Space Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Certificate - Curriculum 298 (DL)

Program Officer

CDR Michael Moran

Spanagel Hall, Room 102B

[phone], DSN 756-2817

[e-mail]

Academic Associate

Steve Tackett, Lecturer

Code SP/Ta, Spanagel Hall, Room 230

[phone], DSN 756-2944

[e-mail]

Brief Overview

The Space Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Certificate comprises four courses (SS3011, SS3613, SS3740 and SS3741). Upon successful completion of the course work, students will be awarded a certificate of completion in keeping with standard practices of the Naval Postgraduate School. The Space NC3 Certificate supports objectives corresponding to required space, ground and classified elements of USAF Global Strike Command’s strategic Nuclear education components. This certificate is a distance learning, asynchronous education program that covers satellite technology and communication fundamentals relevant to U.S. strategic nuclear operations, deterrence and assurance.

Requirements for Entry

A baccalaureate degree with above-average grades, completion of college-level Algebra 2 and college-level physics with a C or better average, and a Secret clearance is required.

Convenes

Spring

Program Length

4 Quarters

 

Required Courses: Curriculum 298

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
SS3011	Space Technology and Applications		3	0
SS3613	Military Satellite Communications		3	0
SS3740/AE3740	Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Systems - Part I		3	0
SS3741/AE3741	Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Systems - Part II		3	0