John E. Hanus

Professor Wargaming Department

Cmdr., U.S. Navy, Retired

Biography

Professor Hanus is an Professor in the War Gaming Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the U.S. Naval War College. He currently leads the project design and development of war games conducted at the college and specializes in cyber-warfare, space technology, ballistic missile defense and advanced game design.

Contact Information

John.Hanus@usnwc.edu

Areas of Expertise

Cyber Warfare
Deterrence
Intel
Military Technology
Nuclear
Space
Wargaming

Professional Highlights

2014

Associate Professor - War Gaming Department, U.S. Naval War College

Game Director for the design, development, execution and analysis for war games that are of critical interest to national defense. Professor for three electives; Ballistic Missile Defense, Operations in Cyberspace and Space Technology and Policy.

2010

Military Professor - War Gaming Department, U.S. Naval War College

Lead for project design and development of multiple war games conducted at the operational and strategic levels of war specializing in cyber-warfare, information operations and advanced game design.

2005

Captain, U.S. Maritime Service

Senior Managing Director of the Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS) at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Education

M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 2014, National Security and Strategic Studies

B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1988, Marine Transportation

B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1988, Marine Engineering

Related Credentials

Chief Engineer (Limited Oceans) of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Horsepower

Second Assistant Engineer of Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine Vessels of Any Horsepower

Designated Duty Engineer of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Horsepower

Mate of Steam, Motor or Auxiliary Sail Vessels of Not More Than 500 Gross Registered Tons Upon Oceans, Radar Observer (Unlimited)

Third Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels any Gross Tons Upon Oceans

Awards and Decorations

Meritorious Service Medal

Navy Commendation Medal
2 Awards

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