United States Army War College

U.S. Army War College

U.S. Army War College Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Motto	Prudens futuri[1]
Motto in English	Wisdom and strength for the future
Type	War college
Established	1901; 123 years ago (1901)
Officer in charge	MG David C. Hill
Students	800
Location	Carlisle , Pennsylvania , U.S. 40°12′40″N 77°10′23″W / 40.211°N 77.173°W / 40.211; -77.173
Website	www.armywarcollege.edu

The United States Army War College (USAWC) is a U.S. Army educational institution in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the 500-acre (2 km²) campus of the historic Carlisle Barracks.^[2] It provides graduate-level instruction to senior military officers and civilians to prepare them for senior leadership assignments and responsibilities.^[3] Each year, a number of Army colonels and lieutenant colonels are considered by a board for admission.^[4][3] Approximately 800 students attend at any one time, half in a two-year-long distance learning program, and the other half in an on-campus, full-time resident program lasting ten months.^[3] Upon completion, the college grants its graduates a master's degree in Strategic Studies.^[3]

The Army War College is a split-functional institution. Emphasis is placed on research and students are also instructed in leadership, strategy, and joint-service/international operations. It is one of the senior service colleges including the Naval War College and the USAF Air War College. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Defense operates the National War College.