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Naval Science 213 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs LT Ryan F Guard. Grading. Exam I 20% Exam II 20% Exam III 20% Participation 20% Presentation 20%. Tests. Part 1 Identification Part 2 & 3 Essay. In Class Presentations:.
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Naval Science 213 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs LT Ryan F Guard
Grading • Exam I 20% • Exam II 20% • Exam III 20% • Participation 20% • Presentation20%
Tests • Part 1 • Identification • Part 2 & 3 • Essay
In Class Presentations: • Present a 10 (+/- 1) minute presentation to the class about a relevant battle that took place during the main topic for that day. • Sign up list outside my office. You may chooses any battle that you want, first come first serve. • Items to discuss: • General Overview & Chronological Timeline • Participants • Equipment used • Tactics used • Tactical Outcome • Strategic Outcome • Lessons Learned from both sides • How this battle fits into our 8 course themes
In Class Presentations • Grading points: • General Situational overview • Participants • Equipment used • Tactics used • Tactical & Strategic outcome • Lessons learned • Time (10 min +/- 1 Minute) • Personal Appearance • Command presence • Voice projection • Accuracy of info • Applicability of presented info • Quality of aids (if applicable) • Preparation • Amusement factor: “Was it fun?” and “Did you make me want to care?”
Blackboard • Syllabus • Lectures • Tests • Grades
Things that Annoy LT Guard • Texting during class • Jane Fonda • Lateness • Lame excuses • Busywork • Red tape • Incivility • Clean-up noise
Admin notes • Read for Wed • In Peace and War Ch 1 • Historical Atlas of the US Navy pp. 3-20 • Books to get from Mr. O’Malley • In Peace & War (Primary) • Atlas of US Naval History (Primary) • Quarterdeck & Bridge (Ref) • Timeline (Ref) • This People’s Navy (Ref)
Overall Course Goals: • Know the significant events in U.S. Naval history. • Know the significant milestones in the history of the evolution of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps including the prominent leaders and their contributions. • Know the role U.S. Naval forces played in the national strategies and policies of the United States in both peacetime and war through the present day. • Know the historical successes and failures of Joint Warfare. • Comprehend the historical evolution of sea power and its effects on world history. • Comprehend the importance of power projection by seaborne forces and be able to cite historical examples. • Know the significant historical developments of Naval weapons systems, platforms, tactics, techniques, and procedures. • Know the effect of significant legislative changes related to Department of Defense structuring. • Know the effect developing states and terrorist movements have had on the interests, policies, and strategies of the United States. • Comprehend the relationship between technological progress and the evolution of military strategies, policies, doctrines and tactics.
Why does the Navy exist? • To further national goals
History: What is it? • The past? • Our representations of it? • Current views of it?
History: What is it good for? • Importance to the Navy?
Course Structure • Eight Key themes that weave in and out of course
8 Key Themes • #1 The Navy as an Instrument of Foreign Policy: • 19th Century? • 20th Century? • 21st Century?
8 Key Themes • #2 Interaction with Congress • Funding + Composition = Mission
8 Key Themes • #3 Interservice Relations • Tension: an Impediment • The advent of Purple
8 Key Themes • #4 Technology • Armor • Hull • Ordinance • Propulsion • Technology, tactics, and strategy are all symbiotic
8 Key Themes • #5 Leaders
8 Key Themes • #6 Strategy and Tactics Does Strategy = Tactics?
8 Key Themes • US Naval Doctrine
8 Key Themes • Future Missions
What is NS 213 Again? • Not a dates and battles course • Provide students with a base knowledge of why and how the Naval Service they are joining has historically and is currently doing.
The NROTC Honor Code • A Midshipman does not • LIE • CHEAT • OR STEAL • Why? • Military organizations MUST be based on absolute trust. Otherwise, lives could be lost! • Take these principles to the fleet! Questions?