Space Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Certificate - Curriculum 298 (DL)
Program Officer
LCDR Brannon Chapman
Spanagel Hall, Room 401A
(831) 656-2678, DSN 756-2678
bwchapma@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Steve Tackett, Lecturer
Code SP/Ta, Spanagel Hall, Room 230
(831) 656-2944, DSN 756-2944
shtacket@nps.edu
Brief Overview
The Space Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) Certificate is comprised of 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
Fall, Spring
Program Length
4 Quarters
Required Courses: Curriculum 298
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 |