National Defense University (United States)

National Defense University
Arms of the National Defense University
TypeFederal staff college
Established1976
Parent institution
U.S. Department of Defense
Academic affiliation
CUWMA
PresidentVADM Peter Garvin
ProvostJames Lepse
Location
Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
,
United States

38°51′58″N 77°00′54″W / 38.866°N 77.015°W / 38.866; -77.015
Websitewww.ndu.edu

The National Defense University (NDU) is an institution of higher education in Fort Lesley McNair, Washington, D.C., United States. It is funded by the United States Department of Defense aimed at facilitating high-level education, training, and professional development of national security leaders. As a chairman's Controlled Activity, NDU operates under the guidance of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), with Vice Admiral Peter Garvin, USN, as president. It is located near the White House and the US Congress.

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