Aerospace Studies 202 Syllabus All Sections Spring Semester – 2013

1. TESTS: Two tests will be given during the semester. These tests are mandatory. Each test counts for 25% of your final grade. Excused absences must be coordinated with the instructor at least 24 hours PRIOR TO the test time. Failure to show for the test or not coordinate an excused absence may result in a score of zero for the test.

2. QUIZZES: Random quizzes will be administered during the course to ensure students are prepared for class and reading the assigned material. The quizzes will account for 20% of your final grade.

2. COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ASSIGNMENT: Each student will prepare and submit an Air Force official memorandum and talking paper. Both the memorandum and talking paper will be prepared in accordance with guidance in AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill These assignments will be worth 20% of your final grade.

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  State the course objectives
  
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  Describe course concepts (overview)
  
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  Identify proper classroom conduct and procedures
  
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  List student assignments and testing requirements
  
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  Describe the course grading criteria
  

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  Explain the significance of the August 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
  

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  Describe how airpower was used in Southeast Asia to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail (North Vietnamese supply routes into South Vietnam).
  
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  Describe Rolling Thunder, Linebacker I, and Linebacker II bombing campaigns.
  
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  Summarize the uses and the effectiveness of the B-52 in the Vietnam War.
  
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  Give examples of the tactical airlift missions flown during the Vietnam War.
  
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  Describe the US Air Force’s search and recovery mission in Vietnam.
  
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  Summarize the lessons learned from the Vietnam War.
  
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  Identify missile and aircraft systems developed after the Vietnam War.
  

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  State the US objectives of the Gulf War.
  
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  List the objectives of the air campaign used in the Gulf War.
  
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  Outline the key elements of Colonel Warden’s “INSTANT THUNDER” plan.
  
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  Identify the four phases of the air campaign.
  
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  Describe the significance of air and space power in the Gulf War.
  
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  Give examples of key lessons learned from Operation PROVIDE COMFORT/NORTHERN WATCH, Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, the crisis in Somalia, and Operation DENY FLIGHT.
  
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  Identify the three vital interests the United States and its NATO allies had at stake during the Kosovo crisis.
  
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  State the five NATO objectives established in April 1999.
  
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  State the three key strategic objectives of Operation Allied Force.
  
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  10. Explain the key lessons learned by the US military in Operation Allied Force..
  

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  List the major events leading to initiation of the GWOT.
  
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  State the objectives of OEF according to the secretary of defense.
  
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  Explain how air and space power has been used in the GWOT.
  
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  Identify the emerging military lessons from the GWOT.
  
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  Summarize the US national security lessons being learned from the GWOT.