National Security Education Board

National Security Education Program Mission In December 1991, the President signed the National Security Education Act into law. The Act established the National Security Education Program, the National Security Education Board, and the National Security Education Trust Fund. Today, the National Security Education Program, under the guidance of the National Security Education Board, continues to carry out its mission to serve as a leader in developing the national capacity to educate United States citizens to: Understand foreign cultures Strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness Enhance international cooperation and security Objectives To equip Americans with an understanding of less-commonly taught languages and cultures and enable the nation to remain integrally involved in global issues related to U.S. national security. To build a critical base of future leaders, both in government service and in education, who have cultivated international relationships and worked and studied alongside experts of other countries. To develop a cadre of professionals with more than the traditional knowledge of language and culture who can use this ability to help the U.S. make sound decisions on and deal effectively with global issues related to U.S. national security. To enhance institutional capacity and increase the number of faculty who can educate U.S. citizens toward achieving these goals.