Department of Naval Science
STEPHEN D. MATTS, Chair
Professor
Stephen D. Matts, Captain, USN.
Associate Professor
Timothy Nichols, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC.
Instructors
Chad Fleming, Captain, USMC; Jeffrey A. Gerring, Lieutenant, USN; Ron Gramlisch, Lieutenant, USN; Daryl Meeks, Lieutenant, USN.
Introduction
Since its commissioning in 1941, the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has commissioned hundreds of officers into the Navy and the Marine Corps. The proud tradition established at Chapel Hill is highlighted by the fact that at one time only the Naval Academy had commissioned more naval officers than this University.
The purpose of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps is to provide a source of highly qualified officers to serve on United States Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft, or in the United States Marine Corps. The NROTC program also offers scholarships for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Students (midshipmen) who obtain a baccalaureate degree and who satisfy academic and physical requirements are commissioned as either ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Nursing degree students receive commissions as ensigns in the Navy Nurse Corps. Students may participate in NROTC in one of two programs: the NROTC Scholarship Program or the NROTC College Program. NROTC scholarships provide for tuition, books, fees, uniforms, and a monthly allowance of $250 to $400. Students participating in the college program receive their NROTC books, uniforms, and a monthly allowance of $350 to $400 during their junior and senior years. A major advantage of the college program is the excellent opportunity to win two- and three-year NROTC scholarships
Regardless of enrollment category, many features are common to both programs:
• Naval science courses carry academic credit.
• Students can join the program to “test the waters” without immediately incurring a military obligation.
• All midshipmen who successfully complete program and graduation requirements receive commissions as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
• Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, creed, or religion.
Midshipman Life
Maximum attention is dedicated to ensuring that each midshipman leads a full and productive University life. Midshipmen are encouraged to participate on University athletic teams as well as in campus politics, fraternities, sororities, intramurals, and other organizations. Additionally, midshipmen are provided an outstanding opportunity to examine and experience many alternative career paths, social events, and experiences through field trips, summer cruises, and the midshipman military organization.
NROTC Program
Courses offered in the Department of Naval Science in conjunction with courses offered in the Curriculum in Peace, War, and Defense are designed to equip an individual with the necessary tools to commission in the naval service.
Information about applications and admissions in the UNC–Chapel Hill Naval ROTC may be obtained by visiting the Naval Armory on campus; by addressing an inquiry to Professor of Naval Science, CB# 3325, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3325; or by calling (919) 962-1198.
NAVS
101 [031] Introduction to Naval Science (1). Fundamental orientation to the Naval service emphasizing the mission, organization, regulations, customs and traditions, broad warfare components, and major challenges facing Naval/Marine Corps officers.
190 [090] Seminar in Topics of Naval Science (1–12). Permission of the department. Seminar of topics regarding the United States Navy.
196 [096] Independent Study in Naval Science (1–12). Permission of the department. Readings and research by an individual student on a subject related to the United States Navy.
201 [061] Naval Leadership and Management (3). A study of organizational principles, management theory, and leadership styles, with emphasis on applications in the Navy and Department of Defense.
202 [051] Navigation (3). Corequisite, NAVS 202L. A comprehensive study of the theory, principles, and procedures of ship navigation, movements, and employment. Course includes spherical trigonometry, mathematics, analysis, study and practices of navigation, sextants, navigation publications, and report logs. Covers rules of the road, lights, signals, navigational aids, and electronic and mechanical positioning devices.
202L [051L] Navigation Laboratory (1). Corequisite, NAVS 202. Practical application of the theories and principles of navigation as presented in the lecture series.
211L [055] Marine Option Naval Science Laboratory (0). One laboratory hour per week designed to introduce topics and activities relevant to the professional development of the prospective Marine Corps officer. Required for Marine Option 2/C.
301 [032] Naval Ships Engineering Systems (3). An introductory course and survey of ship design, characteristics, propulsion (including nuclear power) and control systems, and the principles of ship stability.
302 [041] Naval Weapons Systems (3). A descriptive survey course in engineering aspects of ships weapons guidance, control, and propulsion systems and characteristics of ships weapons systems.
311 [053] Evolution of Warfare (3). Survey of the evolution of warfare through the study of selected campaigns and classic battles, with special emphasis on the principles of war, the military impact of leadership, and the evolution of tactics and weaponry.
401 [052] Naval Operations (4). A study of the maneuvering of ships in formation, and the operations in which naval vessels engage daily.
402 [062] Naval Leadership and Ethics (3). Capstone leadership course in NROTC curriculum, emphasizing leadership skills and the ethical implications of decision making for the competent commissioned officer.
411 [054] Amphibious Warfare (3). A survey of the projection of sea power ashore, with special emphasis on the evolution of amphibious warfare in the 20th century, through the study of historical amphibious landings and campaigns.
500L [070L] Naval Science Laboratory (0). Required of all NROTC students. Meets once a week to provide supplemental military training, including close order drill, physical fitness, inspections, guest lectures, and leadership training.