NS331

This course is required for NROTC, Marine option, midshipmen 2nd class and MECEP students. Students trace the development of warfare to the present day. This course covers the causes of continuity and change in the means and methods of warfare. It addresses the influence of political, economic, and societal factors on the conduct of war, with significant attention focused on the role of technological innovation in changing the battlefield. Students will explore the contribution of preeminent military theorists and battlefield commanders to our modern understanding of the art and science of war. 3 Lecture hours.