U.S. Naval War College

The U.S. Naval War College is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships. Through war games, conferences, workshops, and publications, NWC’s research arm provides direct curriculum support to educational programs and focused, task-driven analysis for fleet customers and government agencies across the national security spectrum. NWC offers a one-year, resident program graduating about 600 students a year, and a robust distance program that graduates about 1,000 students a year. Students earn Joint Professional Military Education credit and either a diploma or a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.