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Fall 2008, AS 400 Syllabus
FALL 2008, ASTU (40101)
National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I
AFROTC DETACHMENT 630
PHONE: 330-672-2182
Commander
Lt Col Lowell E. Bailey Jr.
lbailey9@kent.edu
SECTION A – DETACHMENT STAFF
Commandant of Cadets
Executive Officer
Maj James Ripple
Maj Paul McCroskey
jripple@kent.edu
pmccros1@kent.edu
Unit Admissions Officer
Capt Robert McGowan
rmcgowan@kent.edu
Education Officer
Capt Michael Frymier
mfrymie1@kent.edu
Information Management
SSgt Cheryl Williams
cwilliams_gst@kent.edu
Secretary
Mrs. Mary Fox
mfox@kent.edu
INSTRUCTOR: Lt Col Bailey
Personnel Actions
TSgt Richard Campbell
rcampbe4@kent.edu
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment
TEXTS:
Student Reader
CLASS TIMES:
Regional Studies Reader
Tues: 0745-1045
The Fly By
Fri:
0815-1115
US Constitution
Tongue and Quill
New Officer’s Guide to Etiquette and Decorum
AFMAN 10-100 “Airman’s Manual”
Computer Based Training CD Rom
NOTE:
Tongue & Quill (AFH 33-337) also available on Det 630 Website or on-line at
http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/afh33-337.pdf
LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (LLAB): LLAB is held on Tuesday from 1625-1800. Check
the Operations Order on the Cadet Wing Bulletin Board for specific lab information. Leadership
Lab is a mandatory class and is counted as a separate grade. Make-up labs are scheduled
periodically for those cadets with a valid excuse.
SECTION B – COURSE GOALS
As we proceed through the semester, monitor your understanding of the following course goals.
Your success or failure in this course is directly related to your ability to meet each goal.
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ACADEMIC COURSE OBJECTIVES – Each student should:
1. Comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process.
2. Comprehend the air and space power functions and competencies.
3. Understand selected roles of the military in society and current issues affecting the military
profession.
4. Understand selected provisions of the military justice system.
5. Comprehend the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander.
6. Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills using Air Force-peculiar formats and situations
with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style.
7. Comprehend factors that facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life.
SECTION C – COURSE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
PROFESSIONAL OFFICER COURSE STANDARDS
To remain a member in good standing of the AFROTC Professional Officer Course (POC), each
cadet must:
1. Remain physically qualified for commission and the ROTC category for which you
committed yourself upon initial enrollment. Any change in your physical status should be
immediately reported to the COC and the NCOIC, Detachment Personnel Actions.
2. Complete degree requirements during the month and year that you contractually established
with the Air Force when you enrolled as an AS 300 or received and AFROTC college
scholarship. Failure to meet established dates of graduation and/or commissioning could
result in disenrollment from AFROTC.
3. Maintain full-time student status in the university. You must successfully complete 12 credit
hours per semester to be considered a full-time student. If you plan to attempt less than 12
credit hours, or if you fall below 12 credit hours by virtue of dropping classes, you must
inform the PAS or your instructor prior to dropping courses.
4. Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00, the appropriate CSP
GPA, or the university-required GPA within your major field; which ever is the highest.
5. Earn a term grade-point average of at least 2.00.
6. Avoid placement on academic or social probation.
7. Maintain academic plan (AFROTC Form 48) that you filed. Keep this plan up-to-date each
academic term. Report any deviations and correct the plan each term.
8. Report all involvements with civil authorities within 72 hours of the incident or within 72
hours from the first day of classes following a holiday/break.
9. Attend at least 80% of all classes to receive a passing grade.
10. Wear your uniform to class and all day on your assigned Leadership Laboratory day unless
excused by the COC.
11. Maintain required grooming standards at all times.
12. Keep your instructor and NCOIC, Detachment Personnel Actions, informed of your current
address—both at home and campus.
13. Keep the NCOIC, Detachment Personnel Actions, informed of your marital status.
14. Maintain satisfactory duty performance within the cadet group.
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CLASSROOM CONDUCT/PARTICIPATION
Classes are conducted using an informal lecture format, with some lessons taught using
instructor-guided student discussions. Soft drinks and snacks are allowed in class, but smoking
and chewing tobacco are not permitted.
Participation in the class, as well as cadet corps/leadership lab, is an important part of the POC.
This is the time you are learning management and leadership skills required of officers in the Air
Force. Your participation gives you the opportunity to use these skills. If you forego the
participation and thus the experiences, you will be at a disadvantage on active duty. This is the
time to learn and experience situations, not on active duty when your career can be affected.
Non-participation/attendance in class by a contract cadet will be considered as “inaptitude, to
include failure to exercise the maturity and/or judgment expected of an officer candidate, or
unacceptable adjustment to the military environment” and treated accordingly. Non-attendance
and tardiness will reflect in your class participation grade.
In order to be a good officer and leader, you must be accountable for your actions. For each time
you are late to your AF class (or cadre appointment), fail to show for class/appointment, or miss
a suspense, you will write an official memo explaining why and turn it in to the instructor No
Later Than the first class period attended following the incident. Valid absences include
participation in university or detachment sponsored activities or circumstances beyond your
control. Final determination of whether or not an absence is excused rests with the instructor.
Each unexcused absence reduces your attendance grade by 10% and will result in your
receiving a conditional event.
Notify me or the detachment, in advance, of any absence, if possible. An official memorandum
is still required even if you coordinate with the instructor in advance. Prior notification of a
pending absence will be taken into account when determining whether or not a conditional event
is justified.
Turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to the start of class. If you have a bona fide reason to
have either on during class, coordinate with the instructor prior to the start of class.
Email is the primary means of communication used within AFROTC. You are required to
check your email on a regular basis. In conjunction with university initiatives, you will utilize
the Kent State University email address. If you wish to forward your KSU email to your own
personal email account hosted by another server, contact the computer help desk at 2-4357 or
stop by the desk on the first floor of the library for forwarding instructions. The ONLY
exception to this policy is for cross-town students. Additionally, your email addresses must not
contain offensive language or any unprofessional reference, either direct or implied.
All scheduled briefings will be given in the Uniform of the Day as directed by your Operations
Orders, unless otherwise coordinated with the instructor.
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UNIVERSITY AND AFROTC PLAGIARISM POLICY
Fabricating is faking quotations, faking “facts,” reporting events that did not happen, etc... Is not
only reprehensible it could be actionable in court. Plagiarizing, as defined by Webster, is “to
steal and pass off as one’s own the idea or words of another.” It is unethical and, in cases
involving creative work, usually illegal. Do not plagiarize the work of another. You need to
place any information you use verbatim in quotes. Ensure you properly cite your sources when
presenting information in briefings and papers. Committing of any of these offenses while in
school is grounds for disciplinary action. If the complaint is upheld, a variety of punishments
may be imposed: a reprimand, a lowered or failing grade in the course, or dismissal from the
University and/or AFROTC program.
SECTION D – GRADING STANDARDS
The grading of this course is based upon the degree to which you achieve the course objectives.
There is no policy within this unit that establishes a minimum or maximum number or
percentage of letter grades given for a certain course. It is the policy of this department to
maintain a reasonable relationship to the level of grades awarded in other departments. In short,
do not expect to automatically receive a high grade. You must EARN it!
The following will determine your final grade:
Numerical Grade
90-100%
(450-500 pts)
80-89%
(400-449 pts)
70-79%
(350-399 pts)
60-69%
(300-349 pts)
0-59%
(0-299 pts)
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Your final course grade will consist of the following (all assignments must be completed in order
to receive a grade):
Attendance/Participation
Current Event Briefing
Current Event Talking Paper
Regional Studies Briefings (50 pts each)
Quiz
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Total
25 pts
50 pts
25 pts
150 pts
50 pts
100 pts
100 pts
-------500 pts
5%
10%
5%
30%
10%
20%
20%
Timely and accurate submission of reports and completion of assignments is imperative. Any
person who plans to become a successful officer must complete tasks on or before the suspense
date. In keeping with this philosophy, I will deduct credit from your grade when assignments are
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submitted after the beginning of class on the assigned due date. All written assignments must be
typed and conform to Tongue and Quill guidelines.
Academic grades of below C in AFROTC classes do not meet academic retention standards and
are grounds for dismissal or disenrollment from AFROTC.
Projects:
Regional Studies Briefing – Africa: Each student will select a topic from the suggested list in the
student reader and deliver a 5 minute extemporaneous briefing on that topic. PowerPoint
illustrations are required to help clarify issues or locations being discussed. You will need to cite
at least three sources for your information. Information must be recent and applicable to the
current international climate. Points will be deducted for deviating more than one minute on
either side of your 5 minute briefing window. Additionally, you must prepare a ½ to 1 page
bullet background paper on your subject. Africa briefings will be given on 9/12 Sep 08.
Regional Studies Briefing – South Asia: Each student will select a topic from the suggested list
in the student reader and deliver a 5 minute extemporaneous briefing on that topic. PowerPoint
illustrations are required to help clarify issues or locations being discussed. You will need to cite
at least three sources for your information. Information must be recent and applicable to the
current international climate. Points will be deducted for deviating more than one minute on
either side of your 5 minute briefing window. Additionally, you must prepare a ½ to 1 page
bullet background paper on your subject. South Asia briefings will be given on 7/10 Oct 08.
Regional Studies Briefing – East Asia: Each student will select a topic from the suggested list in
the student reader and deliver a 5 minute extemporaneous briefing on that topic. PowerPoint
illustrations are required to help clarify issues or locations being discussed. You will need to cite
at least three sources for your information. Information must be recent and applicable to the
current international climate. Points will be deducted for deviating more than one minute on
either side of your 5 minute briefing window. Additionally, you must prepare a ½ to 1 page
bullet background paper on your subject. East Asia briefings will be given on 21/24 Oct 08.
Current Events Talking Paper: Each individual is responsible for writing a one-page talking
paper on a national security current event this semester. You will adhere to the talking paper
format found in Tongue and Quill. You must cite at least two sources (be specific) for your
information. Points will be deducted for inaccurate information, improper format, incorrect
spelling/grammar, and failing to cite your sources. Current events papers are due 4/7 Nov 08.
Current Events Briefing: Each individual will present a briefing on the national security current
event from their talking paper. You will need to research your topic to include background
information and potential implications to national security. PowerPoint illustrations are required
to help clarify issues or locations being discussed. You will have 3-5 minutes to complete your
briefing. Five points will be deducted for deviating more than one minute on either side of your
3-5 minute briefing window. Current events briefings will be given on 4/7 Nov 08.
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Computer Based Training (CBTs):
Lessons 2 through 5 in the Student Reader are not covered in class. Instead they are all covered
on the CBT CD ROM and readings in the Student Reader. These lessons are to be covered at
your convenience and are testable. Lessons 2 and 3 will be on the midterm exam and lessons 4
and 5 will be on the final exam.
Additional Readings:
Lessons 9, 19, 26 and 29 are not covered in any classroom lecture. These are additional readings
in your Student Reader and are testable. Lesson 9 will be covered on the midterm exam and
lessons 19, 26 and 29 will be covered on the final.
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SECTION E - COURSE SCHEDULE AS 40101 – FALL 2008
CLASS
DATE
1
Tue
Fri
26 Aug 08
29 Aug 08
LESSON
Intro to AS400
(1)
The US Constitution
(6)
2
Tue
Fri
3
Tue
Fri
4
Tue
Fri
2 Sep 08
5 Sep 08
9 Sep 08
12 Sep 08
16 Sep 08
19 Sep 08
Roles of the President, the
Executive Branch, Congress,
and Civilian Control of the
Military
(7)
Terrorism/Force Protection
(8)
ASSIGNMENT
Student Reader
Pgs. 49 – 60
“The US
Constitution “
Pgs. 1 – 96
Comprehend the roles of the President, Student Reader
the Executive Branch, Congress, and Pgs. 63 - 77
Civilian Control of the Military
Know the impact of terrorism on US
national policy
Comprehend the threats that the US must
confront in the international arena
Comprehend the importance of Air force
officers understanding various aspects of
African culture, politics, and economics,
Africa papers and briefings due and US interests in the region
U.S. Policy
Know the basic process of the U.S.
(12)
Foreign Policy Process
Principles of War and Tenets
of Air and Space Power
(14)
23 Sep 08
26 Sep 08
Comprehend the key ideas and
documents behind the development of
and the key features of the US
Constitution
Setting the World Stage
(10)
Africa
(11)
Making Strategy
(13)
5
Tue
Fri
OBJECTIVE
Course Overview
Student Reader
Pgs. 79 - 91
Student Reader
Pgs. 99 - 134
Regional
Studies Reader
Pgs. 3 – 71
Student Reader
Pgs. 137 - 150
Know the basic process of formulating a
military strategy
Student Reader
Pgs. 153 - 161
Know how the Principles of War and
Tenets of Air and Space Power
contribute to warfare
Student Reader
Pgs. 163 - 174
Quiz
(Will include week 4 material)
War and the American Military Comprehend the basic characteristics of
(15)
war
Student Reader
Pgs. 175 - 184
The Department of Defense
(16)
Know the critical organizations and
personnel in the Department of Defense
Student Reader
Pgs. 187 - 202
Total Force
(17)
Know how the Air Force Reserve and
the Air National Guard contribute to our
Total Force Policy
Student Reader
Pgs. 203 - 212
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Tue
Fri
7
Tue
Fri
30 Sep 08
3 Oct 08
7 Oct 08
10 Oct 08
Air and Space Functions
(18)
Air & Space Expeditionary
Force
(21)
South Asia
(20)
South Asia papers and
briefings due
8
Tue
Fri
9
Tue
Fri
10
Tue
Fri
11
Tue
Fri
Student Reader
Pgs. 213 - 229
Know the AEF concept and the AEF
structure
Student Reader
Pgs. 255 - 262
Comprehend the importance of Air Force Regional
officers understanding various aspects of Studies Reader
South Asian culture, politics, and
Pgs. 365 - 479
economics and U.S. interests in the
region
Midterm Review
Midterm Exam
14 Oct 08
17 Oct 08
21 Oct 08
24 Oct 08
Dept. of the Army
(23)
Know the basic mission and organization Student Reader
of the Department of the Army
Pgs. 267 - 278
Dept. of the Navy
(24)
Know the basic mission and organization Student Reader
of the Department of the Navy
Pgs. 279 - 288
The Marine Corps
(25)
East Asia
(22)
Know the organization and mission of
the Marine Corps
Comprehend the importance of Air force
officers understanding various aspects of
East Asian culture, politics, and
economics and U.S. interests in the
region
Guest Lecturer
Student Reader
Pgs. 289 - 302
Regional
Studies Reader
Pgs. 75 - 122
Know the concept of Joint Operations
Student Reader
Pgs. 309 - 317
Student Reader
Pgs. 319 – 330
East Asia papers and briefings
due
AFROTC CC’s Conference
28 Oct 08
31 Oct 08
4 Nov 08
7 Nov 08
Joint Operations
(27)
Law of Armed Conflict
(28)
Military Law
(30)
12
Tue
Fri
Know the different levels of Air and
Space Doctrine and each Air and Space
Power function
11 Nov 08
14 Nov 08
Current event paper and
briefing due
Military Law
(30)
Military Law Case Studies
(31)
Know how the Law of Armed Conflict
(LOAC) affects the parties in war
Know the basic elements of the Military
Justice system
NOTE: Tuesday class will cover
Military Law this week due to
Veteran’s Day on 11 Nov.
Know the basic elements of the Military
Justice system
Student Reader
Pgs. 357 – 380
Know an officer’s responsibility in
military justice situations
Student Reader
Pgs. 381 - 385
Student Reader
Pgs. 357 – 380
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Tue
Fri
18 Nov 08
21 Nov 08
Military Law Case Studies
(31)
The Airman’s Creed and the
Code of Conduct
(32)
Know an officer’s responsibility in
military justice situations
Note: Tuesday class will cover
Military Law Case Studies this week
due to Veteran’s Day on 11 Nov.
Student Reader
Pgs. 381 – 385
Comprehend the Principles of the
Airman’s Creed and the Code of
Conduct
Student Reader
Pgs. 387 - 403
Final Exam Review
14
Tue
Fri
25 Nov 08
28 Nov 08
15
Tue
Fri
2 Dec 08
5 Dec 08
No Class
Thanksgiving Break
Final Exam
(Not comprehensive, will only cover
second half of semester)