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and supporting equipment that facilitate warfighting at the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical
level of warfighting. The student will use the information provided in these classes to build
a foundation of knowledge for decision-making and further examination of the factors that
affect amphibious warfare.
NS 304. USMC SMALL UNIT LEADERSHIP, WEAPONS, AND TACTICS
2 credits
Marine option Scholarship, College Program (AS), and contracted PLC/OCC candidates.
The purpose of this class is to prepare Marine Corps OCS bound cadets for the academic,
moral, and physical challenges they will face during the upcoming summer. The subjects
covered include operation orders, small unit tactics, leadership principles, Marine Corps
history, customs and courtesies, and weapons. This class focuses on mastery of the tasks
that will be required for successful completion for marine Corps Officer Candidates School.
In addition, the development of effective communication skills, command presence, peer
leadership, time-compressed decision-making abilities, and general military subjects will
also be evaluated. The students will apply this knowledge for successful graduation of
Officer Candidates School.
NS 308. NAVAL ENGINEERING
2 credits
Navy option. This course provides the student with a detailed study of ship characteristics
and types. Including ship design and control, propulsion, hydrodynamic forces, stability,
compartmentalization, and electrical and auxiliary systems. Also included are basic concepts
of the theory and design of steam, gas turbine, and nuclear propulsion. Corequisite; NS 318.
NS 309. NAVAL WEAPONS SYSTEMS
2 credits
Navy option. This course introduces the student to the theory and employment of weapons
systems, including the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis. Weapon selection,
delivery, guidance, and explosives. The student will also become familiar with fire control
systems and major weapons types, including capabilities and limitations, physical aspects
of radar and underwater sound, and facets of command, control, and communications as
means of weapons system integration.
NS 313. AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE LAB
0 credits
Marine option The purpose of the lab is to provide the student further understanding of
the fundamentals of Amphibious Warfare through the review of case studies and practical
application of the principles learned in the core class. In addition, subject such as introductory
Marine Corps customs and courtesies, leadership, traditions, and tactical decision games
will supplement the learning environment.
NS 314. MARINE CORPS SMALL UNIT LEADERSHIP,
WEAPONS, AND TACTICS LAB
0 credits
Marine option Scholarship, College Program (AS), and contracted PLC/OCC candidates.
The purpose of the lab is to provide further mastery through practical application of the
subjects presented in the core curriculum. This included communication and decisionmaking
evaluations, assessment of peer leadership skills, land navigation, military drill, and
scenario-based leadership reaction exercises.
NS 318. NAVAL ENGINEERING LAB
0 credits
Navy Option. The purpose of this lab is to reinforce topics covered in Naval Engineering
as well as providing instruction that will prepare midshipmen for their first class summer
cruise. The course will also address the surface, submarine, aviation, and special warfare
communities to help prepare midshipmen for service selection. Corequisite NS 308.
NS 402. LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
2 credits
Navy and Marine option. A seminar on leadership principles and management techniques
as they apply to the duties and responsibilities of junior officers. A strong foundation in ethics
will be included. Corequisite: NS 412, NS 414, or LS 451.
NS 403. EVOLUTION OF WARFARE II
2 credits
Marine option. This is a continuation of the study of the art and concepts of warfare examined
in Evolution of Warfare I. Evolution of Warfare II explores the theory and nature of war from
the Revolutionary Periods of the 18th and 19th centuries, through contemporary warfare
and the possible future of warfare. Future Marine officers will examine the interrelations of
political, strategic, operational, tactical, and technical levels of war from the past, while
bringing into focus the application of these same principles and concepts to the battlefields
of today and the future. Corequisite: NS 413 or LS 450.
NS 408. NAVAL OPERATIONS AND SEAMANSHIP
2 credits
Relative motion vector analysis theory, formation tactics, and ship employment; practical
skills in relative motion problems. Controllable and non-controllable forces in ship handling,
ship behavior, and maneuvering characteristics; various methods of visual communication,
including flag hoist, flashing light, and semaphore. Corequisite NS 411 or LS 450.
NS 411. NAVY LEADERSHIP LAB I
0 credits
Navy option. This lab is designed to reinforce what the student will learn in NS 408 to
include practical communications exercises, maneuvering board problems and review
plotting techniques learned in NS 205. Corequisite: NS 408.
NS 412. NAVY LEADERSHIP LAB II
0 credits
Navy option. A continuation of NS 411, this lab is designed to reinforce the basic skills,
organizational knowledge and command techniques that prospective ensigns will employ
in the Naval Operating Forces. The class ties together the leadership application for Naval
officers with regard to counseling, financial planning, deployments and career management
for surface, sub-surface, aviation and special warfare officers. Corequisite NS 402.
NS 413. MARINE LEADERSHIP LAB I
0 credits
Marine option. This lab is designed to reinforce the basic skills, organizational knowledge
and command techniques that prospective second lieutenants will employ in the Marine
Operating Forces. The course will address such basic skills as leading Marines, professional
development, counseling and performance evaluation, training, operational risk management
and basic officer administration. Corequisite: NS 403.
NS 414. MARINE LEADERSHIP LAB II
0 credits
Marine option. This lab is designed to reinforce the basic skills, organizational knowledge
and command techniques that prospective second lieutenants will employ in the Marine
Operating Forces. The course will address such topics as USMC and sister service mission
and capabilities, operations and tactics, tactical decision making, and commissioning
preparation. Corequisite NS 402.
*Cadets who are not seeking a contract or a commission must enroll in a Leadership
and Management Development course (LS) instead of the NROTC lab (except for NS 211
Navigation Lab). Labs must be taken concurrently with the appropriate NROTC lecture course.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT head: ColONEl Coale
Classes prior to 2016:
All cadets are required to take seven consecutive semesters of physical education classes
and earn four semester credit hours (exclusive of PE 430), to meet graduation requirements.
New cadets do not take a physical education class first semester of their rat year. Second
semester of their rat year, and first semester of the third class year, cadets will take either
Swimming (PE 100 or 101), or Boxing (PE 102). Second semester of the third class year,
and first semester of the second class year, cadets will take either Drug and Alcohol (PE
200), or Wrestling (PE 211). Second semester of the second class year, and first semester
of the first class year, cadets will take either Principles of Physical Conditioning (PE 300), or
a PE elective course. Second semester of the first class year cadets will take a PE elective
course.
Class of 2016 and beyond:
All cadets are required to take seven semesters of physical education classes, and earn
four semester credit hours (exclusive of PE 430) to meet graduation requirements. New
cadets are required to take Wellness Concepts (PE 105), and Boxing PE 102 during their
fourth-class year. Third-class year cadets are required to take Swimming (PE 100 or 101), and
Principles of Physical Education (PE 300). Cadets will take two PE Elective courses during
their second-class year. Cadets will also take a PE elective during the first semester of their
first-class year to complete their Physical Education requirements. There is no PE requirement
(OPEN semester), for the second semester of the first-class year. To accommodate special
circumstances that may arise, such as study abroad and medical/health issues, the OPEN
semester may occur during the fall/spring of the second-class year, or the fall of the first
class year.
PE 100. BEGINNING SWIMMING 0—2—0.5
This course is for non-swimmers only.
PE 101. BASIC SWIMMING AND SURVIVAL 0—1—0.5
Stressed are the basic strokes, survival support, breath control skills, and pre-lifesaving skills.
PE 102. BOXING 0—1—0.5
Instruction in the fundamentals of boxing.
PE 105. Wellness Concepts 1—0—0.5
This course will provide an introduction to basic nutrition and dimensions of wellness.
Major topics will include, choosing a nutritious diet, maintaining healthy body composition
and body weight, managing stress, avoiding risks from harmful habits, and sexual health.
PE 200. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS 1—0—0.5
A review of the current understanding of the short-term and long-term effects of the
chronic use of drugs and alcohol. Confrontation and intervention techniques will be taught.
Current laws will be reviewed.
PE 211. WRESTLING 0—1—0.5
Fundamentals of wrestling.
PE 300. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CONDITIONING 0—1—1
An elementary course in exercise physiology. (This class will be 1 hour for the Class of
2011 and beyond.)
PE 315. COMBATIVES 0—1—0.5
The purpose of this course is to teach cadets basic grappling techniques in accordance
with the United States Army’s Level One combative program. Prerequisites: PE 102 (Boxing)
and PE 211 (Wrestling).
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