Students apply concepts from diverse readings to a series of real cases or issues drawn from the national security environment. About 10 lectures and panels per term allow nonresident experts to share perspectives with the students. Each of the sub-courses has oral and written assignments which ensure a focused and systematic exchange of views between faculty members and students. Grading criteria and appeal procedures for these papers and all examinations are outlined in the course syllabus. Resident Course Descriptions National Security Decision Making College of Naval Warfare Naval Command College 13 weeks Preparation of senior level officers and civilians for executive positions in large national security organizations.
Major attention is given to joint and allied perspectives at the theater level or above.
Studies stress the growing complexity of decision making at higher levels of responsibility and authority. Graduates will enhance their ability to analyze rigorously the proposals of their staffs, to choose wisely among competing strategies, to integrate decisions into comprehensive plans of action, and then to implement their plans through effective leadership of subordinate organizations. Major attention is paid to development of a staff perspective of the programming, planning, and budgeting process. The course should increase each student's understanding of economic, political, military, and national issues which affect force planning decisions. College 3 weeks Preparation of mid-grade international officers for positions of responsibility within their respective national defense organizations.