NS 323

Credit: 3 hours.

Open to all students on campus, not just ROTC students.Throughout the course we will discuss modern tactical principles, current military developments, and other aspects of warfare along with their interactions with and influences on maneuver warfare doctrine. There is a specific focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfighting organization. Additionally, study will include historical influences on tactical, operational, and strategic levels of maneuver warfare practices in the current and future operating environments. This course is well suited for anyone interested in learning more about what makes the Marine Corps so effective as a warfighting organization as well as students seeking to develop their leadership skills.

Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate standing or consent of instructor.