HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for all NDU colleges (except JFSC), research centers, academic programs, and administrative functions, dedicated to educating national security leaders.

Notable Features:

Roosevelt Hall (a National Historic Landmark housing the National War College), Eisenhower Hall (housing the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy), and Lincoln Hall (NDU administrative headquarters and home to the College of Information and Cyberspace).

Work Culture:

A highly professional and academic environment blending military and civilian faculty and students, focused on rigorous study, research, critical thinking, and strategic leadership development. Emphasizes collaboration, jointness, and interagency cooperation.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters at Fort McNair is historically significant and strategically located in the nation's capital, facilitating close interaction with various government departments, agencies, international embassies, and policy-making bodies.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus reflects values of tradition, intellectual rigor, strategic foresight, and national service. The historic architecture combined with modern educational facilities underscores a respect for American military heritage coupled with a focus on future global security challenges.

Location:

National Defense University maintains a significant global presence primarily through its diverse international student body, with senior military officers and government officials from over 75 allied and partner nations attending its various colleges and programs annually. NDU engages in international outreach through faculty exchanges, research initiatives, and partnerships with foreign military education institutions. Its extensive alumni network includes numerous flag officers and senior leaders in governments and militaries around the world, fostering ongoing international defense and security cooperation.

Street Address:

300 5th Avenue SW, Fort Lesley J. McNair

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

United States