Australian Defence College
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The Australian Defence College (ADC) comprises three tri-service educational organisations operated by the Australian Defence Force, in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory:
- the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS),
- the Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC) (both located at Weston Creek), and
- the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).
The ADC is headed by a two-star officer (2006: Major General David Morrison, AM). Each organisation is headed by a one-star officer or civilian of equivalent status, titled Commandant / Principal of their institution.
Officers from other countries are sponsored to attend the courses offered at each institution. Typically these people are paired with Defence 'foster' families in Canberra who can offer guidance and support during the visitor's stay.
The first two institutions are sited at a campus at Weston, ACT. This campus has been sold to private hands and leased back by Defence.
Both campuses maintain extensive libraries.
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[edit] Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS)
The Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) - formerly known as the Australian College of Defence and Strategic Studies, and the Joint Services Staff College - opened in January 2001 as part of the reorganised Australian Defence College. The DSSC is intended for senior Service and civilian officers of mainly Colonel (equiv) rank.
The main course is an intensive Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), primarily using study modules from various Australian universities. The DSSC is intended to give officers of the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Public Service and overseas participants with the knowledge and skills required by senior leaders and managers operating in the national security environment. The DSSC concentrates on the Asia-Pacific region. The interconnected thematic core curriculum blocks that are:
- Development of Strategic Thought;
- Command, Strategic Leadership and Management;
- The Contemporary Strategic Setting;
- Future Strategic Settings;
- Australian Strategic policy - Past, Present and Future; and
- Higher Command and Staff Studies.
Successful completion of this course is considered necessary for promotion to Brigadier (equiv) rank in the Australian Defence Force.
Distinguished Guest lecturers are used to give the course a practical context. Visiting Fellows include prominent academics from overseas.
Principal: Myra Rowling
[edit] Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC)
The Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC) conducts courses intended to prepare junior officers (Major / Lieutenant Commander / Squadron Leader / Defence civilian equivalent) for staff duties and subsequent promotion to command positions. Courses conducted are the:
- Australian Command and Staff Course,
- Army Reserve Command and Staff Course, and
- {Royal Australian Navy|RAN]] Staff Acquaint Course.
Other courses are preparations for these:
- Overseas Course Member Orientation Period (OCMOP),
- ACSC Course Member Orientation Week, and
- Directing Staff Development Course (DSDP).
Commandant: Brigadier Wayne Bowen, SC, AM
[edit] Roof Collapse
At about 4.15pm on 30 January 2006, part of the roof collapsed into the top story class rooms used by the ACSC at the Geddes building. Several students had minor injuries. Classes were moved to the ADFA campus while restoration work was completed.
[edit] Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) (main entry)is the educational instution for cadet officers of the Australian Defence Force, offering 3 and 4 year primary degrees, and postgraduate degrees.
ADFA is operated as a campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and has academic and support staff employed by the university. Military staff maintain a separate training program in non-academic time.
The campus is at Campbell, ACT.
Commandant: Brigadier Brian Dawson, AM, CSC (Rector: Professor John Baird (UNSW))
