Specific topics addressed are relief missions and civic action programs in the early to late 1960s, the development and use of air power during the Vietnam conflict, developments of aerospace strategy and policy during the 1970s and 1980s, and the air campaign in Desert Storm. An integrated management course emphasizing the concepts and skills required by the successful manager and leader. This course is a continuation of Aerospace Studies 410 which examines the role of the military in contemporary American society. The course covers current issues affecting the military in the aftermath of the end of the Cold War and the lessons learned from the recent war in the Persian Gulf. Finally, AS-411 prepares officer cadets for future active duty services by explaining what is expected of them as professional military officers and how to prepare for the transition into the Air Force.
Instruction is conducted via lecture and discussion.
The objective of the course is to develop proficiency in a critical military skill. The student will learn to use a military map and lensatic compass to navigate over unfamiliar terrain. The course will emphasize map reading skills and terrain association techniques and will include two outdoor practical exercises. Specific topics include terrain features, the military grid reference system, determining and plotting azimuths, measuring route and straight line distances, methods of intersection and resection, and the use of polar coordinates. Student evaluation is based upon quizzes, practical exercises and examinations.