Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Systems - Part I

Course #SS3740

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

POC: NPS Online Support

Overview

Same as AE3740. This course is the first of two courses that introduce nuclear command & control concepts as well as a comprehensive, technical view of the US Nuclear Command & Control & Communications (NC3) system. The first course will concentrate on deterrence theory, command & control theory and history behind the US NC3 system, as well as an introduction to NC3 support space systems.

Students will study international as well as domestic law & policy guidance in relation to nuclear weapon employment and proliferation. Nuclear close calls will be analyzed to identify failures in systems & procedures that must be avoided in the future. Students will study the state of nuclear weapons worldwide and understand the US strategy to counter the various nuclear threats. Students will begin a comprehensive study of the US NC3 system, which will continue in the second course.

Security clearance: Secret

Included in degrees & certificates

  • 298
  • 608
  • 738

Eligibility

The following are eligible for this offering:

  • Naval Officers
  • Naval Enlisted
  • Non-Naval Officers
  • Non-Naval Enlisted
  • DON Civilians
  • DOD Civilians
  • Defense Contractors
  • Non-DOD Federal Employees
  • State and Local Government Employees
  • US Civilians

Prerequisites

  • SS3011
  • SS3613
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Academic Calendar

  •  06 Jun 2023

    Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony

  •  09 Jun 2023

    Spring quarter last day of classes

  •  13 Jun 2023

    Spring quarter final examinations begin