Course Description
Continues 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
NATL SEC AFFAIRS II
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students should comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process. Students also should know selected roles of the military in society and the current issues affecting the military profession, as well as, selected provisions of the military justice system. The cadet should comprehend the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander. The cadet should apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style. The cadet should comprehend the factors which facilitare a smooth transition from civilian to military life.
Topical Outline
DAY LESSON TOPIC 1 Introduction 2 32 Information Warfare 3 34 Evoluation of Military Law 4 35, 36 Military Justice System; Prev, Corr, Non-Judicial Punishment 5 33 Law of Armed Conflict 6 37 AF Homosexual Policy 7 38 Unprofessional Relationships (UPR) 8 39 UPR Case Studies 9 40 Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 10 Briefing 1 11 Briefing 1 12 Briefing 1 13 41 Security Education 14 42 Sexual Harassment Awareness 15 43,44 Substance Abuse Control Program; Suicide Awareness 16 46 Personal Finance 17 45 Operational Risk Management 18 49 Senior NCO Perspective 19 50 Leadership Case Studies 20 51 Core Values Case Studies 21 Spring Break 22 Spring Break 23 27 East Asia in Transition 24 28 Europe after the Cold War 25 29 Latin America in Transition 26 30 Middle East in Transition 27 31 Russia and Other Former Soviet Republics in Transition 28 Briefing 2 29 Briefing 2 30 Briefing 2 31 Exam 32 47 Your First Assignment 33 48 Oath of Office