Warfighting Arctic Foundations Course (WAFC) The Warfighting Arctic Foundations Course is a fully asynchronous, self-paced program conducted over nine days with an estimated 10–12 instructional hours. Throughout the course, participants will develop the ability to recognize the Arctic as a system of interconnected domains with global implications, describe the strategic interests of the United States, […]
Arctic Operational Risk Course (AORC) This five-day, 35-contact hour executive education course examines the complex operational risks inherent in Arctic security activities across all domains. It focuses on how practitioners can assess, mitigate, and manage risks unique to the Arctic’s challenging environment, characterized by extreme weather conditions, limited infrastructure, and constrained transportation networks. The curriculum […]
The Arctic Warfare History Course (AWHC) The Arctic Warfare History Course is a two-week blended program consisting of approximately 20 instructional hours and two synchronous sessions. Throughout the course, participants will develop the ability to analyze historical Arctic campaigns and understand their strategic and operational implications. They will also examine the environmental and logistical challenges […]
Understanding the Arctic Operating Environment Course (UAOEC) UAOEC is a three-day, 22-hour executive education course specifically oriented to support Arctic security and defense practitioners in better understanding the aspects of the dynamic operational environment in and across the Arctic region. This course examines the physical and geopolitical ramifications across the Arctic region. It also describes […]
Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course (ARSOC) ARSOC is a five-day, 35-hour, virtually presented (at the present time) executive education course designed as an Arctic fundamental program for U.S. and Allied & Partner nation’s mid- to senior-career security practitioners. The course supports and creates communities of interest to provide opportunities for personnel to achieve a basic […]
Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course (ARSOC) ARSOC is a five-day, 35-hour, virtually presented (at the present time) executive education course designed as an Arctic fundamental program for U.S. and Allied & Partner nation’s mid- to senior-career security practitioners. The course supports and creates communities of interest to provide opportunities for personnel to achieve a basic […]
ALSCC is a five-day, 35-hour course specifically addresses how state and non-state actors use law as an instrument of warfare (lawfare) in the Arctic region. As the Arctic security environment evolves, competitors increasingly leverage legal mechanisms, territorial claims, and institutional frameworks as tools to advance their strategic interests while potentially constraining U.S. and allied operations. […]
NATO in the North Course (N2C) N2C is a three-day, 12-hour course that examines NATO’s evolving role and presence in the Arctic region amid rapidly changing security dynamics. The curriculum analyzes how recent developments, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, increased Chinese regional activity, and the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, have fundamentally altered Arctic security […]
Arctic Multi-Domain Legal Course (AMLC) AMLC is a three-day, 20-hour course that examines the most relevant Arctic legal frameworks, instruments, and concepts in relevant domains from U.S. and Allied perspectives. It situates the discussion in the context of current challenges, including freedom of navigation, aircraft interception, search and rescue, undersea cables, unmanned systems, lawfare, and […]
Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course (ARSOC) ARSOC is a five-day, 35-hour, virtually presented (at the present time) executive education course designed as an Arctic fundamental program for U.S. and Allied & Partner nation’s mid- to senior-career security practitioners. The course supports and creates communities of interest to provide opportunities for personnel to achieve a basic […]
Transatlantic Arctic Futures Course (TAFC) TAFC is a three-day, 21-hour executive education course that examines potential trajectories of Arctic change through 2035, focusing on disruptive shifts across multiple domains that will shape transatlantic security relationships. The curriculum analyzes how converging factors – including dynamic operational environments, technological advancement, resource development, changing maritime access, and evolving […]
Warfighting Arctic Foundations Course (WAFC) The Warfighting Arctic Foundations Course is a fully asynchronous, self-paced program conducted over nine days with an estimated 10–12 instructional hours. Throughout the course, participants will develop the ability to recognize the Arctic as a system of interconnected domains with global implications, describe the strategic interests of the United States, […]