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 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

GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer John Paul Jones (DDG 53) conduct a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) in the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 11, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort) 210111-N-IE405-1204

Experts in Military Theory

Our faculty uses both experience and research-based, historical data to uncover potential superiority assets within different technology spheres that can be applied to all branches of the military.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Ensign Alison Dunbar, from Middletown, Del., acts as the helicopter control officer and coordinates with the bridge and landing signalman officer for the launch of a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 from the deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while conducting routine underway operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin A. Lewis) 220120-N-TR141-0006

Experts in Space

The study of global efforts to launch scientific, exploratory, and military payloads and the geopolitical ramifications of space travel are strengthened by our knowledgeable and expert faculty.

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Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Austin Brodhacker shoots an M240B machine gun at a killer-tomato target from the bridge wing aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022, Feb. 7, 2022. IMX/Cutlass Express 2022 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving more than 60 nations and international organizations committed to enhancing partnerships and interoperability to strengthen maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theoplis Stewart II) 220207-N-UP745-2224

Experts in Irregular Warfare

Our expert faculty members greatly strengthen the study of irregular warfare, including the actions of violent or extremist paramilitary groups around the globe who operate on both the sea and land.

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Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, chief of chaplains of the Navy, participates in the 2016 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference at NWC in Newport, Rhode Island. 160517-N-PX557-048 NEWPORT, R.I. (May 17, 2016)

Experts in Women, Peace, and Security

The gender perspective is critical to mitigating the impacts of conflict in our security environment; our research efforts advance women's increased participation in all peace and security efforts.

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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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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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