National Defense University at Joint Forces Staff College

National Defense University at Joint Forces Staff College is a professional military education institution with a site in Tampa, Florida. The National Defense University, headquartered in Washington, D.C., provides senior-level joint professional military education to military officers, government civilians, and international students. This Tampa-area site is associated with Joint Forces Staff College, which focuses on joint and multinational operations education.

Specific program offerings at this location are not individually listed in available IPEDS data. Joint Forces Staff College programs typically include the Joint and Combined Warfighting School and related intermediate and senior-level military education programs. Enrollment is generally restricted to active-duty military officers, senior civilian government employees, and international military partners.

Tampa, Florida is home to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, making it a significant hub for military operations and education in the southeastern United States. This site supports the professional development of joint military leaders in proximity to key combatant commands.