AEROSPACE STUDIES

Professor: E. B. DeIulio, Chair; Assistant Professors: D. W. Butler, R. L. Howell, Jr., C. Young

A S 109 Air Force Today I 2(1,2) Deals with Air Force in the contemporary world through a study of the total force structure: strategic offensive and defensive, general purpose, and aerospace support. Leadership laboratory activities include drill fundamentals, customs, and courtesies of the service.

A S 110 Air Force Today II 2(1,2) Continuation of A S 109. Leadership laboratory includes drill, ceremonies, and an introduction to Air Force career opportunities.

A S 209 Development of Air Power I 2(1,2) Includes the study of the development of air power from balloons and dirigibles through the peaceful employment of U.S. air power in relief missions and civic action programs in the late 1960s and also the air war in Southeast Asia. Leadership laboratory provides experience in guiding, directing, and controlling an Air Force unit.

A S 210 Development of Air Power II 2(1,2) Continuation of A S 209.

A S 308 Air Force Leadership and Management 3(3,0) Motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics are covered to provide a foundation for development of the leader's professional skills using Air Force examples and methods.

A S 309 Air Force Leadership and Management I 4(3,2) Emphasizes the individual as a manager. Individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics are covered to provide a foundation for the development of the Air Force officer's professional skills. Students prepare individual and group presentations, write reports, participate in group discussions, seminars, and conferences.

A S 310 Air Force Leadership and Management II 4(3,2) Continuation of A S 309. Uses the basic managerial processes involving decision making, utilization of analytical aids in planning, organizing, and controlling environment. Actual case studies are used to enhance learning and communication processes.

A S 409 National Security Policy I 4(3,2) Analysis of the role and function of the military officer in a democratic society and the relationships involved in civil-military interactions. Students prepare individual and group presentations, write reports, and participate in group discussions.

A S 410 National Security Policy II 4(3,2) Continuation of A S 409. Examines the environmental context in which U.S. defense policy is formulated and implemented. Emphasis is placed on initial commissioned service and military justice. Students prepare individual and group presentations for the class, write reports, and participate in group discussions, seminars, and conferences.