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

Course NumberTitleCreditsLecture HoursLab Hours
SS3011Space Technology and Applications

3

0

SS3613Military Satellite Communications

3

0

SS3740/AE3740Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Systems - Part I

3

0

SS3741/AE3741Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Systems - Part II

3

0