Aerospace Studies 201 Syllabus
All Sections
Fall Semester – 2011
Capt Jason Wood
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Phone number: 953-5211
Email: Jwood8@citadel.edu
Office Location: Room 303, Jenkins Hall
Office Hours: 0900-1200 / 1300-1600
Wednesday – 1400-1600 only
Thursday – 1400-1600 only
Class Schedule: 0900/1000/1100 (Wed)
0800/0930/1300 (Thurs)
Room 307, Jenkins Hall
***THIS SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE***
CLASSROOM CONDUCT: BE ON TIME. Personal appearance will comply with Citadel
standards, to include no PT gear or tennis shoes. Call room to attention the 1st time the instructor
or an officer of higher rank enters the room. Only AS201 texts and necessary writing implements
will be on student’s desk during class. No eating in class. You may have a beverage provided
you clean up after yourself.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
1. The Evolution of USAF Air & Space Power
2. AFPAM 10-100
COURSE DESCRIPTION: AS 201, The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power, is a
survey course designed to facilitate the transition from AFROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC
candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, Quality Air Force, an
introduction to ethics and values, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and
continuing application of communication skills.
ROTC TRAINING DAY REQUIREMENTS: Attendance for contract and participating
sophomores is MANDATORY for all ROTC Training Day sessions. You are a participating
student if you intend to obtain a commission after graduation, but are not yet on contract status.
See your instructor if you have a scheduling conflict.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
United States Air Force Standard (AFROTCI 36-2017, 2.9.1). “Cadets must attend a minimum
of 80 percent of scheduled AS classes to receive a passing final grade.”
The Citadel, The Military College of S.C. (Academic Polices catalog issue pg. 25). “Absences,
whether excused or unexcused, in excess of 20% of the meetings of a particular course can, at
the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of “F” in the course.”
GRADE COMPOSITION:
1. TESTS: Two tests will be given during the semester. These tests are mandatory. Each
test counts for 25% of your final grade. Excused absences must be coordinated with the
instructor at least 24 hours PRIOR TO the test time. Failure to show for the test or not
coordinate an excused absence may result in a score of zero for the test.
2. QUIZZES: Random quizzes will be administered during the course to ensure
students are prepared for class and reading the assigned material. The quizzes will
account for 20% of your final grade.
2. COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ASSIGNMENT: Each student will prepare and
submit an Air Force talking paper and PowerPoint presentation on an assigned topic. The
talking paper will be prepared in accordance with guidance in AFH 33-337, The Tongue
and Quill. The PowerPoint presentation will be developed in accordance with guidance
provided by the instructor. These assignments will be worth 20% of your final grade.
3. CLASS PARTICIPATION: Class participation is worth 10% of your grade.
Participation will be tracked, meaning a student can’t earn the full 10% if you don’t
participate during the discussions or are absent from class. In accordance with Air
Education and Training Command instructions, missing 20% of scheduled classes will
result in your receiving a grade of "F" for the course.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Item / Activity
Points
1. Test #1:
25
2. Test #2:
25
3. Quizzes
20
4. Communication Skills Assignment
20
5. Class Participation
10
Total
100
GRADING SCALE:
90.00 - 100
=
A
80.00 – 89.99
=
B
70.00 – 79.99
=
C
60.00 – 69.99
=
D
59.99 and below
=
F
IMPORTANT DATES:
WED
THUR
Exam #1
5 Oct
6 Oct
Exam #2
30 Nov
1 Dec
Communication Skills
Assignment
16 Nov
17 Nov
Class Participation
Every Class
Every Class
Class Schedule
Class/Dates/Lesson
Title
Lesson Objective
Introduction to AS201
Know the AS201 course material to
be covered and course requirements
to be met.
Review syllabus
Read student text,
Chapter 1
Wed 31 Aug
Thur 1 Sep
Chapter 1
Air and Space Power
Defined
Comprehend the importance of air
and space power and the
components that help describe it and
the significance of it though the end
of WWI.
Read student text,
Chapter 2
W,R
7-8 Sep
Chapter 2
Early Flight to World
War I
W,R
14-15 Sep
Chapter 3
Advent of the Air Age:
World War I
Wed 24 Aug
Thur 25 Aug
Lesson 1
Assignments
Read student text,
Chapter 3
Read student text,
Chapter 4
W,R
21-22 Sep
Chapter 4
The Development of
Air Doctrine
W,R
28-29 Sep
Chapter 5
Airpower in Early
World War II
W,R
5-6 Oct
Exam #1
W,R
12-13 Oct
Chapter 6
The European Theater
in WWII
Read student text,
Chapter 7
W,R
19-20 Oct
Chapter 7
The Pacific Theater in
WWII
Read student text,
Chapter 8
W,R
26-27 Oct
Lesson 5 Part 1
An Independent Air
Force and the Cold
War
W,R
2-3 Nov
Lesson 5 Part 2
The Berlin Airlift
Read student text,
Chapter 10
W,R
9-10 Nov
Lesson 5 Part 3
Lemay and Nuclear
Deterrence I
Read student text,
Chapter11
W,R
16-17 Nov
Exam Review
Comprehend the significance of
Airpower from the end of WWI
through the end of WWII.
Review samples of
behavior from
lessons 2 and 3 for
Exam
Exam #1
Comprehend the impact that air
power and the other key events
played on the USAF and US policy
during the Cold War
Exam Review
Note: Talking papers and
PowerPoint slides due
THANKSGIVING
BREAK!!!
THANKSGIVING BREAK!!!
NO CLASS!!!
NO CLASS!!!
Exam #2
Exam #2
Note: Text book turn in
21-25 Nov
Wed 30 Nov
Thur 1 Dec
Read student text,
Chapter 5
Read student text,
Chapter 6
Read student text,
Chapter 9
Review samples of
behavior from
lessons 3 and 4 for
Exam
AS201 SAMPLES OF BEHAVIOR
Note: AERO 201 test questions are written directly from the following samples of behavior:
Lesson 1: Introduction to AS 201 (Not Tested!)
1. State the course objectives.
2. Describe course concepts (overview).
3. Identify proper classroom conduct and procedures.
4. List student assignments and testing requirements.
5. Describe the course grading criteria.
Lesson 2: Air Power Through World War I
1. State the basic definition of air and space power.
2. List the core competencies.
3. Define air and space doctrine.
4. List the Principles of War.
5. State the tenets of Air and Space Power.
6. Describe the significance of the Wright Brothers’ first successful heavier-than-air flight.
7. Explain the U.S. Army’s reaction to the Wright Brothers’ heavier-than-air flying machine.
8. Define strategic bombing and outline the allied bombing campaign against Germany.
9. List the major ideas espoused by Guilio Douhet.
Lesson 3: Airpower: End of World War I Through World War II
1. Describe the general mood of the country and the condition of the air service at the conclusion
of WWI.
2. Identify the major contribution Brigadier General William “Billy” Mitchell made toward the
autonomy of the Air Force.
3. Outline the key theories of the ACTS staff members in the 1930’s.
4. Identify the key elements of Air War Plans Division Plan #1.
5. State the significance of combing GHQ Air Force and the Army Air Corps on 20 June 1941.
6. Describe the role of Allied airpower in the North African Campaign.
7. State the most important lesson in air warfare learned in North Africa.
8. Explain the reasons for the Luftwaffe’s defeat during the Battle of Britain.
9. Explain the strategic bombing lessons learned in Europe.
10. Describe the use of tactical airpower in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
11. Describe the use of strategic airpower in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
Lesson 5: Airpower Through the Cold War Part I
1. State the Soviet action taken in the blockading of Berlin.
2. Identify the Western Allies response to the Berlin blockade.
3. Identify the significance of airpower during Berlin Airlift.
4. Identify General LeMay’s accomplishments and impact on the Air Force