The U.S. Air Force Today. This course is a continuation of the study of the growth and development of the United States Air Force begun in Aerospace Studies 101. The course relates the mission and responsibilities of the various Air Force major commands to the U. S. defense posture and U.S. military strategy. Emphasis is placed on the Air Force contribution to General Purpose forces and the dynamics, interaction, and cooperative efforts of all the Services in the General Purpose role for the national security posture.
Teaching methods are primarily lecture and lecture-discussion.
Guest interviews are conducted with members of the Army, Navy, and U.S. Marines. Short films and visual aids enhance the presentations. There will be a midterm and a final examination. Text, The Air Force Today, published by Air University. U.S. Aviation History and Its Development into Air Power.