Type | Federal staff college |
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Established | 1976 |
Parent institution | U.S. Department of Defense |
Academic affiliation | CUWMA |
President | Lt Gen Michael T. Plehn[1] |
Provost | James Lepse |
Location | , United States 38°51′58″N 77°00′54″W / 38.866°N 77.015°W |
Website | www |
The National Defense University (NDU) is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense aimed at facilitating high-level education, training, and professional development of national security leaders. As a chairman's Controlled Activity, NDU operates under the guidance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), with Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn, USAF,[1] as president. It is located on the grounds of Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C.,[2] near the White House and the US Congress.
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On the shores of the Potomac River in the heart of our nation's capital lies a military complex with both a vital and strategic role in the security of our nation. It does not house the weapons of war; it houses America's greatest resource of knowledge, experience, and intellectual capital on every aspect of national and international security: the National Defense University. Through this university's halls pass leaders that shape entire generations; leaders educated and prepared to protect and defend America. For over a quarter of a century the National Defense University, under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has played a vital ever-expanding role in the defense of our nation -- educating military and civilian leaders to address complex international security challenges. These leaders come from the Department of Defense, other U.S. government agencies, the private sector, and over fifty other countries from around the world. With programs dating back to 1924 National Defense University has become the world leader in advanced and joint professional military education. Its foundation? Three academic pillars: education, research and outreach. The university is comprised today of five colleges: the National War College, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (renamed The Eisenhower School in 2013), the Joint Forces Staff College, the iCollege, and the College of International Security Affairs. NDU is also the home to over 20 research centers, special components, and regional centers -- forming a unique concentration of expertise in the critical security challenges facing America and our allies. The legacy of National Defense University comes from Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and other leaders who have guided the country through decisive moments. Today, as we confront 21st century challenges, the critical importance of NDU becomes abundantly clear. Through its excellence and innovation, NDU exists as a stronghold for military and civilian leaders as we evaluate national and international security challenges, and guide our nation into the future.
Components
The National Defense University includes:
- Colleges and schools[3]
- Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS)
- College of International Security Affairs
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (The Eisenhower School), formerly the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
- College of Information and Cyberspace (formerly Information Resources Management College or "iCollege")
- Joint Forces Staff College
- National War College
- Programs
- CAPSTONE
- KEYSTONE
- PINNACLE
- Research centers
- Institute for National Strategic Studies
- Center for Strategic Research
- Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs
- Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Program for Emerging Leaders
- Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Graduate Fellowship Program
- NDU Press
- Center for Applied Strategic Learning
- Institute for National Strategic Studies
- NDU Libraries
Acceptance rate and admissions
Acceptance rate | 65% |
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Admissions requirements | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students past academic records and grades |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Enrollment | 1,500 |
Full-time employees | 75 |
Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
Read More Archived October 19, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
Research institutes and centers
- Institute for National Strategic Studies;
- Center for Strategic Studies;
- Center for the Study of Military Affairs of China;
- Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction;
- National Defense University Press (the university publishes 1,300 periodicals)[5];
- Center for applied strategic training;
- Center for joint and strategic logistics.
- The university has a scientific and reference library, the funds of which are open to all students and teachers. Read More Archived October 19, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
Associated organizations
- NDU Board of Visitors
- National Defense University Foundation
- United States Institute of Peace
- Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Publications
The NDU Press supports education, research, and outreach as the university's cross-component, professional military, and academic publishing house. Publications include the journals Joint Force Quarterly (JFQ) and PRISM: The Journal of Complex Operations, books such as Strategic Assessment 2020, case studies, policy briefs, and strategic monographs.[4]
List of presidents
No. | President | Term | Service branch | |||
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Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Term length | ||
1 | Vice Admiral Marmaduke G. Bayne (1920–2005) | 1976 | 1977 | ~1 year, 0 days | U.S. Navy | |
2 | Lieutenant General Robert G. Gard Jr. (born 1928) | 1977 | July 1981 | ~4 years, 181 days | U.S. Army | |
3 | Lieutenant General John S. Pustay (born 1931) | July 1981 | October 1983 | ~2 years, 92 days | U.S. Air Force | |
4 | Lieutenant General Richard D. Lawrence (1930–2016) | October 1983 | September 1986 | ~2 years, 335 days | U.S. Army | |
5 | Lieutenant General Bradley C. Hosmer (born 1937) | September 1986 | September 1989 | ~3 years, 0 days | U.S. Air Force | |
6 | Vice Admiral John A. Baldwin Jr. (born 1933) | September 1989 | August 14, 1992 | ~2 years, 348 days | U.S. Navy | |
7 | Lieutenant General Paul G. Cerjan (1938–2011) | August 14, 1992[5] | September 1994 | ~2 years, 18 days | U.S. Army | |
8 | Lieutenant General Ervin J. Rokke (born 1939) | September 1994 | 1997 | ~2 years, 122 days | U.S. Air Force | |
9 | Lieutenant General Richard A. Chilcoat (1938–2010) | 1997 | 2000 | ~3 years, 0 days | U.S. Army | |
10 | Vice Admiral Paul G. Gaffney II (born 1946) | July 7, 2000 | July 2, 2003 | 2 years, 360 days | U.S. Navy | |
11 | Lieutenant General Michael M. Dunn (born 1950) | July 2, 2003 | July 14, 2006 | 3 years, 12 days | U.S. Air Force | |
12 | Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson (born 1948) | July 14, 2006 | July 10, 2009 | 2 years, 361 days | U.S. Marine Corps | |
13 | Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau (born 1951) | July 10, 2009[6] | April 13, 2012[7] | 2 years, 278 days | U.S. Navy | |
- | Nancy McEldowney (born 1958) Acting | April 13, 2012 | July 11, 2012 | 89 days | Senior Executive Service | |
14 | Major General Gregg F. Martin (born 1956) | July 11, 2012[8] | July 21, 2014 | 2 years, 10 days | U.S. Army | |
- | Wanda Nesbitt (born 1956) Acting | July 21, 2014 | November 18, 2014 | 120 days | Senior Executive Service | |
15 | Major General Frederick M. Padilla (born 1959) | November 18, 2014[9] | September 25, 2017 | 2 years, 311 days | U.S. Marine Corps | |
16 | Vice Admiral Fritz Roegge (born 1958) | September 25, 2017 | February 3, 2021 | 3 years, 131 days | U.S. Navy | |
17 | Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn (born 1965) | February 3, 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 71 days | U.S. Air Force |
See also
- Air University (United States Air Force), Alabama
- Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- National Intelligence University, Washington, D.C.
- NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy
- Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California
- Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island
- U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
References
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn, USAF > National Defense University > Article View". National Defense University. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "Profile. National Defense University". dnb.com.
- ^ "Colleges". National Defense University. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "PRISM: The Journal of Complex Operations". National Defense University. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ The United States Institute of Peace Journal, Volume 5, Issue 5. October 1992. p. 5.
- ^ "Chairman Welcomes New National Defense University President". dvidshub.net. July 10, 2009.
- ^ Dresbach, Jim (April 13, 2012). "Grateful Rondeau retires at NDU". U.S. Army. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "Martin Becomes 14th National Defense University President". National Defense University.
- ^ "Padilla Becomes 15th President of National Defense University". National Defense University.
External links
- Official website
- National Defense University publications on the Internet Archive
- US National Defense University Location, History, Structure, and acceptance rate Archived October 19, 2022, at the Wayback Machine