Looking for information about the Army War Colledge Defense Strategy Course (DSC)?

COL Thomas F. — Fri, 09 May 2014 13:11:51 -0400

I'm scheduled to start the Defense Strategy Course this July. I'm interested to hear from people who took it already and hear what its like. Time expectations, home work involved, etc. Also, has anyone use that material in their jobs, and if so, what was the reason?

Response by MAJ Steve Sheridan made May 12 at 2014 2:06 PM

MAJ Steve Sheridan — Mon, 12 May 2014 14:06:28 -0400

Is this link helpful...

https://dde.carlisle.army.mil/dsc.htm

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2016 9:31 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 09:31:57 -0400

Sir, how did you like the DSC? I think the MILPER will be out in AUG and I was interested in applying for the course. I am a very busy AGR XO with three young boys. How many hours per week would you estimate it would require? Thanks!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2017 8:28 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:28:39 -0500

To me, a waste of time. Wait - you have notice you are starting? i didn't even put in for it and got called the day it started! You WILL do it, I was told...I just stopped answering their emails. Heck, I hadn't even heard of it until the day I was "enrolled."

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2017 7:56 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:56:46 -0500

I am scheduled to start in Jan 2018. I will update here with my opinion. I am looking for someone who has taken the course recently so I can get the reading list and read ahead during the holidays. Not sure what to expect but hope it isn't to time intensive.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2025 9:22 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:22:17 -0400

Sir, just checking for your feedback on the course.