School of Advanced Warfighting
| School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1990–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Federal |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | MCB Quantico, Virginia |
| Motto(s) | Sapere Aude |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Cornelius Hickey, Class of '14 |
The School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) in the United States Marine Corps is an Advanced Intermediate Level School (A-ILS) that produces officers qualified to fill high-impact service and joint planning billets. The curriculum features numerous case studies, multiple planning exercises, extensive staff rides and a consideration of future war. Graduates earn the secondary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 0505 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) planner and a master's degree in Operational Studies. SAW was designed to develop field grade officers for the Marine Corps most difficult operational and planning challenges.
SAW is located in Warner Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Warner Hall is named in honor of Senator John Warner.