What is School of Advanced Warfighting?

The School of Advanced Warfighting in the United States Marine Corps is an Advanced Intermediate Level School 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 0505 Marine Air Ground Task Force planner and a Masters Degree in Operational Studies. SAW was designed to develop field grade officers for the Marine Corps most difficult operational and planning challenges.