Defence Academy

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The Defence Academy of the United Kingdon is the UK Defence's Higher Educational Institution.

The Defence Academy is the institution responsible for post-graduate education and the majority of command, staff, leadership, defence management, acquisition and technology training for members of the UK Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants. It is also responsible for the provision of non-technical research and assessment in support of the Department, and for establishing and maintaining itself as the MOD's primary link with UK universities and with international military educational institutions. By operating under unified direction and with a single budget, it capitalises on the combined strengths of its Colleges, enables the flexible and cost effective use of staff, facilities and money and maximises influence nationally and internationally.

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The Academy is comprised of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), the Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC), the Defence College of Management and Technology (DCMT), the Advanced Research and Assessment Group (ARAG), and the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre (AFCC). The Academy has three strategic partners – King's College London, Serco Defence and Aerospace, and Cranfield University – who provide the academic and facilities support.

The Defence Academy has a number of sites. The Headquarters, JSCSC and DCMT are based at Shrivenham, the RCDS is in Belgravia, London and the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre has its home in Andover. Other important sites are Worthy Down, Loughborough and at 5 Universities (Aston, Loughborough, Newcastle, Northumbria and Southampton).