Center for Counterproliferation Studies
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USAF Center for Counterproliferation Studies was part of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. This center focused on research, education, and policy development concerning the counterproliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, preparing military and civilian leaders to address these threats effectively.
Mission
The mission of the Center for Counterproliferation Studies was to provide quality education, research, and policy analysis on counterproliferation issues to enhance the strategic capabilities of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Government. The center aimed to integrate counterproliferation awareness into military education and operations.[1]
Parent organization
The Center operated under the Air University, which is part of the Department of the Air Force. Air University is responsible for professional military education.[2]
Legislation
The center was not established by specific legislation but was formed under Air Force directives to address the growing need for specialized knowledge in counterproliferation.
Partners
- Various DoD agencies for collaborative research and policy development
- Academic institutions for joint studies on counterproliferation
- International defense colleges for global perspectives on WMD threats
Number of employees
The exact number of employees was not publicly specified, but included researchers, educators, and support staff.
Organization structure
The structure of the Center was designed around:
Leader
The head of the Center was known as the Director of the USAF Center for Counterproliferation Studies.
Divisions
- Research Division for studying proliferation threats and countermeasures
- Education Division for curriculum development and teaching
- Policy Division for strategic analysis and policy recommendations
List of programs
- Research projects on counterproliferation topics
- Air Force counterproliferation conferences
- Counterproliferation information depository and clearing house
- Speakers series on WMD issues
- Publishing counterproliferation books and papers[3]
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details were not publicly disclosed, as they were part of the Air University's budget.
Staff
Staff included experts in nuclear, biological, and chemical threats, policy analysts, and educators.
Funding
Funding for the Center came from the Department of the Air Force through Air University's allocation for research and education.
Services provided
The Center provided services like conducting research, organizing educational events, developing curriculum for Air Force courses, and acting as a think tank for counterproliferation strategies. It aimed to enhance the Air Force's and broader U.S. Government's ability to deal with WMD proliferation.[4]
Headquarters address
55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
History
Established in 1998 at the direction of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Center for Counterproliferation Studies was a response to the increasing complexity of WMD threats. Over time, its name and focus evolved, reflecting the changing nature of proliferation threats. It was known as the Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies (CUWS) and later as the Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies (CSDS), indicating a broader scope to include strategic deterrence. However, it has since been integrated into broader Air University efforts.
External links
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "USAF Counterproliferation Center". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "USAF Counterproliferation Center". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "USAF Counterproliferation Center". Air University.