1. Naval Science 213 Sea Power and Maritime Affairs LT Ryan F Guard

2. Grading Exam I 20% Exam II20% Exam III20% Participation 20% Presentation20%

3. Tests Part 1 – Identification Part 2 & 3 – Essay

4. In Class Presentations: Present a 10 (+/- 1) minute presentation to the class about a relevant battle that took place during the main topic for that day. Sign up list outside my office. You may chooses any battle that you want, first come first serve. Items to discuss: – General Overview & Chronological Timeline – Participants – Equipment used – Tactics used – Tactical Outcome – Strategic Outcome – Lessons Learned from both sides – How this battle fits into our 8 course themes

5. In Class Presentations Grading points: – General Situational overview Participants Equipment used Tactics used Tactical & Strategic outcome Lessons learned – Time (10 min +/- 1 Minute) – Personal Appearance Command presence Voice projection – Accuracy of info – Applicability of presented info – Quality of aids (if applicable) – Preparation – Amusement factor: “Was it fun?” and “Did you make me want to care?”

6. Blackboard Syllabus Lectures Tests Grades

7. Things that Annoy LT Guard Texting during class Jane Fonda Lateness Lame excuses Busywork Red tape Incivility Clean-up noise

8. Admin notes Read for Wed – In Peace and War Ch 1 – Historical Atlas of the US Navy pp. 3-20 – Books to get from Mr. O’Malley In Peace & War (Primary) Atlas of US Naval History (Primary) Quarterdeck & Bridge (Ref) Timeline (Ref) This People’s Navy (Ref)

9. Overall Course Goals: Know the significant events in U.S. Naval history. – Know the significant milestones in the history of the evolution of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps including the prominent leaders and their contributions. – Know the role U.S. Naval forces played in the national strategies and policies of the United States in both peacetime and war through the present day. – Know the historical successes and failures of Joint Warfare. Comprehend the historical evolution of sea power and its effects on world history. – Comprehend the importance of power projection by seaborne forces and be able to cite historical examples. – Know the significant historical developments of Naval weapons systems, platforms, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Know the effect of significant legislative changes related to Department of Defense structuring. Know the effect developing states and terrorist movements have had on the interests, policies, and strategies of the United States. Comprehend the relationship between technological progress and the evolution of military strategies, policies, doctrines and tactics.

10. Why does the Navy exist?

11. To further national goals

12. History: What is it? The past? Our representations of it? Current views of it?

13. History: What is it good for? Importance to the Navy?

14. Course Structure Eight Key themes that weave in and out of course

15. 8 Key Themes #1 The Navy as an Instrument of Foreign Policy: – 19 th Century? – 20 th Century? – 21 st Century?

16. 8 Key Themes #2 Interaction with Congress – Funding + Composition = Mission

18. 8 Key Themes #3 Interservice Relations – Tension: an Impediment – The advent of Purple

19. 8 Key Themes #4 Technology – Armor – Hull – Ordinance – Propulsion Technology, tactics, and strategy are all symbiotic

20. 8 Key Themes #5 Leaders

21. 8 Key Themes #6 Strategy and Tactics Does Strategy = Tactics?

22. 8 Key Themes US Naval Doctrine

23. 8 Key Themes Future Missions

24. What is NS 213 Again? Not a dates and battles course Provide students with a base knowledge of why and how the Naval Service they are joining has historically and is currently doing.

25. The NROTC Honor Code A Midshipman does not – LIE – CHEAT – OR STEAL Why? – Military organizations MUST be based on absolute trust. Otherwise, lives could be lost! – Take these principles to the fleet! Questions?