[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2000] [Pages 193-207] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 193]] DEFENSE AGENCIES Ballistic Missile Defense Organization The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100 Phone, 703-697-4040. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo/html/bmdolink.html. Director Lt. Gen. Ronald Kadish, USAF Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Peter Franklin, USA Executive Director Robert Snyder Chief of Staff Charles Randow [For the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 388] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) (formerly the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization) was established to develop ballistic and cruise missile defense systems that are capable of providing a limited defense of the United States and a flexible, interoperable family of theater missile defense systems that may be forward deployed to protect elements of the U.S. Armed Forces and allies of the United States. BMDO is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. BMDO's mission is to manage and direct DOD's ballistic missile defense acquisition programs, which include theater missile defense, and to develop and deploy, if directed, a national missile defense program designed to protect the United States from a long-range missile threat posed by rogue nations. It is responsible for the continuing research and development of technologies that are relevant for long-term ballistic missile defense. For further information, contact the Financial Management Directorate, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Phone, 703-604-3993. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo/html/bmdolink.html. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 Phone, 703-526-6624. Internet, www.darpa.mil. Director F.L. Fernandez Deputy Director Jane Alexander ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized agency within DOD and is under the authority, direction, and [[Page 194]] control of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering. The Agency engages in research and development projects essential to DOD and conducts prototype projects that embody technology that may be incorporated into joint programs, programs in support of deployed U.S. forces, selected military department programs, or dual-use programs and, on request, assists the military departments in their research and development efforts. To this end, the Agency arranges, manages, and directs the performance of work connected with assigned advanced projects by the military departments, other Government agencies, individuals, private business entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate. For further information, contact the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714. Phone, 703- 526-6624. Internet, www.darpa.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Commissary Agency 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800 Phone, 804-734-8721. Internet, www.commissaries.com. Director Maj. Gen. Robert J. Courter, Jr., USAF Chief Executive Officer John F. McGowan Executive Director for Support Crosby H. Johnson ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Commissary Agency was established in 1990 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The Agency is responsible for providing an efficient and effective worldwide system of commissaries for selling groceries and household supplies at low, practical prices to members of the military services, their families, and other authorized patrons, while maintaining high standards of quality, facilities, products, and service. Sources of Information Employment General employment inquiries should be addressed to the Human Resources Business Unit, Defense Commissary Agency, 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22333-0000. Phone, 703-274-0183 or 703-274-0184. Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8740. Publication A Business Guide for Marketing to the Defense Commissary Agency is available free of charge from the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8740. For further information, contact the Chief, Safety, Security, and Administration, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804- 734-8808. Internet, www.commissaries.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 195]] Defense Contract Audit Agency Suite 2135, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219 Phone, 703-767-3200. Internet, www.dcaa.mil. Director William H. Reed Deputy Director Michael J. Thibault ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Contract Audit Agency was established in 1965 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. The Agency performs all necessary contract audit functions for DOD and provides accounting and financial advisory services to all Defense components responsible for procurement and contract administration. These services are provided in connection with the negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts. They include evaluating the acceptability of costs claimed or proposed by contractors and reviewing the efficiency and economy of contractor operations. Other Government agencies may request the Agency's services under appropriate arrangements. The Agency manages its operations through 5 regional offices responsible for approximately 81 field audit offices throughout the United States and overseas. Each region is responsible for the contract auditing function in its assigned area. Regional Offices--Defense Contract Audit Agency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CENTRAL...................... 6321 E. Campus Circle, Francis P. Summers, Jr............ 972-753-2513 Irving, TX 75063-2742. EASTERN...................... Suite 300, 2400 Lake Park Richard R. Buhre.................. 770-319-4400 Dr., Smyrna, GA 30080-7644. MID-ATLANTIC................. Suite 1000, 615 Chestnut St., Barbara C. Reilly................. 215-597-7451 Philadelphia, PA 19106-4498. NORTHEASTERN................. Suite 300, 59 Composite Way, Dave Dzivak....................... 978-551-9715 Lowell, MA 01851-5150. WESTERN...................... Suite 300, 16700 Valley View Robert W. Matter.................. 714-228-7001 Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638- 5830. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Defense Contract Audit Agency, Suite 2135, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219. Phone, 703-767-3265. Internet, www.dcaa.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Contract Management Agency John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 Phone, 703-767-2454. Internet, www.dcmc.hq.dla.mil. Director Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Malishenko, USAF Deputy Director Thomas E. Brunk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Contract Management Agency was established by the Deputy Secretary of Defense on March 27, 2000, and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics). It is responsible for DOD contract management in support of the military departments, other DOD components, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, other designated Federal [[Page 196]] and State agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations, as appropriate. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense Contract Management Agency, John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Phone, 703-767-2454. Internet, www.dcmc.hq.dla.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Finance and Accounting Service Room 425, Crystal Mall 3, Arlington, VA 22240-5291 Phone, 703-607-2616. Internet, www.dfas.mil. Director Thomas R. Bloom Deputy Director Bruce M. Carnes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Finance and Accounting Service was established in 1990 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. The Service is responsible for making all payments, including payroll and contracts, and for maintaining all finance and accounting records for DOD. It is responsible for preparing annual financial statements for DOD and for the consolidation, standardization, upgrading, and integration of finance and accounting requirements, functions, processes, operations, and systems in the Department. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Room 228, Crystal Mall 3, Arlington, VA 22240-5291. Phone, 703-607-2716. Internet, www.dfas.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Information Systems Agency 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199 Phone, 703-607-6900. Internet, www.disa.mil/disahomejs.html. Director Lt. Gen. David J. Kelley, USA Vice Director Maj. Gen. John H. Campbell, USAF Chief of Staff Capt. Paul T. Hauser, USN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), originally established as the Defense Communications Agency, is is under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence). The Agency is responsible for planning, developing, and supporting command, control, communications, and information systems that serve the needs of the national command authorities under all conditions of peace and war. It manages the defense information infrastructure and ensures the interoperability of the infrastructure with theater and tactical command and control systems, NATO and/or allied C\3\ systems, and those national and/or international commercial systems that [[Page 197]] affect the DISA mission. It is responsible for the DOD telecommunications and information processing facilities; supports national security emergency preparedness telecommunications functions of the National Communications System. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense Information Systems Agency, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199. Phone, 703-607-6900. Internet, www.disa.mil/disahomejs.html. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Intelligence Agency The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7400 Phone, 703-695-0071. Internet, www.dia.mil. Director Vice Adm. Thomas R. Wilson, USN Deputy Director Jeremy C. Clark Chief of Staff Barbara A. Duckworth ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence). DIA provides timely, objective, and cogent military intelligence to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines and to the decisionmakers and policymakers of DOD and the Federal Government. To accomplish its assigned mission, DIA produces foreign military intelligence for national foreign intelligence and counterintelligence products; coordinates all DOD intelligence collection requirements; operates the Central Measurement and Signature Intelligence Organization; manages the Defense Human Intelligence Service and the Defense Attache System; operates the Joint Military Intelligence College; provides key foreign weapons systems intelligence to U.S. weapons planners and the weapons acquisition community; and overseas the defense intelligence community, under the auspices of the Military Intelligence Board, on major intelligence issues involving support to deployed forces, assessments, policy, and resources. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20301. Phone, 703-695-0071. Internet, www.dia.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Legal Services Agency The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600 Phone, 703-695-3341. Internet, www.defenselink.mil/dodgc. Director (General Counsel, Department of (vacancy) Defense) Principal Deputy Director (Principal Deputy Douglas A. Dworkin General Counsel) [[Page 198]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Legal Services Agency was established in 1981 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, who also serves as its Director. The Agency provides legal advice and services for defense agencies and DOD field activities. It also provides technical support and assistance for development of the Department's legislative program; coordinates positions on legislation and Presidential Executive orders; provides a centralized legislative and congressional document reference and distribution point for the Department; and maintains the Department's historical legislative files. For further information, contact the Administrative Officer, Defense Legal Services Agency, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600. Phone, 703-697-8343. Internet, www.defenselink.mil/dodgc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Logistics Agency Suite 2533, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 Phone, 703-767-6666. Internet, www.dla.mil. Director Lt. Gen. H.T. Glisson, USA Principal Deputy Director Rear Adm. Raymond A. Archer III, SC, USN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. It supports both the logistics requirements of the military services and their acquisition of weapons and other materiel. The Agency provides logistics support and technical services to all branches of the military and to a number of Federal agencies. Agency supply centers consolidate the requirements of the military services and procure the supplies in sufficient quantities to meet their projected needs. The Agency manages supplies in eight commodity areas: fuel, food, clothing, construction material, electronic supplies, general supplies, industrial supplies, and medical supplies. The Defense National Stockpile of strategic and critical materials is maintained to reduce the Nation's dependence upon foreign sources of supply for such materials in times of national emergency. Primary Level Field Activities--Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Activity Commander ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Distribution Center Brig. Gen. B. Doomick, USA Defense Energy Support Center Jeff Jones Defense Industrial Supply N. Ranalli Center. Defense Logistics Information Col. R.L. Songer, USMC Service Defense National Stockpile R.H. Connelly Center Defense Reutilization and Capt. Richard H. Feirabend, SC, USN Marketing Service Defense Supply Centers: Columbus..................... Brig. Gen. M.L. Saunders, USAF Philadelphia................. Brig. Gen. D.G. Mongeon, USA Richmond..................... Rear Adm. Mark A. Young, SC, USN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of Information DOD Surplus Sales Program Questions concerning this program or placement on the Department of Defense bidders list should be addressed to DOD Surplus Sales, International Sales Office, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3092. Phone, 800-468-8289. [[Page 199]] Employment For the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, inquiries and applications should be addressed to Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: DASC-R, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-7100. Schools interested in participating in the Agency's job recruitment program should direct inquiries to the Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: CAHS, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Environment For information concerning the Agency's program, contact the Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: CAAE, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-6303. Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: DDAS, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-1650. For further information, contact the Defense Logistics Agency, Suite 2533, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-6666. Internet, www.dla.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Security Cooperation Agency 2800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-2800 Phone, 703-604-6604. Internet, www.dsca.osd.mil. Director Lt. Gen. Michael S. Davison, Jr., USA Deputy Director Robert Keltz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (formerly the Defense Security Assistance Agency) was established in 1998 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Under its new and expanded mission, the Agency executes the traditional security assistance functions such as military assistance, international military education and training, and foreign military sales, as well as program management responsibilities for humanitarian assistance and demining. For further information, contact the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 2800 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-2800. Phone, 703- 604-6604. Internet, www.dsca.osd.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Security Service 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1651 Phone, 703-325-9471. Internet, www.dss.mil. Director Lt. Gen. Charles J. Cunningham, Jr., USAF (Ret.) Deputy Director Michael G. Newman Deputy Director for Acquisition and Augmentation Delores I. Moeller [[Page 200]] Deputy Director for Standards and Quality (vacancy) Chief of Staff Judith M. Hughes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Security Service (formerly the Defense Investigative Service) was established in 1972 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence. DSS administers programs to investigate requests for security clearances; to ensure the safeguard of classified information used by contractors; to protect conventional arms, munitions, and explosives in custody of contractors; to secure the Department's critical infrastructure; and to provide security education, training, and awareness. DSS also has a counterintelligence office to support the national counterintelligence strategy. Operating Locations and Centers--Defense Security Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region/Center Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional Headquarters Central (No. 110A, 5800 E. Campus Cir., Irving, TX 75063 James S. Rogner Northeast (1340 Braddock Pl., Alexandria, VA 22314-1651 Johnnie R. St. Clair Southeast (Suite 250, 2300 Lake Park Dr., Smyrna, GA 30080-7606 Patricia F. Dodson West (Suite 622, 1 World Trade Ctr., Long Beach, CA 09831-0622) David P. Hopkins Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (P.O. Box 2499, Columbus, OH 43216- John W. Faulkner 5006 Personnel Investigations Center (881 Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090 Linda J. Howes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Defense Security Service, 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1651. Phone, 703-325-9471 or 888-282-7682. Internet, www.dss.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defense Threat Reduction Agency 45045 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166-7517 Phone, 703-325-2102. Internet, www.dtra.mil. Director Jay C. Davis Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Robert P. Bongiovi, USAF ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) was established in 1998 by the consolidation of selected elements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Defense Special Weapons Agency, the On-Site Inspection Agency, and the Defense Technology Security Administration. DTRA is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. It is responsible for threat reduction to the United States and its allies from weapons of mass destruction and prevention of future threats. Through the execution of technology security activities, cooperative threat reduction programs, arms control treaty monitoring and on-site inspection, force protection, and counterproliferation, DTRA supports nuclear stockpile stewardship and technical support for nuclear weapons in DOD custody. DTRA reviews licenses for the export of U.S. technologies that could be used in the production of delivery of weapons of mass destruction or conventional weapons in order to ensure that the transfers are consistent with U.S. national security interests. It also implements the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, which assists former Soviet Union countries in reducing their [[Page 201]] weapons of mass destruction infrastructure. For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 45045 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166-7517. Phone, 703-810-4326. Internet, www.dtra.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Imagery and Mapping Agency 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003 Phone, 301-227-7400. Internet, www.nima.mil. Director Lt. Gen. James C. King, USA Deputy Director John L. Helgerson Chief of Staff Col. Michael Thompson, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) was established in 1996 and operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence). The Agency is responsible for providing timely, relevant, and accurate imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information in support of the national security objectives. NIMA provides analyses on data relating to diplomatic and regional security policy, arms control and treaty monitoring activities, counterterrorism, nonproliferation, chemical and biological warfare, and information operations activities; provides geospatial information including natural and cultural feature data, elevation data, controlled imagery, international boundaries, and place names necessary to understanding the context of intelligence information; and provides accurate and current geospatial information required by the unified combatant commands to plan, operate, and if necessary, fight and win. For further information, contact the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003. Phone, 800-826- 0342, or 301-227-7386. Fax, 301-227-7638. Internet, www.nima.mil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Security Agency/Central Security Service Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000 Phone, 301-688-6524. Internet, www.nsa.gov. Director Maj. Gen. Michael V. Hayden, USAF Deputy Director Barbara A. McNamara ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The National Security Agency (NSA)was established in 1952, and the Central Security Service (CSS) was established in 1972. As the Nation's cryptologic organization, the Agency employs the Nation's premier codemakers and codebreakers. It ensures an informed, alert, and secure environment for U.S. [[Page 202]] warfighters and policymakers. The cryptologic resources of NSA/CSS unite to provide U.S. policymakers with intelligence information derived from America's adversaries while protecting U.S. signals and information systems from exploitation by those same adversaries. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Fort Meade, MD 20755-6248. Phone, 301-688-6524. Internet, www.nsa.gov. [[Page 203]] JOINT SERVICE SCHOOLS Defense Acquisition University 2001 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1772 Phone, 703-845-6772. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/dau. President Thomas M. Crean ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Acquisition University (DAU), established pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 1701 note), serves as the DOD center for acquisition education, training, research, and publication. The University is a unified structure with four campuses, three education and training centers, and six regional sites. DAU centrally plans and manages the acquisition education and training activities of Army, Navy, Air Force, and DOD component schools. The University's mission is to educate and train military and civilian professionals for effective service in defense acquisition, to manage resources for course development delivery, research, and publications. Defense Systems Management College Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5565 Phone, 703-805-3363; 800-845-7606 (toll-free). Internet, www.dsmc.dsm.mil. Commandant Brig. Gen. Frank Anderson, Jr., USAF Provost Richard H. Reed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Defense Systems Management College (DSMC), established July 1, 1971, is a joint service educational institution and is the largest school in the Defense Acquisition University. The mission of the College is to promote and support the adoption and practice of sound systems management principles by the acquisition work force through education, research, consulting, and information dissemination. In addition to a 14-week advanced program management course, DSMC's academic program consists of over 30 other courses created to educate DOD acquisition professionals in a broad spectrum of management activities. Many of these courses are mandatory for certification in various career fields. Individuals from the defense industry and other Federal agencies may attend DSMC courses on a space-available basis. For further information, contact the Office of the Registrar, Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Phone, 703-805-3003, or 888-284-4906 (toll-free). Internet, www.dsmc.dsm.mil. [[Page 204]] For further information, contact the Director for University Operations, Defense Acquisition University, 2001 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1772. Phone, 703-845-6763. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/dau. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joint Military Intelligence College Defense Intelligence Analysis Center, Washington, DC 20340-5100 Phone, 202-231-4545. Internet, www.dia.mil/jmic.html. President A. Denis Clift Deputy to the President Col. David F. Todd, USAF Provost Ronald D. Garst ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Joint Military Intelligence College (previously the Defense Intelligence College) was established in 1962. It is a joint service educational institution serving the intelligence community and operates under the authority of the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency. Its mission is to educate military and civilian intelligence professionals and conduct and disseminate relevant intelligence research. The College is authorized by Congress to award the Bachelor of Science in Intelligence (BSI) and Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) degrees and also offers two diploma intelligence programs, at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Evening and weekend programs are available as well, one of which is specifically for military reservists and is taught by reserve faculty. For further information, contact the Admissions Office, MCA-2, Joint Military Intelligence College, Defense Intelligence Analysis Center, Washington, DC 20340-5100. Phone, 202-231-5624. Internet, www.dia.mil/ jmic.html. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Defense University Building 62, 300 Fifth Avenue, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5066 Phone, 202-685-3922. Internet, www.ndu.edu. President Lt. Gen. Richard A. Chilcoat, USA Vice President Daniel H. Simpson Chief of Staff Col. Clyde M. Newman, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The National Defense University was established in 1976 and it incorporates the following colleges and programs: the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the National War College, the Armed Forces Staff College; the Information Resources Management College, the Institute for National Strategic Studies, the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, the Defense Leadership and Management Program, the National Security Education Program, the Office of Net Assessment, the Near East and South Asia Center, and the Center for the Study of Chinese Affairs. The mission of the National Defense University is to educate military and civilian leaders through teaching, [[Page 205]] research, and outreach in national security, military, and national resource strategy; joint and multinational operations; information strategies, operations, and resource management; acquisition; and hemispheric defense studies. The National War College Building 61, 300 D Street, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5078 Phone, 202-685-3715. Fax, 202-685-6461. Internet, www.ndu.edu/ndu/nwc/ nwchp.html. Commandant Rear Adm. Daniel R. Bowler, USN Dean of Students/Executive Officer Col. John Odell, USA Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs Col. Dave McIntyre, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The National War College provides education in national security policy to selected military officers and career civil service employees of Federal departments and agencies concerned with national security. It is the only senior service college with the primary mission of offering a course of study that emphasizes national security policy formulation and the planning and implementation of national strategy. Its 10-month academic program is an issue-centered study in U.S. national security. The elective program is designed to permit each student to tailor his academic experience to meet individual professional development needs. For further information, contact the Department of Administration, The National War College, Building 61, 300 D Street, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5078. Phone, 202-685-3715. Internet, www.ndu.edu/ ndu/nwc/nwchp.html. Industrial College of the Armed Forces Building 59, 408 Fourth Avenue, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5062 Phone, 202-685-4337. Internet, www.ndu.edu/ndu/icaf. Commandant Maj. Gen. Richard L. Engel, USAF ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Industrial College of the Armed Forces provides education in the study of the resources component of national power and its integration into national security strategy. The College prepares selected military and civilian personnel for senior leadership positions by conducting postgraduate executive-level courses of study and associated research with emphasis on materiel acquisition and joint logistics and their integration into national security strategy for peace and war. For further information, contact the Director of Administration, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Building 59, 408 Fourth Avenue, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5062. Phone, 202-685-4333. Internet, www.ndu.edu/ndu/icaf. [[Page 206]] Armed Forces Staff College Norfolk, VA 23511-1702 Phone, 757-443-6202. Internet, www.afsc.edu. Commandant Brig. Gen. Franklin J. Blaisdell, USAF ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Armed Forces Staff College (AFSC) is an intermediate- and senior- level joint college in the professional military education system dedicated to the study of the principles, perspectives, and techniques of joint operational-level planning and warfare. The mission of AFSC is to educate staff officers and other leaders in joint operational-level planning and warfare in order to instill a primary commitment to joint, multinational, and interagency teamwork, attitudes, and perspectives. The College accomplishes this mission through three schools: the Joint and Combined Warfighting School, the Joint and Combined Staff Officer School, and the Joint Command, Control, and Information Warfare School. For further information, contact the Directorate of Academic Affairs, Armed Forces Staff College, 7800 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23511- 1702. Phone, 757-443-6185. Fax, 757-443-6034. Internet, www.afsc.edu. Information Resources Management College Building 62, 300 Fifth Avenue, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5066 Phone, 202-685-3892. Internet, www.ndu.edu/irmc. Director Robert D. Childs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Information Resources Management College provides graduate-level courses in information resources management (IRM). The College prepares senior DOD officials for joint management of the information resources component of national power and its integration with and support to national strategy. The College's curriculum is designed to provide a forum where senior defense professionals gain knowledge, qualifications, and competencies for defense IRM leadership and contribute to the growth and excellence of the field itself. For further information, contact the Registrar, Information Resources Management College, Building 62, 300 Fifth Avenue, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5066. Phone, 202-685-3892. Internet, www.ndu.edu/ irmc. For further information, contact the Personnel, Administration, and Security Office, National Defense University, Building 62, 300 Fifth Avenue, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5066. Phone, 202-685-2169. Internet, www.ndu.edu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 Phone, 301-295-3030. Internet, www.usuhs.mil. President James A. Zimble [[Page 207]] Dean, School of Medicine Val G. Hemming Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Faye G. Abdellah ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Authorized by act of September 21, 1972 (10 U.S.C. 2112), the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences was established to educate career-oriented medical officers for the Military Departments and the Public Health Service. The University currently incorporates the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (including graduate and continuing education programs) and the Graduate School of Nursing. Students are selected by procedures recommended by the Board of Regents and prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. The actual selection is carried out by a faculty committee on admissions and is based upon motivation and dedication to a career in the uniformed services and an overall appraisal of the personal and intellectual characteristics of the candidates without regard to sex, race, religion, or national origin. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Medical school matriculants will be commissioned officers in one of the uniformed services. They must meet the physical and personal qualifications for such a commission and must give evidence of a strong commitment to serving as a uniformed medical officer. The graduating medical student is required to serve a period of obligation of not less than 7 years, excluding graduate medical education. Students of the Graduate School of Nursing must be commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Public Health Service prior to application. Graduate nursing students must serve a commitment determined by their respective service. For further information, contact the President, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799. Phone, 301-295-3030. Internet, www.usuhs.mil.