The Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) is a Jinavian military academic establishment providing training and education to experienced officers of the Imperial Army, Navy, Air Force, Gendarmerie and serving officers of other states.
Command, Control and Organisation[]
The Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) trains the future commanders and staff officers of all four Jinavian Armed Forces and those of other countries around the world, supporting the operational effectiveness of all four Armed Forces.
JCSC is a component of the Joint Services and the Commandant reports to the Director of National Institute of Staff Command. The Commandant is a two-star appointment and can be filled by candidates from each of the four services.
Within JCSC itself each Armed Force is represented by a one-star Assistant Commandant (Maritime, Land, Gendarmerie and Air), each with responsibility for both single AF issues and delivery of training.
Facilities[]
JSCSC is located in a purpose built complex comprising accommodation and teaching wings. Teaching facilities include 8 fully equipped lecture theares and 59 syndicate rooms, all students are provided with laptop computers with access throughout the college. Lectures from the Eagle lecture theatre, seating 450, can be displayed in all other theatres.
All courses are residential with single, en-suite, rooms although married students on some courses have the opportunity to use a Married Quarter within Shrine Station.
Sports facilities include a gymnasium within the complex and access to rugby, fencing, cricket and hockey pitches, tennis and squash courts.
Courses[]
Courses delivered by JCSC include:
- Higher Command and Staff Course - Delivered annually to around 50 officers of first General rank (General of Brigade, Commodore, Air Commodore, Brigadier General) or civilian equivalent, including candidates from Jinavian Imperium, Jinavian Union and JITO partners. The course takes fourteen weeks and concentrates on the operational art in a joint and combined context, and the nature of high command.
- Advanced Command and Staff Course - Delivered annually to 500 officers of Lieutenant Colonel and Major ranks and military and civilian equivalents. Attendees include 100 candidates from partner countries. The course is delivered over 45 weeks and concentrates on Operational command, the planning and conduct of campaigns and major operations in theatre.
- Intermediate Command and Staff Course - Delivered throughout the academic year to officers of Major and Captain ranks and military and civilian equivalents. The course is delivered by single Armed Force and is structured to meet the differing career requirements of each Armed Force, concentrating on preparation for Command or Staff appointments.