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| Newsletter | February 2003 | |
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Introducing the Defence Academy | |
The Royal Military College of Science becomes part of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom The modern Royal Military College of Science was created in 1945 to provide technical education for the Army at undergraduate, postgraduate and Staff College level. In 1984 the College entered into a contractual association with Cranfield Institute of Technology. By 1996 the contract was extended to a ten-year agreement with, what by then had become known as, Cranfield University. In 2000, RMCS joined with other MOD institutions currently providing education in defence-related fields to form the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom:
Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) RCDS brings together high-fliers, both military and civilian selected by their governments, from every corner of the world for a year-long international relations and security course. Ready and privileged access to leading international academics, statesmen, government officials and captains of industry ensures intellectual and professional development of future leaders in the international arena. Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) The creation of the Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) had two aims: firstly to maximize the opportunities for the common understanding of the approach to warfare and defence as a whole, consistent with the increasing importance of the joint, combined, multinational, and inter-agency nature of future operations; and secondly, to provide the potential for future development of the Staff College on a combined and inter-agency basis. The Higher Command and Staff Course trains 30 one star and OF-5 (Colonel or Service equivalent) level officers from all three services, NATO nations and some Government departments. The Advanced Command and Staff Course is a 46-week course, consisting of 330 officers of OF-4/3 level (Major to Lieutenant Colonel and Service equivalents), with 90 of these officers attending from overseas. Royal Military College of Science (RMCS) RMCS combines the expertise of officers from the three services with that of their academic colleagues from Cranfield University. Together they work to provide solutions for armed services and defence industry worldwide; subjects include defence science, engineering and management. RMCS courses are focused on defence and security, and are widely attended by military personnel, civil servants and others from the defence industry; from the UK and worldwide. There are postgraduate masters courses and short courses throughout the year, which span high technology and management in a defence context. Defence Leadership Centre (DLC) The Defence Leadership Centre (DLC) exists to improve the quality of leadership throughout Defence. As such, the Centre has two primary roles. Firstly, it acts as the Ministry of Defence departmental focus - both inward and outward looking - for policy and best practice on leadership. Secondly, it works with the Service and civilian personnel authorities to address leadership issues, particularly in the strategic environment, within the Ministry of Defence. Conflict Studies Research Centre (CSRC) The Centre is the only part of the Defence Academy whose primary task is research. Its remit covers Central, Southern and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, including the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its team of experts' analyses: social, political and other developments, long-term factors of instability and military and security policy and practice. Based in Camberley, the expert staff is active in defence diplomacy, writes and distributes research papers, gives lectures and briefings and supports scenario development and has an extensive specialist library open to researchers by appointment. Its reputation and contacts contribute to military reform, conflict prevention and strengthening civil society in the security sector. Defence School of Finance and Management (DSFM) The Defence School of Finance & Management (DSFM) first opened in the early 1960s and over the past 40 years has earned an enviable reputation for its successful approach to professional training. A particular feature is individual tuition supplemented by Directed Study packages. The Ministry of Defence primarily uses the School's facilities, but other Customers are drawn from across Government as well as from the private sector. Acquisition Training Cell (ATC) The ATC provides a single focus for acquisition training, covering capability requirements setting, procurement, in-service management to disposal, and related management and leadership. With a mixture of civilian, military and industry members the ATC co-ordinates and promotes learning opportunities through an intranet based Acquisition Training and Development Directory (ATDD) linked to the Acquisition Competence Framework. This allows individuals to identify an extensive range of courses, recommended reading, distance/E-learning and advice on workplace activities for professional and personal development. Based alongside acquisition stakeholders in Bath and within the Defence Training Review Implementation Team in London, the ATC provides a strong, central co-coordinating role to maintain the standards necessary to deliver Smart Acquisition. Welbeck College (Welbeck) Welbeck College was established in 1953, as a residential Sixth Form College, offering young men and women an unrivalled education and start to their career in the British Army. Today, the College has grown to become one of the UK's top sixth form residential colleges with an outstanding academic reputation at 'A' level and a unique programme of personal, physical and intellectual development, specifically designed to meet the needs of today's modern technical army. |
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