About U.S. Naval War College
As the U.S. Navy’s “Home of Thought,” we educate and develop competent and ethical leaders, support combat readiness, strengthen global maritime partnerships, help define the future of our service branch, and contribute original strategy and legal research to the national and international community.
Academics
U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has trained more than 24,000 U.S. and international military officers and hundreds of federal civilian executives across its colleges and various academic centers. Whether our students are enrolled in a 10-month resident program or a short-term leadership course, they’ll benefit from NWC’s world-class faculty, rigorous curriculum, practical field study and research opportunities, and interactive wargaming experiences.
Research and Wargaming
Simulating complex war situations—from sea to space to cyber—builds analytical, strategy and decision-making skills. Our Wargaming Department, established in 1887 and now part of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies, not only enriches our curriculum, but helps shape defense plans and policies for various commands and agencies. The center also houses a number of specialized units dedicated to advanced research about war and the prevention of war.
Fundamentals
U.S. Naval War College has something to offer for students, faculty, and visitors, whether that's world-class education, wargaming opportunities, or historical research. Learn more about us through our annual reports, and explore fast facts about the the campus and the curriculum.
News, Media, & Events
U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet Hold Combined Wargame at U.S. Naval War College
Issues in National Security: "Wargaming at NWC Since 1887"
Lectures of Opportunity: "The Role of Operational Energy in National Security"
Featured Faculty
Brenda Oppermann
Brenda is an Associate Professor in the College of Leadership and Ethics at the U.S. Naval War College. A “pracademic,” she has extensive experience as a practitioner and academic working on conflict, peace, security, stability operations, informal justice, and gender equality. A senior advisor and subject matter expert, she has 30+ years of experience -- including more than seven years in conflict-affected countries -- working with the Department of Defense, U.S. Agency for International Development, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and assorted NGOs. She has worked in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Glen S. Leverette
Retired Navy Captain and professor Glen Leverette joined the U.S. Naval War College faculty in October 2021. Originally from Daytona Beach, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. Professor Leverette was also a President's Honor Graduate of the U.S. Naval War College in 2010. Professor Leverette is currently a faculty member for the Maritime Staff Operator's Course in the College of Maritime Operational Warfare. His specialties include joint and naval planning, combat logistics, operational functions, humanitarian assistance and non-combatant evacuation operations.
Featured Publications
Negotiating With Moscow
Donald Trump's Machiavellian Instincts
Foreign Legionnaires and Military Mutinies
More Information on the College
Our Mission
The mission of the U.S. Naval War College is to educate and develop future leaders by growing strategic perspectives, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.
Defining our GoalUpcoming Events
The U.S. Naval War College events showcase the expansive depth and reach of our programs and faculty, while enhancing our relevance to the Navy and to national security.
See Upcoming EventsAbout Wargaming
Simulating war situations—from sea to space to cyber—builds analytical and decision-making skills that help shape defense plans and policies for various commands.
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