Physical aspects of radar and under-water sound. Discussion of the theories of Mahan, political issues of merchant marine commerce, and a comparison of U.S. and Soviet naval strategies. Students learn piloting navigation including the use of charts, visual and electronic aids, the theory and operation of magnetic and gyro compasses, and celestial navigation. Introduction to naval operations and ship handling. The development of warfare to present, focusing on theorists, strategists, tacticians, and technological developments.
Student acquires sense of strategy and impact of precedent on military actions.
Includes settings which manifest conditions of stress, time management, personal accountability, decision making, and command leadership. I Organizational behavior and management in the context of the naval organization. Additionally, the course provides an overview of naval service administrative matters and of the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of a naval service junior officer. P, N S 401 or MAP 305. I II Commanding and leadership training associated with the student battalion.