As Ciências Militares e a configuração dos Estudos de Defesa como área do conhecimento científico

Abstract

It is a research associated with the Defense Studies, as an area of scientific knowledge, as far as the scientific sciences perspective is concerned, in the Post-Graduation Programs of the Specialized Studies Schools of the Armed Forces in Brazil. The qualitative methodology was used, from the documental analysis technique, observing primary sources (legislation) and secondary sources. The taxonomy, theoretical and conceptual milestones of the Military Sciences and correlates, inserted in the process of evolution of the Defense Studies in the Country, with emphasis to the role of the School of Command and General Staff of the Army.