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Providing National Resource and Security Strategy Education for Senior Leaders
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Welcome Class of 2012!

It is my conviction that the educational programs conducted by the Industrial College are of the greatest importance in developing the kind of enlightened military and civilian leadership our Nation must have if its purpose and security are to endure.

Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Commandant's Message
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ICAF Student Experience
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  • General Eisenhower signs War Department Circular 130, 3 May 1946, that renames the school "The Industrial College of the Armed Forces". The college is located at Fort Lesley J McNair on the National Defense University campus in Washington DC.
  • The National Security Strategy Exercise gives students a platform to present executive level National Security reports to distinguished visitors. Acting as assistants to National Security Advisors, students create and recommend a new President's National Security Strategy Report (NSS).
  • The Industry Study Program gives ICAF students a unique opportunity to meet with senior leaders and assess the current state of particular national industries. Student fieldwork is available in the Industry Reports section
    [ Industry Reports ]
  • Former Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell addresses students in Baruch auditorium during a recent visit. Students and faculty benefit from the guest speaker programs by providing access to outstanding contemporary leadership experiences and wisdom.
  • Students at ICAF will read, think and write about a wide variety of National Security topics while at ICAF. The opportunities for writing acclaim are plentiful and the faculty take great care to develop student writing skills.
  • The Prep-T program offers students an opportunity to visit operationally important systems with major relevance or standing in the ICAF curriculum or National Security. These students are visiting a border crossing point with Mexico.
  • Students and faculty have many opportunities to learn from each other during the year. The seminar system provides close contact between students, and students and faculty. The excellent and experieced faculty maintain a 3.5:1 student faculty ratio.
  • ICAF students travel and do fieldwork at large works or systems that affect National Security. The Prep-T and Industry Study programs get students into the field around the globe. These students get an exceptional view of the Panama Canal.
  • The ICAF Experience includes a number of sporting events. Our neighbors at The National War College compete with ICAF for the President's Cup throughout the year. Spring time means a trip to the Thorpe Games with all the other senior service schools.

  • Go Tigers!

    ICAF's beloved mascot will lead the cheers!
College Updates
Class 2011 Graduation
  • NDU/ICAF 2011 Graduation Photos [ Photos ]

Reports & Publications

The National Security Policy Process: The National Security Council and Interagency System (2011 Annual Report)

[ Download 2011 Report (PDF) ]

Industry Study Feature
A core feature of the ICAF education is a study of national industries. Students and faculty participate in field studies to understand and assess trends. This analysis is available as a formal report.

[ View 2010 Electronics Report ]

Student Information

2012 Student Handbook Available
AY12 Student Handbook
NDU/ICAF Blackboard
ICAF uses this as a distance learning resource. All registered students will have an account to access this.
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News & Events

Congratulations to the ICAF & NDU Classes of 2011!
Special thanks to our guest speakers General James Mattis & Thad Allen

Thank you family and friends for joining us for this honored occasion in the up-weathered conditions.

Go Tigers!

 

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