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A midcareer educational institution of the [[United States Army]], the '''Command and General Staff College''', at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, prepares officers for planning and leadership at the level of [[operational art]]: [[brigade]] through [[corps]] level. It is accredited to award masters' degrees. | A midcareer educational institution of the [[United States Army]], the '''Command and General Staff College''', at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, prepares officers for planning and leadership at the level of [[operational art]]: [[brigade]] through [[corps]] level. It is accredited to award masters' degrees. Fort Leavenworth also hosts the Combined Arms Center, which runs CGSC and a number of military research groups, and is a major division of [[Training and Doctrine Command]] (TRADOC). | ||
The typical student is an Army [[major]], although there are students from other U.S. military services, government civilians in the national security area, and foreign military officers. In practice, graduation from CGSC is a requirement for promotion to [[colonel]] and above. | The typical student is an Army [[major]], although there are students from other U.S. military services, government civilians in the national security area, and foreign military officers. In practice, graduation from CGSC is a requirement for promotion to [[colonel]] and above. | ||
While it is best known for the resident program, there is a distance learning program. The School of Advanced Military Studies offers an additional honors program following the CGSC course. | While it is best known for the resident program, there is a distance learning program. The School of Advanced Military Studies offers an additional honors program following the CGSC course. | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 19 May 2009
A midcareer educational institution of the United States Army, the Command and General Staff College, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, prepares officers for planning and leadership at the level of operational art: brigade through corps level. It is accredited to award masters' degrees. Fort Leavenworth also hosts the Combined Arms Center, which runs CGSC and a number of military research groups, and is a major division of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).
The typical student is an Army major, although there are students from other U.S. military services, government civilians in the national security area, and foreign military officers. In practice, graduation from CGSC is a requirement for promotion to colonel and above.
While it is best known for the resident program, there is a distance learning program. The School of Advanced Military Studies offers an additional honors program following the CGSC course.