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{{ | |OrganizationName=Air War College | ||
|OrganizationType=Educational Institution | |OrganizationType=Educational Institution | ||
|Mission= | |Mission=Educate senior officers, civilians in strategic leadership, security, joint warfare for effective ops in complex, multi-domain environment | ||
|ParentOrganization=Air University | |||
|TopOrganization=Department of the Air Force | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Commandant | |OrganizationExecutive=Commandant | ||
|Services=Strategic leadership training; national security education; joint professional military education | |Services=Strategic leadership training; national security education; joint professional military education | ||
|HeadquartersLocation=32.38463, -86.36533 | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=32. | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112 | |HeadquartersAddress=55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112 | ||
|Website=https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Air War College (AWC)''' is part of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. It is dedicated to the education of senior military officers from all branches of the U.S. military, as well as international officers, and select senior civilian leaders. The AWC focuses on developing strategic leaders through a comprehensive curriculum that includes national security policy, strategy, and joint warfare. | '''Air War College (AWC)''' is part of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. It is dedicated to the education of senior military officers from all branches of the U.S. military, as well as international officers, and select senior civilian leaders. The AWC focuses on developing strategic leaders through a comprehensive curriculum that includes national security policy, strategy, and joint warfare. | ||
{{ | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC}} | ||
==Mission== | ==Mission== | ||
The mission of the Air War College is to develop strategic leaders by providing education in national security, military strategy, and joint operational art. The college aims to instill a deep understanding of the complexities of modern warfare, encouraging critical thinking and ethical leadership among its students.< | The mission of the Air War College is to develop strategic leaders by providing education in national security, military strategy, and joint operational art. The college aims to instill a deep understanding of the complexities of modern warfare, encouraging critical thinking and ethical leadership among its students.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC/About-Us/Mission-Vision/ "Mission and Vision"]. Air War College.</ref> | ||
==Parent organization== | ==Parent organization== | ||
The Air War College falls under the [[Air University]], which is part of the broader [[Department of the Air Force]]. Air University is responsible for professional military education across the Air Force.< | The Air War College falls under the [[Air University]], which is part of the broader [[Department of the Air Force]]. Air University is responsible for professional military education across the Air Force.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/About-Us/ "About Us"]. Air University.</ref> | ||
==Legislation== | ==Legislation== | ||
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* Distance Learning Program | * Distance Learning Program | ||
* International Officer Program | * International Officer Program | ||
* Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) courses< | * Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) courses<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC/Programs/ "Programs"]. Air War College.</ref> | ||
==Last total enacted budget== | ==Last total enacted budget== | ||
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==Services provided== | ==Services provided== | ||
The AWC provides education focused on strategic leadership, including courses on international security, military strategy, and joint operations. It also offers opportunities for research, seminars, and international engagement to broaden the strategic perspective of its students.< | The AWC provides education focused on strategic leadership, including courses on international security, military strategy, and joint operations. It also offers opportunities for research, seminars, and international engagement to broaden the strategic perspective of its students.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC/Education/ "Education"]. Air War College.</ref> | ||
==Headquarters address== | ==Headquarters address== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Established in 1946, the Air War College was initially created to train senior Air Force officers in strategic airpower. Over the years, its curriculum has expanded to include broader national security and joint operational concepts, reflecting changes in military strategy and international relations.< | Established in 1946, the Air War College was initially created to train senior Air Force officers in strategic airpower. Over the years, its curriculum has expanded to include broader national security and joint operational concepts, reflecting changes in military strategy and international relations.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AWC/About-Us/History/ "History"]. Air War College.</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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