ICAF Handbook

PART I

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

MISSION
The mission of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) is to prepare selected military officers and civilians for senior leadership positions by conducting postgraduate, executive-level courses of study on the resource component of national power, with special emphasis on materiel acquisition and joint logistics and their integration into national security strategy for peace and war. Upon successful completion of the college requirements, students will earn a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ICAF's academic program consists of two major components--core curriculum and electives/research.

Core Curriculum. The core curriculum covers National Strategy (fall semester) and Resources Management for National Strategy (spring semester). The fall semester is devoted to Grand Strategy, Military Strategy, Political Science and Strategic Leadership and Decision Making, Executive Information Systems, Regional Security Studies and Economics. Spring semester courses focus on Acquisition, Logistics and Mobilization, Industry Studies, Economics and Elements of National Power. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of offerings in both the Regional Security Studies and Industry Studies programs.

Regional Security Studies (RSS). During the fall semester, you will survey all the major regions of the world and have the opportunity to focus on one region important to U.S. national security interests. The program provides an understanding of U.S. foreign policy objectives, security and resource-related policies and the considerations involved in developing national security policy. There is no overseas travel associated with the RSS program. The RSS Open House and course registration occurs the week after school begins.

Industry Studies (IS) Program. During the spring semester, as a member of an Industry Study Seminar, you will study in depth one of 20 industries critical to meeting our national security needs. The IS program involves local, domestic and international travel, and it culminates with an auditorium presentation and written report on the state of that industry to support national strategy. The IS Open House and course selection occur in late fall for a spring semester start.

Electives. You will have several opportunities to deepen and/or broaden your knowledge through elective courses. You are required to take four elective courses during the year--two in the fall semester and two in the spring. There are over 100 courses offered at the University from which you may choose. We publish an Elective Studies Catalogue describing each elective course, including those offered by other National Defense University Colleges, to assist you in selecting the classes you prefer. You may preview course offerings via the internet. Visit the NDU Home Page at www.ndu.edu, and select University Information, then "Catalogue". The three Colleges at Fort McNair (Industrial College, National War College and Information Resource Management College) and the Institute for National Strategic Study briefly describe their electives in the catalogue. ICAF students may choose electives from any of these offerings. The Electives Studies fall Open House and Elective Studies registration occur during the second or third week of the school year.

Research. You also will have the option to complete a research project in lieu of one or more electives. If you choose this option, you will be expected to produce a fully documented, scholarly paper. ICAF also sponsors a Research Fellow program, briefly described in the Special Programs section of this Handbook. Details on the writing program and research options, information on possible topics and faculty advisors, and policies on format, style and original work are provided in the Research and Writing Handbook, issued when you arrive. We urge you to give research serious consideration.

KEY DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 1998-1999
Inprocessing Monday, 16 August 1999
Elective Studies Open House Wednesday, 25 August 1999 Last day before holiday break Friday, 17 December 1999
First day of school after break Monday, 3 January 2000
Domestic Travel 10-14 April, 2000 (Tentative)
International Travel 08-19 May, 2000 (Tentative)
Graduation Wednesday, 14 June 2000
Students depart Friday, 16 June 2000

GUEST SPEAKERS
The ICAF course of instruction includes many guest speakers and is complemented by a series of Distinguished Lecture Program (DLP) presentations sponsored and scheduled by the National Defense University (NDU). Prominent guest speakers from government, industry and academic circles share their insights and engage you in strategic thinking.

Students as Moderators/Introducers of Speakers. You will be invited to participate in guest speakers' visits to ICAF. Duties include meeting the guest lecturer upon arrival, escorting the lecturer to the reception room, assisting in making introductions to faculty and students, introducing the lecturer to the class and acting as moderator for the question and answer period. Sign-up lists for moderators and introducers are posted on the bulletin board in the Student Distribution Center.

Nonattribution Policy. Presentations by guest speakers, seminar leaders and panelists, including renowned public officials and scholars, constitute an important part of the curriculum of the National Defense University (NDU). So that those guests may speak candidly, the University offers its assurance that presentations to ICAF, the National War College (NWC), and other University-sponsored audiences will be held in strict confidence. This assurance, based on a policy of nonattribution, is morally binding on all who attend. Without the express permission of the speaker, nothing he/she says will be attributed to him/her directly or indirectly in the presence of anyone who was not authorized to attend the presentation. We do not intend to preclude student and faculty discussions of opinions and views expressed by speakers within the academic environment; however, you may not attribute views and opinions to one speaker by name or other identification while questioning the speakers who appear subsequently. You may not tape lectures.

Specifically, the NDU nonattribution policy specifies that:

· All attendees must protect classified information gained during presentations in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

· You may use unclassified information, gained during lectures, briefings, panels, discussions and seminars freely within the academic environment. However, do not identify the speaker, the University, or the Colleges as the originator of the information without prior consent.

Luncheons. We often invite guest lecturers to lunch with a small group of students and faculty. This offers an opportunity for additional discussions in an informal setting. We use the Fort McNair Officers' Club or other restaurants close to the College for these no-host luncheons.

You select those speakers with whom you would like to have lunch by signing up on the student bulletin board in the Student Distribution Center. Students are notified in writing not later than 24 hours prior to the luncheon and the list of attendees is posted on the student bulletin board.

If you are unable to attend a luncheon, it is your responsibility to find a student substitute. The originally designated student or the substitute must pay for lunch in the event neither attends. In the event a luncheon has already been set up at the Fort McNair Officers' Club and the speaker cancels at the last minute, you are still responsible for payment of your luncheon. The Club allows us to cancel our reservation 24 hours prior to the event, but after that time we are committed for payment of the guest speaker and all those who were selected to participate.

The student who serves as moderator or guest speaker introducer normally attends the luncheon with the guest speaker.

STUDENT EVALUATIONS
Throughout the academic year students are evaluated on their performance, including both their participation in the classroom and their written assignments. The evaluation process is focused on providing the students with feedback on their performance to facilitate their professional growth. We evaluate students in every course--core and electives. Each of your instructors will assess your work with one of the following grades:

Exceptional performance (top 10%): Work of exceptional quality; exhibits total understanding of the subject material; brilliance.
Exceeds expectations (approximately 25%): Work of very high quality, clearly above average at the executive/graduate level. Genuine understanding of the topic.
Meets expectations: Average. Expected performance at the graduate level.
Below expectations: Work of marginal quality. Displays some lack of understanding of the topic.
Failed to meet expectations: Work of an unsatisfactory nature.

In addition, we provide feedback on each writing assignment. Our on-line system provides prompt access for evaluations and a comprehensive data base.

STUDENT CURRICULUM CRITIQUES
Students critique each course and the services provided. The primary purpose of these critiques is to provide the Commandant, deans and department chairs with information on the overall curriculum and on specific areas which need improvement for the next academic year. The Associate Dean of Curriculum asks students to provide written comments on the course content and instructor performance. We ask you to identify successes as well as highlight any areas needing improvement. Critiques are tailored to each course and are completed on the computer via Lotus Notes.

Each seminar instructor, department chair, dean and the Commandant receive copies of the executive summary and the actual student comment sheets. Students are not required to sign the critiques but may provide their names voluntarily.

Selected students complete a critique form on each lecture. There is also a student feedback form in the student distribution center which students can use at any time to provide comments or concerns on a particular session rather than waiting for the normal course or phase critique. The Associate Dean of Curriculum has an open door policy to discuss the course content.

PRIMARY FACULTY ADVISOR (PFA)
We assign a faculty advisor to each student. The PFA serves as your primary advisor on academic and administrative matters throughout the academic year and as your immediate superior in the chain of command. Therefore, you send all special requests for leave and other administrative actions through him/her. Your advisor is responsible to the Commandant for monitoring your progress and welfare throughout the year and for preparing the initial draft of your end-of-year academic report. The Dean of Students administers the PFA program. You will meet with your PFA during the first school week and periodically (at minimum every six to eight weeks) thereafter.

FACULTY RESEARCH ADVISOR (FRA)
If you choose to engage in a research project, you will work with a Faculty Research Advisor (FRA), a member of the staff or faculty with expertise or special interest in the area you choose to research. The Director of Research will explain the details during the first few days of the academic year.

SERVICE CHAIRS
Each Service branch is represented on the faculty by a Service Chair. The Service Chairs enrich the College's understanding of operational matters and provide Service-unique perspectives. They also advise students on issues and activities related to their Service and coordinate and supervise Service briefings, physical fitness testing and senior officer visits.

FEDERAL AGENCY CHAIRS
Numerous federal agencies are represented on the ICAF faculty by Agency Chairs. They enrich the College's understanding of matters dealing with national security by advising students and faculty on current issues in their agency.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Research Fellow Program. The purpose of the ICAF Research Fellow Program is to provide an opportunity for well-prepared, talented and motivated students to conduct intensive research on issues directly related to the grand strategy of the resources component of national security strategy. The program is open to both military and civilian students. Research Fellows are selected by a faculty board based upon their desire, demonstrated competence to undertake the research, topic selection and writing ability. Once selected, Research Fellows are expected to produce a 60-75 page monograph of publishable quality on a significant national security issue. Publication of the research is desirable but not a requirement of the program. In all cases, the research will support the educational goals of the College. Administration of the ICAF Research Fellow Program is the responsibility of the College. Interested student candidates should meet with the Director of Research and apply during the first week of the school year.

Professional Education Enhancement Program (PREP). The University and College sponsor several voluntary lectures (PREP-L) and travel (PREP-T) opportunities during the school year designed to complement the academic program. These programs are extremely popular and help enhance camaraderie.

· PREP-L. This program includes lunch time or afternoon presentations on a variety of issues of concern to the Services (sometimes mandatory for students from the presenting Service), on goals setting, health issues and other topics of wide interest. The lectures are scheduled in order not to interfere with regularly scheduled academic activities.

· PREP-T. In addition to the field studies included in the curricula, there are opportunities for students and faculty to visit several areas of interest and applicability to the academic program. In the past there have been trips to Canada, the Tidewater area, Mexico and Panama. To date, trips are planned to Panama, Mexico and the Tidewater area during AY 99-00. All participants travel in permissive TDY status at no cost to the government. The NDU Handbook, available on the Website, provides additional details about student, faculty and staff participation in travel activities.

Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP). As an enhancement to the core and elective courses, the National Defense University (NDU) sponsors joint lectures to permit national leaders to share their considerable insights and experience with the students of both ICAF and NWC. This program consists of twelve lectures scheduled throughout the academic year. Potential lecturers in the DLP are such dignitaries as the Secretaries of Defense and State, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Army and Air Force Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Commandants of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Security Advisor to the President and the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPOUSES
During the school year, there are many opportunities for your spouse to participate in student educational activities. We encourage them to do so. For the 1999-00 academic year, we offer the following opportunities:

· Selected Lectures
· PREP-Lectures
· Selected electives
· Executive development
· Health and fitness program
· Personal and family development program
· ICAF Association events
All programs have space limitations. Spouses wishing to attend an elective course should coordinate directly with the course instructor. Classified and combined lectures with the NWC (including the DLP program) are not available to spouses.

PART II

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
Students will attend all official activities directed in the weekly schedule or other administrative instructions. This includes lectures, seminars, field trips, exercises and in some cases, symposia. Students have a professional responsibility to attend all classes.

Tentative Semester Schedule. ICAF provides students with a tentative semester schedule at the beginning of each term. This schedule includes all planned activities and forecasts their timing as accurately as possible. However, for planning purposes, students should be aware that the scheduling of some activities will inevitably change due to uncontrollable contingencies. In some instances this may require scheduling classroom activities on days set aside for research and study. Research and Study days are not days off. Since the weekly schedule updates may require class attendance, no plans involving irrevocable financial commitments should be made based on the tentative semester schedule.

Weekly Schedule Updates. Revised weekly schedules will be published as required. Any entry on the weekly schedule which differs from the tentative semester schedule will be marked with a star. The weekly schedule is official; students must attend all mandatory activities unless excused in writing by their PFA or the Dean of Students.

ASSOCIATION OF THE INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE OF THE ARMED FORCES
The Association of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces is a non-governmental, non-profit educational organization whose primary purpose is to continue, extend, and enhance the total ICAF experience for students, alumni, faculty and staff of the college. It is an alumni association as well as an organization dedicated to promoting the welfare and enhancing the prestigious educational program of ICAF.

Benefits of membership include receiving the Association's monthly newsletter, TIGER TIMES. Every two years, a directory of graduates is published which includes personal and business addresses, titles, organization and company name, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and internet addresses. The directory is intended as a networking tool among graduates, but is available only to dues-paying members.

Active members receive special pricing on luncheons held about six times each school year. Luncheons feature chiefs of the Services, Service secretaries, DoD officials, senior Service and DoD logisticians and industry CEOs. Active members also receive an invitation to the triennial Eisenhower Award Dinner, a black-tie affair at which the Association presents the Eisenhower Award to an outstanding American who represents the ideals of national security resource management. The most recent Eisenhower Award was presented to former Secretary of Defense William Perry on Friday, 17 October 1997. Previous Eisenhower Award winners include industrialist Leo Cherne, ICAF graduate and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN John Vessey, Norman Augustine, CEO of Lockheed-Martin Corporation, and former Secretary of Defense, Dick Cheney.

Most students choose to join the Association early in the school year to take full advantage of the benefits of membership. See the Association Fact Sheet and other materials included in your welcome packet for more information about this important professional association.

ATHLETIC PROGRAM
A spirited individual and team sports program provides an excellent opportunity during the 10-month period spent at ICAF to give physical fitness a high priority. Please take the time to complete and return the sports questionnaire included in your welcome packet.

Varsity Sports. ICAF competes with NWC in the following sports: softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, bowling, racquetball and a 5K run. Your Student Athletic Coordinator will provide details concerning individual and team activities.

President's Trophy. The President of the National Defense University presents a rotating trophy for each sport to the winning school. The school winning the greater number of varsity sports competitions over the course of the year receives the President's Sports Trophy.

Intramural Sports. ICAF sponsors a rich intramural sports program which includes softball, basketball, bowling and volleyball. Other sports can be added to the program based on student interest and available facilities. In addition, the Military District of Washington (MDW) Sports Office offers ICAF students an opportunity to participate in evening leagues such as bowling and over-30 basketball.

AUDITORIUM ETIQUETTE
The ICAF auditorium procedures outlined here are designed to provide a professional and courteous environment for the lecturer and enhance the learning experience of the students. As a courtesy to your classmates, guests and, most importantly, the speaker, we expect you to be in your seat before the arrival of the speaker. In the infrequent case you must come in late, please do so quietly. DO NOT skip a session simply because you are late. This is your place of duty.

Arrival of the Speaker. Students and faculty stand during the entrance of the lecturer (normally, the house lights will flash to signal their entrance).

Dress Code. Military uniform, business suit or conservative sport coat with tie is required dress for men; commensurate attire is required for women. Casual clothes are never appropriate. Do not bring your overcoat to the auditorium. Military officers serving as the moderator or introducer will wear the appropriate uniform with blouse.

Applause. It is customary to applaud the visiting speaker at the conclusion of the introduction, the lecture and the question and answer period. This is a courtesy. Your applause does not indicate your acceptance of or agreement with the presentation.

Question and Answer Period. During question and answer periods, raise your hand if you want to ask a question. The moderator recognizes students indicating a desire to ask questions. Once recognized, stand, and using the microphone, state your rank or title, name, and Service or Department/Agency, (for example, LTC Jones, U.S. Army, or Ms. Smith, Department of Commerce) and then ask your question. Clearly identifying yourself is an important courtesy that will help the speaker understand your question and put it in context. Keep your question brief and to the point. Refrain from asking multi-part questions. Long statements or complicated questions often detract from the learning environment and reduce the opportunities for your classmates to ask questions.

Departure of the Speaker. Students and faculty will stand and applaud after the moderator has thanked the speaker. Remain standing until the speaker has left the room. Students will then exit the auditorium in a professional manner, leaving the area in good order.

Critiques. When you are asked to formally critique a speaker, complete the form after the lecture is over and the speaker has left. Place your completed form in the critique box in the Student Distribution Center.

Classified Lectures. Attendance at classified lectures is restricted to students and faculty displaying the appropriate security badge. In some cases, alternative lectures are arranged for those students without the needed clearance.

Note-taking. You may take notes during any unclassified lectures. However, these notes must be properly safeguarded to protect the University's nonattribution policy. You may not take notes in classified lectures.

Food and Beverages. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the auditorium.

CLASS ORGANIZATION
Class Officers. Class organization is valuable in fostering association among class members and with faculty and staff. The class President will be the senior military officer in the class. The class Vice President will be the senior civilian student.

Seminars. The class is divided into seminar groups of 15 students to facilitate learning and student administration including social and athletic activities. Seminar assignments are based on various criteria including service/agency mix, rank, and professional experience. You will take core courses with your seminar, but you'll be assigned to different groups for electives and the Regional Security Studies to meet curriculum needs. Seminar assignments are changed at the beginning of the second semester. In the spring, your core seminar will be based on your Industry Study group.

Seminar Leaders. A seminar leader is appointed for each seminar. Fall semester seminar leaders are selected from among the most senior students from each of the following groups: the military services, DOD civilians and non-DOD government civilians (less the class President and Vice President). Seminar leaders administer the seminar and represent the group on the Student Council and in other fora.

Student Council. The Student Council is chaired by the class President and is comprised of the senior representative from each seminar. The Student Council organizes social and athletic activities, establishes a class fund if desired, publishes the class yearbook, coordinates trips and lectures to supplement the curriculum and generally assists with the day-to-day administration of student business during the academic year. The Student Council meets at the call of the class President or the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students serves as the point of contact for Student Council activities and events.

Special Committees. The Student Council forms special committees such as the Social, Gift, Athletic and Yearbook committees to assist in coordinating special class activities. All students are encouraged to participate as members of one or more special committees.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

One of the College's objectives is to improve the computer literacy of our students so all will graduate from ICAF with an increased level of proficiency in the use of personal computers (PCs) and associated technology.

Laptop Computers. Each student is issued a notebook computer while at ICAF for use in conducting research, preparing student presentations and completing papers. Please do not load your own software on computers without the approval of the ICAF Information Systems Center.

Desktop Computers. Students also share desktop computers (approximately one per every five students) in their study and seminar rooms. You will have access to file servers, laser printers and library services on the NDU Local Area Network that spans the NDU campus. NDU is also directly connected to the Internet. Each student has an electronic mailbox on the network, and it is through the e-mail system that much of the daily ICAF administrative business is conducted. Additional computer support can be obtained from the ICAF Information Systems Center. Please do not load your own software on computers without the approval of the ICAF Information Systems Center.

Computer Training. Although computer literacy training courses will be available early in the academic year, students are encouraged to avail themselves of any possible opportunities for familiarization with Microsoft Office, the standard NDU suite of software (especially Word and PowerPoint) at their current duty station before they come to ICAF. As a minimum, a working knowledge of Windows will facilitate the mandatory training each student will receive on how to log on the NDU Net and access its many resources (i.e., electronic mailbox, application programs, file servers, laser printers and calendars) and how to access the Internet.

CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
       Clerical Support. You do your own clerical work at ICAF. The College does not have the resources to provide typing or related administrative support. In addition to the notebook computer issued to each student, each study room and seminar room is equipped with IBM-compatible computers which provide word processing, electronic mail and graphics programs that will enable you to complete your ICAF assignments.

Copiers. Copiers are available for your use in making 25 or fewer copies. These copiers are not to be used for personal business. The National Defense University is under the "Defense Printing System" contract and maintains a "Quick-Copy" center in Marshall Hall (Building 62) for larger reproduction orders. Please seek the assistance of the Director of Administration for any "quick copy" requests.

Overhead Transparencies. ICAF is phasing out the use of transparencies in favor of computer-generated graphics. However, if you need to make overhead transparencies with the copier, please feed them one at a time through the side port rather than as a batch in the paper tray. If you experience a malfunction with a copier, please contact the Administration Office for assistance. Do not attempt to correct major problems yourself. Copier repair costs are significant if these procedures are not followed.

DRESS CODE AND UNIFORM POLICY
Military and civilian personnel are expected to exemplify high standards of dress and appearance. A business suit or conservative sport coat with tie is considered appropriate dress for men; commensurate attire is expected of women.

        Military Uniform Policy. Military students may wear either their Service's duty uniform or civilian attire as described above except during the first week of class when the duty uniform is mandatory. Uniform with blouse is mandatory for military personnel on the following occasions:

· When attending a Distinguished Lecture Program (DLP) and during visits or lectures by a four-star flag or general officer or the civilian equivalent within the Department of Defense or governmental departments or agencies.

· When personally receiving or escorting distinguished visitors, including foreign visitors.

· When participating in a platform presentation as speaker, introducer or moderator.

· As indicated on the official academic schedule or invitations to specific social events.

When in uniform, hats/covers will be worn between the building and the parking lots in the morning and evening and between buildings. The proper military salute will be rendered.

Auditorium Dress Code. Military uniform, business suit or conservative sport coat with tie is required dress for men; commensurate attire is required for women. Casual clothes are never appropriate. Do not bring your overcoat to the auditorium.

Seminar and Study Room Dress Code. Suit and sport jackets may be removed in your study room and during informal seminars with no outside speakers. During normal duty hours, even those designated for study and research, you are expected to comply with the dress code on campus.

DUTY HOURS
The University operates on a five-day work week, Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Normal duty hours for faculty and staff are 0800 to 1630, although Elective Studies run until 1730.

Academic Schedule. Your duty hours depend on the academic schedule. All scheduled activities, such as lectures, seminars, field trips or exercises constitute the duty day. The curriculum is designed to provide an average of 15 hours per week in class. This allows you to focus most of your time on research and study to prepare for lectures and seminars. An average of 40 pages of reading is assigned for each classroom hour. Research and Study days are considered duty days and are not normally authorized for leave. Refer to the Leave and Absence section for more information.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Decisions about the effect of adverse weather conditions on the closing of Federal Offices in the Washington, D.C. area are made by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and are announced through the mass media. If OPM declares that all Federal Offices are closed, the University will also be closed. If OPM declares that the liberal leave (also called unscheduled leave) policy is in effect, the Commandant may declare an academic recess. However, normally the unscheduled leave policy does not affect the ICAF schedule. NDU announces University-wide closures during inclement weather on its voicemail system. To access this announcement from home, dial (202) 685-4700. When the greeting starts, press 2 to hear the announcement.

HEALTH/FITNESS PROGRAM
As a student you will have ample opportunity to engage in a personal physical fitness program. The University has an outstanding Health/Fitness Department which will help you understand, plan and implement a sound program of health and exercise tailored to fit your needs.

Fitness Center. An aerobic fitness center located on the ground floor of Eisenhower Hall is equipped with free weights, Life Circuit equipment, treadmills, exercise mats, StairMasters and stationary cycles for your use. You will have ample opportunity to exercise each week.

Lockers. Permanent lockers and towel service are available in the locker rooms for a reasonable fee. There are no daily use lockers available.

Treadmill Testing. At the beginning of the year, you will be provided an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive health fitness testing program including a maximal treadmill stress test and electrocardiogram, complete blood chemistry test and flexibility, strength and body fat measurements. This profile will be used to evaluate your present level of health and fitness.

Military Physical Fitness Testing and Weight Standards. We expect military students to maintain their appropriate level of physical fitness and control their weight according to their respective service's directives. Military students will be weighed during in-processing and immediately entered into the weight management program if they do not comply with service standards. The Service Chairs conduct physical fitness testing for military students in accordance with individual service directives.

Fitness Counseling. Individuals seeking professional guidance and assistance in developing an individual health and fitness program should contact the NDU Health/Fitness department. The staff consists of exercise physiologists, a military physician and nurse to assess your needs and plan your program. Also, there is a physical therapist with a sports medicine background available.

Wellness Activities. The Health/Fitness Department plans activities, lectures, advanced studies and events throughout the year to emphasize the importance of wellness and exercise in your lifestyle. A number of these activities are open to your family.

MDW Recreation Services. The following services are available on Fort McNair. Contact the ICAF Athletic Director for more information about athletics.

· Golf. Fees are minimal and may be paid either per round or, if staying in the area, annually, at the Sports Center (Golf Pro Shop, 685-3138).

· Tennis. Four hard surface courts are located adjacent to the Officers' Club. Three of the courts are reserved from 1130 to 1330 for National Defense University (NDU) students. Your NDU student identification badge allows entry during the reserved time period. Other arrangements may be made by calling 685-3138.

· Swimming. The post swimming pool is located just across from Marshall Hall. The swimming pool is open from the end of May through Labor Day, from 1000-2000 (685-2801).

· Softball. Two fields are located on a portion of the parade ground.

· Volleyball. Two courts are located adjacent to Roosevelt Hall and one multipurpose court in the Post Gymnasium, Building 49 (685-3117).

· Badminton. Space is available in the Post Gymnasium.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bulletin Boards and Distribution Boxes. Please check the bulletin boards and your personal distribution box located in the Student Distribution Center at least once each morning and afternoon. These often contain time-sensitive information.

E-Mail. Most of our internal business is conducted via e-mail on the NDU network. Be sure to check your e-mail at least daily.

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS
Twenty foreign officers from countries designated by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, are members of the class. One International Fellow (IF) will be assigned to each fall semester seminar. These students bring rich experience and an international perspective to the seminar discussions and offer an unparalleled opportunity for dialogue on combined operations and alliances. The IFs are full members of the ICAF class. In addition, they engage in an enrichment program on American life, culture, politics and society. Each IF will have a student sponsor from the seminar to assist with the social and athletic activities of the College.

INDUSTRY FELLOWS
ICAF also hosts one or more Industry Fellows--students from the private sector--who add important industry experience and a business oriented perspective to the ICAF curriculum, particularly in the resources management area. Industry fellows are full members of the ICAF class. They contribute significantly to the richness of the ICAF experience.

LEAVE AND ABSENCE
Attendance Policy. Students have a professional responsibility to attend all classes. Only your PFA in coordination with the Dean of Students is authorized to excuse absences of up to one day to accommodate unavoidable appointments or illness. This policy does not include "days off" for personal business. Time away from scheduled classes will not be granted to attend such events as conferences related to prior or upcoming assignments, changes of command, promotions, retirements, speaking engagements, reunions, reserve duty or civilian schooling. Research and Study days are not days off. Since the weekly schedule updates may require class attendance, no plans involving irrevocable financial commitments should be made based on the tentative semester schedule.

Leave. Leave normally will not be granted during the school year except during the holiday recess. During this period, students traveling out of the immediate area for periods in excess of 72 hours must take leave. Please note that NDU policy prohibits leave in conjunction with students' official travel except in unusual circumstances.

Absence. Students unable to attend a scheduled academic function due to sickness or personal emergency will report the absence to both their seminar leader and PFA. Only your PFA in coordination with the Dean of Students is authorized to excuse absences. Scheduled medical appointments are not deemed emergencies and must be coordinated with your PFA in advance. Students will make every attempt to schedule all appointments during Research and Study time, not during scheduled classes.

· Emergency or Illness. Inform your Seminar Leader as well as your PFA. If your PFA is not available, notify the Office of the Dean of Students at (202) 685-4277/78.

· Absences of one day or less. PFAs may approve planned or emergency absences of one day or less. For planned absences, the student initiates the request via e-mail or using an ICAF Form 2 (blanks are available in the Student Distribution Center), to the PFA. The PFA forwards the approved absence to the Dean of Students. Once you obtain the PFA's written approval you must notify your seminar leader and the day's instructors of your excused absence.

· Absences of more than one day. Ordinary leave is normally granted only during the holiday recess. Military students request leave on their service's leave form. Forms are normally generated by the requester using FormFlow on the NDU Network. The Administration Office also maintains a small stock of leave forms. Civilian students submit an Application for Leave (SF-71). Routing of military leave requests is via the PFA for coordination to the Dean of Students for approval. Approved civilian leave requests are then processed by the student through his/her agency channels. Any student who travels from his or her established residence for periods in excess of 72 hours must take leave.

· Coordination. In addition to gaining the approval of your PFA, always notify your instructors of any pending absence. This will help the instructor plan assignments and student responsibilities. If a Research Advisor is somehow affected by the absence, notify him/her also.

Permissive TDY. At the end of the year, permissive TDY is authorized for house hunting in accordance with Service regulations but the time available for permissive TDY is limited. Additional instructions will be provided in the spring.

Role of the Seminar Leader. Seminar leaders are responsible for notifying the Dean of Students before the end of the duty day of all students absent from scheduled core course seminars during the duty day. Please note, however that the student seminar leaders simply report attendance. They do not grant or deny permission to miss class.

Early or Delayed Departure. Students may depart immediately following graduation. However, early graduation is not authorized. Military students may petition to remain at ICAF past graduation week pending assignment or to avoid taking excess leave prior to signing in at their next duty station. Additional instructions will be provided in the spring.

NAME TAGS/NDU IDENTIFICATION BADGES
         Name Tags. Name tags help us interact with each other. Even though some uniforms, such as the USMC and USAF pullover sweaters, do not specify name tags, always wear your name tag. We provide name tags for spouses; both you and your spouse wear these tags during informal social gatherings. Report the loss of a name tag to the Director of Administration's office. Lost ICAF crests can be replaced by contacting the Administration office.

Identification Badges. The University issues all students, faculty and staff an identification badge with photograph as well as an electronic proximity card at inprocessing. The badges are color coded to indicate level of access to classified information. You must wear this NDU identification badge while in all NDU buildings. If you forget your badge, the NDU guard may issue a temporary one for unclassified access when you present proper identification. This badge also grants access to the Trans-Point building. The proximity card is an electronic key that gives you access to NDU buildings and allows you to use the walk-through gate between Fort McNair and Trans-Point after hours when the gate is locked.

PARKING, CARPOOL AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Parking at NDU is insufficient to accommodate all assigned personnel if everyone arrives in separate vehicles. Consequently, we encourage carpooling. Maps of the local area will be posted at the beginning of the school year to help you form carpools. You will be given a deadline to submit carpool applications so that parking assignments can be made on an equitable basis.

Student Parking. Parking areas are designated for student use in University-controlled parking lots. The lot at the south end of Eisenhower Hall is the primary parking lot for ICAF students. Please note, however, that numbered spaces are reserved. Parking regulations are strictly enforced by both the Fort McNair Provost Marshal and the D.C. Transportation Department. If you are ticketed for parking in unauthorized or reserved parking areas, you are subject to a monetary fine.

Overnight Parking. If you must leave your car parked at Fort McNair overnight, over the weekend or while on a class trip, you must request permission if you don't have a valid DoD sticker. Provide the following information to the ICAF Administration Office: vehicle make/model, color, license plate number, state and parking location. They will forward your request through NDU-Logistics to the military police. Vehicles parked overnight without permission are subject to ticketing and towing. Please only park your vehicle overnight in South parking or at the swimming pool parking lot.

Post Traffic Regulations. The speed limit on Fort McNair is 20 miles per hour; speed checkpoints are regularly in operation. All other traffic rules, especially the requirement to make a complete stop at stop signs, are strictly enforced with fines imposed through the District of Columbia Transportation Department

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Public Affairs. The NDU Public Affairs Officer is the designated action officer for information requests generated by, or in behalf of, the public and the news media. Official interviews (in which NDU personnel represent the University) must be arranged through the NDU Public Affairs Officer and the ICAF Dean of Students.

Security Review Procedures. Information in any form concerning plans, policies, programs or operations of the Federal Government proposed for publication or release to the public must be submitted through the appropriate chain of command for administrative review and then to the NDU Public Affairs Officer, Marshall Hall, Room 305b (685-3938). Four complete copies, including photographs, charts, graphs, etc., are required for DoD review and clearance before publication. When in doubt, request clearance.

Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. All information requirements are governed by the applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.

Release and Publication of Student Research Papers. Student research papers prepared in response to official requirements of the University are subject to security review and release procedures established in NDU Regulation 380-1. They are the property of the U.S. Government except as indicated in this section. Research papers are treated generally as privileged communications and are not normally intended for public release. The Director of Research and Publications will consider the release of information contained in these papers on an individual basis in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.

Papers Cleared for Release. Unclassified student research papers cleared for release or publication outside the Government are considered to be in the public domain. They may not be restricted subsequently by copyright or other claim, and no royalty, fees or other remuneration may be received for their publication or reproduction. Papers will include a conspicuously placed disclaimer that identifies the views and opinions as those of the author and not necessarily those of NDU, DoD or the U.S. Government.

Thesis Credit. Once cleared for release, a copy of a student research paper may be offered to a civilian university or college for thesis credit with the approval of the NDU President, or his designated representative (usually the College Commandant).

SECURITY

Individual Security Clearances. For military officers and U.S. government civilians attendance at the University requires a "Top Secret" security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). These students must meet the eligibility requirements for SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) according to the Director of Central Intelligence Directive 1/14. Anyone who does not meet the above requirements must ensure that the necessary paperwork for the SSBI has been completed and submitted to the proper investigative agency before reporting to the University. You must send a completed copy of the Request for Personnel Security Investigation (DD-1879) or similar document, to the National Defense University, Attn: Security Manager, Room 201, Building 62, 300 5th Street, Fort McNair, D.C. 20319-5066. The lead time required is considerable, so if you don't currently have the appropriate clearance, start working it now. Anyone who fails to comply with these requirements will be ineligible to participate in the complete curriculum program.

NDU Form 12. Have your current Security Office complete the NDU Form 12, Security Information/Orientation Card (included in your NDU Welcome packet). Please return this form in the NDU provided envelope provided as soon as possible in order to verify the clearance information and enter it into the data base.

Building Security

· NDU Buildings. During normal duty hours, security personnel located at control stations at the main entrances of Marshall and Eisenhower Halls monitor and control all entrances on closed circuit television. Anyone entering Marshall or Eisenhower Halls must provide identification if challenged by security personnel. All doors to the University buildings are secured by an electronic locking system. You will receive an electronic proximity card which you will use to enter or exit these buildings. The electronic locking system automatically unlocks when the fire alarm is activated or the building loses electric power. Visitors must sign in and out on registration logs maintained at the main control stations. The guard will confirm that the visitor has legitimate business at NDU, issue a specific visitor's badge, and then direct the visitor to the proper office.

Government Property. To remove NDU equipment from any building, you must obtain and complete a DA Form 1150, Building Pass, from the Director of Administration and provide a copy to the security guard.

Personal Property. Secure personal property at all times. Please do not leave purses, laptop computers or valuable personal items unattended.

Bomb Threats. Familiarize yourself with NDU Policy 1-84 posted in each student study room in case you receive telephone notification that a bomb has been placed in any NDU building.

Fire. Anyone who detects fire or smoke should pull the handle in any fire alarm box. The student will then notify the Dean of Students. When the fire alarm rings, promptly evacuate the building. Do not use elevators during fire alarms!

Security for Lectures and Seminars. Attendance at NDU core curriculum lectures is usually limited to students, faculty and staff of the University. The Dean of Students for each College retains authority to approve attendance of non-NDU personnel. No one will be admitted to classified lectures without an NDU Security badge indicating the proper level of access. Students will not take notes during classified lectures. Guests attending any lecture will not take notes.

Control of Classified Information. All classified material must be ordered, received, controlled and transferred by the NDU Library, Documents Section, Marshall Hall, Room 173. DoD 5200.1R, Information Security Program Regulation, requires that classified material be sent to an official address and not to an individual. Therefore, all classified material must be sent to the following address:

National Defense University
300 5th Avenue
Attn: Classified Document Control Center
Building #62, Room 173
Fort McNair, 20319-5066

Place the student's name on the inside packet. For: (Student Name, Service, Organization). If you receive classified mail directly, immediately take it to the Documents Section for control and safekeeping.

Preparation of Classified Material. ICAF discourages students from writing classified papers. The College has few means to support such endeavors. Before you embark on a classified project, you must consult the Director of Research and coordinate support requirements with the NDU Security Manager and the Classified Documents Section. Students working on approved classified projects may request that a storage box be assigned to them by the NDU Library Documents Section for storage and protection of any classified material. You are personally responsible for any classified papers you prepare. You must process any classified material through your PFA and the appropriate Department Chairman for review. The NDU Security Manager will provide additional help in ensuring the proper classification format in accordance with AR 380-5 and DoD 5200.IR. You must have the Classified Documents Section Librarian log the material into the Classified Material Control System. If you have classified pictures or text to be reproduced by NDU Visual Communications, give this material to the NDU Security Manager. When reproduction is complete, you will sign for the original copy and the reproductions in the NDU Library Documents Section. Only the office copier in the Documents Section is designated for reproduction of classified material. Reproduction of classified material on other office copiers is not permitted. The Chief, Documents Section must approve copying any classified material. Please note that ICAF computers are not cleared to process classified material.

SMOKING AND OTHER POLICIES
Smoking is not permitted in any NDU building. Smoking areas are located outside some entrances to the building where cigarette receptacles have been provided.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages on NDU property requires specific prior approval by the Commandant and will be the exception rather than the rule. The NDU Handbook (available on the NDU network) outlines procedures for requesting exceptions. Similarly, the routine storage of these beverages in study rooms, offices or lockers is not authorized.

SOCIAL PROGRAM
ICAF-Sponsored Events. Several ICAF-sponsored social events are scheduled during the academic year. These provide valuable opportunities for social interaction among students, staff, faculty, speakers and visitors to the College. Spouses are usually included except at functions which are primarily of a business or academic nature. The Director of Administration coordinates protocol activities for the College, including certain traditional social activities sponsored by the College. Traditional events include:

· Commandant's Reception. Hosted by the Commandant the first week of the school year. It is attended by students, faculty, invited guests and spouses.

· Spouses's Orientation. Conducted at the beginning of each school year to acquaint spouses with the academic and social programs, opportunities for participation in various school and Spouses' Club events.

· Class Receptions. The Commandant and his wife invite students, faculty and their spouses to these early evening receptions by special invitation.

· Luncheon in Honor of the International Fellows. This luncheon reception is hosted by the Commandant soon after the formal integration of the International Fellows into the ICAF academic environment. Attendance is by special invitation.

· Graduation Reception. Hosted by the University following the graduation ceremony. It is attended by the faculty and students of the Colleges, invited guests and families.

Student Council-Sponsored Events. The Student Council organizes additional events during the year. The format of each gathering is at the discretion of the class.

Other Events. Other social events are arranged by study rooms, seminars, field trip groups, Services or faculty members. All responsibilities for arranging these functions, from set up to clean up, are the group's. Type of function is at the discretion of the group, subject to approval by the Dean of Students if NDU facilities are used.

SPOUSES' CLUB.
The Industrial College of the Armed Forces Spouses' Club is an organization whose primary purpose is to enhance the ICAF experience for spouses through participation in school events, social activities and personal interactions.

All Spouses' Club information is printed on orange paper and distributed via the students' mailboxes. A variety of tours is scheduled beginning in September through April. Members receive priority consideration when there is limited capacity for tours such as the V.I.P. visits to the White House and Capitol Hill.

Civilian and military spouses are encouraged to join the Club early in the school year. Membership information is included in the welcome packet. The initial Spouse's Orientation is scheduled for the first week of the school year. Please watch for more information on this important event and plan to attend.

STUDY ROOMS AND FACILITIES
Student Rooms. Each student is assigned to a student room with other members of the seminar. Each student room is furnished with a study carrel, chair and laptop computer network connection for each student, as well as one desk top computer connected to the NDU network and a telephone. Each student has a voicemail account on the NDU system. Student rooms are not "secure areas." Please do not leave valuables, including purses, wallets, notebook computers and any other items of value, unattended.

Use of ICAF Facilities. If you wish to use ICAF facilities for extracurricular activities, please request the assistance of your PFA to reserve the facilities and forward the request in writing to the Dean of Students.

TELEPHONE SERVICE
Local and DSN Calls. Your student rooms have telephones for communication with local government agencies, local DoD telephone networks, and the local dialing area. To call the local (202 area code) dialing area, dial "99" and then the desired number. To access DSN numbers, dial "94."

Toll Calls. You can arrange to make official domestic and overseas commercial toll calls with your PFA.

Overseas Calls. Calls to numbers overseas which do not have DSN are toll calls and must be approved by the PFA or appropriate IS or Research Advisor.

Voicemail. The University provides each student with a voicemail account accessible from both on and off the Post.

Time Sensitive Messages. If a family member or other caller cannot reach you in your student room, essential messages may be phoned in to the Administrative Office at (202) 685-4333. These messages will be placed in student mailboxes in the Student Distribution Center. You will be located or called out of class only in emergencies.

Facsimile. A facsimile machine is located in the Student Information Center for official fax transmissions. The number is (202) 685-4366. Please limit your traffic to fewer than 10 pages. Overnight mail service for long documents may be coordinated through the Director of Administration.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Vehicle Registration. All privately owned vehicles operated on Fort McNair must be registered with the Military District of Washington (MDW) or have a valid Department of Defense sticker. If you have a valid military sticker from the Washington, D.C. area, you will not need to obtain a new sticker. If you need an MDW sticker, you can complete a DA Form 3626, Vehicle Registration Form at inprocessing where you will receive the proper decal(s) for your vehicle(s). You must have your vehicle registration, driver license, insurance policy number, company and expiration date, and proof of ownership when you inprocess to register your vehicle(s). Vehicles with temporary registration tags cannot be registered until permanent tags are obtained. Registration may also be completed at the Fort McNair Military Police (MP) Station in the basement of Building 32 (685-3139) between 0700 and 1600 hours daily.

Decals for Vehicles garaged or parked in Virginia. All vehicles garaged or parked in Virginia jurisdictions must have a windshield decal indicating personal property taxes have been paid to the jurisdiction in which the vehicle is located. This includes cars, trailers, motorcycles, mopeds and boats. For active duty military personnel stationed in Virginia or neighboring states, but living in Virginia, the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act creates different rules. Out-of-state active duty military personnel with vehicles garaged or parked in Virginia (not on a military reservation) are exempt from taxation, but still must obtain local decals. If your are garaging or parking your vehicle on a military reservation in Virginia, you are not required to have a local decal. But, as some have found out, it might be easier to get the local decal, even if it's not required. Having a decal avoids the risk of getting traffic tickets and the cost and inconvenience of having to appear in court to prove that the vehicle is garaged or parked on a military reservation. In Northern Virginia, it's relatively easy to get the annual decal. Go to the local courthouse or appropriate city building with your military ID card and vehicle registration. Upon proof that your legal home is other than a Virginia locality, the decal will be issued for a small fee or no charge. This must be done every year. In order to be exempt from local personal property taxes under the provision of the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act, the vehicle must be titled solely in the name of the active duty military person or persons. Leased vehicles are not exempt from taxation because they are owned by a nonmilitary entity. If you, as owner, claim another Virginia jurisdiction as your legal home of record, personal property taxes must be paid to that jurisdiction and proof of that payment must be presented in order to get a military decal in the jurisdiction in which the vehicle is located. If no such proof is provided, the vehicle is treated as nonmilitary and taxes are due where the vehicle is located. Even if you have out-of-state license plates on your vehicle, you must get the local Virginia decal. Should you register your vehicle in Virginia, be sure to get the decal the same day you register, as the vehicle will quickly be found on the Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) lists and you will be assessed taxes unless the jurisdiction has information that it should be exempt. For further information, contact DMV at (703) 761-4655, or the Fort Myer Legal Assistance Office (Building 201, 202 Custer Road, Fort Myer) at (703) 696-0762).

YEARBOOK
The Class normally publishes the ICAF Student Yearbook each year. It is funded through advertisements. The staff is made up entirely of students. Your class must identify an editor, business manager and head photographer within the first week of the school year. In addition, you will need three photographers to record the inprocessing events. Other positions include copy and layout editors, business staff members, and seminar representatives. The yearbook provides a lasting and valuable memento of your ICAF experience.

PART III

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR CIVILIAN STUDENTS

MILTARY RESERVE STATUS
Students in a military reserve status should arrange for the NDU Personnel, Administration and Security Directorate to send a certificate of graduation to their reserve unit of assignment upon completion so that attendance can be noted in their personnel records. (NDU-PAS, Room 201, 202-685-3912). Please note you will not be excused from ICAF activities to pursue Reserve or Guard duties during the academic year.

PERSONNEL AND PAY MATTERS
Arrange personnel and pay matters with your parent agency before arrival at the College. As an exception, travel vouchers for your travel performed as an integral part of the education program will be handled by the University Resources Management Directorate (NDU-RMD, Room 210A, 202-685-3906).

POST PRIVILEGES
The University extends all possible courtesies and privileges to you while here. However, Army regulations preclude extending certain Post privileges to you even though you may have Reserve status. You will find a post map at Appendix C.

Fort McNair Dispensary and Dental Clinic. You can use DoD health care facilities for employment-related problems or emergencies occurring while at work.

Officers' Club. You are eligible to join the Officers' Club. Civilians who join the Officers' Club while at ICAF remain eligible for continued membership after graduation. You may also use all athletic facilities on the Post including the golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and bowling lanes.

Post Exchange. PXs and exchange outlets such as the service station, beauty shop and dry cleaning store are restricted to active duty, active duty for training and retired military personnel.

Shopette. Civilians may purchase a variety items at the Post Shopette but Army regulations prohibit the sale of gasoline and alcoholic beverages to civilian personnel.

PART IV

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL SERVICES
The NDU Personnel, Administration and Security Directorate (NDU-PAS) is responsible for providing administrative, personnel and security service support to military and civilian students during the academic year. Personnel representatives for civilian personnel and each of the Services are located in Room 201, Marshall Hall, to assist with personnel actions such as records maintenance and pay. The University does not have disbursing facilities for any of the Services; however, Service representatives will be available during inprocessing to assist in preparing vouchers to be paid as the result of the last official travel performed. All pay records should be turned in at that time to Service finance representatives. You must arrange for all pay to be sent to your banking facility or local address. Do not have your pay sent to the University.

BARBER SHOP
A barber shop is available in Eisenhower Hall. Appointments may be made by telephone (202) 484-2354. Hours of operation are 0730 to 1400 on Monday through Wednesday. There is also a barber shop at the USCG Building, telephone (202) 267-2881. Hours of operation are 0730-1430 on Monday through Friday.

FOOD SERVICE

Hot meals, sandwiches, salads and grill service are available in the NDU Cafeteria, Marshall Hall, South Wing, 1st Floor and the Coast Guard Cafeteria.

LIBRARY
The NDU Library collection at Fort McNair consists of more than 500,000 bound volumes, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual materials, microforms and government documents, along with 50,000 classified documents. It is a readily available source of information on the theory and conduct of national security affairs, international relations, management and mobilization of national resources. Bibliographic access to cataloged materials is by means of a local online system, available in the library and the NDU network. The library also displays over 1400 current periodicals and offers extensive CD-ROM collections of periodicals, indexes and abstracts, directories and government documents. A variety of multidisciplinary online search services are available through the Research and Information Services Division. The Special Collections, Archives and History Branch is the repository for personal papers, rare books, academic history materials, student papers, historical photographs, maps, prints and artifacts. The Library is located on the second and third floors of Marshall Hall. Duty hours are 0700-1730, Monday through Friday. You will receive a comprehensive library orientation tour early in the first semester.

MAIL
You may use the NDU distribution system for intraoffice and intergovernmental mail. You may also place outgoing official correspondence in the boxes located in the office of the ICAF Director of Administration. Personal mail must be deposited in the standard U.S. Postal System mailbox located at the southwest corner of Eisenhower Hall. Personal mail must be delivered to your home address, not to the university.

SUPPLIES
Office items required for day-to-day use (e.g., notebooks, binders, paper, pens, markers, etc.) are normally available in the Supply Center, Room 164, Eisenhower Hall. For additional requirements, place a written order with the Administrative Office using the form available in the Supply Center. Nonexpendable equipment may be borrowed on a temporary basis for use within the University

TRANSPORTATION
DoD bus service is provided between the Fort McNair Main Gate and other government agencies in the local area. Bus routes, schedules and restrictions are in the DoD Telephone Directory. A Green Line Metro stop (Waterfront Station) is located at the corner of 4th and M Streets which places Fort McNair within walking distance for Metro users. A Department of Transportation Shuttle Bus provides service between the USCG Building and the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station between the hours of 0630 and 1815.

VISUAL AIDS
         Audio-Visual Services. Most ICAF presentations are done in Microsoft PowerPoint. If you need illustration, photographic and printing services, prepare a work order request which may be obtained in the Visual Communications Division, Room 183F, Marshall Hall. Work orders should be submitted a minimum of 14 days before the date the finished product is desired.

Equipment. Each classroom is equipped with computer, overhead, slide projectors and VCR capability. You may borrow audio-visual (AV) equipment, such as overhead projectors, slide and movie projectors and tape recorders, for no more than three days. Submit DA Form 3903, Work Order Request, to the Chief, Audio Visual Branch, Marshall Hall, Room 183B. If the AV equipment is to be removed from Eisenhower Hall, complete DA Form 1150, Building Pass, and give it to the security guard at the main entrance.

PART V

POST AND AREA FACILITIES AND SERVICES

POST FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Credit Union. The Fort McNair Branch of the State Department Credit Union, Building 39 (703) 706-5000, is opened to members of the State Department, individuals with military privileges and members of the DoD working at Fort McNair. Open Monday through Thursday, 0800-1430, Friday, 0800-1500 and Saturday, 0900-1200.

Exchange. The Post Exchange operates the following Post facilities at Fort McNair:

Barber Shop - Building 41, (202) 484-7019; open Monday through Friday, 0900-1700.

Beauty Shop - Building 41, (202) 484-0921 open Tuesday through Friday, 0930-1700, and Saturday 0800-1500.

Service Station/Shopette - Building 43, (202) 484-5823; open Monday through Friday, 0800-1700, closed Saturday and Sunday.

Golf Course. The 9-hole Golf Course and Sports Center, (202) 685-3138/3415, is opened to all students and their families. Hours of operation are 0700 until 1930 during the season, April through September. Winter schedule is Monday through Sunday, 0900-1700. You must pay green fees on a daily or annual basis. The newly improved picnic area also can be reserved for any informal type event through the Sports Center office.

Gymnasium. The Post Gymnasium, Building 49 (202) 685-3117, is opened to all students. Open Monday through Friday, 0600-2100; Saturday and holidays, 1000-1600; closed Sunday. Some court times are specifically set aside by the ICAF Sports Coordinator for ICAF practice and games with the NWC.

Medical and Dental Treatment. Military students may turn in medical and dental records to the Fort McNair Health Clinic personnel during inprocessing. Family members should turn in their records to the facility of their choice so that all lab work and test data may be posted. Fort McNair's medical and dental clinics are located near the main gate, at the intersection of 1st and B Streets.

Routine medical care is available on post at the Fort McNair Health Clinic, Building 58, 0630-1500 (Appointment Desk 202-685-3092/3100/3102). The Clinic holds military sick call; 0630-0830 and 1130-1400, on Thursday the clinic will be closed from 1130 -1400. Physicals are scheduled by appointment only. Emergencies are seen anytime during duty hours; during nonduty hours treatment will be at the nearest medical facility.

Routine dental care is available in the Dental Clinic, Building 56, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 0700-1530; Tuesday and Thursday 0700-1600; (Appointment Desk (202-685-3153). Dental sick call is 0700 to 0900. Emergencies are seen anytime during duty hours; during nonduty hours treatment will be at Walter Reed Dental Clinic (202-782-6815/16).
· Civilian government employees are eligible to use DoD health care facilities for employment-related problems or emergencies occurring while at work.
· There are no pharmacy, X-ray or laboratory services at the Fort McNair Health Clinic. These services may be obtained at any of the military facilities in the metropolitan area.
· Army PRIMUS Centers, operated by the U.S. Army Medical Department in the civilian community, are also available. The following information is provided for your convenience:
PRIMUS (Fairfax) is located at 2740 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031. Information Line: (703) 849-8191. Appointment Line: (888) 999-5195
PRIMUS (Woodbridge) is located at 1549 Old Bridge Road, Yarbrough Park, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Information Line (703) 491-7668. Appointment Line: (703) 550-2671 (for same day appointments only).

Officers' Club. Building 60 (202-484-5800). Since you may use the Fort McNair Officers' Club with some frequency throughout the year to join distinguished speakers and panelists for luncheon discussions, as well as for other College and student social affairs, you are encouraged to become a member. Full privileges of membership in the Fort McNair and Fort Myer Officers' Clubs are included. Buffet lunch , Tuesday - Friday 1100-1400; closed Monday.

Post Office. A branch Post Office is located just inside the main gate, Building 29 (202-523-2144), open Monday through Friday, 0815-1300 and 1400-1600; closed 1300-1400 for lunch and on holidays.

Swimming Pool. The Post outdoor swimming pool located north of Eisenhower Hall (202-685-2801) normally operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Open 1100-1900 daily. You must pay a daily fee or purchase a season pass.

AREA FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Finance Offices
· Army - MDW, FAO, Building 202, Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 (703-696-3523)
· Air Force - HQ 11th Wing/FMFP, 110 Luke Ave, Suite 180, Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. 20332-0112 (202-767-4716/4714)
· Coast Guard - PERSRU (Pay), CGHQ Building, Room B448/B442 (202-267-2914)
· Marine Corps - Finance and Disbursing Office, HQ BN, HQMC, Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA 22214 (Pay Section 703-614-4451 thru 4457); Travel Section (703-614-4451 thru 4457)
· Navy - Personnel Support Detachment, Anacostia, Military Pay Records Section, NDW, Building 92, Washington, D.C. 20374 (202-433-3275)

Housing
· Bachelor Officers' Quarters. For BOQ facilities in the Washington area, contact any of the housing referral offices listed in the paragraph below. Bachelor Officers' Quarters are not available at Fort McNair.
· Family Housing. Government Quarters are not available for students or faculty. DoD policy directs that before completing arrangements for housing, personally or through an agent, DoD personnel will contact a housing referral office. No one is authorized to rent or lease a house, apartment, etc., if the owner refuses to give satisfactory assurance of a nondiscriminatory rental policy. Some housing referral offices in Washington are:
· Fort Myer Housing Referral Office, Building 321, Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199 (703-696-3557/3558); open Monday through Friday, 0730-1600.
· Fort Belvoir Housing Referral Office, Building 213, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, (703-805-2914); open Monday through Friday, 0730-1600.
· Coast Guard Housing Referral Office, CGHQ Building, Room B419, ground floor, 2100 2nd Street, S.W., Washington D.C. 20593-0001 (202-267-0208); open Monday through Friday, 0700-1530.
· Naval Station Washington Family Housing Office, 2701 South Capitol St. S.W., Building 414, Anacostia Naval Station, Washington D.C. 20373 (202-433-0346/ 800-210-0139); open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 0730-1530, Wednesday 0900-1530.

· Bolling Air Force Base Housing Referral Office, 16 Brookley Ave, Washington D.C. 20332 (202-404-1840); open Monday through Friday 0800-1600, Tuesday 0800-1430.
· Andrews Air Force Base Housing Referral Office, Building 89th CES/CEH 1190 Menoher Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, 20762-6508 (301-981-5354/DSN: 858-5354); open Monday through Friday, 0830-1600.

Military Clothing Sales Stores
· Army - The Military Sales Store is located in Building 313, 106 Stewart Road, Fort Myer, VA (703-696-3515); open Monday through Friday 0900-1700; Saturday 0900-1630; closed Sunday and holidays
· Air Force -The Military Clothing Sales store is located at 4570 Chappie James Blvd, Bolling Air Force Base, Building P12 (202-767-4032); is open Monday through Friday, 0900-1700; Saturday, 1000-1500; closed Sunday and holidays. The Andrews Air Force Base store is in Building 1673 (240-857-6280/5665); open Monday through Friday, 0900-1800; Saturday 1000-1500; closed Sundays and holidays. A small store is also located in the Pentagon, Room 4C251 (703-695-7508); open Monday through Friday, 0800-1600; closed Saturday and Sunday.
· Coast Guard - Uniform Store is located in CGHQ Building (202-267-2372); open Monday and Friday, 0900-1100, 1130-1430; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 0900-1430.
· Marine Corps - Uniform Store is located at the Shops, Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA (703-979-8420, extension 104); open Monday through Friday, 0930-2000; Saturday, 0900-1900 and Sunday 1100-1800.
· Navy - Uniform Store is located in Building 184, Washington Navy Yard (202-889-7534); open Monday through Friday, 0730-1630; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Shipment and Storage of Household Effects and Private Vehicles. Contact the transportation officer of your current duty station before departing regarding the shipment of household effects. All shipments should arrive at the Joint Personnel Property Shipping Office (JPPSOWA), Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Assistance regarding pick up or delivery of household effects may be obtained at (703-806-4900). Contact JPPSOWA immediately upon arrival in this area and provide them with a local contact, telephone number and residence address.
The Armed Forces Hostess Association. Room 1A736, The Pentagon, (703-697-3180/6857) provides valuable services to all military and authorized civilian personnel and their families. The Association is a source of immediate aid in dealing with problems of getting settled. They are prepared to answer questions and give advice on temporary housing (motels, hotels, rooms), discount buying, entertainment, etc.

PART VI

IMPORTANT LETTERS AND FORMS

COMMANDANT'S LETTER

April 1999

Dear ICAF Student:

Welcome to the Class of 2000 of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) and welcome to the ICAF experience. Your selection to attend this Senior Joint Service College recognizes your potential for significant future contributions to your nation. It is my hope that
you will find the year ahead intellectually challenging, professionally rewarding and personally satisfying.

Since the College was chartered in 1924, the enduring purpose of ICAF has been to develop senior leaders who would be well versed in the conversion of our societal and economic strengths into usable military power. To this end, the ICAF curriculum is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the processes involved in developing and allocating resources to support the National Security Strategy. Throughout the year, you will become familiar with complex strategic issues and the volatile and ambiguous environment which we all face today.

During your year at ICAF you will formulate "Grand Strategy." You will explore the political, diplomatic, social, economic, technological and military factors which impact the policy formulation process. You will develop an ability to evaluate the robustness and responsiveness of the national and international industrial base, and to assess the health of the human, material and service resources needed to support an effective National Security Strategy. Your writing and thinking skills will be challenged on virtually a daily basis. Both you and your Service or Agency as well as your country, will be well served by your experience here.

In addition to the rich, exciting and demanding professional development opportunities at ICAF, you will also enjoy active social and intramural athletic programs with your classmates. The academic rigor associated with the ICAF experience requires considerable work but there will be ample opportunities as well for meaningful experiences in other areas. The key to a happy, healthy and productive year lies in how you manage your time.

The superb faculty and staff at ICAF look forward to welcoming you aboard in August. Our goal is to help you to succeed. We are confident that you will find ICAF to be very special, and we look forward to sharing an enjoyable and rewarding year with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Richard L. Engel
Major General, U.S. Air Force
Commandant

DEAN'S LETTER

April 1999

Dear ICAF Student:

Congratulations on your selection to attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF), the Nation's premier educational institution emphasizing the management of national resources to support our national security strategy. Your class is comprised of approximately 300 professionals who, like you, have distinguished service records and outstanding leadership potential. Your classmates include U.S. military officers and U.S. civilians from both defense agencies and nondefense agencies, international fellows from 20 foreign countries and several industry fellows. The ten months ahead will provide the opportunity to test and strengthen your intellect, develop your confidence, improve your ability to think strategically and prepare you for the positions of increased responsibility awaiting you.

The ICAF curriculum provides a broad background in national security and military strategy but it focuses on resources management in a national security context. You will receive full credit for the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) requirements needed to satisfy the legislative requirements for designation as a Joint Specialty Officer. You will participate in a ten-month professional development program now being copied by American industry. Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association's Commission on Higher Education. The academic program at ICAF is challenging, intensive and extremely rewarding.

We also offer a program rich in personal development opportunities. The Professional Enhancement Program (PREP) offers optional lectures on subjects as diverse as personal financial management and the military health benefits system to field trips to foreign countries (recent trips have included Canada, Mexico and Panama). The Health/Fitness program offers individualized assessment and advice on personal fitness. The sports program offers each student the opportunity to participate in a variety of team and individual sports. There are also numerous school- and student-sponsored social activities throughout the year, many of which are open to family members. Each of these experiences offers great personal rewards to those who participate.

The ICAF schedule has been carefully crafted to provide you with the time to read, think and write. You will, however, be faced with many competing demands on your time. Your success and personal satisfaction will be enhanced by your ability to manage your time wisely. As with most challenges, the time and effort you invest now will pay big dividends--both personal and professional--in the future.

We encourage you to prepare for a stimulating, challenging and rewarding year. To begin, please take the time to carefully review the materials in this package. Please pay particular attention to the forms you must complete and return AND to the ICAF Student Handbook which will provide you with some insights into the ICAF culture.

Welcome to ICAF!

ANITA M. ARMS Colonel, USAF Dean of Students

WILLIAM T. MAYALL Colonel, USAF Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs

Enclosures

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

April 1998

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ICAF STUDENTS

April 1999

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ICAF STUDENTS

Dear Members of the ICAF Class of 2000:

Welcome to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces Class of 2000. As the ICAF Director of Research, I want to inform you of the research opportunities available to you during your 10 months of study. The ICAF Research Program is part of the College's Elective Studies Program. It offers several options that you can tailor to your needs.

Research Projects. Students can elect to write a research project under the guidance of an ICAF faculty member in lieu of taking one or more elective studies courses. A project researched and written during the course of one semester is normally 25 to 35 pages long while a two-semester project is 35 to 50 pages. You may choose a subject recommended to the ICAF by the security community, one proposed by a faculty member or a topic of concern to you. When you arrive, we will provide a copy of the ICAF Research and Writing Handbook. It includes proposed topics in the event you don't already have one in mind and also lists faculty members and their areas of expertise to help you choose a sponsor.

Research Fellows Program. A select number of students are chosen each year to be ICAF Research Fellows. Those selected undertake a major research project which normally ranges from 60 to 75 pages in length. Fellows are allowed to take off up to five days to conduct research outside of the Washington, D.C. area. Limited funding is available to support such research. All projects are supervised by a panel composed of ICAF faculty members. Research Fellows receive credit for four elective studies upon satisfactory completion of their project.

The ICAF Research Program offers you an outstanding opportunity to examine an issue of long-standing interest and to work with one or more ICAF faculty members with expertise or interest in the same topic. I will be delighted to talk with you during the summer or when you arrive at ICAF. My phone number is (202) 685-4306 (DSN 325-4306). I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Sincerely,

Joseph E. Goldberg, Ph.D.
Director of Research

SPOUSES' CLUB

SPOUSES' QUESTIONAIRE

Dear ICAF Spouse:

Welcome to ICAF!! The spouses of the Class of 2000 are very important members of the ICAF family.

Whether you are new to Washington, D.C. area, returning or currently living here, this can be a very exciting year. With every new assignment comes change and with change, lots of unknowns. For this reason, we have put together an orientation for you and your spouse to provide an overview of the upcoming year. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to see what the students will be doing, where they will spend much of their time, and what is available for your participation during the year.

The spouses of ICAF students are also invited to join the Spouses' Club. We meet about once a moth to "see Washington, D.C." through arranged tours and luncheons. Some years we have done welfare projects, picnics and neighborhood coffees. Some of you will be excited about jumping in and planning these events. If you would be interested, please consider serving as a Board Member. No experience is necessary; only a willingness to serve. The Board meets at ICAF once a month for planning and insuring all the spouses are informed during the year. We operate on dues and paid events so no fundraising is involved!

Our Faculty Advisor, Linda Sperling, is available to answer your questions if you would like to become involved. Linda is a warn and friendly person and I know you will enjoy talking to her. Please call her at (703) 644-4858 or EMAIL: jrsperling@aol.com. We would like to have the Board in place at the beginning of the school year so now is the time to call and volunteer!!

I urge you to come with your spouse to the orientation and to join the ICAF Spouses' Club. It will be the start of a very exciting, fun-filled year. I look forward to meeting you all during the academic year.

Fondly,

Connie Engel

SPOUSES' CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM
1999-2000

NAME: ________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (MI)

LOCAL TEL (H): _______________________________________________________
(Area Code)

LOCAL ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

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May we use this information in the ICAF Spouses' Club Roster?

Yes __________ No __________

Membership dues are $10.00 for the entire school year.

Please bring your check to the Welcome and Orientation scheduled for the week of August 16th, if you desire to join (make check payable to the ICAF Spouses' Club).

2000 YEARBOOK

2000 Tiger Yearbook

Remember when you were back in School? The kids who had the most fun were those who really got involved … they played on the sports teams, they joined the clubs, they were in the band and, yes, they put together the yearbook. Some of the kids with the most vivid memories of the fun they had were the ones who wrote the stories and took the photos for the official record … the yearbook.

Whether or not you were one of those lucky ones in high school (or college), you have a second chance at this opportunity. Each year at ICAF the student body puts together a professional, 250-plus page document of photographs and memories. I assure you that, of all the many books you will get while attending this fine institution, this will be your most prized possession.

Every seminar will have a yearbook representative and a designated photographer, but we also need a small cadre staff to manage the design and publication of the book. If you are a skilled project manager, enjoy creative writing or design, or just like to take pictures, consider joining the yearbook staff when you arrive. This project does not require any experience because there is a faculty advisor and a file cabinet full of guidelines and lessons learned to follow. We have also contracted with the same publisher for nine of the last ten years, and the publisher's local representative has worked very closely with us as an advisor and helper.

Shortly after you arrive at ICAF, the student council will seek volunteers and pick a Yearbook Managing Editor. The Editor will then select the Business Manager, Advertising Sales Director, Layout Editor, Copy Editor, Chief Photographer, etc. If you have any experience or interest any of these positions or any of the numerous other behind-the-scenes jobs, please indicate your interest below:

_______ Managing Editor (The one in charge)

_______ Business Manager (Establishes the budget and awards the contract)

_______ Advertising Sales Director (Raises funds through ads to pay for the book)

_______ Layout Editor (Designs the content of the book and sets publication standards)

_______ Copy Editor (Reviews all written work, captions, etc.)

_______ Chief Photographer (Ensures events are captured on film/reviews photos)

Please indicate the following and send this to LTC Terri Doyle, Director of Administration in the return envelope provided by NDU-PAS (she will pass the information on to the Yearbook Faculty Advisor):

Name:_________________________ Telephone Number in August: ___________________

Email address in August (if available): ____________________________________________

In the meantime, consider bringing a camera with you when you check in … the excitement of that first day is always worth capturing as part of the record of YOUR ICAF EXPERIENCE.

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