What is the (USMC) School of Advanced Warfighting?

Introduction The School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is an Advanced Intermediate Level School (A-ILS) that produces officers qualified to fill high-impact service and joint planning billets. The curriculum features numerous case studies, multiple planning exercises, extensive staff rides, and a consideration of future war. Graduates earn the secondary… Read More

An Overview of US Enlisted Professional Military Education

Introduction All branches of the United States Armed Forces use the general term Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) to describe the formal system of education which each branch provides to its enlisted personnel. Each branch has its own system and sequence of courses, with the overall focus on leadership and management. Education generally increases in… Read More

What is the Centre for Advanced Operational Culture Learning?

Introduction The Centre for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL) was the Marine Corps’ centre of excellence for operational culture and language familiarisation from 2006 to 2020. CAOCL was responsible for providing education, training, and learning resources for Marines across multiple learning domains including language, regional knowledge, culture specific knowledge, and culture general concepts and skills… Read More

What is the (US) Army University?

Introduction The Army University is a professional military education university system of the United States Army. It is the largest professional military education system in the world, with over 150,000 soldiers educated in more than 88 occupations across its worldwide network of 70 schools. Approximately 25% of its curriculum is currently accredited, primarily for officer… Read More

What is the (US) Naval War College?

Introduction The Naval War College (NWC or NAVWARCOL) is the staff college and “Home of Thought” for the United States Navy at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships. The Naval… Read More

What is the (US) Marine Corps University?

Introduction Marine Corps University is a military education university system of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Master’s Degrees. Brief History Marine Corps University (MCU) was founded on 01 August 1989 by order of the Commandant of… Read More

What is the US Marine Corps War College?

Introduction The Marine Corps War College (MCWAR), is the senior school of the Marine Corps University, providing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) to selected United States military officers, civilian Government officials, and international military officers. The college prepares officers for future senior command and staff responsibilities requiring exceptional operational competence, sound military judgement, and strategic… Read More