The IWC prepares the warfighter to conduct irregular warfare across the spectrum of conflict by bridging instruction to operationalizing IW using next-generation techniques and concepts that enhance the lethality of the force and positions the United States and key Allies and partners to remain ahead of the threat.
In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels. The IWC remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values. For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4079501/pentagon-releases-digital-content-refresh-memorandum/
We invite you to check out our new Irregular Warfare Center milestone highlight reel showcasing some of our significant initiatives, engagements and accomplishments since standing up officially in October 2022.
Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is extremely proud to announce the Center will assume publishing duties and responsibilities of PRISM: The Journal of Complex Operations, effective Sept. 3, 2024.
The IWC’s staff is composed of experienced combat veterans who understand what is necessary to fight and win. Their knowledge is enhanced by the Center’s distinguished academics who provide in-depth, timely, and relevant analytical support to accomplish the Department’s mission. The combination of warfighting experience and intellectual forethought is novel within the government and continuously provides innovative solutions to the most complex challenges.
The Department of Defense (DoD)’s Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) will host the African Conceptualization of Irregular Warfare Workshop on April 16 and 17, 2025 at the AMA Conference Center in Arlington, VA. This workshop will bring together key subject mater experts and stakeholders to examine the unique characteristics of irregular warfare (IW) across the African Continent. The Conceptualization ...
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The Department of Defense (DoD)’s Irregular Warfare Center (IWC), in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense...
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A course to develop select senior US Government leaders from across the departments and agencies to collectively understand and apply irregular warfare as both a tool of US policy (including policy design and implementation via the execution of strategies and campaigns), as well as its uses by near-peer adversaries against the US.