Recognizing the need for advanced academic training for its officers as it depended on friendly nations such as Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana,[2] the Ministry of Defence established the College and was launched by the minister of Defence Charles Namoloh on 10 August 2009.

[3] Construction of the Okahandja campus commenced, which was financially aided by China and the project was completed in 2016.

[2] Junior Division This course is offered to junior officers and the course curriculum is set up into two terms, the first terms focuses on history and Namibian heritage, organization, the role of the Namibian Defence Force, staff duties, logistics, command and control, leadership, geo political studies, law of armed conflict[5] and Industrial visits.

[5] The Course is recognized by the Namibia Qualifications Authority as a Diploma in Military Science NQF level 6.

[10] As a prerequisite to graduate student officers will write a research paper.