Location:

Naval Post Graduate School (Center for Civil-Military Relations), Monterey, CA

General Information¹

The mission of the Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR) is to provide a broad range of innovative graduate level educational programs and research in support of the expanded IMET program objective of civil-military relations in a democratic society. The CCMR will conduct a civil-military relations program designed primarily for senior military officers, civilian officials, legislators and non-government personnel. This program includes courses designed to be taught both in residence at the Naval Postgraduate School and in a Mobile Education Team (MET) format, depending on requirements.

Scope¹

Resident program taught in English by the faculty of the Naval Postgraduate School. Conducted once a year for General / Flag officers, senior civilian officials, legislators, and non-government organization personnel. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with senior leaders from many countries on civil military issues that are common to democratic nations throughout the world. The curriculum has a strong problem solving focus and is comparative in nature, drawing examples and case studies from the democratic experiences of many nations. Course content includes the following topics: the underlying sources of civil military conflict common to virtually all democracies; the alternative mechanisms that exist for strengthening civilian control; the roles and mutual responsibilities of senior officers and civilian officials for effective civilian control in a democracy. The program places a special emphasis on the civil-military relations issues raised by participation in U.N.-sponsored peacekeeping operations, participation in coalition warfare, and membership in the Partnership for Peace, NATO, and other alliances. The content and format of this course are specifically designed for senior military officers and high-level civilian officials.

Source:

¹ United States, Defense Security Assistance Agency, Expanded IMET Handbook, (Washington: February 14, 1997) I-3, I-4.