Syllabus

Classroom Seminars:  Classroom presentations by distinguished guest lecturers examine topics such as: U.S. strategic interests; threats to U.S. national security; the intelligence community and its capability to monitor the threat; the formulation of national security policy; strategic/operation planning; command responsibility; military and Congress; joint/combined operations; defense structure, issue, and organization; foreign policy; and military strategy at various levels. 

Local Area Field Studies:  The objective of the local area studies is to provide Fellows with a better understanding of principal national security agencies in the Washington area. Emphasis is placed on meeting with the Service Senior Enlisted Leaders, agency heads and Joint Staff directors. Local area studies are spread throughout the course.

CONUS Field Studies:  The objective of the CONUS field studies is to ensure Fellows increase their understanding of the Unified Commands headquartered in the U.S.  Discussions with Combatant Commanders are included in this portion of the course. CONUS travel is via military air.

Includes visits to:
U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, VA
U.S. Northern Command

Joint Operations Module:  Joint Operations Module (JOM) is a four-day course of instruction conducted at U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint War fighting Center (JWFC) Suffolk, VA.  Its purpose is to enhance the Fellows comprehension of and appreciation for joint doctrine and the Joint Operational Art through a program of instruction that uses the life cycle of a Joint Task Force (forming, planning, deployment, employment, transition, and redeployment) as the training vehicle. The learning strategy is built around seminars and small group interactive practical exercises that emphasize critical Joint Force Commander issues and lessons learned.  Senior Mentors, observer/trainers, and various subject matter experts will support the Fellows in their efforts.