Welcome to the National Defense University, NATO Education Center, and the NATO  Orientation Program (NOP)! You will find the NOP to be an extremely valuable part of your preparation for international work with NATO Allies and Partnership for Peace nations.

The NATO Alliance is dynamic and engaged in numerous activities far beyond those originally envisioned by the founding nations. The NOP will immerse you into NATO structures, issues, challenges, and the international perceptions of each.

Arrive prepared to share your intellect and experiences with faculty, collegues, and guest speakers. We look forward to working with you.

Lawrence Chalmer,