AS 402 Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2007
National Security Affairs and
Preparation for Active Duty
University of Portland
Richard A. Bauder, Capt, USAF
Kenna Hall, Office Phone: (503) 943-7216; bauder@up.edu
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Spring 2007 Schedule o’ Events
Week
1
Date
16 Jan
(Class
Cancelled)
2
23 Jan
3
30 Jan
4
6 Feb
5
13 Feb
6
20 Feb
7
27 Feb
8
9
10
6 Mar
12 - 16 Mar
20 Mar
11
27 Mar
12
3 Apr
13
10 Apr
14
15
17 Apr
16
Reading Week
24 Apr
Lesson
Course Admin and Expectations
Department of Defense (1hr)
Total Force (1hr)
Air and Space Expeditionary Force (1hr)
USAF Major Commands (Student Reading)
Air and Space Functions (2hrs)
Advocacy Briefing and Prep (<1hr)
Air and Space Expeditionary Force (1hr)
Department of Defense (1hr) – Student Reading
**Assign briefing groups (7 groups) and individual
position papers assigned**
Total Force (1hr) – Student Reading
Joint Operations (1hr)
Feedback & Assessment (1hrs)
Bullet Statements w/ Impact (1hr)
The Enlisted Force (1hr)
Enlisted Evaluation System (2hrs)
**EPR Assignment**
Law of Armed Conflict (<2hrs)
Officer Evaluation System (1hr)
Information Assurance (1-2hrs)
Operational Risk Management (<1hr)
Sexual Harassment Awareness (<1hr)
Suicide Awareness (<1hr)
Dept of the Army (1hr)
Civilian Personnel (1hr)
Group Briefing#1, 2, 3
**Position Papers due**
Mid Term Exam
Readings**
Make-up lectures
intermixed throughout
rest of term or on your
own reading as annotated.
Guest Lecturer
Guest Lecturer
Guest Lecturer
Spring Break – no classes
**EPR Bullets DUE**
Military Law & Military Law Case Studies (2hrs)
The Oath of Office and Commissioning (1hr)
UCMJ (Student Reading Only)
Group Briefing#4, 5
Dept of the Navy (1hr)
Coast Guard (1hr)
Active Duty Prep (as time allows)
Group Briefing#6, 7 (Section A)
NCO Perspective (1hr)
EPR Assessment (<1hr)
Founders Day – no classes
Active Duty Prep (as time allows)
Additional Briefing Times (as needed)
FINAL EXAM
Guest Lecturer(s)?
Guest Lecturer(s)
* Guest Lecturers for Army, Navy, and NCO Perspective will be held during the 1610-1735 Tues session only
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** Readings
(1) National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty
(2) The US Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It
(3) The Tongue and Quill, AFH 33-337, 2004 edition
OFFICE HOURS: Generally available to meet with you 1000-1630 hours Monday through
Friday or after class if you need assistance, i.e. Office Hours. Please contact me first to make
sure I’m available.
CLASS INFORMATION:
Section A – TR 0945 – 1110 @ Franz 026
Section B – T 1430 – 1555 & 1610 – 1735 @ Franz 231
COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES: Welcome to National Security Affairs and
Preparation for Active Duty. This course is designed to give you the capstone knowledge and
background to embark on a successful career as an active duty second lieutenant in the US Air
Force.
The course objectives include:
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Comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process
Comprehend the air and space power functions and competencies
Understand selected roles of the military in society and current issues affecting the
military profession as well as selected provisions of the military justice system
Comprehend the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander
Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations
with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style
Comprehend factors that facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life
Texts:
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AFROTC AS400 READER: National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty
The US Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It
Regional Studies Reader: World in Transition Series, 2005 edition
ATTENDANCE POLICY: AFROTC standard is that you are required to attend a minimum of
80% of scheduled classes in order to receive a passing grade (i.e. excused absences only). This
does not include the final exam period. As a POC cadet, consider AS classes to be your place of
duty. It is your obligation to be in class unless you have a valid reason for missing. Failure to
comply with the above provisions of this policy will adversely affect your class participation
grade and taint your image as an officer candidate. Students should contact me as soon as
practical in the event an emergency prevents them from attending class. Also, contact me
concerning possible class or assignment make-up…pending a legitimate reason. Bottom Line:
Attending less than 80% of scheduled classes will result in a failing grade for this course.
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CLASSROOM DEPORTMENT: The first impression an Air Force officer makes is through
his/her professionalism, decorum and mannerisms. To that end, military customs and courtesies
will be rendered at all times. Students are required to wear the uniform of the day to all Tuesday
classes (barring certain laboratory classes…not including LLAB). Appropriate respect should be
given to cadre as well as fellow students. General guidelines:
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Participate. Read the assignment before class so you can actively engage in the
discussions. This is a critical component of your “participation points.” If you have
comments, questions, or points that will enhance class you are expected to chime in.
Listen First to Understand. Don’t interrupt fellow students…use common courtesy and
respect others opinions. We won’t always agree on everything nor should we.
Enjoy yourself. The AF is an enjoyable yet demanding career, and it is a deadly serious
profession. However, if you can’t have fun in the AF, there is something seriously wrong.
The same goes for this class. We will be covering a variety of subjects – some more
interesting than others – but there is no excuse for not enjoying the learning experience.
Food/Drink in class is OK. I expect each of you will clean up after yourselves. I also
expect any food/drink will not be a distraction to others learning (e.g. no Pop Rocks).
Be on Time. This is preparation for active duty. Best to learn it now – don’t be late for
class. Students will be in place and ready for class at the appointed time. Again, adverse
reactions may be seen on your class participation score.
If sleep becomes an issue, i.e. you start to nod off in class, feel free to stand against the
back wall; I insist.
Kindergarten Etiquette applies!
o Put things back where you found them
o Play fair
o Clean up your own mess
o Don’t hit people
GRADING AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Items that will determine your final grade
include the following.
Raw Score
Weight
Points
Position Paper
100
20%
20
Briefing (Pass/Fail)
100
15%
15
EPR (Pass/Fail)
Mid-Term
100
15%
15
100
15%
Final
100
25%
15
25
Participation
100
10%
10
Bonus BBP
100
10%
10
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
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GRADING SCALE: 100 Total Points Possible
94-100 = A
90-93 = A86-89 = B+
82-85 = B
78-81 = B75-77 = C+
72-74 = C
69-71 = C66-68 = D+
63-65 = D
59-62 = D<58 = F
MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMS: The exams will consist of multiple-choice, true/false
and/or short answer questions. The exams will cover information from the AS400 textbook,
additional reading assignments, and lectures. The final exam will be non-comprehensive and
cover only the material presented following the midterm exam. A brief review during the class
prior to the exam will be conducted to address any areas of student concern or confusion, as
needed. The Samples of Behavior provided in the text should be used to focus your study efforts.
ASSIGNMENTS:
POSITION PAPER: This position paper is to be on a controversial, highly debatable military,
foreign policy or other pertinent government-related issue, specifically with ties or a relationship
to the United States government (so no papers on Singapore and its economic relations, or
strains, with China unless you leverage the US). These are to be 3 – 4 pages in length. Refer to
Tongue and Quill page 218 for sample position paper formats. Remember to take a position then
support it in an attempt to advocate and promote your ideas/position.
Some sample topics are:
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Iraq War
GWOT
Military Prisons
Geneva Conventions
Energy Policy
Global Warming
National Debt
Social Security
Preemption
Torture Policy
Nuclear Policy
US Global Role
Israel Lobby
Homeland Security
US Aging Population
Africa
United Nations
NATO
European Union
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BRIEFING: There will be 7 groups. Each group will break their presentation into 4 (or more)
sections or sub-topics, depending on the group size. Each person is responsible for his/her
specific sub-topic and its relationship and flow within overall topic. I am looking for group
cohesion, presentation information and flow, even sub-topic information and time, and overall
quality. As long as all these are met, the briefing should be a 100…  The briefing time is 10minutes (+/- 2 minutes).
You can use the same topics as above, if they are of sufficient breadth, or any other topic which
meets the criteria of the briefing, and is equitable.
EPR: You will be responsible for writing EPR bullets as the rater of an “imaginary” enlisted
troop. MSgt Sanders will describe further, grade and provide feedback.
GRADING FORMS: see Attachment A for the Briefing feedback sheet
PARTICIPATION: Try no to get behind, read your assignments before class in preparation for
the discussions. You are expected to be prepared for each lesson and positively contribute to
class discussion (these are, or should be, a good mixture of lecture and discussion). You will be
evaluated on your class participation and how well you carry out your class leader
responsibilities. Tardiness/unexcused absences will adversely affect your participation points.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM: Since our overarching goal for this course is to train you to become
better critical thinkers, we highly encourage you to exchange ideas and honestly express your
opinions. I will also express opinion on certain topics that may not reflect those expressed by the
USAF. To facilitate the free expression of ideas (both student and instructor), Air University’s
policy on non-attribution will be observed.
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Attachment A – Briefing Feedback Sheet
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