DLIFLC's Leadership

The Defense Language Program includes both foreign and English language instruction for the DoD, with policy guidance provided by the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness). The Secretary of the Army is the Executive Agent for DLIFLC.

The Defense Language Steering Committee, established under DoD 5160.41 E and chaired by the Department of Defense Senior Language Authority, recommends and coordinates language policy, identifies present and emerging language needs, identifies language training, education, personnel, and financial requirements, and serves as an advisory board to USD (P and R).

As DLIFLC is a military school, it falls under a military chain of command. The Commanding General of TRADOC has administrative responsibility to manage, operate, fund, and provide personnel resources.

Commandant

Assistant Commandant

The Assistant Commandant, an Air Force colonel, directs day-to-day operations of DLIFLC. The Assistant Commandant supervises the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Resource Management, Chief Information Officer, and the Chancellor. The Assistant Commandant directs DLIFLC Washington operations. The Assistant Commandant is specifically tasked with overseeing and monitoring the DLIFLC budget process. The Assistant Commandant reports to the Commandant and is responsible to the Commandant for language training program results. Additionally, the Assistant Commandant provides recommendations to the Commandant on DLIFLC programs and priorities. The Assistant Commandant is also the Commander of the Air Force Element.