OVERVIEW
The CD ROM-Based Program is offered to eligible naval officers and civilians located
throughout the world. Eligibility requirements are: All O-3 to O-6 Navy Officers,
Active and Reserve, and DON civilians in the grade of GS-11 or above.
Officers of other services, including USMC, are eligible for the Web-Enabled Program.
The CD ROM-Based Program is derived from and closely parallels the College of Naval
Command and Staff curriculum and the Fleet Seminar Program. The program is designed
to be completed in 12 months or less and is accredited for award of a CDE Command
and Staff diploma, JPME Phase I credit, and a JS7 additional qualification designation.
The courses are fully accredited for up to a total of 4 graduate credits, which
may be accepted by many civilian university academic programs. Although the
program is self-paced, a request for enrollment constitutes the commitment on the
part of the student of an average of four to six hours each week. Failure to make
steady progress will result in disenrollment from the program. In order
to be eligible for the College’s June graduation, students must complete all requirements
by 30 April in the year they wish to be listed in the graduation literature.
The CD ROM-Based Program consists of three core courses. The courses must be taken
in the order listed below.
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| Strategy and War |
9 wks |
| Joint Military Operations |
24 wks |
| National Security and Decision Making |
15 wks |
* The courses are designed to be completed in the amount of time listed at an average
pace of 4-6 hours per lesson. While the course is self-paced and the student can
progress faster if desired, these guidelines are provided as a reasonable amount
of time for course completion. Students unable to meet the above timelines should
notify the College and discuss an extension.
Each course in the program is divided into modules or blocks. Completion of one
module/block is a prerequisite to commencing study of the next module/block. Written
requirements for modules/blocks vary. Some may require an essay, some require multiple-choice
tests, and some require a combination of essays, point papers, and multiple-choice
tests. The following definitions apply:
Course - A course is a major unit of study. (For example: "Strategy
and War" is a course.)
Module/block - Each course is subdivided into a number of discrete
modules/blocks that involve individual areas of study for which a grade is assigned.
(For example: "National Security Processes" is a module in the "National Security
Decision Making" course.)
Essay - Student written requirement for most modules/blocks. The
word "solution" is commonly used, but in no way should reflect that there is only
one proper response.
Point Paper - A short concise paper used as a method of passing
information. A common form of submission for "Joint Maritime Operations"
course blocks.
Acceptance into this program constitutes a commitment by the student to complete
the entire program. As the student nears completion of one course, the material
for the next course will be shipped automatically. Exceptions to this policy will
be made on a case basis, but the expectation is to complete the three courses in
succession within the recommended time allotments. Students who have completed
one or two courses via other CDE programs will not have to repeat them.
During this course of study, the student will submit a variety of written assignments
in the form of assessments, multiple choice tests, and essays. Time limits for submission
of written materials are specified in individual syllabi. Partial submissions
are not acceptable. Simultaneous multiple submissions of written assignments
are discouraged unless operational commitments require it. If any circumstances
preclude timely submission of written requirements, students must notify the CDE
Program Administrator as soon as possible. Students who do not meet submission
deadlines will be disenrolled from the program.
The College will complete review of student work as quickly as possible following
receipt. Unless specifically directed otherwise, do not wait for instructor feedback
on written assignments before proceeding with the rest of the course. Written requirements
are evaluated first to determine if the student has demonstrated an understanding
of the basic principles and concepts the course is designed to convey. They will
then be evaluated in terms of logical development and, in some cases, depth of analysis.
These reviews are intended to be a continuation of the learning process for all
students. Study materials for each module/block should not be returned to the College
until these reviews are received.
Materials
The College provides all study materials to the student on a loan basis. The administration
and handling of materials varies depending on the program. Some material may be
retained for the student's professional library, if desired. Please refer to the
inventory sheet provided with the course material for specific instructions regarding
what may be retained and what must be returned.
For the CD ROM-Based Program, students will receive some material via U. S. Mail.
The materials for each module/block will be distributed individually well in advance
of the required submission date for that module/block. These materials should be
retained until student submissions have been reviewed by the College and returned,
since reviews may make reference to specific pages within the text materials. Once
the review comments have been read, prompt return of the material is requested.
Mailing labels and envelopes are provided for the return of submissions and study
materials.
Students will be billed for replacement of unreturned materials and no student will
receive credit for a course until all materials have been returned. Many students
wish to purchase their course materials; unfortunately, regulations preclude this.
Most bookstores, including the Naval War College Bookstore, will obtain the textbooks
for you. Requests should be addressed to:
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Naval War College Bookstore
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686 Cushing Road
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Newport, RI 02841-1207
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Telephone: (401) 841-1281
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System Recommendations
Your computer should have the minimum equivalent of a Pentium III processor with Windows 2000, NT or XP operating system. The computer should also have at least 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended).
You will also need the following hardware, software, and plug-ins:
- DVD Player
- Sound card with speakers or headphones
- Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 + or Netscape)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader, v5 or later
- Macromedia Flash 5 Player
- Windows Media Player, version 9.0
- MS Word
Note: All required players and plug-ins are provided on the CDs. Some computers
that are on a network block the download of certain plug-ins for security reasons.
If you are using the CDs on a network system and are unable to play audio or video
files, please contact your network administrator to resolve the difficulty.
Enrollment Procedures
An online application must be completed in order to apply for the CD ROM-Based program.
All applications should be filled-out accurately and completely for proper consideration.
Applicants will be notified by email of their status. Enrollment will be limited
to 600 students in FY-2007 IAW the following priorities:
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Priority I: O-4 to O-6 URL (AC/RC)
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Priority II: O-4 to O-6 RL/Staff (AC/RC)
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Priority III: O-3 (AC/RC)
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Priority IV: DoN Civilians (GS-11 and above)
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For purposes of enrollment eligibility, URL Officers are defined as those officers with the following designators: 111X, 112X, 113X, 114X, 131X, 132X.
Enrollment and subsequent administrative forms request certain information from
potential students to facilitate enrollment or other processing in connection with
program administration. Students are expected to keep the College informed
regarding their current address, parent command, email address and other student
information.
Disenrollment
a. Disenrollment may be either voluntary or involuntary.
(1) Students are encouraged to disenroll voluntarily when the constraints of time
and circumstance preclude course/module/block completion within the periods recommended.
Requests should be in writing stating the reasons. These reasons for disenrollment
are helpful in the review of administrative procedures and course content. Such
disenrollments are without prejudice.
(2) Involuntary disenrollments are initiated by the Naval War College as a result
of student failure to meet deadlines or academic standards. Prompt return of books
and compliance with course deadlines is essential to ensure adequate availability
of course materials for other students.
Reenrollment
a. A student who voluntarily disenrolls will be given consideration for reenrollment
upon receipt of a written request.
b. In those cases of involuntary disenrollment, each request will be considered
on its own merits. Reenrollment requests in this case must be by letter to the Director
including an explanation of circumstances involved.
c. In either case, credit will normally be given for prior modules/blocks satisfactorily
completed unless there has been a substantial revision in the interim, or an extensive
delay since disenrollment.
If you have additional questions,
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Contact Information:
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EMAIL:
CDROM@nwc.navy.mil
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Comm: (401) 841-4688
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DSN: 948-4688
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FAX: (401) 841-2457
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