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Naval Science II (921) Understand the importance of sea control and how sea power influenced the growth of Early Western Civilization. - The purpose of this course is designed to engender a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, with recognition that the historically significant role of sea power will be important in America’s future, and develop in each cadet a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, associates, and self. These elements are pursued at a fundamental level. Also this course is designed to engender a sound understanding of maritime geography as it relates to our national resources, landforms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, military, and geopolitics. - The construction and organization (damage control) of naval ships. - Naval shipboard organization and watch standing. - Equipment, terminology, and small boat basic characteristics used in basic seamanship. - Common tools and terminology of navigation. - Navigation fundamentals, nautical rules of the road and purpose of maneuvering boards. - Naval weaponry instruction in gunnery, guided missiles, mines, chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Credit: 1.00