Description:
A program that focuses on in-depth professional study of naval warfare and related combined/joint operations at the tactical, operational and strategic levels. Includes instruction in maritime security, naval warfighting, naval tactics, naval strategy, operational art, planning and conducting joint operations, command and control, civil-military relations, information networking, leadership, ocean and nearshore operations, and related subjects.
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The required and elective courses you would take for Naval Science and Operational Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.