B171801|NWC-IF|U|NWC INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS|42w|703|FT MCNAIR WASH,DC|80||Yes||

Course Description: The National War College mission is to prepare future leaders of the Armed Forces, State Department, and other civilian agencies for high-level policy, command, and staff responsibilities by conducting a senior-level course of study in national security strategy and national security policy.The National War College curriculum is composed of a core program, elective courses, and regional studies. A common core program is required of all students. It provides grounding in national security strategy and policy, and military strategy and operations. The core curriculum focuses on the domestic and international contexts in which national security policy is developed, national security organizations and decision-making processes, and the formulation and implementation of military strategy.The electives program complements the core curriculum. The College offers a wide range of courses, which provide students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their study.A fundamental strength of the College is its joint environment and approach. Students and faculty are drawn from all armed forces and from civilian departments and agencies concerned with national security policy. The College program stresses "jointness" in military planning and operations and the interrelationship of domestic, foreign, and defense policies.Upon successful completion of the college's requirements, qualified candidates may earn a Masters of Science Degree in National Security Strategy. Candidates not eligible for the Master's Degree are awarded a Diploma in National Security Strategy.

Course Prerequiste Text: Selectees must meet the following prerequisites: 1.Be an active duty military officer of any service or a civilian working in the Defense bureaucracy. 2.Currently serving in a rank equivalent to a U.S. Colonel or Navy Captain, or one star flag officer. 3.Have completed 15 years of military service. 4.Have attained a baccalaureate degree or equivalent. 5.Have both high levels of command and staff experience. 6.Have achieved a score of 80 or higher on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test in those cases in which English is not the native language. Refresher training in the United States does not substitute for an ECL of 80. Prerequisite T-MASL:B171805 (IF PREPARATORY COURSE

Course Intl Notes: Dependents may accompany IFs, at their own expense. TOEFL required for FY 08 classes. IFs should bring transcripts for review.TLA supported students should receive full TLA ($72 M&I and $188 (December-May), $162 (June-August), $195 (September-November) for Lodging) in the DC area. Billeting on Fort McNair or military billets is not available. TLA students are billeted in hotel on the Metro line. Fort McNair is accessible via DC area metro.

B155433|GEN|U|GLOBAL ENTERPRISE NETWORKING AND TELECOMMUNICATION|1w|706|FT MCNAIR WASH,DC|85||Yes||

Course Description: GENGlobal Enterprise Networking and Telecommunications (6205)This course focuses on the effective management of network and telecommunications technologies in a government-sector global enterprise. The course examines current and emerging network and telecommunications technologies, including their costs, benefits, and security implications, placing emphasis on enabling military and civilian network-centric operations. Topics include network-centric concepts, spectrum management, data networks and associated Internet technologies, telephony, the role of public policy, and the significance of industry as a service provider and as an engine of innovation."Resident course format: The "eResident" format uses a blended model in which students and faculty engage in both online and resident activities that ensure high quality interaction and feedback, student learning and assessment, and academic rigor. Each offering is five (5) weeks in length. EXAMPLE TIMELINE: Week one: Students and faculty engage virtually in a oneweek online internet-based lesson designed to prepare for in-residence portion. Week two: A five-day in-residence SEMINAR at Ft. Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The student must arrive by 8 AM on Monday and depart no earlier than 5 PM on Friday (early departures are not authorized; attendance time is closely monitored). Week three: Students and faculty engage virtually in a one-week online internet-based lesson designed to synthesize learning and prepare students for the follow-on graded final assessment. Weeks four and five: Student completes participation requirements, and prepares and submits final assessment (e.g. paper, project) via the internet.

Course Prerequiste Text: ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility requirements include a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and senior-level military (Major (04) or above) or equivalent civilian grade (U.S. government GS/GM12). Participants may choose between taking the course for academic credit (3-credit graduate level course) or for professional development. For academic credit, the student must meet all academic requirements (e.g. online/in-class participation, final assessment). When taken for professional development (i.e., not for academic credit), the student must meet all participation and academic requirements, but is not required to submit a final assessment.

Course Intl Notes: a. Because the college is flexible in the pre- and post- work assignments, it is not necessary to add the each of the online course dates as a separate item in SANWEB. On a student-by-student basis, IRMC (the schoolhouse) can coordinate dates for the online assignments. This accommodates the needs of individual student (specifically travel time to the resident site and internet connectivity).b. The academic requirements are described in detail in the MASL Int'l Notes (see text below) and IRMC will ensure the student's understanding of the requirements prior to acceptance.ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility requirements include a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and senior-level military (Major (04) or above) or equivalent civilian grade (U.S. government GS/GM12). Participants may choose between taking the course for academic credit (3-credit graduate level course) or for professional development. For academic credit, the student must meet all academic requirements (e.g. online/in-class participation, final assessment). When taken for professional development (i.e., not for academic credit), the student must meet all participation and academic requirements, but is not required to submit a final assessment.Resident course format: The "eResident" format uses a blended model in which students and faculty engage in both online and resident activities that ensure high quality interaction and feedback, student learning and assessment, and academic rigor. Each offering is five (5) weeks in length. EXAMPLE TIMELINE: Week one: Students and faculty engage virtually in a oneweek online internet-based lesson designed to prepare for in-residence portion. Week two: A five-day in-residence SEMINAR at Ft. Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The student must arrive by 8 AM on Monday and depart no earlier than 5 PM on Friday (early departures are not authorized; attendance time is closely monitored). Week three: Students and faculty engage virtually in a one-week online internet-based lesson designed to synthesize learning and prepare students for the follow-on graded final assessment. Weeks four and five: Student completes participation requirements, and prepares and submits final assessment (e.g. paper, project) via the internet.Travel/billeting/dining: See Activity Information section for details. Note that billeting on Fort McNair or surrounding military bases is not available; student must make personal arrangements for hotel and travel daily to and from schoolhouse (recommend student select a hotel near metro). Students should bring sufficient funds for length of stay for hotel, dining and transportation at per diem rate. Note on report date: Report date is 2 days prior to in-residence portion (arrival date). Student may request alternative report date up to one day prior (Friday) or later (Sunday).

B155439|ITA|U|STRATEGIC INFO TECH ACQUISITION|1w|706|FT MCNAIR WASH,DC|85||Yes||

Course Description: ITAStrategic Information Technology Acquisition (6415)This course examines the role senior leaders play in the successful acquisition of information services and technologies to achieve organizational

strategic objectives. It employs a life cycle management approach through exploration of statutory and regulatory policies, acquisition strategies, requirements management, analysis of alternatives, design and performance measurement issues, and implementation and sustainment considerations that directly impact IT acquisition. Acquisition best practices are considered, as well as numerous acquisition issues, including Share-in-Savings, Performance-Based Contracting, modular contracting, the broadened availability of commercial items, the use of more flexible selection procedures and procurement vehicles, and contract administration. The course includes guest speakers from government and industry with the latest in policy updates and how to maximize productivity in the contractor-government acquisition environment. "Resident course format: The "eResident" format uses a blended model in which students and faculty engage in both online and resident activities that ensure high quality interaction and feedback, student learning and assessment, and academic rigor. Each offering is five (5) weeks in length. EXAMPLE TIMELINE: Week one: Students and faculty engage virtually in a one-week online internet-based lesson designed to prepare for in-residence portion. Week two: A five-day in-residence SEMINAR at Ft. Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The student must arrive by 8 AM on Monday and depart no earlier than 5 PM on Friday (early departures are not authorized; attendance time is closely monitored). Week three: Students and faculty engage virtually in a one-week online internet-based lesson designed to synthesize learning and prepare students for the follow-on graded final assessment. Weeks four and five: Student completes participation requirements, and prepares and submits final assessment (e.g. paper, project) via the internet.

Course Prerequiste Text: ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility requirements include a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and senior-level military (Major (04) or above) or equivalent civilian grade (U.S. government GS/GM12). Participants may choose between taking the course for academic credit (3-credit graduate level course) or for professional development. For academic credit, the student must meet all academic requirements (e.g. online/in-class participation, final assessment). When taken for professional development (i.e., not for academic credit), the student must meet all participation and academic requirements, but is not required to submit a final assessment.

Course Intl Notes: a. Because the college is flexible in the pre- and post- work assignments, it is not necessary to add the each of the online course dates as a separate item in SANWEB. On a student-by-student basis, IRMC (the schoolhouse) can coordinate dates for the online assignments. This accommodates the needs of individual student (specifically travel time to the resident site and internet connectivity). b. The academic requirements are described in detail in the MASL Int'l Notes (see text below) and IRMC will ensure the student's understanding of the requirements prior to acceptance.ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility requirements include a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and senior-level military (Major (04) or above) or equivalent civilian grade (U.S.

government GS/GM12). Participants may choose between taking the course for academic credit (3-credit graduate level course) or for professional development. For academic credit, the student must meet all academic requirements (e.g. online/in-class participation, final assessment). When taken for professional development (i.e., not for academic credit), the student must meet all participation and academic requirements, but is not required to submit a final assessment.Resident course format: The "eResident" format uses a blended model in which students and faculty engage in both online and resident activities that ensure high quality interaction and feedback, student learning and assessment, and academic rigor. Each offering is five (5) weeks in length. EXAMPLE TIMELINE: Week one: Students and faculty engage virtually in a oneweek online internet-based lesson designed to prepare for in-residence portion. Week two: A five-day in-residence SEMINAR at Ft. Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The student must arrive by 8 AM on Monday and depart no earlier than 5 PM on Friday (early departures are not authorized; attendance time is closely monitored). Week three: Students and faculty engage virtually in a one-week online internet-based lesson designed to synthesize learning and prepare students for the follow-on graded final assessment. Weeks four and five: Student completes participation requirements, and prepares and submits final assessment (e.g. paper, project) via the internet.Travel/billeting/dining: See Activity Information section for details. Note that billeting on Fort McNair or surrounding military bases is not available; student must make personal arrangements for hotel and travel daily to and from schoolhouse (recommend student select a hotel near metro). Students should bring sufficient funds for length of stay for hotel, dining and transportation at per diem rate. Note on report date: Report date is 2 days prior to in-residence portion (arrival date). Student may request alternative report date up to one day prior (Friday) or later (Sunday).