DSCU’s headquarters is located in the National Capital Region and consists of the following elements:
- Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program—Human Capital Initiative (SCWDP-HCI)
- Institutional Capacity Building Directorate
- BG Charles Young Institute
- International Military Training and Education Division
Mission
DSCU is the Department of Defense's primary Security Cooperation educational institution. Its mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of Security Cooperation through education, training, workforce development, advising, research, analysis, and lessons learned.
Vision
DSCU strives to be the center of intellectual life for the Security Cooperation enterprise; we prepare a global network of professionals to achieve outcomes that enhance the security of the United States and its partners and allies.
Values
- Academic Excellence: Commitment to personal, professional, and SC workforce innovation and growth through academics and integrity.
- Accountability: Maintaining the highest integrity in meeting the highest standards of the DoD, Congress, and the US taxpayer at a reasonable cost.
- Agility: Providing education, support, and relevant information in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaboration: Leveraging the knowledge of the SC community in order to develop valuable and timely SC academic curriculum.
- Community: Dedication to building and upholding relationships within the SC community and adding value to the workforce
- Diversity: Representation of varied experiences through faculty, staff, students, and curriculum content.