Inter-American Defense College
The Inter-American Defense College (IADC) is the educational entity of the Inter-American Defense Board, an independent entity of the Organization of American States. The College states that faculty, staff and student body are international, and that broad international participation provides an exceptional opportunity for the free exchange of ideas and forms a foundation for better inter-American understanding. The IADC holds a permanent license from the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensing Commission (DC-HELC) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
| Latin: Colegium InterAmericanum Defensionis | |
| Type | Postsecondary Institution, Licensed by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensing Commission (DC-HELC) and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Higher education accreditation |
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| Established | 9 October 1962 |
| Director | Richard J. Heitkamp |
| Students | senior military, police and civilian officials from member nations of the Organization of American States |
| Postgraduates | Master's degree in defense and security |
| Location | Washington D.C. , United States |
| Campus | Fort Lesley J. McNair, |
| Affiliations | Organization of American States; Inter-American Defense Board; United States Southern Command; Joint Chiefs of Staff. |
| Website | iadc |
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