Online Program
The Naval Command and Staff (NC&S) online program meets the requirements for Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I, service-related requirements, and desired U.S. Naval War College (NWC) program core competencies. Graduates of the online program will receive JPME-I certification only and are not eligible for the NWC master’s degree.
Course Highlights
- Students complete this program in 46 weeks.
- Students earn JPME Phase I credit.
- Courses are taken on a computer or mobile device from anywhere with consistent internet access and enough bandwidth to download large videos.
- Active Officers, Reserve Officers, and Government Civilians can apply.
Who is Eligible
Active Duty Officers, Reserve Officers, and defense-related Federal Government Civilians may apply for the online program.
- Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard must be in the grade of O3 and above.
- Active and reserve officers in other military services must be in the grade of O4 and above.
- Defense-related federal civilians in the DoD, DoS, DHS, and the National Intelligence Community must be at grade GS-11 and above.
For more information please visit our Eligibility & Overview page.
What to Expect
Students typically complete NC&S and the pre-requisite course (Foundational Knowledge Course) in under one year.
- Class sizes consist of 17-20 students.
- Courses consist of online discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments.
- NC&S is organized into six courses and all courses must be completed in one session.
For more information please visit our Eligibility & Overview page.
How to Enroll
The program manager will review applications and determine if the student meets the eligibility requirements.
- All students must submit an online application.
- Any student accepted into the program will be placed onto a waitlist.
- An email will be sent to students with an acceptance or rejection determination.
- There are no waivers for rank. Applicants must be pinned on O3 before applying.
For more information please visit our Enrollment page.
Applying for the Online Program
Students interested in signing up for this program must submit an online application. Once a determination is reached, the student will be informed of an acceptance or rejection.
More InformationOverview of Eligibility
Applicants must be currently serving as an active duty officer, reserve officer, or defense-related federal employee. Contracted personnel are not eligible to apply.
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The Online Program introduces the students to the fundamentals of U.S. national security policy, military strategy, joint and combined military planning, and much more.
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