National War College

school, Washington, D.C., United States

Also known as: NWC

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The National War College (NWC) is an American institution located in Washington, D.C., that provides advanced professional military education. It is part of the National Defense University (NDU), which offers joint educational programs for senior military officers, Department of Defense civilian employees, and foreign military officials. The NWC's mission is to improve the professional education of the highest levels of military leadership and apply lessons learned during war. It grants master's degrees in national security strategy. The NDU also includes specialized research centers focused on various aspects of national security.12

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