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1011. Air Force
Today I (1 s.h.) F
Introductory course
exploring the military as a profession, including civilian control of
the U.S. Armed Forces, functions and organization of the U.S. Air Force,
and organization and operations of U.S. strategic offensive forces.
1021. Air Force
Today II (1 s.h.) S
Introductory course
exploring U.S. general purpose and defensive forces including: mission
and organization of the major U.S. Air Force Commands and separate operating
agencies, major functions and conduct of joint service military operations.
Discusses air defense, detection systems, close air support, and air superiority.
1031. The Air
Force Way I (1 s.h.) F
The development of aerospace
power from balloons and dirigibles through the employment of U.S. air
power in World War II. The course includes the military theory of aerospace
power employment.
1041. The
Air Force Way II (1 s.h.) S
A
continuation course studying the employment of U.S. air power in the Korean
Conflict, relief missions and civic action programs in the later 1960's,
the war in Southeast Asia. Research is conducted into the military theory
of aerospace force employment.
2011. Air Force
Leadership and Management I (3 s.h.) F
A study of managerial
theory, concepts and techniques of decision-making, and the basic functions
of management with particular emphasis on applications for Air Force officers.
2021. Air Force
Leadership and Management II (3 s.h.) S
An interdisciplinary
approach to leadership which includes study of human behavior and relationships,
motivation, professional ethics and leadership styles. Communication skills
are stressed through written and oral assignments.
2031. National
Security Issues I (3 s.h.) F
A focus on the Armed
Forces as an integral and inseparable element of society. Primary emphasis
is placed on the overall national security process and the factors which
comprise it. The impact of a nation's military, economic, psychological,
and technical components on national security policy is examined. Other
topics include major geopolitical hotspots and the origins of arms races.
2041. National
Security Issues II (3 s.h.) S
A continuation course
studying civil-military relations. Topics include civilian control of
the military, conflict control, military professionalism, and military
justice. Emphasis is placed on the reciprocal responsibilities of civilians
and the military in a democratic society.
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