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.

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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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BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 5, 2022) The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786) moors in Arctic sea ice in the Beaufort Sea during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfred Coffield) 220305-N-ON977-1081

Experts in Arctic

The study of the evolving maritime realities of the Arctic is advanced by our experienced and knowledgeable faculty through historical data, cutting-edge research, and up-to-date climate information.

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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 17, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday arrives at the Office of the Fleet Admiral to meet with Spanish navy Adm. Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes, Admiral of the Spanish Fleet, during a visit to Rota, Spain, Aug. 17, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray) 220817-N-UD469-1086

Experts in Leadership

By adaptively approaching complexity and applying the highest ethics, our faculty experts build trust and confidence up and down the chain of command and with the American people that they serve.

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer John Paul Jones (DDG 53) conduct a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) in the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 11, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort) 210111-N-IE405-1204

Experts in Military Theory

Our faculty uses both experience and research-based, historical data to uncover potential superiority assets within different technology spheres that can be applied to all branches of the military.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Ensign Alison Dunbar, from Middletown, Del., acts as the helicopter control officer and coordinates with the bridge and landing signalman officer for the launch of a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 from the deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while conducting routine underway operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin A. Lewis) 220120-N-TR141-0006

Experts in Space

The study of global efforts to launch scientific, exploratory, and military payloads and the geopolitical ramifications of space travel are strengthened by our knowledgeable and expert faculty.

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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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