Naval Science III
Purpose
Broaden the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of objectives, and the importance of sea power and national security. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of Naval ships and aircraft and an introduction to marine navigation and seamanship.
Course Content
Includes instruction in Sea Power and National Security, Naval Operations and Support Functions, Military Law, and International Law and the Sea. Provides introduction to Ship Construction and Damage Control, Shipboard Organization and Watch Standing, Basic Seamanship, Marine Navigation, and Naval Weapons and Aircraft. Ongoing instruction in leadership, citizenship and discipline.
Unit 1 – Sea Power & National Security
Chapter 1 - The Importance of Sea Power
Chapter 2 - The U.S. Merchant Marine
Chapter 3 - Grand Strategy & Prepardness
Chapter 4 - United States Strategy
Chapter 5 - U.S. Strategy & Naval Tactics
Chapter 6 - National Security & Modern Conflicts
Unit 2 – Naval Operations & Support Functions
Chapter 1 - Naval Operations
Chapter 2 - Naval Communications
Chapter 3 - Naval Intelligence
Chapter 4 - Naval Logistics
Chapter 5 - Navy Research & Development
Unit 3 – Military Law
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Military Law
Chapter 2 - Discipline and Punishment
Unit 4 – International Law & the Sea
Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of International Law
Chapter 2 - International Law of the Sea
Chapter 3 - The Law of War at Sea