On 26 March 2015, Sameer Patil, Associate Fellow, National Security, Ethnic Conflict & Terrorism studies, Gateway House, briefed Naval War College students on the major security challenges confronting India.
The students were a mix of mid-career officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and mid-level officials from the four services of the U.S. Military.
The National War College curriculum is composed of a core program, elective courses, and regional studies. A common core program is required of all students. It provides grounding in national security strategy and policy, and military strategy and operations. The core curriculum focuses on the domestic and international contexts in which national security policy is developed, national security organizations and decision-making processes, and the formulation and implementation of military strategy.
The College conducts a field studies program throughout the year. The program begins soon after the start of the academic year when students register preferences to study particular regions of the world. The program builds throughout the year and culminates in May, with a multiple-day visit to the region, where students meet with key leaders, foreign affairs officials and senior military commanders to study first-hand their security concerns, military capabilities, and perceptions of U.S. policy.