MSOC Need To Know

FY-09 MSOC Announcement Message

Read it here: R 291959Z OCT 08.

Quota Information

Course capacity: 25 Quotas per class.

Active Duty personnel planning to attend MSOC enroute to their next command should contact their detailer or PERS-442 (901-874-4123, DSN 882-4123) to incorporate this TEMDUINS period into their PCS orders. Commands desiring to send assigned personnel to MSOC should contact their resource sponsor regarding the availability of TDY travel. Reserve Component personnel may attend via ADT schools funding as authorized by COMNAVRESFOR (N7). Further information is available via the MSOC Admin and Quota Control contacts below:

  • PRIMARY (401) 841-3685
  • ALTERNATE (401) 841-3690
  • FAX (401) 841-1446
  • EMAIL: MSOC@NWC.NAVY.MIL
  • NS NEWPORT CBH: (401) 841-7900

CIN/CDP

MSOC CIN: H-2G-1001, MSOC CDP: 04RF.

Information / Read Ahead

Command and Control for Joint Maritime Operations Joint Operations 3-32 (PDF)

Security Clearance

MSOC attendance requires a SECRET clearance for access to NWC facilities at Evans Hall. MSOC attendees must submit a clearance request to the Naval War College via JPAS (use SMO Code 001244) NLT 14 working days prior to course start date. For more information, contact Mr. Leonard Coleman (401-841-7531) or MSOC@nwc.navy.mil.

Attire / Uniform Policy

Service Khaki is the prescribed uniform of the day, however, for those persons whose commands specifically authorize it, the appropriate camouflage utility uniform may be worn; flight suits are not authorized. Seasonal dress uniforms (service dress blue/white, summer white, and winter blue) are not required however, if you anticipate attending a special event at NWC or another local command (SWOS, NAPS, etc.), it is recommended you check on the dress code as many commands prescribe dress uniforms for specific events. Dress uniforms are usually required to attend distinguished visitor (Service secretaries, etc.) lectures.

Mail and E-mail

Your mailing address at the College is: (example)

ATTN: CDR JOHN Q. SMITH (MSOC 09-01)
US NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
EVANS HALL, RM 103
686 CUSHING ROAD
NEWPORT, RI 02841-1207

NWC Library has several public computers to access to personal email. Evans Hall will have a few computers to access official webmail via CAC (NMCI, etc). If you don't have an official webmail account, one can be obtained via DKO Online (https://www.us.army.mil/).

SIPRNET accounts will not normally be established unless academic requirements dictate access.

Schedule and Other Information

  • Schedule and Other Information Check in at Evans Hall (Building 1284, north end of NWC Campus; see Check-in Map) at approximately 0745 on the first scheduled day of class to obtain welcome aboard package and access badge.
  • Course orientation and academics begin promptly at 0800.
  • Classes are scheduled for all workdays, including the days immediately ahead of and following Federal holidays.
  • No watches or other duties are assigned during the MSOC training period.
  • There are no specific provisions for spouses due to the short duration of this course, but the NWC Student Guide has helpful information for those whose spouses are also traveling to Newport.
  • Look for helpful links under the Student Life tab of the NWC Homepage.
  • Directions to NWC from TF Green Airport (Providence - PVD)

Parking

Please park in the GYM 109 parking lot located across the street (Cushing Ave.) from Evan’s Hall (where most classes will be held.

UIC

The Naval War College staff and student UICs are 00124 and 30486, respectively.