The Industrial College of the Armed Forces is a U.S. military educational institution that prepares military officers and civilian government officials for leadership and executive positions in the national security field.

Target Audience: GS 14, 15, or equivalent

Program Duration: 10 months

Tuition: No Cost

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Permanent, full-time civilian employee of the Department of Defense; available for an extended period of service upon graduation
• All nominees must have, at minimum, a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) security clearance. Note: NDU does offer classified electives at a higher security clearance level and individuals possessing the appropriate level will have the opportunity to attend.
• Outstanding potential for senior command and staff positions
• Experience in the design and resourcing of different facets of national security, Joint, and/or interagency
• Broad experience within and outside current career field
• Ability to contribute as a member of a diverse seminar

Learning Activities:

• Multi-disciplinary educational programs
• Associated research dealing with the resource component of national power (e.g., special emphasis on materiel acquisition and joint logistics and their integration into the national security strategy for peace and war)
• Classes in advanced strategic methods and diplomacy
• Executive-level courses of study

Developmental Activities:

• Simulations and war games
• Professional exchanges
• Outreach programs

Nomination Deadline: March 23, 2012

How to Apply: The nomination package must be endorsed through the chain-of-command. Upon chain-of-command approval, Command Training Representatives will forward endorsed nomination packages that include:

• A completed NDU Nomination Package.
• Information Operation (IO) Concentration course description.
• Supply Chain Management Program course description.
• The applicant’s current resume, signed and dated by the applicant
• Command-level endorsement (Flag Officer, General Officer or Senior Executive Service member)
• Original transcript
• Additional information as may be required by nominating organization

Program applicants are advised that their organization may have different deadline dates and requirements. It is important to check with the Command Training Representative for information regarding deadline dates and requirements.

Send the application package by regular mail, Federal Express, or UPS to the following address:

Office of Civilian Human Resources
Civilian Workforce Development Division
614 Sicard Street, S.E., Bldg. 201, Suite 100
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5014

Schedule and Cost: Travel, lodging, and meal costs are the Major Commands responsibility.