War Colleges & Strategic Studies Schools
Senior professional military education institutions that prepare senior officers and government civilians for strategic leadership positions.
8 institutions listed
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Browse War Colleges (8 programs)
Air War College
Maxwell AFB, AL
The Air War College at Maxwell AFB is the U.S. Air Force's senior professional military education school, founded 1946. For senior officers — not open to civilians.
Eisenhower School for National Security
Washington, DC
The Eisenhower School at Fort McNair prepares senior military officers and civilians for national security leadership, awarding an M.S. in National Resource Strategy. Not open to the public.
Joint Forces Staff College
Norfolk, VA
The Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC) in Norfolk, part of National Defense University, trains mid-career officers in joint operational planning through a 10-week in-residence program.
Marine Corps War College
Quantico, VA
The Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) at Quantico is the senior school of Marine Corps University, offering joint professional military education to a class of about 30 senior officers.
National War College
Washington, DC
The National War College at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. educates senior military officers and federal civilians in national security strategy. Not open to the public.
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth, KS
The Army's senior tactical school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Founded 1881, CGSC educates ~1,200 field-grade officers a year and grants accredited master's degrees.
U.S. Army War College
Carlisle, PA
The U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania is a graduate-level institution educating senior military officers and government officials for strategic leadership.
U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RI
Founded 1884, the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI educates senior military officers and government officials in strategy, national security, and maritime affairs.
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