NAVS 401
Naval Operations and Seamanship
Classroom Sacred Heart Hall 124
(3 Units)
LT Carl Bayes
Office Hours: Open Door Policy, Call or Email Ahead
E-mail: cbayes@sandiego.edu
Sacred Heart Hall 110
Work Phone: 619-260-2292
Cell Phone: 858-352-8829
Course Description
This course is an in-depth study of numerous aspects relating to the efficient and professional
manner of U.S. Navy ships’ operations.
Course Objectives/Candidate Outcomes
During this course of study we will:
a. Discuss the theory of relative motion as it applies to vessels at sea and learn methods
to quickly and accurately compute maneuvering solutions.
b. Learn the fundamentals of the U.S. Navy’s systems of communications used on sea
going vessels.
c. Discuss the many issues relating to ship handling and Naval Officers’ responsibility.
d. Gain a broad understanding of the doctrines of Naval Warfare, Command and
Control, and Joint Operations.
Textbook Readings
a) Marine Navigation 4th ed. Naval Institute Press, 1998
b) Navigation Rules International-Inland. COMDTINST M16672.2D. Washington, DC.
GPO, 1999.
c) NROTC Exercise Signal Book. NAVEDTRA 37310, 1987.
d) Watch Officer’s Guide: A Handbook for All Deck Watch Officers. 14th ed.
Annapolis, MD. U.S. Naval Institute Press, 2000.
e) Surface Ship Operations. SAUF 32625-0194.
f) Maneuvering Board Workbook. NAVPERS 93440-A.
g) Seamanship: Fundamentals of the Deck Officer. Annapolis, MD. U.S. Naval Institute
Press, 1981.
h) Radar Navigation and Maneuvering Board Manual. PUB 1310. Bethesda, MD.
National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 2001.
i) Strategy and Tactics.
j) Handouts to be distributed
You will also be given a set of parallel rulers, a compass, and moboard paper. Please bring the
compass and parallel ruler (as well as MBW and MBM) to classes designated with moboard
topics.
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Course Requirements/Activities
A. As a Naval officer, you must be prepared for assignments and meetings. Therefore, you
are expected to participate, and will be evaluated on your overall contribution to the class
discussion. Participation must be effective, germane to the subject and logically
presented. You must demonstrate clear, concise thought and an understanding of the
course themes. Attendance and participation are an integral part of the course.
Participation is judged on your grasp of the assigned reading material; your ability to
apply ideas developed in the readings to new situations and your own experiences; and
your ability to listen, and respond relevantly, to the comments of other students in the
course. There will be opportunities throughout the semester for extra credit.
B. Essay: One essay will be required. For this assignment each student will be required to
write a four to five page paper on a naval operations topic from class to be submitted
electronically.
1. Students must submit their topic and with a short abstract for approval. If there
is another issue you would like to research, see your instructor. Non-NROTC
students may select a similar topic related to campus life.
2. Students will research their topic. Sources for the paper will include at least
five references (a maximum of two from the internet (.gov, .edu, .org only), and
three other references (periodicals and/or books). Use MLA Style including
parenthetical reference citations and works cited page. See the MLA Handbook
for Writers of Research Papers.
3. The due date will be 12 Dec via Blackboard.
4. The following sources are accepted grammar references for writing
assignments:
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W. Strunk and E.B. White, The Elements of Style, 3 rd ed., New
York, NY Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1979
Margaret Shertzer, Elements of Grammar, New York, NY,
Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1986
Essentials of English, Hopper, Gale, Foote, New York, NY,
Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., 1990
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
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Course Requirements/Activities
Homework and Quizzes
Writing Assignment
Labs
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Participation
20%
15%
15%
15%
15%
20%
Assessment Plan/Grading Criteria/Rubric
94 – 100 = A
90 – 93 = A87 – 89 = B+
83 – 86 = B
80 – 82
77 – 79
73 – 76
70 – 72
67 – 69
63 – 66
60 – 62
0 – 59
= B= C+
=C
= C-
= D+
=D
= D=F
Requests for Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be
made for course participants with disabilities who require specific instructional and testing
modifications. Students with such requirements must identify themselves to the University of
San Diego Disability Services Office (619.260.4655) before the beginning of the course. Every
effort will be made to accommodate students’ needs, however, performance standards for the
course will not be modified in considering specific accommodations.
Course Outline
Date
Topic
Advanced Navigation
Sep 5
Class Introduction and Senior
Review
Sep 10 Rules of Road and Maneuvering
Board Review
Sep 12 Moboards: Tracking and
Intercepting/Wind/
Sep 17
Sep 19
Sep 24
Advisors Time
International Law/Federal
Regulations/Naval Operations
Voyage Planning and Time
Reading
Homework
(f) Ch 1-5
(f) 2.6, 2.22,
3.2, 4.2, 4.4
(f) 5.3, 5.5,
5.8, 12.2, 2.6,
13.1, 14.1,
14.4, 14.9,
14.12
(f) Ch 12-14
(a) Ch 15
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(j) 1
Sep 26
Oct 1
Moboards: Formations, Dispositions,
Screens, and Maneuvering Rules
Advisors Time
Oct 3
Quiz #1
(e) Ch 6, (f) Ch 6-8,
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Communications
Oct 8
Operational Security
Oct 10
Visual Communications/Signal Book
Oct 15
Oct 17
External Communications and
Radiotelephone (R/T) Exercise
Watchstanding/ Midterm Review
Oct 22
Midterm
Evolutions & Operations
Oct 24 Shiphandling (Forces, Tugs,
Equipment)/Intended Track and
Current Sailing
Oct 29 Evolutions –Anchoring and Mooring
to a Buoy/ Evolutions – Underway
Replenishment and VERTREP
Oct 31
(e) pg 5-21 to 5-30
(d) Ch 2, 5,12 (g) Ch
2
(d) Ch 6 (e) Ch 1 and
2
(g) Ch 5
(e) Ch 2-1 to 2-12,
(g) 170-173, 182204 /(e) Ch 3-25 to 337
(g) 275-276, 282-302
Current Sailing
Naval Warfare Doctrine and Joint Operations
Nov 5 Naval Warfare Doctrine (NWD),
(i) Ch 1, 2, 3
Joint Organization/Maritime Ops
Nov 7 Naval Command and Control, Ops
(i) Ch 4, 5, 6
Design, Objective of Naval Warfare
Nov 12 Logistics, Surface Warfare, Undersea (i) Ch 7, 8, 9, 10
Warfare, and Air Warfare
Nov 14 Amphibious Warfare and Strike
(i) Ch 11, 12, 13
Warfare
Nov 19 Final Review
Nov 21 Final Exam/Final Battle Scenario
Nov 26 NO CLASS
Nov 28 THANKSGIVING (NO CLASS)
Dec 3
Case Study
Dec 5
Case Study/Course Critiques
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(f) 6.2, 7.1,
8.1, 11.1
Bibliography
1) Richard R. Hobbs, Marine Navigation, 4th ed., Annapolis, MD: U. S. Naval Institute, 1998
2) Richard R. Hobbs, Marine Navigation Workbook, 4th ed., Annapolis, MD: U. S. Naval Institute, 1998
3) Naval Education and Training Command, Surface Ship Operations, NAVEDTRA 12973, Washington,
D.C.: GPO, 1984. (No longer in print)
4) U.S. Department of Transportation, Navigation Rules International-Inland, COMDTINST M16672.2D.
Washington D.C.: GPO, 1999.
Appendices to NAVS 401
Class Leader.
One student will be selected, as the class leader to ensure the room and audiovisual equipment are
ready for instruction. He or she will also take roll and document those arriving late. In addition, the
class leader will track progress of the student “Character Training” (community service projects).
Students shall attend all classes and submit papers on the due dates. Failure to complete all
assignments will result in a failing grade. Should an emergency develop that warrants relief
from this stated attendance and performance policy, prior approval must be obtained directly
from the instructor.
Military Protocol.
Since this is a course primarily designed and required for NROTC students, Naval protocol is
emphasized and is a teaching point. As a matter of courtesy and custom, the first individual to
recognize entry into the classroom by Commanding Officer, Executive Officer of the NROTC Unit
or Class Instructor will call for “Attention on Deck.” Non-NROTC students are also asked as a
matter of courtesy to follow this custom. NROTC students must adhere to the NROTC and Navy
regulations for dress in and out of uniform. Dress and grooming standards are expected to be within military standards when both in and out of uniform. Open toed shoes will not be worn by males.
When meeting with CO, students will be in the Uniform of the Day
Additionally, the following standards will be enforced:
Work.
Unless otherwise indicated on a case-by-case basis by the instructor, students must work alone on
these assignments, may not share answers, and must not refer to any work done on the same or
similar assignments by students currently or previously enrolled in any section of NS401.
Late Assignments.
Assignments turned past the due date without previous notification will be subject to a 10% mark
down. i.e maximum grade for a late assignment is 90%.
Attendance.
Attendance at every class session is expected. Classroom activities and discussion are important
aspects of the learning process. Participation will be evaluated as a part of student performance.
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Absence:
Excused – Permission for absence must be requested in advance (via phone/email to the
Instructor). Excused absence will be granted at the sole discretion of the instructor. Unless
otherwise arranged, assignments falling due on the day of an excused absence remain due on or
before that day. An excused absence on a scheduled exam or project presentation day will rarely
be granted, and will usually be contingent upon completing the presentation or an alternate exam
prior to the scheduled absence.
Unexcused – Any absence without prior approval of the instructor is an unexcused absence. No
credit will be given for class participation or for any quiz/presentation/exam missed due to the
unexcused absence.
Tardiness.
Punctuality is expected. A tardy student should enter the classroom without disruption and should
discuss with the instructor after class. Repeated incidents will have an adverse effect on final grades.
Responsibility.
Students are expected to perform at a substantially higher level of maturity and responsibility than that of
most other students. In general, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate action to resolve all personal
issues and ensure administrative matters are handled in a timely manner.
Academic Dishonesty.
Honesty and moral integrity are fundamental to the character of a Naval officer. The NROTC Honor Code
states “A NROTC student will not lie, cheat, or steal.” This applies to all students in this course.
Substantiated charges will result in a failing grade and disenrollment from the NROTC program with an
unfavorable recommendation regarding commissioned service. The student will also be referred to the
appropriate University officials for disciplinary proceedings.
Grade of Incomplete:
The grade of Incomplete (“I”) may be recorded to indicate (1) that the requirements of a course
have been substantially completed but, for a legitimate reason, a small fraction of the work
remains to be completed, and, (2) that the record of the student in the course justifies the
expectation that he or she will complete the work and obtain the passing grade by the deadline.
It is the student’s responsibility to explain to the instructor the reasons for non-completion of
work and to request an incomplete grade prior to the posting of final grades. Students who
receive a grade of incomplete must submit all missing work no later than the end of the tenth
week of the next regular semester, otherwise the “I” grade will become a permanent “F.”
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