Academy 

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Lieuttrumt Commander Sclra,ffer 

Lieutenant Faulders 
Lieutenant Commander Tznvellas 

Coach Marcos 

Gary S. O'Connor, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5.. Rutgers University 

Fumio Ota, Lieutenant, JMSDF; 8.A., Japan Defense Academy 

James E. Owens, Lieutenant, USN; 8.5., Univer5ity of Missouri 

George R. Parks, Jr., Lieutenant, USN; B.5., U.S. 1'-aval Academy 

Michael J. Petch, Lieutenant Commander, Royal Australian Navy; Royal Australian 

Naval College 

Rodney P. Repka, Lieutenant, USN; M.S.A., U.S. Naval Academy 

Francesco Ricci, Commander, IN; Italian Naval Academy 

Dennis J. Ringle, Lieutenant, USN; 8.A., Wayne State University of Michigan 

Jimmy V. Rose, Jr., Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

D.P.C. Russell, Lieutenant Commander, Royal Navy; 8ntannia Royal Naval College 

Linda K. Schaefer, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.A., University of Washington 

Douglas R. Schaus, Lieutenant, USN; B.5., U.S. Naval Academy 

John S. Simcox, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

George A. Siragusa, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Richard L. Snow, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Walter R. Sparks, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Peter D. Squicciarini, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. /\.aval Academy 

Danny A. Stine, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Timothy J. Supko, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Charles J. Vargo, Lieutenant, USN, A.A., Jefferson County Technical College 

Jonathan R. Wade, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academv 

William R. Williams, Lieutenant Commander, USN; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Athletics and Physical Education 

Director of Athletics 

John 0. Coppedge, Captain, USN (Rel.); M.A., The George Washington Umvers1ty 

Head, Physical Education Department and Deputy Director of Athletics 

Charles B. Wolfram, Commander, USN, B.A., Art Institute of Chicago 

Assistant Directo r of Athletics for Admissions Coordination 

David P. SmaJley; B.S .. U.S. Naval Academy 

Physical Education Staff 

Robert E. Bayliss, Associate Professor; M A University of Richmond 

Stephen N. Belichick, Associate Professor; M.A, Western Reserve Uruversity 

William J. Bircher, Instructor; M Ed., Louisiana State University 

David A. Brown, Instructor; B.S., Slipperv Rock State College 

Robert F. Bums, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S Naval Academy 

Albert A. Cantella, Associate Professor; B.S., LaSalle College 

Nancy C. Charles, Ensign, USNR; 8.5., Temple University 

Rex W Clothier, Assistant Professor; M.S., University of Washington 

Jack M. Cloud, Associate Professor; B.S., College of William and Mary 

Andre R. Deladrier, Associate Professor; M.A., Columbia Umversitv 

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Donald L. Dembrow, Instructor; B.S. Southern Connecticut State College 

Joseph C Duff, Associate Professor; BS. West Virgm1a University 

Charles P English, ltt!utenant, USl\, B.5., U S Naval Academy 

John f, Fitzpatrick, Instructor; B.5.. Bowhng Green State Umverstt} 

Merlin R. Fnend, Instructor; B.A, Ql,.,rlm College 

James M Gehrdes, Assoaate Professor; B.S., Pennsylvama State Umversity 

Graham M. Hall, Assistant Professor. B.S. U.S. \lerchant Manne Academy 

Scott C Haney, Lieutenant, US~. B.S., U.S. Naval Academy 

Patrick A Healy, Instructor; B.S., Umversity of WtSconsm 

Joyce A. Henin, Ensign, USNR, MA., University or Maryland 

John H Higgins, Associate Professor; B.S., Ohio State Umversaty 

Michael H Imhof, Lieutenant, USN, B.S., State Umvers1tv College or New York 

Peter M Kormann, Instructor; B.S. Southern Connecticut State College 

Lcl' W Lawrence, Assistant Professor; MS. Spnngfield College 

HcinL W. Lenz, Associate Professor; M.S. Columbia Umvers1tv 

Lawrence G. Myers, Assistant Professor; Ed D , West Virg1ma Univer,ity 

Vincent J :--=1gro, Lieutenant, USN; B.S., U.S. ~aval Academy 

Edwin C Peerv, Associate Professor; B 5, Umversity of Pittsburgh 

Kathenne P. Quinn, Assistant Professor; \I.A, Umversity or Maryland 

William A . Savering, Assistant Professor; \1 Ed, Pennsylvama State Umvers1ty 

Cynthia J Schendel, Ensign, US~ M 5 • Anzona State Umvers1ty 

Aushn F. Schmidt, Assistant Professor; B.5., Johns Hopkins Umversity 

Emerson P. Smith, Associate Professor; B.S., Geneva College 

Joseph Suriano, Instructor; \I A , Eastern \hch1gan Umversity 

Richard E Szlasa, Associate Professor; M Ed . Western Reserve UniverS1ty 

Reginald P Wicks, Assistant Professor; M.5., Mankato State CoUege 

Athletic Association Coaches 

Thom,1, M Bresnahan; \t Ed Springfield College 

Stephen Bu1novszky, \IS. R1dmg Ma,tcr ,\,ademv, llungary 

Kenneth 8. Dreyfuss, \I Ed Umvcrsaty or Pcnns)·lvama 

Paul C Evans, !I.I Ed. St Lawr,•nn· Umvers1tv 

\\'1lham J. Haushalter; M Ed . Indiana Umwrsih' of Pennsylvama 

Peter F Herrmann, B.S., State Umvers1ty or !\:cw York (Genesco) 

Joseph J Knvak. \I.A . Svracu,e UmveNt)' 

Arthur Markos, B 5., Spnngfield College 

Larry R. Ringer; BS, \lurray State Umversatv 

frank Spaziani, M.A , Seton Hall Umvers1t\· 

Dall' I. Strahm; \I A , Bowhng Green State Umwr.1ty 

Gl•orge T Welsh; B 5, U 5 Naval Ac,1d,•my 

Tony \\'h1ttlc~ey; '-1 A DcPauw Umvers1ty 

Mr Hall 

Coach Wt/sh 

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CHAPTER XII 

Honors, Prizes, and Awards, Etc. 

Honor Societies 

Phi Kappa Phi recognizes superior scholarship in all fields of study. The Naval 

Academy chapter elects up to six percent of the midshipmen of each class to 

membership of which half are nominated as second classmen and the remainder in their ftrst class year. These candidates represent the top scholars 

in each of the 18 majors offered at the Academy. Although the emphasis is 

on scholarship, excellence of character is recognized as an inseparable attribute 

for membership. 

Sigma Pi Sigma, the Physics Honor Society, is an affiliated society of the 

American Institute of Physics and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Midshipmen candidates for membership must have 

completed not less than three semesters of physics with at least a B average, 

and must be in the upper one-third of their class in general scholarship. The 

Naval Academy chapter meets monthly to hear invited speakers and it partiapates m a variety of other projects. In recent years, these have included 

building the solar-powered car featured on television during the 1975 ArmyNavy game, field trips to nearby laboratories, and travelling to Cape Canaveral 

to witness Apollo moon shots. 

Sigma X1, the Scientific Research Society of North America, is an honor 

society which encourages original investigation in the fields of pure and 

applied science. The Naval Academy club includes members from the professional staffs of the Academy and the David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research 

and Development Center's Annapolis laboratory. Monthly meetings feature 

distinguished speakers from many scientific fields. Graduating midshipmen 

who have distinguished themselves as Trident Scholars or in other researchoriented work of the Academy may be recommended for associate membership. 

P1 Tau Sigma is the National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. Midshipmen ma1oring in mechanical engineering who stand in the upper third 

of their class as seniors or the upper fifth as juniors are eligible for membership. 

Omicron Delta Epsilon is the international Honor Society in Economics. In 

addition to recognition of scholastic attainment, the society provides an 

opportunity for students to publish in its journal, The American £co1101111s/. 

Midshipmen candidates for election to the Naval Academy chapter must have 

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"The arts of leadership and 

discipline are synonymous. 

No man is worth his salt 

without self-disc,p/111e " 

ADMIRAL JOHN 5. MCCAIN, JR. 
"Esprit de corps thrives not 

only 011 success, but 011 

hardships and adversity 

shared with courage 1wd 

fortitude." 

ORLANDO WARD 

an overall scholastic average of B and at least twelve credits in economics 

with a B average or better. They do not necessarily have to be economics 

majors. 

Pi Sigma Alpha is the National Honor Society in Political Science. To be 

eligible for membership, midshipmen must stand in the upper one-third of 

their class with a B or better average in at least 15 hours of political science 

courses. 

Prizes and A wards 

Each Commissioning Week more than 80 prizes and awards, provided by 

individuals and a wide variety of organizations, are presented to deserving 

midshipmen in recognition of their noteworthy accomplishments in such 

areas as academics, leadership, professional studies, debate, public speaking, 

sailing, marksmanship, and athletics. 

The Museum 

The Naval Academy Museum serves as an inspiration to the midshipmen of 

the Brigade by providing tangible evidence of some of the most famous and 

exciting episodes in our nation's history. Its collection of more than 50,000 

individual items offers a unique educational opportunity to the midshipmen, 

generally, while providing both faculty and midshipmen with a valuable and 

convenient reference source for the study of naval history. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the battleship Missouri on which was signed the instrument of surrender 

ending World War 11; valuable coUections of manuscripts and extensive photographic files; and thousands of other significant items relating to the history 

of the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Naval Academy. Included are collections of personal items of Decatur, Farragut, Dewey, Sims, Halsey, and 

other renowned American naval leaders. Museum items in Bancroft Hall 

include the flag hoisted by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry at the Battle of 

Lake Erie on which were emblazoned the immortal words of the dying James 

Lawrence, "Don't Give Up The Ship!" 

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The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association 

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, lnc., is a private organization 

whose mission is to serve and support the United States, the naval service, 

and the Naval Academy by furthering the high standards of the Naval 

Academy; by seeking out, informing, encouraging, and assisting qualified 

young men and women to enter the Naval Academy and to pursue careers 

in the regular Navy and Marine Corps, and by initiating and sponsoring 

activities which perpetuate the history, traditions, and growth of the Naval 

Academy and which bind its alumni together in support of the highest ideals 

of command, citizenship, and government. 

All former midshipmen of the Naval Academy an: eligible for membership 

m the Association. Associate membership is available to a limited number of 

persons who have demonstrated their interest in and support of the Navy, 

the Naval Academy, or the Alumni Association. 

National headquarters of the more than 20,000-member association is located in Alumni House, iust a block outside the Academy's gate. Constructed 

in 1739, and origina!Jy named Ogle Hall, it has served as the home of three 

Maryland governors. AJumni House has been beautifully restored and furnished by members of the Association. Files and records are maintained there 

on all who have taken the oath of office as midshipmen at the Naval Academy 

since its founding in 1845. 

In addition to serving its members through such activities as publication 

of an annual Register of Al111n111, publication of the monthly alumni magazine, 

Sl11p111afe, support of class ancl chapter organizations, and the offering of group 

life insu rance, medical, and investment programs, the Alurrmi Association 

serves as a maior source of pnvate funds for the many needs of the Academy 

and the Brigade which cannot be met by federal funding. The Alumni Association is also the designated coordinator for all other organizations supporting the Naval Academy. 

"The task of leadership is 

not to put greatness mto 

humanity, but to elicit it, 

for the greatness is already 

there." 

)OHN BUCHAN 

"lt wasn't till my second 

year that I /rad fnne to 

wonder why I was here, 

whet/1er it was worth it. 

But I had to look al what 1 

was getting here and what 

I would do if I quit. I don't 

thi11k I could have gofte11 a 

belier educafio11 at a11y 

of lier school, so the Naval 

Academy won out " 

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"A young man who aspires 

to accomplish useful work 

i11 our society must accept, 111 one way or another, the pe11ait1es and 

limits of accountability." 

VICE ADMIRAL 

JA'1[S f CALVERT 

Supennlendenl, 

U.S. Naval Academy, 

196S--n 

The United States Naval Institute 

With headquarters in Annapolis, the U.S. Naval Institute 1s the professional 

society of the seagoing services. It is a private, nonprofit association of more 

than 71,000 members. Formed in 1873 for "the advancement of professional, 

literary, and scienttfic knowledge in the avy," membership includes officers 

and enlisted personnel from all branches of the U.S military senrices, distinguished officers of foreign navies, and U S. and foreign citizens interested in 

events and developments throughout the worldwide maritime community. 

Members pay annual dues and receive the lnstitute's monthly professional 

Journal, Proceedmgs, and are entitled to purchase aval Institute books, as 

well as those of certain other publishers, at reduced pnces 

The Insntute's books include texts on professional naval subjects, training 

guides and manuals, scientific and technical works, and studies in naval 

history 

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APPENDIX A 

Form Letters 

Requesting a Congressional Nomination 

Honorable __________ _ 

!louse o( Representatives 

Washington, D.C 20515 

Dear _____ _ 

or 

(Sample letter) 

Honorable __________ _ 

United States Senate 

Washington, D.C. 20510 

It 1s my desire to attend the United States Naval Academy. I respectfully request that I be 

considered as one of your nominees for the class entering m the summer of I 9 __ 

The following personal data are provided for your mformabon: 

Full name--------------------------------

( Prmt as recorded 011 lnrth certificate) 

Name of parents------------------------------

Address: (Use ZIP Code and phone number) 

Permanent Mailing 

My date of birth Place o( birth: _________ _ 

Social Secunty number --------------------- ------

High school attended 

(Name and address) 

Date of high school graduabon ___________ Sex:----------

My approximate standing 1s ___________ 111 a class of _________ _ 

I have/have not sent a Precandidate Queshonnaire (see page 61 of this catalog) to the Naval 

Academy 

I have ,;,quested my high school transcnpt of work completed to date be forwarded to your 

office as soon as possible. I have also listed on the reverse side the results of any ACT or College 

Board test scores that I have taken. 

I have been active in high school extracumcular activities as indicated on the reverse side. 

I should greatly appreciate your consideration o( my request for one of your norrunations. 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sig1111t11re/ 

Note, Prospechve candidates should apply to their U.S. representative and to both of their 

U.S. senators. 

If you ha,•e not alread)' filled one out, a Precandidate Questionnaire should be requested 

from the Director of Candidate Guidance (Box "C"), U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, 

Marvland 21402 at the same time that your applications for Congressional nommations 

are submitted. 

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"A leader is a man who has 

the ability to get other people to do what they don't 

want to do, and like 1t." 

PRESIDENT HARRY 5. TRUMAN 
"/ perso1111ally came /rere 

when a guy from here cm11e 

to my school, 1111d Ire wt1s 

Black, a11d he had graduated from my school. I 

thoug/rt Iha/ was ret1lly 

cool. He's /he guy that actually talked me 111/0 coming /rere." 

Requesting a Presidential Nomination (Sample letter. $eebelow&c/1aplerSforel1g1bil,ty.J 

(This application should be submitted after 1 July of the year preceding desired year of entry and 

before 15 February of the year of entry.) 

To: Director of Candidate Gu1dilnce (Box "C"), U.S. Naval Ac.ademy, Annapolis, Md. 21402 

Dear Sir: Dale ________ _ 

I request a Presidential nomination to U,e Umted States Naval Academ)' for the class which will 

enter 1n the summer of 19 __ and submit the following data. 

Name·----------------------------------

(Give /11/1 name as slrow11 011 brr/11 ccrtrficale or, 1/ changed, allacJ, copy of court order.) 

Address: (Use ZIP Code mu/ provide plro11e number.) 

Pennanent ____________ _ Temporary ____________ _ 

Phone _____________ _ Phone _____________ _ 

Date or birth. ___________ _ Social Security number; ______ _ 

($pell 0111 111011tlr) (Musi be filled 111) 

Name & address of high school'college: ____________________ _ 

Month/year of graduation: _____ Sex. __ Ethmc origin; Black, Oriental, H1spamc, 11atwe 

American (American Jndlan and native Alaskan), Puerto Rican, Caucasian~ etc 

Congressional District & State·------------------------

Applying to Congressmen (names)-----------------------

Highest scores: PSAT v ___ , 1"1-.., SAT V ___ , ACT v ___ , 11,t__ 

Uncorrected vision: Righi 20I ___ , Left 20, ___ , Corrected R 20/ __ , L 20I __ _ 

rr member or military, check box •. List rank, serial number, component, branch o( service, and 

orgamzational address on reverse side of this form. 

Information Concerning Parent's Military Service: 

Name of parent:------------------------------

(Parenl's rank, serial number component, and branch of servrce) 

Sincerely yours, 

(Signature) 

Note: ln establishing your ehg1bil1ty for a Presidential nomination, you should determine whim 

or the following three service-connected categories apphes to your parent, and fom·ard the 

appropriate documents and information lo the Naval Academy along with vour letter of application for a nomination. A Precandrdate Questionnaire is 1101 required if you provide all the 

information oulhned in this sample letter 

D Active duty officer: (Attach statement of service prepared by personnel officer specifying all 

periods of active duty.) 

D Active duty enhsted: (Attach statement prepared by personnel oHicer specrlvmg all periods 

o( active duty and listing dates or enlistment and dates or expiration of enlistment.) 

0 Retired or deceased: (Furnish dale and copy o( rehrement order or casualty report II appropnate, include brief statement concerning the date, place and cause of death or the details 

or disability together with the Veterans Administration claim number If eligible, applicant 

will be given a nomination in the Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans category.) 

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APPEND I X B 

Special Medical Considerations 

The following special medical exami11atio11 co11siderat1011s are set forth in order that 

candidates, prospective ca11didates, and their private physicians and dentists may know 

the basic medical requirements for e11trance to the Academy: 

MEDICAL HISTORY. The medical history will be compiled with particular 

care, with elaboration where indicated. Inquiries will be made in detail concerning aU illnesses, injuries, a.nd operations which candidates may have had. 

Failure to fully document these items can result in disappointment should 

related medical disqualification be determined later. A history of familial 

diseases will be investigated thoroughly. If the candidate has received medical 

care which has significantly affected his physical condition, he will be required 

to submit evidence from attending physicians or from hospital records concerning this medical care. A candidate who has defects that are remedial, including 

dental defects, should have them corrected prior to taki11g the Qualifying Medical 

Exam111ation. 

WEIGHT STANDARDS (Men) 

Hr.ght" 

Wt,IV\t 

Minimum 

Maximum 

103 l~ 105 106 107 I tt tt5 119 123 127 131 135 139 143 147 151 153 

168 174 179 186 191 197 llll 209 215 221 217 233 240 2'6 253 260 267 

WEIGHT STANDARDS (Women) 

Httght• 

\\'nght 

Minimum 

"1.1umum 

94 96 'l8 100 102 10.. 106 109 112 115 118 121 125 128 Ill 1:l6 139 14l 147 

125 127 130 134 138 142 147 151 156 160 165 170 175 180 Jtw 189 195 200 205 

0 \\1•1nr for h.rlgh1 up to 80 mchtt may be granted to ,1 hm1trd number of c•nd1da1e~ with exceptional s.chol,uhc and leadership 

athlc\·t"mcnb 

These weight standards are necessarily arbitrary and waivers may be 

granted in unusual cases. Obesity is disqualifying. Candidates must be within 

qualifying weight limits on the day of admission to the Naval Academy, or 

risk medical disqualification. Height and weight are checked on entrance day. 

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"Keep your fears to yourself, 

but share your courage." 

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON 
"Cowards die many times 

before their deaths, the valia11t taste of death but 

once." 

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 

EYES AND VISION. Unaided visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye is a basic 

requirement. However, waivers may be granted to a limited number of 

candidates with exceptional scholastic and leardership achievements whose 

eyes are without excessive refractive errors and will correct to 20/20 with 

prescription lenses. (Technically, in evaluating the degree of refractive error, 

the strength of the lens required to correct the vision to 20/20 must not greater 

the ± 5.50 diopters in any meridian, there cannot be more than 3 diopters 

of astigmatism present, and the maximum difference in power between the 

eyes may not exceed 3.5 diopters.) Candidates who wear spectacles should 

take them along when they receive their physical examination. 

Both eyes must be free from any disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality 

and from acute or chronic disease. Candidates wearing contact lenses must 

remove them at least three weeks prior to reporting for medical examination. 

Waivers for defective color perception may be granted to one percent of an 

entering class. Candidates entering with these waivers must agree in writing 

to serve in the Marine Corps following graduation. 

HEART AND VASCULAR SYSTEM: An electrocardiogram is required of aU 

candidates. The following conditions require complete medical evaluation 

and may be causes for rejection: all organic valvular diseases of the heart, 

including those improved by surgery; EKG evidence of variations from normal 

heart beat; and hypertension evidenced by predominant blood pressUie reading of 140 mm or more systolic or 90 mm or more diastolic. The following are 

causes for rejection: varicose veins, if severe or symptomatic; heart rate greater 

than 100 on repeated examinations; substantiated history of rheumatic fever 

within the previous two years; recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever or evidence 

of residual cardiac damage; history of recurring rapid heart beat within the 

preceding five years (paroxysmal tachycardia). 

EARS AND HEARING: Auditory acuity of aU candidates will be determined. 

Maximum acceptable hearing loss in decibels is as follows: 

International Standards Organization (150) 

Frequency (hz) 500 1000 2000 3000 -WOO 8000 

512 1024 2048 2896 -!096 8192 

Maximum level Average level in these 45db 60db Recorded for m decibels in three frequenaes not ba~hne infor- either ear greater than 30 db with mation only 

no level greater than 35 db in any one frequenn 

Both ears must be free from any disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality 

and from acute or chronic disease. 

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NARES: Septa! deviation, hypertrophic rhinitis, or other conditions which 

result in 50 percent or more obstruction of either airway, or which interfere 

with drainage of a sinus on either side, are causes for rejection. 

SKJN: Chronic diseases such as severe acne or eczema or unsightly congenital markings are cause for disqualification. Pilonidal sinus, if evidenced 

by presence of mass or discharging sinus, is cause for rejection. 

SERO LOGIC TESTS: A serologic test for syphilis is required of all candidates. 

An active venereal infection, untreated or incompletely treated syphilis, and 

certain complications and permanent residuals of veneral disease are disqualifying. 

GENITOURINARY SYSTEM: Persistent or recurrent albuminuria of any type 

or the persistence of casts in the urine will be cause for rejection. Other causes 

for rejection in men: marked phimosis or epispadias; pronounced hypospadias; atrophy, deformity, or maldevelopment of both testes; or an undescended testicle of any degree. Bed wetting persisting into late childhood or 

early adolescence is cause for rejection. 

OTHER CAUSES FOR REJECTION IN WOMEN: Bartholinitis; cervicitis; 

dysmenorrhea, if incapacitating to an appreciable degree; endometriosis; 

hermaphroditism; menopausal syndrome under certain conditions; menstrual 

cycle irregularities of certain types; new growths of the internal or external 

genitalia with certain exceptions; oophoritis; ovarian cysts; pregnancy; salpingitis; urethritis; certain abnormal conditions or diseases of the uterus, 

vagina, and vulva; major abnormalities and defects of the genitalia. 

NEUROLOGICAL EXAMTNATION: Evidence of degenerative disorders or 

conditions such as established migraine and persistent motion sickness are 

causes for rejection. 

ASTHMA: Asthma or recurrent asthmatic bronchitis by diagnosis or history 

since the age of 12 are causes for rejection. 

ABDOMINAL WALL EXAMINATION: Hernia of any type is disqualifying 

until corrected; history of operation for hernia within past 60 days is disqualifying. Other abnormal diseases and conditions which are not acceptable 

include stomach or small bowel ulcer or history of same, acute or chronic gall 

bladder disease, and removal of spleen for reason other than trauma. 

195 

"I didn't do anything to get 

in shape, and I sure regretted it." 
"All through plebe summer I 

woke up every day and said 

'My God, I'm going to 

quit. Today is going to be 

the day."' 

MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL FINDINGS THAT ARE DISQUALIFYLNG: 

Acute communicable diseases; anemia; abnormal bleeding states; diabetes 

meWtus or history of diabetes in both parents; persistent sugar in urine, 

regardless of cause; ununited fractures; history of surgery to a major joint 

within past six months; history of derangement of knee joint not corrected 

by surgery, or evidence of instability subsequent to surgery; absence or loss 

of more than one-third of the distal planax of either thumb; tuberculoisis, 

active in past five years; hay fever, ii severe; nasal polyps; personality disorders; symptomatic immaturity disorders such as stammering or stuttering; 

arthritis; and herniated nucleus pulposus or history of operation for this 

condition. 

DENTAL STANDARDS: A candidate for appointment must have a minimum of eight permanent teeth in each arch. All missing teeth causing unsightly spaces or significantly reduced masticatory or incisal efficiency must 

be replaced by well-designed bridges or partial dentures which are in good 

condition. Except for minor or questionable carious areas, all required dental 

treatment must be completed. Candidates undergoing active orthodontic 

treatment will be temporarily disqualified. Each such applicant 1,vill be considered on an individual basis by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board. Disqualifying defects are as follows: 

Lack of satisfactory incisa1 or masticatory function 

Less than eight natural permanent teeth in each arch 

Edentulous spaces which are unsightly or which significantly reduce masticatory function 

Carious teeth, except minor or questionable carious areas 

Infections or chronic diseases of the soft tissue of the oral cavity 

Marked malocculsion which requires early or prolonged treatment, involves 

tissue impingement on either the facial or lingual/palatal gingiva, or in other 

ways jeopardizes dental health 

Unsatisfactory restorations, bridges, or dentures 

Severe or extensive apical or periodontal infection 

Perforations from the oral cavity into the nasal cavity or muillary sinus 

Tumors or cysts of the oral tissues which require treatment or may require 

treatment in the foreseeable future 

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APPENDIX C 

Foreign Students 

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES On behalf of the President of the United 

States, the Secretary of the Navy may authorize up to four Filipinos at any 

one time to receive instruction at the Naval Academy. Applications for these 

appointments must be addressed through diplomatic channels. The appointments are competitive. 

AMERJCAN REPUBLICS OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES. Upon designation by the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Navy may 

authorize up to 20 persons at any one time from other American nations to 

receive instruction at the U.S. Naval Academy. Not more than three persons 

from any one country may receive instruction at the same time. Applications 

for these appointments must be addressed through appropriate diplomatic 

channels. The appointments are competitive. Nominations must reach the 

Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21402, Attn: Nominations and Appointments Office, by 1 January of the calendar year in which 

entering. 

Foreign nationals receiving instruction at the Naval Academy receive the 

same pay, allowances, and emoluments as other midshipmen; are paid from 

the same appropriations; and except for such modifications as may be determined by the Secretary of the Navy, are subject to the same rules and 

regulations governing admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and graduation, as midshipmen at the Naval Academy 

appointed from the United States. Foreign students are not entitled to appointment to any office or position in the U.S. Navy by reason of their 

graduation from the Naval Academy. The entrance deposit in the amount of 

$500 is required of all foreign students. 

Each foreign candidate must: 

Be an unmarried, bona fide citizen of the nominating country and, unless 

otherwise approved by the Secretary of the Navy, be not less than 17 and not 

yet 22 years of age on 1 July of the calendar year of entrance to the Naval 

Academy. 

rJ Possess medical qualifications as specified in appendix B of lhls catalog. 

After their arrival in the United States, all candidates must undergo a qualifying medical examination at the United States Naval Academy. Foreign 

candidates are urged to undergo careful preliminary examination by qualified 

197 

"Lei rule entrusted be to 

him who treats his rank as 

if it were his soul." 

LAO Tze 
"The more you sweat in 

peace, the less you bleed in 

war. 

CHJNESE PROVERB 

medical personnel who are conversant with the physical requirements set 

forth in appendix 8 of this catalog before leaving their homes for the Naval 

Academy. Those with obviously disqualifying defects may thus be spared the 

needless expense of the trip to Annapolis. In case of reasonable doubt as to 

whether or not the defects are disqualifying, it is recommended that a telegraphic inquiry be addressed to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 

Annapolis, Md. 21402 U.S.A., Attn: Nominations and Appointments Office. 

D Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking idiomatic English. Candidates may meet scholastic entrance requirements by submitting certificates 

from schools attended. They must also take either the American College 

Testing Program (ACT) test or the Col.lege Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Due consideration is given to the fact that these 

tests are prepared in the English language and not in the native tongue of the 

candidate. 

The naval attache or a diplomatic representative of the United States in the 

candidates' country must provide a report of the candidate's proficiency in 

the use of idiomatic English. 

The physical aptitude examination is not administered to foreign candidates. 

ln order to meet the physical fitness standards expected of midshipmen, 

however, foreign candidates should arrive in good physical condition. Men 

should be able to do three chinups, women a flexed-arm hang for eight seconds, and everyone be capable of running at least two miles. 

Governments should submit the names of candidates as early as possible 

in order that they may qualify for entrance by the end of April and enter the 

Naval Academy in early July. 

In lieu of the oath of allegiance to the United States, a substitute oath will 

be required, in substance as follows: 

J ____________ , a citizen of ___________ _ 

having been permitted to receive mstrnction as a midshipman at the United Stales 

Naval Academy, do solemnly swear lo comply with all regulations for the policy and 

discipline of the Naval Academy, and to give my utmost efforts to accomplish satisfactorily tire required curriculum; do swear not lo divulge any 111formalion of mi/1/ary 

value whiclr I may obtain directly or indirectly III consequence of my presence at the 

United States Naval Academy to any alien government; and do agree that I shall be 

withdrawn from the United States Naval Academy if deficient III conduct, health, or 

studies. 

Notification will be given to the governments concerned that students found 

by proper authority to be unsatisfactory in conduct, studies, or health will be 

accorded the same consideration given to other midshipmen regarding withdrawal from the Academy or repetition of a year's work. 

198 
APPENDIX D 

Oath of Office 

and Entrance Day Procedures 

Candidates for whom there are vacancies and who have met the scholastic, 

medical, physical, and other requirements for entry, will be offered appointments as midshipmen and be admitted to the Naval Academy. 

Each candidate for midshipman will be required to take the following oath 

of office upon entrance: 

"I, ___________ __,,av111g been appoi11led a midshipman in the 

U11ited States Navy, do sol11m11ly swear (or affirm) that l will support and defend the 

Const1t11t1011 of the U11ited States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; //rat/ will 

bear true faitlr and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without 

any mental resen.•at,on or purpose of evasio11; and that l will well and faithfully 

discharge the duttes of tire office on wluch lam about to enter; so help me God." 

You will take the oath by holding up your right hand and swearing that 

you voluntarily bind yourself by its terms. You will also sign your name as 

a record to your oath. This must not be a perfunctory procedure in any sense, 

and you should consider carefully and understand thoroughly the obligation 

tha l will become you rs. 

Candidates are usually sworn in as midshipmen on the day they are 

accepted for admission, i e., the date of reporting to the Naval Academy as 

designated in the Pemut lo Report issued by the Superintendent, U.S. Naval 

Academy. Living accommodations in the city of Annapolis are limited, and 

candidates are therefore urged to time their arrivals in Annapolis to coincide 

as closely as possible with the reporting time and date, keeping in mind, 

however, that transportation facilities between Washington and Annapolis 

and between Baltimore and Annapolis are limited. 

Midshipmen who are involuntarily separated from the Naval Academy 

prior to repayment of the entrance credit, are required to turn in all articles 

of uniform and equipment deemed suitable for reissue, to an amount sufficient 

199 

"Americanism ,s a question 

of principle, of purpose, of 

idealism, of character; it is 

not a matter of birthplace 

or creed or /me of descent." 

THEODOR£ ROOSEVELT 
"Having been a Navy 111an 

who came thro11gh bootca111p and everything, I 

think it (plebe summer) 

needs to be really stre1111011s 

physically, mentally, emotionally. Really tough .. 

one hell of a challeuge." 

to liquidate their indebtedness. If reclaimed articles are insufficient to cover 

the indebtedness, parents will be given an opportunity to pay the remaining 

• debt; failing this, the remainder of the debt is cancelled. Midshipmen applying 

for voluntary separation for their own convenience are required to repay in 

full the amount of indebtedness prior to separation. 

Every candidate must present a Social Security card upon reporting for 

appointment. lf an individual has not obtained a Social Security number as 

a result of work experience prior to entering, one should be obtained based 

on expected employment as a midshipman. 

Upon entrance, midshipmen will be required to obtain a regulation entrance 

outfit from the Midshipmen's Store. Mechanical drawing sets are included 

in the outfit. 

After being admitted to the Naval Academy, midshipmen receive travel 

and transportation allowances as prescribed in Joint Travel Regulations (ordinarily, mileage allowance of 20 cents per mile for authorized travel). Midshipmen will be reimbursed for the actual cost of their fares in commercial 

ships provided no government transportation was available. In those cases 

in which travel originates outside the United States, candidates must contact 

the nearest naval activity for in.formation as to the availability of government 

transportation before endeavoring to procure commercial transportation. 

When government transportation is not available, a certified statement to this 

effect must be presented in order for the candidate to be reimbursed after 

becoming a midshipman. 

Candidates admitted as midshipmen are required to submit documentary 

evidence of birth to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy. A certified 

copy of the public record of birth is the best evidence. A court order authorizing 

a name change will be required at entry 1f the name 011 the evide11ce of birth 1s 

not identical to the current name of the candidate. lf such a court order is not 

presented, the name on the birth document will be used by the Academy. 

Except for candidates entering the Academy as citizens of certain foreign 

countries, as provided by law, all candidates born outside the United States 

must show proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of a Department of State, 

consular, or other governmental report of birth. 

Each qualified candidate, before being admitted as a midshipman, must 

deposit with the Midshipmen's Store, U.S. Naval Academy, the sum of $500, 

to be used to cover, in part, the initial cost of uniforms, clothing, textbooks, 

etc. The deposit is not refundable. This deposit should be m the form of a 

personal check, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check, etc., made 

payable to the Midshipmen's Store, U.S. Naval Academy In hardship cases 

the deposit may be reduced to $100 by the Registrar. 

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APPENDIX E 

Naval Academy Information Program 

ACADEMY INFORMATION OFFICERS-some 1,500 in all-are Naval Reserve officers and civilians located throughout the country who have received 

specialized trainmg in the Naval Academy's admission procedures. The officers are not on active duty but are in contact with officials at Annapolis 

throughout the year. Those interested m receiving counseling assistance 

should write or caJI the nearest Naval Academy Information Officer State/ 

Area Coordinator to find out the name and address of their nearest Information 

Officer 

State/ Area Coordinators 

ALABA\IA 

Capt.11n Alan F Clark 

r O 6o\ IJ3.lb 

Bumuigh.lm, Al 35202 

~one tlomr 2Q5.4"2•5-tl8t Bu!> ?OS-94.2-2111 

Al.AS)../\ 

Mt Tom T~h.u.a 

t;S\;A OffitT 

~AS \1offr-tt F1dd. CA 94035 

Phone.- lfom,· .:1~~q.oz-1-:- Bw, -11S.-9fib..5931 

<W)l ~ll \ultn"On -lt,2-5931 

Lip todr Jrc,I\ 99;. lo 999-

ARJZONA 

C..JftUin Don.aid F S1r,1nd "821 , Corop,u Road 

T Ut.1i0n Al. t1,ns rhuru.· I lomt' 602-!W-27&i Bu., 60?-m-0520 

(\Rlv\\:')AS 

C...pt.tln W O Nmbn,,uj(.h 

2h00 S ~bth Strt.'°t 

J,or1 Snu1h. AR ]2Q()J 

rhon,· Hom,~ 501 7~m3. au .. •;01 -7tf1.· J(J:\5 

C •\I lfORNIA 

\tr lorn lnh,u.1 

~.n,111\CaJt'fflJ,' 

R~10NI !Wr<>tlffl) 

C.and•d•h' l,1.11d,u,,r Ofhct' 

~ AS \h1lft u f1rld CA 9-IOlS 

Phon,• lfoml"' n>~'iJ-02-r' Bu, -.Jl5-Qr66--5931 

Z1p 1.udr •r~u IYl1J lo Q;J .ind 9~- to 95~ 

Capt.am R1i;h.lrJ &-qi: 

tibl-; \ U 1:- lr<1J.i 

LtJttl11i (A"l.'?037 

PhOf'lt" tl<,mt· 14--IW-'b~b Hu,- 11-1 2-'\8 5b85 

hr udt' ilmU en(). to li22-

Uptain P<1tnck Flynn 5il0 Aldt>r Ridge Dn,·c 

La C,nada, CA 91011 

Phone Home 2l3--7'10-1094 Bus 21l-i90-1101 

Lip codt- area'> 4Q).. 10 91Q- •nd 923-- to 929. 

Comm.andt-t Ar1hut L Hugh~ 

Sl37 Brook,·u~v. Court 

Urmid,.ad, CA 95606 

Phone Home 916-48)-.2616 Bus 916-48il•l-153 

Zip codl' ilfN'> 956-- to %1 and 952- to 953-

Capt.iin Robt-n C, Gorm.n 

3813 H;arurd Om.·~ 

B.-tkcnfidJ CA 93306 

rhont.· Home 805-871-1.209, Bu~ 805-322-3536 

Zip rodl ,Jty',)t 9)0- IU 9J..-sC0l.ORAI)() 

C•pt.ain 0.trrell H1gm.m 

2010 Woo1en Lane Color.tdo Spnng~ CO 80'Jt5 

Phone. Homt- 303-596--9-492, Bu!'i 303-635-6293 

Zip code -,reu 800, 801 ·• and 8Ql.. to 816--

C..pt1in Eugt'nl' R Roon 

3018 S ~facon Cm:le 

A\lr~. CO tl0014 

Phom: Home J03.75S-l327 Bu~ 303-SJQ-3267 

Zip cod<" ;m:.:i 802· 

l'0~'1ECTICL T 

Lll'ulrnanl Commiindt>r Abnt>r O.iM'i 

lS Jul1.1n Dmi: 

I 1.imd,•n. CT 065111 

Phonr 203-281-582.1 

DEG\WARE 

Cornm.mdt·r O.1,v1d 8Jrlow 

148 8.tlL1ntr.1t" Or1Vl' 

\:('W.U~- DE 19711 

rhonr Home lOJ-lqfl.%5-9. Bu~ .)02.7)g.J261 

DISTRICT OF COLL;~IBIA 

Comm,mdcr John F.,untlerov 

143'> Kennedy S1rcct. NW 

Washmg1on, DC 20011 

Phonl' Homt' 202--882-0.;76 Bus 202•n7•1020 

FLORIDA 

Ueuh.'mnt Cummandt!'r Ma.rvtn C \\'ilharru 

145 Drrigan Buull!'\'.Ud 

\fcrTiu J!i,Jand. FL 32952 

rhanc Hom'" JOS-153-fl:iO? Bus JOS-867•7282 

:Up codt• o1reas 320- to 329- ,md 335- to "8-

Com~ndt>r Thorms C \turroi\" 2748 S W 9th Stree1 

Fon Llludt.-rdalc. Fl. 3331::! 

J'honc Home JOS..583-5368: Bu!io 305-883-1008 

Zip code oitl.'a~ 330 10 334 ,md 339· 

GEORGIA 

L1cu1cn<1n1 Com111.1nder John \1 Gates 

4053 ~foplcwood Ori,·e 

Ot.'Cilltur. GA 30035 

Phone Home 4°'·284-2217, Bus 404-221-461b 

HAWAII 

Commandl.!r O,w1d L M.irri~ 

r O llox 2<J600 

fionululu. f'll %820 

Phunc I lomc 808-488-6609. Bu:. 808-531-46$,,& 

(bl 139J 

IDAHO 

Clptain Oe!tx•rt E Colwell 

411• HIii Ro.id 

Bo1'-t! ID 83703 

Phom· Humt- 208-343-0084 Bu,, 208-377-46<XI 

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ILUNOIS 

Capt.aln Charle~ R.. EvilM, Jr 

1088 O1.kwood A\·cnul' 

Dt.'1 PLt1nl'1', IL 60016 

Phone 312-824-'493 

Zip code ilrt',H 600- to 608· .1nd 610- to 611-

Captain J. Edward Ro~rts 

108 Shoshonf Drive 

Umt3 

£a,;1 Pl'()ll.i, II. 61611 

Phone 309-694-7634 

Lp code Ut".IS 609--, 612- to 629· 

INDIANA 

Comm11nder f:1mes Clark 

113 W 3rd Strccl 

Mn dison. IN 4 7250 

Phom~ Homt' 812-265-5326, Bu~ Stl-225-2860 

IOWA 

Commander Duane R Uovd 

Rura.1 Route I · 

Iowa Fills. IA 50126 

Phone: Home 51~&-2907; Bus 515-6-184611 

KANSAS 

C..ptam Micrulel T \i..llls 

PO Bo). 276 

MrPhenon, KS 67460 

Phone: Home 316-241-0893: Bu.s 316-241-7007 

Zip code areas. 663-- lo 679· 

Captain Eric E. Matchette 

65455.a~more 

Mi~ton Hlilfl-, KS 66208 

Phone 9ll-362·3120 

Zip rodl' art'il!lo 640- 10 641 · and 644- to 64S-. 

647-. 660- to 662-

KENTUCKY 

Capt.tin G• ylf' H Rf'e'i 

l82CJ Daina Drive 

Le~ngton, J..') -WSOS 

Phone Home 6CJ6-.299-7316, Bus 606-293-3601 

LOUISIANA 

Lieutenant Comrnnnder l.nter Alfortish 

5813 LlFNruere Street 

Metairie-, LA 7CXXJ3 

Phone 504--889-JCXX) 

MAINE 

Lieutrnanl Comrnilnder E C. Champagne 

16 Brookside Avenue 

Augustil. ME. 04330 Phone Home 207-622·722'1. Bus 207--897--301 

MAR\'LAND 

MaJor George Samaras 

1831 Undamoor Dnve 

Annapolis, MO 21-401 

Phone Home 301-266-5107; 81.l!i 301-84.1-6820 

Zip code •~,u 210-- lo 214-- ,md 216-. 218- and 

219-

C.ptain Ctorge Milrtin 

i05 Hyde RNd 

Silver Spnng. MD 20902 

Phom? Home 30l-59J-.5836, Bu., ~1·565-32i.' Zip codt.' arc.J~ 200- to 2()1). and 21>, 2.17--

MASSACHUSETIS 

Commander Vie1or 8 . Sll'''en, 

-42Q Main Sl"-"!1 

Hanvk.h Port. MA 02646 

Phone Bu~ 6174324636 

Zip code .trc.i, OJ.I· 10 027-

Lieub1n:1nt Commander Paul A Bouch.a.rd 

Emerson R.o.ld Jamnlown. RJ 02835 Phone Homr ..Ol-UJ-0033; Bu.s 401-528-4586 

Zip code •reu 010- to 01~ 

~UCHIGAN 

Upwn Robert L Sloan 

10l9 Hillcrest 

Brighton. Ml ;JSJ 16 

Phone Home 313-.229-l287; Bu) 3l3-994•2Ht 

MINNESOTA 

Rear Admiral J, Rodn~• Grubb 

21.33 Kenwood Parkwa)· 

Minneapolls, MN 55405 

Phone: Home 612-377-1831 Bu5 6l2-l38--0567 

MISSISSIPPI 

Uptam J A Bell.nn. Jr 

3936 Kings H1ghw;a.)' 

Jack,on, MS 39'216 Phone: Hetme 601-~3236; Bu.s liOl-969--1300 

MISSOURI 

ComrNnder C.JTOU Taylor 

IUW \\'~temmtll 

Che,olcrfit>ld, MO 63017 

Phone Home 314-469-1026; Bu.s 314--694-3379 

MO~'TA~r\ 

Uptain Donald Leary 

P.O Bo" 2.U7 

Mis50ula. MT 59806 Phone· Home 406-S49-S0l6; Bus 406-549--3621 

NEBRASKA 

Captain Jamet Buckley 

636 5. 57th Stl'fft 

Omaha, NE 68106 

Phone· Home 402·556-024.2; Bus 402-444--7089 

NEVADA 

M.r Tom Tesh.ar.a 

USNA Office 

NAS Moffeu Fil'ld. CA 94IDS Phone Home •HS-589-0247: Bus -415-966-5931 

NEW HAMPSHIRE 

Capliun James Mcintyre 

\Yhitt' Picket fa.rm 

ON!tfteld, NH 03037 

Phone: Home 603-46J-88CH 

NEW JERSEY Lieuten1Jnl Comm,mdt'r Leo\\' L.i1onick 

700 Middlesex Dm'i! 

Gnnaminson. NJ 080n Phone· Home 609--829-8697; Bw.. t.09-662-7077 

Zip code .ueu 060- to 087- .and OSQCapt.1tn Cha.rltt T Shallcross 

l 17 Princeton Rood 

Eliubeth. NJ 07208 

Phone Homl' 201•352-7316 

Zip codl' atl'a'- 070- to 079- and 088-

NEW MEXICO 

Commander Arnold Allen 

7509 Gila Road 

Albuquerque. NM 871QIJ 

Phone Homt' 505-821-6655; Bus 505-2.;2-5662 

NEW YORK 

Commander 5.tko1tor J lnd1v1gl1a 

974 Lorr.une Dm·e 

Franklin Squ,U"t". '.\:Y 11010 

Phone Home 5lb-775-344i 

Zip code are-1i. 100- to 104- and 110- 10 l 19· 

Uptam OougLts Stotev 

.;946 TenterJt>n Dnvt' 

Sy.-.rose. ~ 1321.S Phon~ Home 315492-2522. Bus 315-477-SUII 

Zip code .areu 130- lo 139- and 143- 10 1-l9--

C.tpiatn A Cru1kiti.nlc 

69 Whi1e11one Line Rochester. NY 14618 

Phone: Home 71&-271-2929 

Zip C'odt areas 140- ID H7-

Commander Don H Pfeil 

18 LewasDm·e 

Stom· Poi.nl. NY 10980 

Pho~e: Homt: 914~9-12-10,19; Bu.s 9H-9.38-2818; 

AUto\.'On 688-2818 

.Up code areas 10> to 109-- and 124· to 127-

Maior Ronald Howlett 

UGY Radao 

HOO 8.illtown Road 

Schenectady. ~TY 12309 

Phone: Home 518-38>-1273; Bu~ 518-JSS-1273 

.Up code are~ 120- to 123- •nd 128· 10 129--

NORTH CAROLINA 

Lm1tenant Comffl,lnder John A Kendall 

754 Arbor Road 

\'\·1m.ton-S.lem '.'-JC 2710-l 

Phone: Home 919-761-8313; Bu.s, 919-m-266-1 

NORTil DAKOTA 

C•ptam \'ugil G Lell 1120 12th Street South 

Moorhead, :,.tN 56560 

Phone: Hom" 218-236-7198. Bus 218-igq..3812 

OIUO 

Captain RicN.rd P Hartmann 

962 Lincoln Park Boulrva..rd 

Kettrring. OH "5429 

Phonl': Home SIJ.-293-251.a. Bu~ 513-298-5100 

Zip code areas -&so- ID .;56- i&nd -IS8-

Ulpt.1in John J Augens1em 1012 Kenchester Dnve 

Columbu.s, OH 43220 

Phone: Hom" 61-1-451-5311: Bu!> 61-l-.;38-1297 

Ztp code areas ,t.30- to 433- ;and -l37, to -U9-, 

-157-

CotT'lllWnde:r Burton E 8.ii!r 

RO No. 7, Star Roule 313 

Lenngtan. OH 4490l 

Phone. Home 419-M4•b""2I; Bus 419-529--3969 

Z:tp code area~ 0,,- to 436- and +IS- ro 449-

Captam O.av1d \\" Wride.nkopf 

li'849 l..t),.e Ro.id 

Lakewood. OH l-1107 Phone Home 216-221-7360; Bu, 2l6-37b-6376 

Zip code: •n:-,u. 440- to 447-

0KLAHOMA 

Ulpt.iin Ken 8a1chelor 

:b---z.3 E 7-llh Strttl 

Tulsa. OK ,mo Phone· Homt:" '91S-4Q2-5J.ff &a fJ18-622--8797 

OREGON 

Command"r Dan,• Flu.111i 

6135 N E. S.r:ramento 

Portland. OR 97213 

Phone Home S(lJ.-282-7842; Bu~ 7'0J.-233-5l81 
PEN~SYL VA~IA 

Licutr-nant Command~t Albert G Burton 

1n She-ldon Avc.-nue 

Plll\butgh. PA 15220 

Phom· -U2•27b-0404 

Zip cock •reu, 150-- to 16.5- .ind lb7-

Capunn W1llt't :\/ Le\'o11n 1510 S I Ith S1n.·1.•t 

Reading. r.•\ 19604 

f'honr Humr 21~372-b52I, Bu". 2.15,-371 •5672 

Zip codt •re.u 106--, 168- 10 187· .1nd 19> 10 I..,_ 

C.tpt.un Oon,,ld A McRae 

8?9 Robt-tb A\·t"nui= 

Dn••d Hill. PA 190"16 

Phortr Homt' 'lls-+l9·%14 Bu~ 215-54-t-5800 

Zip codt' •re•, 166- to 19-1· 

RHODE IStA:-:D 

Comnwndrt \\'llh..lm J \\'al.5h 

)Q Htghl.ind A"enue 

Wntt"rh RJ 02891 

Phone- llomi: .Wl-59b-l5Nl; Bu~ 203-5.Jb.4271 

'iOL'Tli CAROLINA 

C•pt.un Robtt1 \\ w,~.- 1ro.., Clc-ndah n Ci.rd~ 

5put•nklrg.. SC iq-,()2 

P'hont" Hume 803-582-5073, Bu,. HOJ.S,85-02.58 

SO\.: t H OAK OT A 

C.tpUtn G R Fbnnrn, 

109 CoU~'" An-nut· 

\\'n.~1ni;1on Spnng.,.. SD 57l82 

rhotir- Home.- bC6-539·1l9~ Bu., 60S-S)q-lJOO 

ri,.,:-:ES,cE 

Rt-ar Admar.al Fran& H Andr-nvn 

101.) lr,,JnK R1c~rd Bouli"\'Ud 

lohn.'°n C1h· f:\ Jic,QJ 

1 ... onc- Hom,· blS-CJlS·ISI0. Bu, 61S-92.b--l922 

TEXAS 

CaptJiin Moms L Collins 

134 Shannon Lee Dm·e San Anlonio, TX 78216 

Phone. Home S12-826-6509. Bus 5l2•225-7236 

Ztp code areas 779· to 789-

C.pLtm Wtlli•m J. Meek. Jr UJ Pl.au,view Dm·e 

Hursl. TX 76053 

Phone. Home 817-~2-6176; Bus. 817460-3233 

Zip codl!' areas r,o. to 758- •nd 760- to 768-. 

792·. 795--10 796-

1.J..cuten.• nl Commandf!r John R Brooke 

1().171 Janwn Court 

El Puo, TX 79925 

Phonr Home 915-593-02.il Zip code .nea.!i 7o9•. ~ 10 791- ilnd 793- 10 

794-. ,1,nd 797· lo 799-

C,pt.11n Cnter Conlin 

J49J Bt:nng Ori\'e 

Houston. TX 77057 

Phone Home 713-782-6624; BU5 713-666-8000 

<Ext l4ll) 

Zi.p a,de .u'(,U 759- ~ 10 778-

L"! Ali 

C.puin S.muel Dc:r.«-\ 

721 Wn1 l!OO South 

Ort"m, lff 84057 Ph-onf' HomP 801-22.5-3106, Bw. 801-225-2800 

VERMO:-., 

Corrun.1ndtr Ralph \t.1nut>I 

13 Chtt.1te Ro.Id 

H.ono\tcr, NH 0J7SS rhonc Home 603--643-5096. Bus 603--c,.1.6-2243 

Zip codl!' ore;i~ 050- to 059-

VIRGINIA 

Commander Bruce W Owen 

329 W Main Street 

Salrm. VA 24153 

Phone. Home 703-345-0031, Bus 703-981-1445 

Zap rode 11n.-as 226- 10 22«1- .1nd 240- to 240-

Comm.inder lril R f'hmna 

139 Seige L,me 

Yorktown. VA 23690 

Phone. Home 804-898--1306; Bu.s. 804..s98-0JOO 

Zip code ueo 230- to 239-

C..pt.&m R J. 8Howl1 

777 1-lth Sttte1 NW 836 

Washington. 0 C 20005 

Phont Home 703-860-1&42; Bus 202-637-4168 

Zip code i1rcu 220- to 22S·· 

WASlilSGTON 

Ulptlin H J- Ptt('r!,t+n 

14200 Ytlm Hlghw.1~'. SE 

Yelm. WA 9&597 

Phone. Home 206-lSB-7750; Bus 206-756-8-IOH 

WEST VJRCINlA 

Commander R W Bn:11t.1g 

N9 Elm Stret-1 8arbour,.\•1lle WV 25504 

Phone. Home J0;-736-3237; Bus J0.;-696-29fH 

WISCONSlN 

Capt11m Wllll4m 0 . 0.1y10n 

482 Douglas Lane 

Codarinug. WI 53012 

Phone. Home 414-Jn-5679; Bu~ 414--781·J500 

WYOMING 

Comrmnder \.lAunc~ P C.nUC!'r 

1645 S W,1lnu1 S1tet•1 

Ctspt1. \VY 82601 

Phone Homt 307-2654257: Dus 307-234-2591 
APPENDIX F 

Graduate Education Programs 

"Virtue, though she gets 

her begi1111111g from nature, yet receives the finishing touches from learning." 

QUINTILIAN 

The vast majority of Annapolis graduates go directly to sea or to the Fleet 

Marine Force, thus beginning their professional careers in an operational 

environment. A few, those with outstanding records as midshipmen, may 

compete for a limited number of graduate scholarships. Several of these 

scholarships require enrollment immediately upon graduation from the Academy. Most graduates, however, will first complete their initial operational 

tour of duty with the Fleet before they may expect the opportunity to be 

enrolled in a master's program, either at the Naval Postgraduate School in 

Monterey, California, or in programs offered at a number of participating 

civilian universities. Still others will have the opportunity to undertake graduate studies at a later time in their careers. 

JUNIOR LlNE OFFICER ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL 

(BURKE) PROGRAM 

The Burke Program is open to five qualified midshipmen in each graduating 

class for advanced study in the fields of science and engineering. A master's 

degree is attainable, and school attendance (usually at the Naval Postgraduate 

School) begins following a post-commissioning operational tour of two to four 

years. 

U.S. MARINE CORPS BURKE-EQUIVALENT PROGRAM 

Open to ten qualified midshipmen each year who are entering the Marine 

Corps. Participation in the Burke-Equivalent Program allows those selected 

to be guaranteed being sent to graduate school approximately two years after 

commissioning. The field of study for each Burke-Equivalent Program selectee 

is chosen by the student from an extensive list of approved disciplines. 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

Nationally known scholarships or fellowships are available to qualified graduates of the Naval Academy, much as they are for graduates of other colleges. 

Graduate studies may be pursued in various fields and in several countries 

while receiving pay as a commissioned officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. 

Among programs for which midshipmen have been selected in recent years 

are the following: 

204 

Scholarship 

Guggenheim 

National Science Foundation 

Rhodes 

Olmsted 

Fannie & John Hertz 

Degree Attainable 

M.S 

M.S./1"1.A. 

\'arious 

vanous 

M.S 
Index 

Academic Advisory, Board, 161 

Academic Dean, J 69 

Academic Departments and 

Programs, 95 

Academic Emphasis, 93 

Academic, Organization, 88 

Academic Program, 83, 95 

Accreditation, 16 

Administration, Staff, and 

Facultv, 159 

Adm1ss1on, Notification of, 68 

Admission Procedures, 59 

Advanced Placement, 87 

Aerospace Engineenng Major, 95 

Alternates, Appointment of, 65 

Alumni Association, 189 

Apphed Science, Department of, 109 

Apphed Science Major, 109 

Athletic Association, 151 185 

Athletics, 145 

At-Sea Training, 11. 34, 40, 141, 143 

Aviation Training, 45 

Awards, 187 

Bancroft Hall, l 9 

Board of \11s1tors, 159 

Brigade and Military Program, 14, 25 

Bngade Officers, 24, 16~ 

Calendar, 207 

Candidate Guidance, 61 

Career Patterns, Officer, 53 

Career Patterns, Women Officers, 51 

Chapel, 18 48 

Chemistry Ma1or, 113 

Chinese, 117 

College Entrance Examination Board 

Tests, 62 

Commandant o( M1dsh1pmen, 24 

Common Plebe Year 85 

Compet1hve Nominahons, 63 

Computer Science, 110 

Computing Facihhes, 89 

Coun,eling and Guidance, 87 

Cultural Af£a1rs, 46 

Dail~- Schedule, 32 

Dean's List, 92 

Degree Requirements, 92 

Dental Standards, 196 

D1stnbut1on Reqwremcnts, 88 

Duh·, First, 52 

Economics Ma1or, 128 

Electncal Engmeenng Ma1or, 97 

Ehgib1litv Requirements, General, 59 

Engineenng and Weapons, Division 

of. 95, 170 

English and History, Division of. 121, 

1N 

English Maior, 121 

Entrance Information and Procedures, 68 

Extracurricular Activities, 153 

Facilities, 18 

Faculty, 159 

Finances, 68 

First Class Year, 40, 143 

Foreign Affairs Conference, 156 

Foreign Students, 197 

Former M1dslupmen, 66 

French, 127 

General Engineering Ma1or, 99 

Gem,an, 127 

Grading, 91 

Graduate Study, WI 

Graduation Requirements, 92 

I hgh School Program, 59 

Historv Major, 121 

H1storv, Naval Academy, 15 

Honor Concept, 23, 41 

Honor Soaehes, 187 

Language Studies, J 27 

Leaderslup and Law, 133. 182 

Leave and Privileges, 45 

Legal Assistance, 49 

Lejeune Hall, 19 

Library, 89 

Ma1or, Choosing a, 84 

Marine Engineenng Major, 102 

Mathematics and Science, 

Division of, 109, 176 

Mathematics Major, 109 

Mechanical Engineering Ma1or, 99 

Medical and Dental Care, 49 

Medical Exammation, 66, 193 

Medical Qualifications, 193 

Midshipmen, Former, 66 

Military Organization, 24 

Mission 23 

Museum, 188 

Naval Academy Information 

Program, 201 

Naval Academy Preparatory School, 72 

Naval Architecture Major, 103 

Naval lnshtute, 190 

Naval Profession, 10, 51 

205 
Naval Systems Engineering, 

Department of, 102, J 72 

Nominations, 63 

Nuclear Power Program, 88 

Oath of Office, 199 

Ocean Engineering Major, 104 

Oceanographv Major, 117 

Officer Career Patterns, 53 

Officer Education and Traimng, 56 

Pa,·, 68 

Physical Aptitude Examination, 67 

Physical Education, 46, 137 143, 184 

Physical Exammations, 66 

Physical Science Major 111 

Physics Major, 119 

Plebe Indoctrination, 28 

Plebe Year, 18, 85 

Political Science Major, 130 

Postgraduate Study, 90 

Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, 61 

Previous Candidates, 66 

Principal-Alternate Nominations, 65 

Prizes, 187 

Professional Course Requirements, 88 

Professional Development, Division 

of, 133. 182 

Professional Traming Program, 44, 137 

Profile, Entering Class, 68 

Questions and Answers, 73 

206 

Religious Activities, 48 

Residence, 93 

Resignations and Separations, 69 

Russian, 128 

Sailing, 148, 153 

Schedule of Instruction, 93 

Scholarships, 204 

Scholastic Records, 59 

Scholastic Requ1rements, 59 

Seamanship and Navigation 

Department of, 133, 183 

Second Oass Year, 35, 142 

Seminars, ./-,I, 135 

Service Obligation, 69 

Spanish, 128 

Special Programs, Academic, 90 

Sports, 145 

Staff and Faculty, 759 

Supenntendent: 5, 159, 161 

Superintendent's List. 92 

Systems Engmeering Major, 107 

Tests, 62 

Third Oass Year, 34, 142 

Trident Scholars, 90 

United States and International Studies, 

Division of, 127, 180 

Visual Requ1rements, bo. 76, 194 

Weapons and Systems Engineering, 107 

173 

Weekend Leave, 45 

Weight Standards, 193 

Women, Admission of, 65 

Women Officers, 51 

Yard Patrol Squadron, 44 

Pholog.-.phy: Cover b)· Robert 

deGast H,stoncal photographs 

fTtlm USNA 1.Jbrary Other photography m tlus caialog by freelance photographers Robert deGast, Robert Klohr. Joseph Martin, Ernest Mvette, 0\-,,•en Shaw 

(l\""',y-Marvland basketbaU, pg 

14-l). and Manon Warren (aenal. 

pg 20-21, plus others), and (all 

Official Ll. S Navy) by David Eckard. Joi Bill Jones, Wame McCrea, 

Jack Moore. and Ken M1erze1e"'·~J...1 

of US;-.;A Photo Lab Top-center 

photo, pg 43, bv Keith Han·e1· of 

Amiapoli$ Et'l'mng Capllal 
Calendar 

1981- 1982 May 15 

July 7 

August 14--16 

August 19 

August 24 

September 7 

October 12 

October 13-16 

October 24 

November 11 

November 26 

November 28 

December 11-19 

January 10 

January 12 

Februarv 15 

March 2---6 

March 6 

March 14 

April 9-11 

Mav >-14 

;\la\' 17 

/\!av 21 

Mav 26 

Friday 

Tuesday 

\Vednesda)' 

Monday 

Mondav 

Monday 

Saturday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Saturdav 

Sunda) 

Tuesday 

Monday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Monday 

Friday 

Wednesday 

Orientation Day, Class of 1985 

Class of 1985 enters 

Parents' Open House, Class of 1985. 

Leave and summer training expire for three upper classes. 

First semester begins. 

Labor Day, holiday 

Columbus Day, hohday 

Mid-term exams. 

Homecoming. 

Veterans' Day, holiday. 

Thanksgiving Day, holiday 

Brigade at Army-Navy game, Philadelphia. 

Exammations. 

Christmas leave begins after last schedu.Jed examination or military duty 

Leave ends. 

Second semester begins. 

Washington's Birthday, holiday 

Mid·term exams. 

Mid-term leave begins after last scheduled class or military 

duty 

Mid-term leave ends 

Easter leave. 

Examinations. 

Leave begins after last scheduled examination or military 

duty 

Leave ends. 

Commissioning Week begins. 

Graduation 

This catalog should not be considered a contract between the U.S. Naval Academy and any 

prospective candidate The curriculum, pohcies, and dates are sub1ect to change to meet varying 

requirements of the Navy. 

207 
Calendar for Candidates, Oass of 1986 

"Wht'll I firM camt' here, I 

tried lo lie ob,c11re, l,11/ that 

011/y made me s/a11d 0111 

more. To make 1/ hen• 11011 

/,aw to be 011tgo111g, lo let 

/lt'O/'lt' k11011' )/011 " 

All prospe<·t1ve cand1da1<-, 

,hould carefully read chapter 

5 (Admissions)' and the related 

appt,nd,ce, ol th,s catalog to en,urt• that the1 tullv under· 

stand th,· Na1 al Academy's adm1~s1on procl:'dure-. The 

accompan\'lng checl, h,t call, 

attention to certain kl!\' forh 

and date, It is not intended 

a!-- d ...,ub ... htutl· for thl· mun• detailed information 1n 

chapter 5 

208 

1981 

Spring 0/ 1un1or vror \\ nte your U S representative and vour two U.S <enator- reque,trng a nomination. Although many congressmen will accept later rt.'(Juests, <ome into the eadv month, 

of your senior year, others select their nominees 11111ch earlier Wnte the \1Cc presid'ent for a nomma110n (rrry competrllvc) 1f vou believe vou are highly qualrfied for admission Request 

Pr...:and1datc Questionnaire from Academ)'' Director of Candidate Guidance and submit to the 

:-Java) Academy 

28 March. ACT test Register br 2; February 

4 April CEEB test SAT test only (1101 offered in :-.: Y ). Register by 27 Februan 

2 M•y. CEEB tests SAT and Achievement tests. Register by 27 :-tarch 

I June Prospectl\·e candidates commence taking scheduled medrcal e,aminatrons at designated 

m1litarv medical examining centers. Each 1s ind1viduall1' notrf1ed of the lime, date, and place to report ·for this examinatron by the Department of DefJnse :-tedical E>.ammat1on Re11ew Board 

(Colorado). 

1 June--15 December. If eligible (as e,plained m chapter;). \\nle the Supenntendent, US 

Na1·al Academl' (Attn Candiaate Guidance Office) requesttng Presidential and or other military 

service-connected nommahons. Early requests are encouraged Reque,b recel\ed after the 

administratrve deadline of 15 December are considered 

6 June. CEEB tests SAT and Achievement test> Register by I May. 

13 June. ACT test Reg1'ter by I 5 :-tav 

1 September. Beginning on th" date, nominees and ,dected pro,pe<111e nommeo,, mav e,pect to be contacted bv a local representah1e of the '\;aval Academy', fnfonnation Program. 

10 Oct. CEEB test.· SAT test only Regrsto,r b) 18 Sepkmber 

16 October. Beginning on this date, early offers of appointment are made b\ the :--a,al Academv to out,tandmg candidate, Offer, continue mto tlie following ,pnn11 as' admissions file, on candidates are completed and add1honal well-qualified candidate, are 1dcnllfied 

I 7 October. ACT lest Register bv 18 S.,ptember 

1 November. Deadline for receipt bv the 1,cc pre-,dent of request, for nommahons U,-., 

congressional letter format. appendix A. a, guide 

7 ovember. CEEB tests" SAT and Ach1e1ement test, (SAT not offered m '\;) ) Register b,· 

2 October 

5 December. CEEB tc,h ·• SAT and Achie1ement tests Rci,\rsler b1· 30 October 

12 December ACT test (1101 offered in N ) .) Register b,· 13 November 

1982 

23 J•nu•I) CEEB to,sts •• SAT and Ach1ewment 1-,,1, Register b1 IS Deco,mbt,r 

20 February ACT te,t (1101 ofiered ,n ;,.; ) ) Register b1· 21 Januarv 

1 May With but ~I'll lew exceptions, all candidate, will ha, e k><•en noltfted on or before th,s 

date whether or not they ha1e been accepted tor entrv 

H May. '-.aval Acadcmv PreparatOI)' School class selected 

14 Ma) Onentahon Dav at the Na,al Academv tor candidates who ha, e lx't'n ollcrcd ap• po1ntments •" midshipmen with the Class of 1986 

7 Jul), Class of 1986 reports to the :--aval Acadcmv and takes the oath ot otf,c,.. as mid,hipm,·n 

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Sign on and Sail with me. 

The stature of our homeland is no more than the 

meas11re of ourselves. 011r job is to keep her free. 

011r will 1s to keep the torch of freedom bun1111g for all. 

To this solemn purpose we call on the yo11ng, the brave and 

the strong, and the free. Heed my call. Come to the sea. 

Come Sail with me. 

JOHN PAUL JONES