Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, President of the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), gives a speech during a NWC graduation ceremony, March 3. — Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, present of the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), gives a speech during a NWC graduation ceremony, March 3. Fifty-seven students from NWC’s College of Naval Warfare and CNCS were recognized for their achievements and received either a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies or a Master of Arts degree in Defense and Strategic Studies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Tyler D. John/Released)

Faculty & Departments

U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) academic and administrative departments employ a world-class faculty and a dedicated support staff. From the classroom to quarterdeck, our team of professionals helps fulfill our mission of educating and developing future leaders.

Experts at U.S. Naval War College

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (Feb. 24, 2020) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 and an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle conduct hover checks prior to departing on an airborne use of force (AUF) training flight at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MARS UAS) Airfield at NASA Goddard’s Wallops Flight Facility. The MARS UAS Runway provides the proper infrastructure, briefing, and maintenance facilities for HSC-22’s two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters and MQ-8B Fire Scouts. (U.S. photo by Chris Perry/Released)200224-N-CV785-0001

Experts in UAVs/Drones

Unmanned Ariel Vehicles have altered the conceptual landscape of modern warfare. Our experienced faculty add context and insight into this topic’s multi-layered aspects.

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 20, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) transits the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 20, 2019. Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released) 190220-N-OW182-2015

Experts in Middle East

The Arabian region has been, and will remain, a cultural and commercial crossroads for millennia, NWC experts maintain a focus to glean lessons for future operational influence and global stability.

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The Secretariat building in New York City, where staff of the UN Secretariat carry out the day-to-day work of the UN along with other staff in New York and UN Secretariat staff members world-wide. Wikimedia Commons.

Experts in United Nations

The world's premier international organization maintains peace and security, promotes and develops friendly relations, and is the coordination center for the cooperating member nations.

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220602-N-WU964-1133 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy landing platform-helicopter ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) conducts joint helicopter operations with the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 and the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, deployed aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dallas A. Snider)

Experts in Koreas

An area of huge regional, military, and historical importance, the Korean peninsula deserves experts that can expand knowledge of it and contribute to guidance for future actions.

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180406-N-AT895-190 NEWPORT R.I. (April 6, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson talks with U.S. Naval War College (NWC) international staff members following the formal announcement of the formation of the College of Leadership and Ethics at U.S. Naval War College. Richardson visited the NWC to formally announce the college and to rollout the Navy Leader Development Framework 2.0. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)

Experts in Ethics

Naval War College experts investigate morality and ethical behavior in the context of the Navy’s future leaders and balance leadership questions with global and social behavioral norms.

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Our Academic Professionals

The U.S. Naval War College directory is an inclusive listing of profiles and publications that highlights the accomplishments of our military and civilian faculty as well as academic staff who directly impact our student learning. Additionally, it is a resource for anyone to research faculty biographies, areas of expertise, and official contact information and utilize our broad experience and knowledge base to enlighten and inform the conversation.

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