Discussion of the theories of Mahan, political issues of merchant marine commerce, and a comparison of U.S. and Soviet naval strategies. Various topics such as drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, cruise preparation, sail training, safety awareness, personal finances, and applied exercises in naval ship systems, navigation, naval operations, naval administration, and military justice. 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.
I II Various topics such as drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, cruise preparation, sail training, safety awareness, personal finances, and applied exercises in naval ship systems, navigation, naval operations, naval administration, and military justice. I Organizational behavior and management in the context of the naval organization. P, N S 401 or MAP 305. 1R, 1L. 100a is not prerequisite to 100b. 1R, 1L. 200a is not prerequisite to 200b.