Developmental opportunities in WMD for civilians/officers Published Jan. 19, 2010 By 1st Lt. Gina Vaccaro McKeen Air Force Personnel Center public affairs RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Officials are requesting nominations for a professional military education course in the study of weapons of mass destruction. The Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction at the National Defense University announced recently the call for nominations to the 2010 program for emerging leaders. This professional development opportunity is intended to foster an interagency community of next generation leaders with a better appreciation of the role of WMD in U.S. national security by providing a forum for members to learn from today's leaders on related issues, NDU officials said. Members will be selected on their leadership potential and interest in WMD-related issues. Current WMD experience is not required. Major commanders and equivalent field operating agency and direct reporting unit commanders may each nominate up to three officers in the rank of captain or major or civilians in grades GS-09 through GS-13 or Pay Band 2. Nominations are due to NDU by Feb. 19. A senior panel at NDU will review nomination packages in March, and will announce the selects for the program in April. Membership is limited to about 25 individuals from across the services and federal agencies. The qualification criteria for this competitive program include at least three years of post-baccalaureate experience, secret-level security clearance, current responsibilities related to national security, leadership potential and demonstrated interest in WMD issues. Nomination packages must be mailed to: Program for Emerging Leaders, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, National Defense University, C/O NDU Mailroom 300 5th Avenue SW Marshall Hall, Washington, D.C. 20319-5066 For information on this program visit the NDU Web site at www.ndu.edu/wmdcenter/ or call the 24/7 Total Force Service Center toll-free at 800-525-0102.