Course Description
Examination of the national security process, regional studies,
advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special
topics of interest focus on the military as a profession,
officership, military justice, civilian control of the military,
preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting
military professionalism. Continued emphasis is given to
refining communication skills.
Athena Title
National Security Affairs I
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Challenges students to evaluate complex leadership scenarios, assess operational variables, and apply critical reasoning to make sound, evidence-based decisions in a simulated command environment.
- Students solve complex leadership and operational problems through case studies, simulated missions, and peer collaboration, where they develop original solutions and give and receive feedback to refine their ideas and approaches.
- Students engage in giving and receiving constructive peer feedback to refine their ideas. Evaluating each other’s strategies, communication styles, and decision-making processes. Which strengthens their ability to adapt, improve innovative approaches, and function effectively in diverse team-based environments.
- Students are placed in leadership roles within team-based exercises and simulated operations, where they must coordinate group efforts, delegate tasks, manage conflict, and motivate peers to accomplish shared goals in a dynamic and mission-oriented environment.
Topical Outline
- DAY LESSON TOPIC
1 1 Introduction
2 2, 3 U.S. Constitution; Constitution Bowl
3 4 Role of the President
4 5 Role of the Congress
5 6, 10 Civilian Control of the Military; DoD
6 7 The Evolution of U.S. Policy
7 8 Making Strategy
8 9 Principles of War
9 11 Essence of Air and Space Power
10 12 Global Vigilance
11 13 Air and Space I
12 14 Air and Space II
13 15 MAJCOMs I
14 16 MAJCOMs II
15 17 Total Force
16 18 Joint Force 2020
17 19 EAF
18 20 Dept of Navy; Marine Corps
19 22 Department of Army
20 21 Joint Operations
21 MOOTW
22 Fall Break
23 Briefing 1
24 23 Briefing 1
25 24 Briefing 1
26 25 Setting the World Stage
27 25a Terrorism/Force Protection
28 26 Africa in Transition
29 Briefing 2
30 Thanksgiving Day
31 Briefing 2
32 Briefing 2
33 Final Exams
Institutional Competencies
Communication
The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, interpersonal, or visual form.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
Leadership & Collaboration
The capacity to engage in the relational process of optimizing personal and collective strengths toward a common goal.
