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AS 200AS 200

The Evolution of U.S. Air and Space Power

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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives1. Know the key terms and definitions used to describe U.S. air and space power.2. Know the events, leaders, and technical developments which surrounded the evolution of U.S. air and space power.3. Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.4. Know the Air Force core values and examples of their use throughout the evolution of U.S. air and space power.

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Course OverviewCourse Overview Concepts

• Air and Space Power• Competencies and Functions• Doctrine

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CourseCourse OverviewOverview Kitty Hawk - WWI Interwar Years World War II Separate Air Force Berlin Airlift Korea Vietnam Cold War Desert Storm

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AS 200Evolution of U.S. Air and Space

Power

QUESTIONS?

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IntroductionsIntroductions Name What city/state are you from What is your major Do you have prior active-duty military experience Is this your first or second year of AFROTC Why are you enrolled in AFROTC What would you like to do in the Air Force What are your career goals What are your hobbies

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Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement Be prepared for class Drinks permitted in classroom; no food Classroom is non-attribution environment Mil customs / courtesies at all times

• Class called to attn at beginning / end of class• Address each other as “Cadet _____”• Special students address as Mr.___ or

Miss____• For visitors/guests, don’t call class to attn

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Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement (cont)(cont)

70% min attendance for passing final grade Wear mil uniform for classes / LLAB Be on time for class

• Late when the door closes• If late, enter quietly and be seated; see me

after If absent from class, then PRIOR to next

class, submit a MFR IAW Tongue and Quill

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GradesGrades Mid-Term Exam 100 Pts 33% Final Exam 100 Pts 33% Written Assignment 40 Pts 13% Briefing Assignment 40 Pts 13% Class Participation 20 Pts 7%

TOTAL 300 Pts 100%

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ScoringScoring % Grade Points 90 -100 A 270 - 300 81 - 89 B 240 - 269 71 - 79 C 210 - 239 61 - 69 D 180 - 209 00 - 59 F 0 - 179

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Mid-Term / Final ExamsMid-Term / Final Exams Combination of multiple choice, fill-in-the-

blank, and short answer Based on Lessons’ main points and

samples of behavior Drawn from your readings, textbooks,

classroom discussion, lectures, and videos

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TextbooksTextbooks T-208 A Concise History of the U.S. Air

Force, by Stephen L. McFarland, 1997

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CounselingCounseling Required each semester with instructor Review your Form 48 Discuss any other matters you wish Make a counseling appointment to see me

NLT 30 Sep Counseling sessions in Oct and Nov

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My AvailabilityMy Availability In-person, phone, or email

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24 hours per day, 7 days a week

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