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.
Armed Forces and Society. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of U.S. military institutions and the development of the military profession. The course will explore the evolution from feudal to modern military systems, the origin of military professionalism, the social characteristics of the officer corps and the enlisted soldier, and the sociology of combat. The course will also explore contemporary issues in the recruitment, organization, and training of the American armed services. History of the Military Art.