Journal of Defense Resources Management No. 1 (1) / 2010 13 Management course was conducted at DRESMARA, by experts of the Defense Resources Management Institute of Monterey, California. This event was the frst one that contributed to the establishment of a modern view of DRESMARA’s teaching staff on how to carry their further didactic activity. During 2000-2005 the teaching and leading staff applied in DRESMARA’s resident courses the most modern and interactive educational methods and techniques system, ILIAS, information system. Today, when we celebrate ten years from the initial establishment of the Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies (formerly known as the Regional Center of Defense Resources Management), we must not forget the beginnings of our educational activity. With the outstanding support of the United States of America, during November – December 2000, a Defense Resources ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING (ADL) PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IN THE REGIONAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT STUDIES EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVOUR Cezar VASILESCU*, Ion ROCEANU**, Florin GROSARU* * Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies ** National Defense University “CAROL I” Abstract: Throughout the years, Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) became an important part of DRESMARA’s teaching and education programs. This paper presents an overview of the past and present ADL related initiatives that took place in DRESMARA, along with a short analysis of key issues related with ADL implementation. Also presents the content of a typical online complementary package that provides all the needed support for a resident course. In the end presents the latest developments and efforts to bring innovative and effective methods, practices and technology to the NATO Alliance and the Partnership for Peace Program, in order to enhance education and training initiatives and enrich DRESMARA’s course offering. Keywords: Advanced Distributed Learning, e-learning, learning management