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Experts at NWC

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Experts in Military Technology

Our faculty uses both its military 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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Experts in Homeland Security

Our experts bring their military and government experience and intellect to a complex range of subjects covered by the Homeland Security office including aviation security, border security, and cybersecurity.

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Experts in Arctic Studies

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

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Experts in Civil-Military Relations

U.S. Naval War College brings unparalleled experience coupled with a wide diversity of perspective to the topic of Civil-Military Relations.

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Experts in UAVs & Drones

We bring unparalleled experience coupled with a wide diversity of perspective to the topic of UAVs and drones.

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Jonathan M. Donigan, Select One

Lt. Col. (ret.), U.S. Marine Corps

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Amphibious Warfare
COIN
Counterterrorism
HA/DR
Intel
Joint Operations
Military Planning
Operational Warfare

jonathan.donigan@usnwc.edu

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George Jeffrey Fullerton, Select One

Capt. (ret.), U.S. Navy

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Air Defense
Amphibious Warfare
Asia-Pacific
Desert Storm
Joint Operations
Leadership
Military Planning
Mine Warfare
Operational Warfare
Surface Warfare

jeff.fullerton@usnwc.edu

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David C. Fuquea, Select One

Col. (ret.), U.S. Marine Corps

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Amphibious Warfare
Ground Warfare
Maritime History
Maritime Strategy
Military Planning
Operational Warfare
WWII

david.fuquea@usnwc.edu

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Christopher Krajacich, Select One

Lt. Col. (ret.), U.S. Marine Corps

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Command and Control
Joint Operations
Military Planning
Operational Warfare

christopher.krajacich@usnwc.edu

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John R. Mathis, Ph.D.

Capt. (ret.), U.S. Navy

Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Joint Operations
Military Planning
Operational Warfare

john.mathis@usnwc.edu

Chad E. Piacenti, Select One

Cmdr. (ret.), U.S. Navy

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Amphibious Warfare
Command and Control
Information Operations
Intel
Operational Warfare

chad.piacenti@usnwc.edu

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Francisco Rosario, Select One

Lt. Cmdr. (ret.), U.S. Navy

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Amphibious Warfare
Command and Control
Counterdrug Operations
Desert Storm
Homeland Security
Joint Operations
Military Planning
Operational Warfare
Surface Warfare

francisco.rosario@usnwc.edu

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Mike Saleh, Select One

Col. (ret.), U.S. Marine Corps

Deputy Director

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

COIN
Command and Control
Military Planning
Operational Warfare

michael.saleh@usnwc.edu

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Carl Tiska, Select One

Capt. (ret.), U.S. Navy

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Counterterrorism
Special Operations

carl.tiska@usnwc.edu

Raymond M. Tortorelli, Select One

Cmdr. (ret.), U.S. Navy

Associate Professor

College of Maritime Operational Warfare

Areas of Expertise

Afghanistan
Cyber Warfare
Electronic Warfare
Information Operations

raymond.tortorelli@usnwc.edu