Course Description
Beginning with the Vietnam War, historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities/missions to determine the evolution of what has become today's United States Air Force air/space power. Examination of fundamental truths associated with war, from doctrinal/historical perspectives; incorporation of operational examples of Air Force core values; and development of writing/briefing styles to meet Air Force communication skills requirements.
Athena Title
AIR POWER HIST II
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Know the key terms and definitions used to describe air and space power. Know the milestones or historical events, leaders, and technological advancements that surround the evolution and employment of United States Air Force air and space power. Demonstrate basic verbal/written comm skills. Demonstrate an operational understanding of the Air Force core values and recognize examples of their use throughout the evolution of US air and space power.
Topical Outline
HOUR SUBJECT ASSIGNMENT 1 Introduction and Overview None 2 Vietnam: Part 1 T-208, pp. 57- 69; T-211, pp. 69-86 3 Vietnam: Part 2 T-208, pp. 57- 69; T-211, pp. 69-86 4 End of Vietnam: Part 3 T-208, pp. 57- 69; T-211, pp. 69-86 5 Cold War and Rebuilding the T-208, pp. 69- 74; T-211, pp. 87-90 Air Force: Part I & Part II 6 The Persian Gulf War T-208, pp. 75- 82; T-211, pp. 91-95 7 Post-Cold War USAF Operations None 8 Conflict in the Former Republic of T-211, pp. 92- Yugoslavia 108 9 Air and Space Power Review T-208, pp. 1-82 10 Exam (covers hours 2-9) 11 Oral Communications Tongue & Quill, pp. 93 –104 12 Class Briefings Tongue & Quill, pp. 93-104 13 Class Briefings Tongue & Quill, pp. 93-104 14 Class Briefings Tongue & Quill, pp. 93-104 15 Class Briefings Tongue & Quill, pp. 93-104