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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.

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U.S. Naval War College Faculty

Our Faculty Members

We are proud of our faculty, which comprises both active and retired senior military officers and government officials, and highly credentialed expert civilians. Aside from teaching, our faculty members contribute to the future of the fleet through original research and analysis.

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U.S. Naval War College’s academic departments provide our curriculum and elective coursework, as well as offer research and gaming opportunities.

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Supporting our mission

Our various administrative offices support the everyday operations at the college, from maintaining student records to keeping our campus secure.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation: November 2019

Nov. 13, 2019
11:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Lectures of Opportunity: "An Overview of Bryant University Graduate Programs"

Nov. 14, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Hewitt Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

"The Most Complete Naval Victory": How America Smashed Japan at Midway

Nov. 09, 2019
The National Interest
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Jeffrey Michael Alves

Associate Professor | College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Retired Cmdr. and professor Jeffrey Alves joined the U.S. Naval War College faculty in May 2014. Originally from Falmouth, Massachusetts, he graduated from Boston University in 1990 with a bachelor’s in international relations with a concentration in strategy and security concepts. Professor Alves is currently a faculty member for the Maritime Operational Planner’s Course in the College of Maritime Operational Warfare. His specialties include joint and naval planning, operational functions, humanitarian assistance and non-combatant evacuation operations.

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John E. Jackson

Professor | College of Distance Education

Professor Jackson has served at NWC for more than 20 years, teaching in the areas of national security decision-making, logistics, and unmanned and robotic systems. He holds the E.A. Sperry Chair of Unmanned and Robotic Systems and lectures frequently. His latest book “One Nation, Under Drones" was published by the U.S. Naval Institute in December 2018. He is the program manager for the Chief of Naval Operation's professional reading program. Additionally, he serves on the President's Action Group and as chairman of the 9-11 Memorial Committee. A retired Navy Captain, he served in supply and logistics assignments both afloat and ashore retiring in 1998 after 27 years of active service.

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