The Grand Strategy Field Study AIAD experience provides the opportunity to
apply theories of grand strategy to real-world historical and contemporary events.
Through travel to a place of grand strategic importance - whether the ruins of the
Athenian Empire, the decisive battlefields of World War II, or such new arenas of
Great Power competition as the Indo-Pacific - cadets will gain a deep first-hand
understanding of the geopolitical, cultural, economic, and technological factors
shaping grand strategy throughout history and in the present day. Scope, depth,
and material covered will satisfy the requirement of a 3-credit hour course in the
Grand Strategy program.
The Grand Strategy Field Study AIAD experience is designed to give cadets practical experience in this field of study and to reflect on their experiences by completing specified academic requirements. Scope, depth and material covered will meet the requirement of a 3-credit hour course in the Grand Strategy Program. Grades are determined based on preparatory briefings and essays, a journal of daily activities, the quality of the work performed during the internship, and a final paper, briefing, or exam that incorporates their experience with a topic from their field of study, due upon return.
