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It is part of the mission of the Naval War College Foundation to stay strategically aligned with the Department of the Navy (DoN) and the Department of Defense (DoD) on all matters related to national security and to fund programs at the U.S. Naval War College that support these initiatives. Learn more about the latest guidance from the DoN and DoD.
U.S. Naval War College Publishes Strategic Plan
The U.S. Naval War College recently published its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. The United States Naval War College is a federally-funded graduate level education and research institution that was established in 1884 to educate naval officers. It later welcomed...
The Heritage Foundation Publishes 2021 China Transparency Report
The Heritage Foundation released its inaugural China Transparency Report, an annual report that evaluates transparency of information on Chinese activities in eight different areas from energy and environment to foreign investment. In addition, it includes topical...
CNO Releases Mission, Functions and Tasks (MFT) Instruction for Naval War College
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) released the latest Mission, Functions and Task Instruction for the U.S. Naval War College. To read: OPNAVINST 5450.207E
2021 Strategic Guidance Quick Reference Guide
Courtesy of DoDreads.com, a quick reference guide to the current strategic guidance from the Department of Defense.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Defines AI Ethical Principles
Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Kathleen Hicks, released a memo regarding Implementing Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Defense. In it, she writes: The DoD AI Ethical Principles are: 1. Responsible: DoD personnel will exercise appropriate...
National Security Commission on AI Releases Final Report
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence released its strategy for the use of Artificial Intelligence for national security and defense. From the Executive Summary: The NSCAI Final Report presents an integrated national strategy to reorganize the...
Department of the Navy Releases Unmanned Campaign Framework
The Department of the Navy released its Unmanned Campaign Framework, which represents the Navy and Marine Corps’ strategy for making unmanned systems a trusted and integral part of warfighting. Thomas W. Harker, Secretary of the Navy (Acting), writes: The...
Secretary of Defense Releases Message to Force
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released his message to the Force today, in which he outlined his top three priorities and specific areas of focus: 1. Defend the Nation - Defeat COVID-19 - Prioritize China as the Pacing Challenge - Address Advanced and Persistent...
Department of the Navy Releases Arctic Strategy
The Department of the Navy released its strategy for the Arctic Region, entitled a Blue Arctic. The purpose of the Arctic strategy is to outline the Navy's guidance for how to apply naval power in the region and how to prepare for an increasingly accessible Arctic...
Advantage At Sea, U.S. Maritime Strategy Published
On December 17, the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard released the new tri-service maritime strategy, Advantage at Sea, which focuses on addressing the threat to the maritime environment posed by China and Russia. “Our integrated Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast...
