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Global Center for Global Center for Security CooperationSecurity Cooperation

Monterey, CA

Global Center for Security Cooperation

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• The Global Center is the only entity within DoD that tracks International Partner Education events of all kinds (resident and non-resident courses, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.) conducted by numerous schools/centers, using all fund sources.

• Aggregating information allows GCSC to support collaboration efforts among providers and identify potential overlaps, conflicts, or undesired redundancies.

• GCSC provides more effective, efficient, and valuable application of DoD International Education resources in accordance with Defense Security Cooperation Guidance.

BLUF: A Unique OSD Asset


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The Global Center for Security Cooperation organizes and manages a consortium of the Defense

Department’s International Partner Education providers in order to coordinate, integrate and deconflict their efforts, to enhance OSD policy

dissemination, and to increase awareness of DoD partner nation education and training resources,

consistent with OSD priorities.

MISSION


Dean, NPS/SIGS is dual-hatted as

Director, GCSC

DirectorDr. Jim Wirtz831-656-3783

[email protected]

OperationsOfficer

Warren Hoy831-656-1110

[email protected]

Academic & Knowledge Manager

Chamnan Lim8310656-1105

[email protected]

Organization

Executive Director

Thomas F. Ellzey831-656-3166

[email protected]

CurriculumSpecialist x 2

VACANT

Small team delivers big efficiencies at little cost

“The Global Center, which is a small entity, has an impact much larger than

its size.”

Joseph A. Benkert, then-ASD/GSA


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The Global Center is:

• An entity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).• A subordinate organization of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).• Resident at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).• A Coordinating Authority for OSD-P and DSCA.• An advocate for Consortium members’ interests.• A conduit for Security Assistance information.• A policy disseminator.• A force multiplier for numerous DoD educational institutions.

The Global Center is not:

• A command headquarters.• A tasking or funding authority.

“You have the broadest and deepest understanding of what’s happening in

Security Cooperation in DoD.”

VADM William Landay, Director, DSCA


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• Regional Centers for Strategic Studies

– George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies

– Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

– Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies

– Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies

– Africa Center for Strategic Studies

• Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA

– Center for Civil-Military Relations

• NATO School

• Joint Special Operations University,Tampa, FL

• USAF Air University, Maxwell AFB, FL

CURRENT CONSORTIUM MEMBERS (1 of 3)

“I’m excited about the global security initiatives that grow and extend out to the whole world as a

result of the Global Center. The future is in how we use our existing

resources to build a much stronger base and capacity through mutual

collaboration.”

Congressman Sam Farr


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• Marine Corps Training and Education Command, Quantico, VA

• Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, Newport, RI

• Defense Institute for Medical Operations, San Antonio, TX

• Defense Resources Management Institute, Monterey, CA

• COE in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, Honolulu, HI

• Defense Language Institute English Language Center, San Antonio, TX

• Inter-American Air Forces Academy, San Antonio, TX

• Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Ft. Benning, GA

• Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School, Stennis, MS



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• US Army Medical Department Center and School, Ft. Sam Houston, TX

• Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Monterey, CA

• USAF International Health Specialist Program, Washington, DC

• Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity, Pensacola, FL

• Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine, Bethesda, MD

• US Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group, Ft. Story, VA

• USAF Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, FL

• Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command, Virginia Beach, VA

• Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Ft. Sam Houston, TX



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10 Event Locations

GCSC Global Reach in FY13

1544 Events in 129 Countries 1143 MET Events 401 Resident Courses


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• Curriculum Reviews

– Ensure curricula are current, properly focused, and IAW OSD and other guidance– GCSC builds teams of appropriate SMEs, coordinates visits and reviews, prepares reports– Reviews generally offered to smaller schools that do not have independent accreditation

processes– Reviews are conducted at the request/invitation of member institutions

• Functional Reviews

– Ensure entire programs are conducted IAW with OSD and other guidance and priorities (“The right material, on the right topics, in the right places, at the right times”)

– GCSC conducts reviews in cooperation with institutions

• Communities of Interest

– Allow collaboration among members’ SMEs (and others) to increase efficiency of IPE efforts– GCSC develops initial membership, establishes COI, hosts on GlobalNet

Global Center Activities & Services


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• Coordination and Deconfliction

– Ensures efficiency of overall IPE efforts across several schoolhouses– GCSC tracks the Common Operating Picture to identify potential overlaps, conflicts,

redundancies, and shortfalls– GCSC works with members to address possible problem areas

• Has no authority to direct changes

• Information Clearinghouse

– Disseminates to consortium members information regarding policy changes, upcoming events, requests for assistance or information, and general interest

– Policy documents, AARs, Best Practices, schedules, etc. also posted on GlobalNet– Members also exchange information directly via email, phone



• Increased Visibility of Member Activities

– Allows easier oversight for OSD, DSCA, COCOMs, Services– Provides marketing tools for members seeking to increase their visibility or

grow student loads– Products include:

• Weekly Snapshots– Emailed directly to over 1500 subscribers throughout DoD

• Semi-Annual Newsletter with member highlights– Emailed directly to over 500 subscribers, including senior DoD leadership

• Catalogue of International Partner Education Resources– Distributed to OSD, COCOMs, and schoolhouses– Also available online via GlobalNet at https://www.globalcenterlink.org

• Common Operating Picture

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• Calendar of Events– Includes over 1500 member courses, seminars, conferences, etc. annually– Searchable by subject area, date, location (country, city), course title, fund source– Viewable in calendar, spreadsheet, or timeline views

• Database of Professional Resources– Hundreds of professionals in numerous fields, concentrations, and geographic regions– Available for faculty exchanges, collaboration, conference presentations, etc.

• Catalogue of International Partner Education Resources– Includes course descriptions, SMEs, contact information for 29 Consortium members

• Archives of After-Action Reports, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices

• Online library of Defense Department policy and guidance documents

Common Operating PictureProducts Available via GlobalNet System


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• Provides more effective and valuable application of DoD resources (International Education) to worldwide “customers” (COCOMs, Regional Centers, Partners and Allies).

• Provides Common Operating Picture via GlobalNet

• Provides total asset visibility of supporting capabilities

• Provides linkages with training and education providers at institutes/schools integrated within GCSC consortium

• Provides educational and subject matter experts

• Promotes application of Defense Security Cooperation Guidance

Benefits to COCOMs


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• Provides more efficient IPE effort by deconflicting and harmonizing courses and events

• Provides more effective application of DoD’s IPE resources to worldwide “customers” (COCOMs, Regional Centers, Partners and Allies)

• Provides Common Operating Picture via GlobalNet– Provides total asset visibility of supporting capabilities– Consolidates information for ready reference and reports generation

• Promotes application of Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF), Defense Security Cooperation Guidance, and other policy documents

• Develops new data via survey process

Benefits to OSD & DSCA


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• Membership has no dollar cost and minimal personnel costs

• Access to Common Operating Picture via GlobalNet web portal

• Vast information consolidated for ready reference

• Means of communication with other providers

• Total asset visibility of supporting capabilities

• Access to professional educational resources in numerous disciplines

• Access to archives of After-Action Reports and Lessons Learned

• Access to training and education events conducted by Consortium members

• Access to a curriculum review process which ensures that planned courses are thorough and effective, and that stakeholders and DSCA are kept up-to-date on proposed course curricula

• Linkages with nationally recognized educational institutions

Benefits of Consortium Membership


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The Global Center provides savings and efficiencies for DoD by ensuring an effective, collaborative International Partner Education

effort across DoD and Service institutions. We provide a clear Common Operating Picture, and have a structure in place to support

requirements of OSD, DSCA, the COCOMs, the Regional Centers, and all our Consortium members.

The Global Center Consortium is greater than the sum of its parts. It is a force multiplier, strengthening OSD’s International Partner Education

programs by facilitating coordinated efforts by IPE providers.

Conclusion

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