Senior Executives in National and International Security provides a setting for senior leaders to deepen their understanding of current security issues and exercise their evaluation and decision-making skills in a group of their peers, while contributing their own ideas and perspectives. The curriculum format includes formal classes, discussion groups, interactive seminars, hands-on exercises, guest speakers, and informal conversations with faculty, colleagues, students, and staff. Topics addressed during the program include the global terrorist threat, U.S. security policy and security policy development, global economic forces and their impact on national economic policies, regional security issues from around the globe, business decision-making for Senior Security Managers, negotiation and leadership, non-traditional missions and interventions, ethics and professional responsibility, and legislative, press, and civilian-military relations.
SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course
Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFRSES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2)
Provider
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Location
Virtual
Length and Frequency
2 weeks
2 sessions per year (August and December; Air Force participation varies)
Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.
Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. Endorsement letter requirement is waived for Air Force applicants. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility.