| 8 Jan 2001 | ||
| TO: All AFR 2140 Students | ||
| FROM: Capt Maria N. McElroy Assistant, Professor of Aerospace Studies | ||
| SUBJECT: Letter of Welcome | ||
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| 1 Atch Course Syllabus | MARIA N. MCELROY, Captain, USAF Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies | |
| FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE SYLLABUS -- SPRING 2001 AFR 2140: THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE POWER |
| INSTRUCTOR: Capt Maria McElroy | Phone: 644-3461 Email: mmcelroy@mailer.fsu.edu |
| OFFICE LOCATION: 212 Harpe-Johnson Hall OFFICE APPOINTMENTS: Wednesday: 0800-1600 Other times: By Appt with the Office Assistant (644-3461) CLASS DATES: 8 Jan - 28 Apr 01 23-27 Apr (finals week) |
| CLASS DAY/TIME: | Tuesday's: 1230-1320 hours(section 1) 1400-1450 hours (section 2) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: AFR 2140, The Evolution of USAF Air and Space
Power (AS200), continues your introduction to the Air Force. The course is
designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a
historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the AFR2140 course
covers the Vietnam conflict and carries through to
the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War.
Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force
capabilities (competencies), and missions (functions) to demonstrate the
evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power. The course is
designed to provide you with a knowledge level understanding for the general
element and employment of air and space power, from an institutional
doctrinal and historical perspective. Additionally, the course will help you
to communicate better using written and verbal tools. For the AFROTC cadet,
it is designed to contribute to your transition from Air Force cadet to Air
Force officer. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The course objectives are for each student to: 1. Know the key terms and definitions used to describe air and space power. 2. Know the events, leaders, and technological developments that were present during the evolution US air and space power. 3. Demonstrate basic verbal and written communicative skills. 4. Know the Air Force Core Values and be exposed to examples of their use throughout the evolution of US Air and Space power. GUIDELINES, GENERAL: 1. FSU Statement on students with disabilities. Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should: a. Register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC), b. bring a letter to the instructor from the SDRC indicating you need academic accommodations within the first week of class. 2. FSU Statement on Academic Integrity or the Academic Honor Code. The Academic Honor System of FSU is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility; a. To uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the student's work, b. To refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the University community, c. To foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the University community. 3. The FSU grade appeals system provides students the opportunity to appeal a grade the student believes was awarded inequitably. Guidelines for such an appeal can be found in the FSU General Bulletin. 4. AFROTC/FSU attendance guidelines. a. Minimum attendance necessary to receive a passing grade for this course is 70% (at least 11 of 15) of scheduled classes, or approved make-up sessions. Minimum attendance, or completion of make-up sessions is required for a passing grade. b. With only 15 scheduled sessions and a large volume of material to cover, it is important you are well prepared for each session so you may realize the course objectives. As such, excused absences will only be granted for bona-fide serious reasons (documented illness, death or serious illness in the family, pre-arranged ROTC or university sanctioned activities, or emergency weather conditions which suspend classes). In the event of an excused absence, the student may do make-up work (except for quizzes). c. If you are unable to attend your scheduled classroom session, and with the concurrence of the instructor; you may attend another section during that same day, or do alternative lesson activities which accomplish lesson objectives to avoid missing valuable training and having the absence considered unexcused. d. If you miss a class (excused or unexcused, even if pre-arranged) you must provide me a memo explaining your absence. The memo is due no later than the first day back in class. A sample format for the memorandum is included in this package at attachment 1. To receive credit for a valid excuse from class, you must coordinate the absence with me prior to the class (except in the case of a bona-fide emergency or verifiable illness) and provide me a memorandum giving the reason for your absence. After receipt of your memo and review of the supporting documents, I will determine if the absence is excused. I expect you to include the doctor's description of treatment or other adequate and verifiable supporting documentation in order to consider it an excused absence. e. As required by university policy, a student absent from classes for a period of two consecutive weeks or more may be dropped from the class with the grade of "F", and may be readmitted to the class only by permission of the student's academic dean. GUIDELINES, AFROTC CADETS: 1. Standards and guidelines for AFROTC Cadets are contained in the Commander's Guide, Academic Year 2000-2001. 2. Classroom Deportment (AFROTC cadets only). The class will be called to attention when the instructor enters the room at the start of the class period and again when you are dismissed at the end of the class period. Remain at attention until told otherwise by the instructor. If another commissioned officer enters the room during class, remain seated, unless called to attention by the instructor. If you are late arriving for the class; knock on the door and when the door is opened proceed quietly to your seat. At the end of the class period, you should approach the instructor and explain the reason for being late. COURSE EVENTS: 1. Written Assignment. Your written assignment grade will be based on you completing a Bullet Background paper on a warrior character from USAF’s past. You must describe how this individual contributed to AF capabilities ( competencies), doctrine (principles/policies), and/or missions (functions) toward the development of air and space power. This warrior may be a famous general, Medal of Honor winner, test pilot, 1st-timer, etc. Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, in military background paper format found in The Tongue and Quill, and no more than 3 pages. This assignment is due 27 Feb 01. Your selection of a warrior character is due 30 Jan 01. A sample memorandum is included at attachment 3. The background paper will account for 10% of your final grade. An example of the format is on page 162 in your T&Q. Your second assignment will be a Memorandum for Record (MFR). You will use the MFR to suggest an improvement to the Cadet Wing. You will not have to complete the project, just suggest and describe it. Your paper should be not more than 3 pages long. The specifics are describe your suggestion, its possible costs, implementation guidelines, and the expected benefits. It is due 3 Apr 01. The MFR will account for 10% of your final grade. The format is on page 158 in your T&Q. 2. Quizzes. I will give up to four short, unannounced quizzes during the semester. The quizzes will be given at the start of the class and will cover material in the AS200 text "A Concise History of the U.S. Air Force", or other pre-assigned reading material. Quizzes will be graded "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory". A satisfactory grade is achieved by answering the majority of questions correctly. Your quiz score will be reflected in your class participation grade. 3. Written Tests. I will give two tests during the semester. The tests will cover material from the AS200 text, "A Concise History of the U.S. Air Force", additional reading assignments, and briefings/lecture during the class period. The test questions will primarily be multiple choice, and will also include short answer, true-false, and at least one short question requiring an essay response. The examinations are valued at a total of 50% of your final grade (25% each). The final examination covers only the material presented following the mid-term examination. I will conduct a brief review during the class prior to the test to highlight those areas where you should focus your study efforts. 4. Class participation. You are highly encouraged and expected to actively participate during class. Your preparation for the lesson, responses to questions, participation in discussions, classroom deportment (AFROTC cadets only), results of quizzes, and my subjective evaluation of your contribution to the class will be used to assess the score for class participation. Class participation accounts for 10% of your final grade. 5. Verbal presentation. For your verbal presentation you will be required to plan, build, present, and critique, a 3- 5 minute informative verbal presentation based on your Bullet Background Paper topic. The verbal presentation accounts for 20% of your final grade. The presentation is required in a very specific format -- see attachment 2. Topic selection rules are as follows:
--www.wpafb.af.mil/museum, www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero, www.thehistorynet.com -For briefings on people/organizations include the following topics/slides: title, agenda, introduction, biography of the person/group description, description of significant military service, description of significant contribution(s) to the development of air power, and conclusion. Graphics may include pictures of the person and places/resources associated with the person(s). Note: According to the FSU General Bulletin, FSU students are required to indicate oral communication competency by "… demonstrating the ability to transmit clearly ideas and information orally in a way that is appropriate to the topic, purpose, and audience. It also involves demonstrating the ability to discuss ideas clearly with others, to hear and respond to questions, and to assess critical response appropriately …." to discuss ideas clearly with others, to hear and respond to questions, and Specifically; a. generate an original oral message which clearly presents ideas and / or information, b. make effective use of both vocal and physical delivery in the presentation, c. use standard American English, d. adapt the presentation to the particular audience, and e. be receptive to questions and / or critique. The university offers several options for you to satisfy this requirement. The good news for students taking Department of Aerospace Studies, is you may be able to satisfy those requirements by successfully completing the verbal presentation (grade of C- or better) while taking this and two other AFR courses. If you are interested in satisfying your oral communication competency requirement using Aerospace Studies courses, you must petition that consideration to the Office Assistant to determine if you meet the required guidelines. The department's Education Officer will review the petition, and if you meet all the guidelines, will advise the university that you have met the requirements. You may submit your request at any time, but, you must submit the petition no later than the last official day of class in the last of the three semesters you wish reviewed for consideration. |
| GRADING 1. The following areas will determine your final course grade: | |||
| Description Background paper Mid-Term examination Final examination Verbal presentation Class participation Total |
Point value 20 25 25 20 10 100 |
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| 2. Final course grade is determined using the following scale: | |||
| Letter grade A B C D F |
Points 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 |
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| REQUIRED TEXTS: | a. AS200 text "A Concise History of the Air Force", T208, 1997 b. AS200 supplemental test "Introduction to the United State Air Force", B. Chance Saltzman, Capt. USAF, 1999 c. Speaking Effectively, T-1321, December 1989 d. AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill, 30 Jun 1997 e. United States Air Force Core Values, 1 January 1997 |
| COURSE PLAN | |||
| No | Date | Title | Pages |
| 16 | 9 Jan | Introduction to AS200 | Pgs 1-50 |
| 17 | 16 Jan | Vietnam: Part 1 | Pgs 57-69 |
| 18 | 23 Jan | Vietnam: Part 2 | Pgs 57-69 |
| 19 | 30 Jan | End of Vietnam | Pgs 57-69 |
| 21 | 6 Feb | Cold War and Rebuilding the AF:Pt 1 | Pgs 69-74 |
| 22 | 13 Feb | Cold War and Rebuilding the AF:Pt 2 | Pgs 69-74 |
| 20 | 20 Feb | Mid-Term | |
| 23 | 27 Feb | Gulf War: Pt 1 | Pgs 75-82 |
| 6-10 Mar | Spring Break | ||
| 24 | 13 Mar | Gulf War: Pt 2 | Pgs 75-82 |
| 25 | 20 Mar | Air and Space Revisited | |
| 30 | 27 Mar | Yugoslavia | Research Kosovo events |
| 27 | 3 Apr | Comm Skills | |
| 28 | 10 Apr | Comm Skills | |
| 29 | 17 Apr | Comm Skills | |
| 26 | 23-27 Apr | Final exam Section 1: Tues 1000-1200 Section 2: Thurs 0730-0930 |
Pgs 51-82, Kosovo material |
| LESSON OBJECTIVES & SAMPLES OF BEHAVIOR: Lesson 16 - Administration and Course Overview Lesson Objective: Concisely review lessons 17-30 of the AS200 curriculum and finalize the Capabilities, Functions, Doctrine (CFD) Model, from last semester. (Complete all instructor related administrative issues.) Samples of Behavior: 1. List topics covered in lessons 17-30. 2. Identify the capabilities, functions, and doctrine of each time period from last semester. Lesson 17 - Vietnam: Part 1 Lesson Objective: Know the significant events surrounding the U.S. Air Force’s involvement in the war in Southeast Asia. Samples of Behavior: 1. Describe U.S. involvement in Vietnam between World War II and the Gulf of Tonkin Incident in August 1964. 2. Define the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). 3. Describe the significance of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, August 1964. 4. Describe the "graduated response" strategy the U.S. adopted in Vietnam between 1965 and 1968. 5. Describe the significance of the Tet Offensive of 1968. 6. State the purpose of President Nixon’s "Vietnamization" program. 7. Describe the fate of South Vietnam following the U.S. withdrawal in 1973. Lesson 18 - Vietnam: Part 2 Lesson Objective - Know how airpower was used during the war in Southeast Asia. Samples of Behavior: 1. Describe how airpower was used in Southeast Asia to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail -- North Vietnamese supply routes into South Vietnam. 2. Describe the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to gain air superiority during the Vietnam conflict. 3. Describe "Rolling Thunder," "Linebacker I," and "Linebacker II" - strategic bombing campaigns against North Vietnam. 4. Describe the uses and the effectiveness of the B-52 in the Vietnam conflict. 5. Describe and give an example of the tactical airlift missions flown during the Vietnam conflict. 6. Describe the U.S. Air Force’s Search and Recovery mission in Vietnam. Lesson 19 - Vietnam Lesson Objective - Know the results, costs and lessons learned from the conflict in Southeast Asia. Samples of Behavior: 1. Describe the impact of public opinion and the press on the outcome of the Vietnam conflict. 2. Describe the political nature of the Southeast Asian War and the impact of political micromanagement on the use of airpower. 3. Describe the difficulties of fighting a conventional war in a counterinsurgency environment. 4. Describe the significance of "knowing your enemy" and its effect on the Southeast Asian conflict. 5. Describe the impact the "rules of engagement" played on the effectiveness of airpower in Southeast Asia. 6. Describe the attitude of the new generation of airmen emerging from the Southeast Asian conflict. 7. List the major results of the war in Southeast Asia. Lesson 20 - Mid-Term Exam Lesson 21 - Rebuilding for Space Lesson Objective - Know events surrounding the growth and development of airpower after Vietnam. Understand the importance of military operations occurring in the 1980s. Samples of Behavior: 1. Identify key aircraft, missiles, and other weapon systems developed after WWII. 2. State, in your own words, the capabilities, functions and doctrinal emphasis at the end of the Cold War period. 3. State the lessons learned from the invasion of Grenada. 4. Identify the impact of the bombing raid on Libya. 5. List the lessons learned from the invasion of Panama. Lesson 22 - Rebuilding for Space Lesson Objective - Know events surrounding the growth and development of airpower after Vietnam. Understand the importance of military operations occurring in the 1980s. Samples of Behavior: 1. Identify key aircraft, missiles, and other weapon systems developed after WWII. 2. State, in your own words, the capabilities, functions and doctrinal emphasis at the end of the Cold War period. 3. State the lessons learned from the invasion of Grenada. 4. Identify the impact of the bombing raid on Libya. 5. List the lessons learned from the invasion of Panama. Lesson 23 - Gulf War: Part 1 Lesson Objective - Know the significant elements of Airpower during the Persian Gulf War. Samples of Behavior: 1. Know how Desert Shield reflected "Global Reach - Global Power." 2. Know the strategy and plan behind Desert Storm. 3. List the Objectives of the Air Campaign. 4. Know the Four phases of the Air Campaign. 5. Know the airpower significance of the Gulf War. Lesson 24 - Gulf War: Part 2 Lesson Objective - Know the significant elements of Airpower during the Persian Gulf War. Samples of Behavior: 1. Know how Desert Shield reflected "Global Reach - Global Power." 2. Know the execution of the plan for Desert Storm. 3. List the objectives of the Air Campaign 4. Know the four phases of the Air Campaign. 5. Know the unexpected events that disrupted the Air Campaign. 6. Know the results and airpower significance of the Gulf War. Lesson 25 - Air and Space Power Revisited Lesson Objective - Review the definition of air and space power and its components. Samples of Behavior: 1. State the definition of air and space power. 2. Describe the components of air and space power (competencies, functions). 3. Define doctrine. 4. List the basic Principles of War and the Tenets of Air and Space Power. Lesson 26 - Final Exam Lesson 27, 28, 29 - Communications Skills Application Lesson Objective - Know that the evolution of air and space power is continuous. Apply basic verbal and written communication skills. Samples of Behavior: 1. Identify areas dealing with air and space power in the year 2025. 2. Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Lesson 30 - Conflict in the Former Yugoslavia Republic Lesson Objective - Know the major issues concerning the conflict in the Balkans. Samples of Behavior: 1. Identify the three strong interests the United States and its NATO allies had at stake during the Kosovo crisis. 2. State the five NATO objectives established in April 1999. 3. State the three key strategic objectives of Operation Allied Force. 4. Identify the key lessons learned from Operation Allied Force. |
| Attachment 1: Example of a memo to explain a class absence | ||
| 30 Aug 00 | ||
| MEMORANDUM FOR AS200 COURSE INSTRUCTOR | ||
| FROM: Cadet Major Smith 212 Harpe-Johnson Hall, FSU Tallahassee, FL 32306-4270 | ||
| SUBJECT: Absence from AS200 class,_____(date)____ | ||
| 1. I missed the class because (state the reason). The supporting documentation
for this absence is provided at attachment 1. 2. Request my absence from AS200 class be considered an excused absence. | ||
| JOHN Q. SMITH,Cadet Major,AFROTC B Flight Commander | ||
| Attachment: Letter validating medical treatment | ||
| 30 Aug 00 | ||
| 1st Ind, AS200 Instructor MEMORANDUM FOR Cadet Major Smith I have reviewed your request and will classify your absence as excused. | ||
MARIA N. MCELROY, Capt, USAF Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies | ||
Attachment 2: Briefing format information.
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| Attachment 3: Example memorandum for briefing assignment proposal | ||
| 24 Aug 00 | ||
| MEMORANDUM FOR AS200 COURSE INSTRUCTOR | ||
| FROM: Cadet Major Smith 212 Harpe-Johnson Hall, FSU Tallahassee, FL 32306-4270 | ||
| SUBJECT: Proposed Verbal Assignment | ||
| Per your AS200 policy letter, I propose the following for completion
of my Verbal assignment: a. Subject: b. Source: c. Presentation date preference #1: ____, preference #2 ______. ( 3,10, or 17 Apr ): | ||
JOHN Q. SMITH,Cadet Major,AFROTC B Flight Commander | ||
24 Aug 00 | ||
| 1st Ind, AS200 Instructor MEMORANDUM FOR Cadet Major Smith 1. Your proposed topic meets course requirements. You are scheduled for your presentation on _______________. 2. You are responsible to make arrangement for the audio-visual support you will require for your presentation. | ||
MARIA N. MCELROY, Capt, USAF Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies | ||
| Attachment 4: Evaluation Form, AS200 Verbal Presentation Date: ________ Briefer (cadet rank and name): ____________________ Topic: _________________Briefing duration: ___ minutes, ____ seconds Student evaluation: 1. Did the briefer follow the prescribed slide format (use of an overhead slide, correct font, background color, briefing format, etc.)? 2. Did the briefer introduce himself / herself and the subject of the briefing? 3. Did the briefer provide a logical flow of information? 4. Did the briefer speak clearly and project their voice loud enough for all to hear? 5. Was the briefer prepared and demonstrate good knowledge about their subject? 6. Did the briefer present a positive image (stand straight, no fidgeting, good eye contact with the audience, and make an enthusiastic presentation)? 7. Did the briefer explain abbreviations or jargon during the briefing? 8. Did the briefer effectively use visual aides to support the briefing? 9. Did the briefer summarize the brief and query the audience if there were questions? Cadet evaluator (rank and name): ____________________________ Instructor evaluation: _____ of 20 points: Format: 5 4 3 2 1 (5=format met all requirements, 1=significant errors in format) Content: 5 4 3 2 1 (5=very well organized & logical flow & within time 1=disorganized & difficult to follow & under/exceeded time limits) A/V Support: 3 2 1 (3=graphics enhanced presentation, 1=no graphics or graphics added little) Presentation: 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (7=skillful presentation, relaxed, knowledgeable, professional image 1= ill prepared, nervous, poor image and/or poor presentation skills) |