Australian Defence College
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Canberra, Australia 35°19′11″S 149°3′29″E / 35.31972°S 149.05806°E |
| Minister responsible | |
| Parent agency | Department of Defence (Australia) |
| Website | Australian Defence College |
The Australian Defence College (ADC) comprises three joint education and training organisations operated by the Australian Defence Force in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory:
- the War College,
- the Australian Defence Force Training Centre (ADFTC), and
- the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).
The ADC is commanded by a two-star officer. Each of the educational organisations is commanded by a one-star officer or Colonel (equivalent), titled Commandant of their organisation.
The last known commander was Major General Mick Ryan, from January 2018 to February 2022.
The Australian Defence Force Warfare Training Centre and Peace Operations Training Centre are sited at a campus at Weston, ACT.