Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, President of the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), gives a speech during a NWC graduation ceremony, March 3. — Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, present of the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), gives a speech during a NWC graduation ceremony, March 3. Fifty-seven students from NWC’s College of Naval Warfare and CNCS were recognized for their achievements and received either a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies or a Master of Arts degree in Defense and Strategic Studies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Tyler D. John/Released)

Faculty & Departments

U.S. Naval War College’s academic and administrative departments employ a world-class faculty and a dedicated support staff. From the classroom to quarterdeck, our team of professionals helps fulfill our mission of educating and developing future leaders.

Experts at U.S. Naval War College

Quartermaster 3rd Class Orpha Hapdei, from Yap, Micronesia, uses a telescopic alidade aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during strait transit operations, Jan. 11, 2022.

Experts in Information Operations

The employment of multiple electronic, security, and psychological operations to disrupt adversarial decision-making is a crucial tool that is greatly strengthened by our expert faculty experience.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2022) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Joshua Trevino, from Victoria, Texas, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts a pre-flight check on an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16).

Experts in UAVs/Drones

Unmanned Ariel Vehicles have altered the conceptual landscape of modern warfare. Our experienced faculty add context and insight into this topic’s multi-layered aspects.

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U.S. Naval War College Stockton Center for International Law hosted the 4th Annual Law of Armed Conflict Conference, “Russia-Ukraine: Full-Spectrum Conflict and International Law,” December 13-15. The event was co-sponsored by the Norwegian Defence University College and the Swedish Defence University.

Experts in Conflict Resolution

Our faculty experts rely on their knowledge to know the minute details of each party's position and find creative and fair solutions to vexing national and international conflicts.

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conducts routine underway operations while transiting the South China Sea. Dewey is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway supporting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

Experts in South China Sea

One-third of the world's shipping passes through this disputed ocean. The more that we know about its competing powers, the better we can predict their future actions and the global consequences.

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Ships from partner nations of Combined Task Force North participate in a photo exercise during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express (IMX/CE) 2022 in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 9, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Helen Brown)

Experts in Geopolitics

With many decisions requiring a global perspective, our distinguished faculty utilize their unique experiences and targeted knowledge to add new dimensions to age-old arguments and diplomatic puzzles.

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Our Academic Professionals

The U.S. Naval War College directory is an inclusive listing of profiles and publications that highlights the accomplishments of our military and civilian faculty as well as academic staff who directly impact our student learning. Additionally, it is a resource for anyone to research faculty biographies, areas of expertise, and official contact information and utilize our broad experience and knowledge base to enlighten and inform the conversation.

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