This course introduces cadets to foundational concepts within US national security policy, strategic theory, and military strategy. Cadets analyze the decisions of US policymakers through practical case studies and contemporary events by applying major theoretical concepts in defense strategy and policy through individual critical thinking, group collaboration, and oral and written communication. Cadets will be able to understand, analyze, and effectively communicate the relation of tactical action to national policy within the context of the US defense establishment. *This course will be conducted as a pilot course in AY26-2 and AY27-2. If there are substantive changes to the course, it will need review by the Curriculum Committee NLT AY28-1 to continue in AY28-2.*
