Welcome to the National Defense University and the NATO Staff Officer Orientation Course (NSOOC)! You will find the NSOOC program 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 NSOOC program 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, Director