AEROSPACE STUDIES/AS 100B
FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Spring 2016
Air Force ROTC Detachment 075
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Instructor: Captain Paul Kim
Office:
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive, ENS 385
San Diego, Ca 92182-7238
Phone: 619-594-2377
E-Mail: pkim@mail.sdsu.edu
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR UNIVERSITY (AETC)
12 Jan 16
MEMORANDUM FOR AEROSPACE STUDIES 100 STUDENTS
FROM: Capt Paul Kim
Assistant Professor, AFROTC Det 075
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive, ENS-385
San Diego, CA 92182
SUBJECT: Aerospace Studies (AS) 100 Course - Information Memorandum
1. Welcome to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program and to the AS 100
course! For many of you, this is the beginning of a new and exciting career in the world’s greatest
military air force. I look forward to educating you this semester on our United States Air Force.
2. The attached information should answer many of your questions concerning class policy, your
responsibilities, course objectives, grading, and assignments. We will briefly discuss important aspects of
the syllabus in class, but you are ultimately responsible for all of the information contained within it.
3. Most of all, I want everyone to enjoy the class! There will be formal lectures and guided discussions.
The benefit you reap from this course is directly related to the effort you put in. Therefore, come
prepared to learn and participate.
4. My office hours are normally 0800-1600 Monday through Friday, but you are required to request
appointments for any formal counseling. You can contact me at pkim@mail.sdsu.edu or 619-594-2377.
Good luck this semester, I look forward to working with each and every one of you!
PAUL KIM, Capt, USAF
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
6 Attachments:
1. AS100A Syllabus Spring 2016
2. AS100A Course Schedule Spring 2016
3. AS100A Writing Assignment
4. AS100A Informative Briefing
5. Det 075 AFROTC Form 48 Instructions.ppt
6. AFROTC Form 48.pdf
AS 100B SYLLABUS Spring 2016
AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Important Note: You must read and thoroughly understand this entire Syllabus.
1. Course Description: AS100B is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force
and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: Air Force Heritage, Air Force Installations,
War and the US military, Air Force Core Values, Human Relations in the Air Force, and Military and Interpersonal
Communication Skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this
course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
2. Course Objectives:
a. Learn about the history of the United States Air Force, how we are organized and what we do for
our country.
b. Know what career opportunities are available to you as an Air Force Officer.
c. Become very familiar with the Air Force “way of life.”
d. Know what an Air Force Officer does
e. Demonstrate basic oral and written communication skills.
3. Instructor:
a. Name: Capt Paul Kim
b. Education: Bachelor of Science, Systems Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 2010
c. Office Phone: (619) 594-2377
d. Email: pkim@mail.sdsu.edu
4. Scheduling Information: Class meeting dates, holidays, breaks, location and times for each class are
indicated on the attached schedule. Make sure you check the schedule and know the requirements. If there are
problems, please contact me at the earliest opportunity. If you send an e-mail, please also follow-up with a phone
call to ensure I received the message.
5. University Policy and Academic Freedom: Students are governed by the university standards of conduct as
well as AFROTC requirements during AS classes. This includes carefully documenting any supporting materials
or ideas that are not your own to avoid plagiarism. Even though you are writing military papers, you must cite
sources you use or quote directly from. Use the AFH 33-337 Tongue & Quill pp 340-346 as a reference for citing
your work in AS Class. In addition, Air University staff are members of their respective educational organizations.
The free exchange of opinions and ideas is essential to the educational process and, to the greatest extent possible,
faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to speak and write freely.
6. Academic-only Students: Students that are not in the AFROTC program, but are attending the class must
comply with the requirements outlined in this syllabus with the exception of sections 12-14. Academic-only
students will wear business casual attire to class. Those that are not in compliance will be turned away and it will
be considered an unexcused absence.
7. Students with Disabilities: If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations
for this class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any delay
in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please
note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that accommodations based upon disability cannot be provided
until you have presented your instructor with an accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your
cooperation is appreciated.
8. Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance and promptness are mandatory. You are required to be in seats
No Later Than (NLT) 0700 Local Time. If you are aware in advance of a planned absence or tardiness, submit a
typed official memorandum (see Attachment 4), with your justification to me at least 2 days prior to the day of
absence/tardiness. Otherwise, if it was an unforeseen emergency, submit the memorandum no later than 1 day after
the day of occurrence. Every unexcused absence will affect your participation points. Less than 80 percent
attendance (including both excused and unexcused absences) in this class will result in a grade of “F.” If you
have a class conflict, it is essential to coordinate schedule changes with your instructor. The key is good
communication. If in doubt, ask me.
9. Classroom Behavior: General rules are as follows:
a. The Class Leader or first person observing the entry of the instructor, or a senior commissioned
officer, to the classroom area will call the class to attention. Instructors will determine when seats
may be taken. When class is ready to begin, the Class Leader will again call the class to attention
and report in to the instructor as follows: “Sir/Ma’am, class reports ready for instruction.” When
the class is dismissed, the Class Leader will call the class to attention and all will remain standing
at attention until the instructor departs the room or unless otherwise directed by the instructor.
b. If you arrive late to class, you will report in to the instructor as follows, “Sir/Ma’am, Cadet X
reports late for instruction.” You will then take your seat and see the instructor after class.
c. Cadets are required to wear the blues uniform in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction
(AFI) 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel (dated 15 August 2014),
and the AFROTC supplement to AFI 36-2903 (dated 11 May 2015). If you have not been issued a
blues uniform, you are allowed to wear business casual civilian clothes until you are issued one.
Cadets will always comply with hair and grooming standards set by AFI 36-2903. If you have any
questions, use your chain of command.
d. Cadets will address all Active Duty Cadre by their rank and last name (i.e. Captain Kim) or
Sir/Ma’am as appropriate.
e. As long as it is in keeping with university policy and does not distract others, eating and drinking
are allowed in class.
f.
All cell phones and laptops will be turned off and stowed during class. Disruptions caused by these
devices will negatively affect your participation points.
10. Grading and Evaluation Procedures:
a. Grading Criteria. Grading will be based on the following criteria:
Evaluations
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Briefing Assignment
Writing Assignment
Participation Points
TOTAL
Points
200
200
300
200
100
1000
Percentage of Grade
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
100%
b. Criteria Description.
1. Exams: The two exams are administered via SDSU Blackboard, and consist of multiple
choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, or essay questions. Exam questions are
based on the Samples of Behavior (SOBs) found in your student reader. Also, a good
portion of the exam comes from what was covered in class. You will do better on the
exam if you attend and pay attention in class. If you can correctly respond to the SOBs,
you will do well on all exams.
a. The exams will be open for two days, and end at 2259 on the day specified in the
course schedule.
b. This exam is to be taken alone, and with no notes. You are entrusted to take this
test without a proctor. Remember that the Air Force Core Values states “Integrity
First.”
c. Midterm Exam: Will cover material assigned in and out of class from lesson 1114.
d. Final Exam: Will cover all material assigned in and out of class from lesson 15-19.
2. Written Assignment: A paper is required and will be graded on a 200-point scale (see
below). Specific instructions and the grading rubric for the written assignment are
provided in Attachment 3. Use the format described in Air Force Handbook (AFH) 33337, The Tongue and Quill, to prepare your paper.
Grading Criteria for Writing Assignment
Follow instructions/format
60 points
Grammar, punctuation, spelling
50 points
Structure/organization
50 points
Content
40 points
TOTAL
200 points
3. Briefing Assignment: A 3-4 minute in-class briefing which will be graded on a 200-point
scale (see below). Specific instructions and the grading rubric for the briefing are provided
in Attachment 4.
Content
Articulation
Non-verbals
Time (less than 4 min)
TOTAL
Grading Criteria for Briefing Assignment
60 points
80 points
80 points
80 points
300 points
4. Participation Points: Evaluation will be based on the instructor’s assessment of four
factors: attendance, preparation/assistance, interaction, and behavior.
a. Attendance is based on how often the student attends class. Note: If a student has
a prearranged, legitimate reason for missing class, i.e. an excused absence, he/she
will not lose participation points.
b. Preparation/Assistance involves arriving to class with awareness of the lesson
material and how well Cadets perform additional roles in the classroom. This
category also includes cell phones. As stated earlier, cell phones are required to be
turned off during class.
c. Interaction includes attitude, response and involvement during classroom
discussions. Each student should strive to provide positive/constructive feedback
to the instructor/guest speaker and fellow students during discussions.
d. Behavior. Motivating and positive/supportive behaviors are expected for this
class. Cadets should display a sense of “ownership” of the class, i.e. provide
feedback to the instructor during the semester, take initiative to enhance classroom
morale and esprit de corps, etc.
5. Grading Scale:
Grades will be determined on a straight percentage basis. Your grade in this class is based
on your performance. You must achieve a grade of "C-" or better in your Air Force
courses to maintain academic retention standards and remain in AFROTC. Your grade in
this course is based on the following scale:
Grade
Percent
Grade
Percent
Grade
Percent
Grade
A
93-100
B
83-86
C
73-76
D
A90-92
B80-82
C70-72
DB+
87-89
C+
77-79
D+
67-69
F
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change the point value of criteria.
Percent
63-66
60-62
59-Below
11. Late Work: All work missed due to an excused absence with a letter submitted prior to due date will be made
up with no loss of points. Work missed for an excused absence with a letter submitted after the due date will
receive a penalty of 10% for each duty day (Mon-Fri) it is late. After 5 days you will receive zero (0) points for the
assignment. This does not include emergency situations. Unexcused absences or late work without prior approval
will result in no (0) points for that day or assignment. Extenuating circumstances may be taken into consideration.
12. Chain-of-Command: Use the Cadet Corps Chain of Command to address Cadet Corps issues. Please feel
free to contact me to discuss academics or almost anything else. However, if a matter is Cadet Corps related, use
the Cadet Chain of Command.
13. Civil Involvements and Medical Problems: You must personally report any involvement with any civil or
law enforcement agencies to me, your ROTC instructor (or one of the other ROTC instructors), within 72 hours of
the occurrence or, if on school term break, within 72 hours of return to school from a school break. This includes
traffic tickets, warning tickets, being questioned (even if the incident is dropped), or if you are involved in any
manner in the use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs. In addition, report immediately any medical problem, serious
illness, injury, or any type of surgery.
14. Additional Responsibilities:
a. If you are either a scholarship cadet or joining AFROTC this semester, you must schedule an
appointment with me for AFROTC Form 48 review/term counseling. You must request the
appointment NLT 19 Feb 2016. You must have this mandatory counseling completed prior to 25
Mar 2016.
1. See attachment 6 to see how to properly fill out the Form 48. If you have questions, use
your chain of command. If your Form 48 is filled out improperly, you will be turned away
and will need to reschedule the appointment. In addition to a properly filled out Form 48,
you are required to bring a current transcript as well as the list of course requirements for
the major you are pursing. For SDSU Students, you will bring a copy of your ‘MyMap.’
All failures to follow directions will be noted in your term counseling.
2. You will be able to view my availability on Google Calendar at pkim@mail.sdsu.edu. You
will request a 1 hour appointment during normal duty hours (starting no earlier than 0900
and no later than 1600, M-F) when you and I have time available. Refrain from requesting
an appointment if there is only one hour free from 1100-1300. You are to show up at least
5 minutes prior to the appointment start. You may also schedule any special counseling
(e.g. review of Field Training Report, academic assistance, etc.).
3. All Cadets will wear the blues uniform IAW AFI 36-2903 and AFI 362903_AFROTCSUP for counseling. You are allowed to wear business casual civilian
clothes until you are issued a blues uniform. Cadets will also comply with hair and
grooming standards set by AFI 36-2903. All Cadets will also use proper reporting
procedures upon entering and exiting the offices of Active Duty Cadre.
4. You will undergo a Personal Appearance Inspection (PAI) to ensure you are adhering to
the appearance and grooming standards of the Air Force.
5. You will answer 2 knowledge questions from AFI 36-2903, and are expected to have read
and discuss 2 recent news articles with me.
b. Cadets are expected to keep all AFROTC appointments, including meetings with cadre members,
active duty military offices and military treatment facilities. Cadets will meet all suspenses issued
by any cadre member or military non-commissioned or commissioned officer, and will be held
accountable for all instructor taskings in or out of the classroom. Depending on the situation,
failure to keep appointments or meet suspenses may result in a “conditional event.”
c. Notify me (or in my absence, a member of the Cadre) if any of the following events transpire:
1. Anticipate changing your major.
2. Desire to audit, withdraw from, or drop any courses. This is especially important if these
actions change your student status from a full-time student (normally 12 credit hours per
semester are required to be considered a full-time student). Note: Audit course hours do
not count toward full-time student status under AFROTC guidelines. Contract Cadets must
maintain full-time student status or risk losing their scholarship.
3. Anticipate transferring to another college/university
4. Anticipate a change in your date of graduation
5. Are experiencing, or anticipate having academic problems
6. Are put on probation by the university, regardless of the reason
7. Anticipate receiving a term GPA less than 2.5
8. Anticipate receiving an “D” or an "F" in the semester
*Contract Cadets, if you fail to report these changes you risk losing your scholarship.
d. You must comply with all Air Force Standards as applicable.
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AS100B COURSE SCHEDULE – Spring 2016 (Attachment 2)
Thursdays: 0700-0750, CLASSROOM – ENS 291
Class
Week
Date
Lesson
#1
#2
#3
#4
21 Jan
28 Jan
4 Feb
11 Feb
11
12
13
#5
18 Feb
14
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
#12
#13
#14
#15
#16
25 Feb
3 Mar
10 Mar
17 Mar
24 Mar
31 Mar
7 Apr
14 Apr
21 Apr
28 Apr
5 May
15
16
17
18
19
Topics
Welcome and Course Overview
Air Force Heritage
Listening
No Class
Air Force Installations *Written Assignment Due
*Midterm Exam Due on 20 Feb
War and the US Military
Air Force Core Values
The Air Force Leader
Human Relations *All Briefings Due
Oath of Office *Final Exam Due on 26 Mar
No Class
Cadet Briefings
Cadet Briefings
Cadet Briefings
Cadet Briefings
Cadet Briefings
ALL INFORMATION (SYLLABUS, SLIDES, READINGS) PERTAINING TO AS100 WILL BE POSTED ON
SDSU BLACKBOARD
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule and assignments. I will make every effort to
notify all students in advance of changes.
AS100B WRITING ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS (Attachment 3)
1. Your written assignment is to submit an official Memorandum. You will find the format requirements on page
223, 226-227 of AFH 33-337. This can be no more than two pages typed and must follow the formatting
guidelines within the Tongue and Quill.
2. This assignment is worth 200 points and must be computer printed or typewritten. A handwritten paper will not
be accepted. A late paper will be penalized IAW the late work policy stated in the syllabus. Grading criteria is
listed next to the assignment section on this syllabus, and see below for the grading rubric.
3. Choose between the following two topics for your official memorandum:
a. Explain why you wish to join the military (can include what you want to do).
b. Tell me who is your personal idol and why.
4. This assignment is individual effort, and will be scrutinized for plagiarism. If you are found in violation, you
will receive a “conditional event” and most likely be removed from the AFROTC program.
5. It is highly encouraged to utilize the resources available to you; have a fellow cadet peer review your paper, or
go to your school’s writing center for help on sentence/paragraph flow and grammar.
Grading Criteria for Writing Assignment
Follow instructions/format
60 points
Grammar, punctuation, spelling
50 points
Structure/organization
50 points
Content
40 points
TOTAL
200 points
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT DUE: NLT 1200L 25 Feb 2016 via Blackboard submission
Written Assignment Grading Rubric
Name
Follow instructions/format
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-20
21-40
41-60
More than 5 errors
3-5 errors
Less than 3 errors
Comments
Grammar, punctuation, spelling
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-10
11-30
31-50
More than 5 errors
3-5 errors
Less than 3 errors
Comments
Structure/organization
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-20
21-40
41-50
More than one weak/missing section
One weak/missing section
Has strong intro, body, conclusion
Comments
Content
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-10
11-20
21-40
Has less than 2 supporting examples
Has 2 supporting examples
Includes opinion with 3 or more
supporting examples
Total
Comments
Grade Adjustments
Final Grade
AS100B INFORMATIVE BRIEFING (Attachment 4)
1. Your briefing this semester will be an informative briefing on the same topic you chose for your written
assignment. The Tongue and Quill AFH 33-337 defines informative briefings as “a briefing that informs
the listener.” It deals only with facts; it has no place for recommendations. A good informative briefing
includes a short introduction presenting the topic, the body with clear and objective facts, and a short
summary, depending on the length of your presentation and the complexity of your subject matter.”
2. This assignment is worth 200 points and will be a short 3-4 minute briefing. I want to stress that we need
to keep this short but still meet the objectives. Grading criteria is listed next to the assignment section on
this syllabus, and see below for the grading rubric.
3. Military briefing format:
a. Military briefing is made up of three parts: Introduction, body and conclusion. It’s structured this
way to allow for better retention of the information, in that you’re going to tell them what you’re
going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you’ve told them. By this time they’ve heard
the information at least three times, allowing for a better chance that they’ll remember what you’re
trying to get them to understand.
1. Introduction – Made up of two parts: Attention and overview. Attention step gets your
audience focused on what you’re going to present. The overview gives them a preview of what
you’ll be discussing.
2. Body – substance of the briefing. The main points of the briefing are discussed and explained
in the body.
3. Conclusion – Made up of two parts: Summary and closure. The summary highlights the most
important ideas from each main point and the closure wraps-up the briefing and leaves no doubt
that you’re done. Do not say “this concludes my briefing…”. Your conclusion slide (or a questions
slide) should automatically let everyone know that you are done.
b. Use the ‘Det 075 Form 48 Instructions’ powerpoint as the basic template for your briefing.
4. Topic
a. Sell an item (or idea) to me. This briefing will be 2-way communication, meaning I will
question/challenge your rationale during your brief. The item or idea you choose will need to be
approved by me NLT 11 Feb.
Content
Articulation
Non-verbals
Time (less than 4 min)
TOTAL
Grading Criteria for Briefing Assignment
60 points
80 points
80 points
80 points
300 points
BRIEFING DUE: NLT 1200L 24 March 2016 via Blackboard submission
Briefing Grading Rubric
Name
Content
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-20
21-40
41-60
Missing two or more sections or
excessive pictures/transitions
Missing one section or
distracting pictures/transitions
Has overview, 3 examples, non-excessive
pictures/transitions, conclusion
Comments
Articulation
Point Range
Points Given
0-20
21-40
41-80
Incoherent; distracts from message
of the briefing
Flustered when speaking at
times; too many slang terms
-5 per verbal hesitation
Well-spoken; limited use of slang & good
word choice
Rationale
Comments
Non-verbals
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-20
21-40
41-80
Look at slides more than the
audience, excessive hand gestures
Frequently looking at slides,
excessive hand gestures
Eye contact with audience, non-excessive
hand gestures, stance
Comments
Time
Point Range
Rationale
Points Given
0-20
21-40
60-80
Over 5 min
Over 1 min and under 5 min
Over 2 min and under 4 min
Total
Comments
Grade Adjustments
Final Grade