Staff studies, consists of projects, research studies and reports bearing on areas of concern to the Naval War College or the Department of the Navy. These monographs or book-length studies encompass the years 1908-1978 and are authored by military personnel, for the most part.

The studies provide insights into the kinds of problems and concerns that affected the Naval War College and U.S. Navy over the years.

This paper published by NWC's Center for Advanced Research covers the College's history and tradition of responding to American naval need. The paper discusses NWC's struggles to establish its institutional identity, educational outcomes, and while contributing to the development of American naval professionalism.

This paper published by NWC's Center for Advanced Research covers the College's history and tradition of responding to American naval need. The paper discusses NWC's struggles to establish its institutional identity, educational outcomes, and while contributing to the development of American naval professionalism.