Defense Information School

Defense Information School
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 1946 (1946-01)
HeadquartersFort George G. Meade, Maryland, U.S.
39°05′52″N 76°44′59″W / 39.0979°N 76.7498°W / 39.0979; -76.7498
Motto"Strength Through Truth"
Agency executive
  • Colonel John S. Hutcheson, Commandant
Parent agencyDefense Media Activity
Websitewww.dinfos.dma.mil

The Defense Information School (DINFOS) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) school located at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. DINFOS fulfills the Department of Defense's need for an internal corps of professional journalists, broadcasters, and public affairs professionals.[1] Members from all branches of the U.S. military, DoD civilians and international military personnel attend DINFOS for training in public affairs, print journalism, photojournalism, photography, television and radio broadcasting, lithography, equipment maintenance and various forms of multimedia. Since 1995, DINFOS is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. [2] The American Council on Education recommends college credit for most DINFOS courses.[3]

  1. ^ "DINFOS History" Archived 2014-02-19 at the Wayback Machine Defense Information School. Retrieved 2014 Jan. 22.
  2. ^ [1] Council on Occupational Education. Retrieved 2024 Feb. 20.
  3. ^ "ACE Military Guide" American Council on Education. Retrieved 2014 Jan. 22.