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

Quartermaster 2nd Class Steven Pettit hoists the ensign on the mast aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael J. Cintron) 220103-N-MC925-1076

Experts in International Law

Our resident experts are dedicated to answering the most vexing questions related to international law and military operations on land, at sea, and in aero- and cyberspace.

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Allied ships transit the north Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise Northern Viking 22. (Courtesy photo by French Navy) 220414-N-NO901-1013

Experts in Cold Wara

Naval War College faculty experts analyze the historic military, political, and social spheres of a period of tension and instability in order to shed new light on lessons both learned and unlearned.

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 28, 2022) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Cobra Gold 22. (U.S. Navy photo)

Experts in Amphibious Warfare

Our resident experts enhance the study of amphibious warfare by viewing this time-honored method of force projection through multiple viewpoints and military disciplines.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2021) Members of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team conduct a tactical sweep of a compartment aboard a foreign vessel during a counter piracy exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead/)

Experts in Piracy

The economic and security vulnerabilities exposed by international maritime piracy threaten global trade and political stability and are of great concern to our resident experts.

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CARIBBEAN SEA (April 6, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) conduct counter narcotics operations with the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Joseph Tezanos (WPC 1118), April 6, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Lau) 220406-N-GF955-1019

Experts in Counterdrug Operations

The study of complex military operations that detect, interdict, disrupt, and curtail the flow of illicit drugs and degrade transnational criminal organizations is enhanced by our specialized faculty.

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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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