USS

Urban Strategy Seminar

DURATION:

2 weeks (consecutive)

LOCATION

Washington, D.C.

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The Future is Now

Urban Strategy Seminar (USS) is a Strategic Broadening Seminar developed and executed by the Institute for Defense and Business (IDB). Offered twice a year, this highly acclaimed educational seminar provides the 30+ joint participant cohort with a two-week educational and experiential learning opportunity to explore and understand the urban triad (population, terrain, infrastructure). Military and DoD civilian leaders walk away better equipped to plan and fight in multi-domain and large-scale urban operational environments. Participants receive unparalleled access to esteemed faculty, DoD experts, and experienced practitioners across D.C.’s public and private sectors.

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Dense-Urban-studies
  • Assess the networked complexity of interagency coordination during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations in urban settings
  • Introduce participants to the multifaceted strategic cyber risks facing the United States with a special focus on harnessing the benefits, while mitigating the risks, of emerging technologies in the national security context
  • Comprehend and develop effective concepts for maneuver, sustainment, and command during large-scale combat operations in urban environments
  • Explore innovation as a solution to challenges presented by Urban Environments
  • Investigate how large-scale urban operations affect critical infrastructure, transportation systems, economic networks, and the information environment.
  • Recognize logistical constraints in urban operations and develop courses of action to sustain support and manage consequences.

The program provides multiple delivery methods
for adult learning:

SAMPLE SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Traditional classroom in-residence
  • Expert-led group discussions and fireside chats
  • Exclusive on-site visits to agencies and facilities
  • Guest speakers
  • Small group scenario work

GS-13 to GS-15 0-3 to 0-4
Chief Warrant Officers
Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (bachelor’s degree preferred)
Civilians

Expansive and unrestricted access to institution experts

  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business
  • Indiana Unversity’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
  • Kings College London
  • UNC Department of Political Science
  • Emory University Goizueta Business School
  • The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina

Program sessions, faculty, dates, and pricing, although current at the time of publication, are subject to change.

Tuition:

$14,500/person
Includes tuition, materials, meals, and lodging

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For additional information contact us at solutions@idb.org or 919-969-8008.

Program sessions, faculty, dates, and pricing, although current at the time of publication, are subject to change