Inter-American Defense College

The Inter-American Defense College is the educational entity of the Inter-American Defense Board, an independent entity of the Organization of American States.[4] The IADC is unique in the Western Hemisphere in that the faculty, staff and student body are international. Broad international participation provides an exceptional opportunity for the free exchange of ideas and forms a foundation for better inter-American understanding.[5] The IADC holds a permanent license from the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensing Commission (DC-HELC)[6] and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[7]

Inter-American Defense College
Latin: Colegium InterAmericanum Defensionis
TypePostsecondary Institution, Licensed by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensing Commission (DC-HELC) [1] and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education [2]Higher education accreditation[3]
Established9 October 1962
DirectorJames E. Taylor
Studentssenior military, police and civilian officials from member nations of the Organization of American States
PostgraduatesMaster's degree in defense and security
Location,
CampusFort Lesley J. McNair,
AffiliationsOrganization of American States; Inter-American Defense Board; United States Southern Command; Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Websiteiadc.edu

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