Space Working Group
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Kickoff Meeting
1 October 2003
Lt Col David Swanson
DFAS
Agenda
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Introduction by Col DeLorenzo
 Space Working Group Authority and Purpose
 Participants
 Working Group Charter
 Tasks
 Major Milestones
 Next Meeting
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Space Working Group (SWG)
Authority and Charter
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Aug 03 – Memorandum of Agreement jointly signed by
Brigadiers General Wagie and Weida in Aug 2003.
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The USAFA SWG is chartered to maximize the level of
space awareness in each graduate of the Academy
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Review and coordinate all space education and training
programs, efforts, and initiatives taking place at the
USAF Academy.
 Ensure all mission elements are fully aware of each
others efforts in space education and training (SE&T).
 Provide recommendations to leverage and coordinate
these efforts to the greatest extent possible.
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Directed Participation
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Each of the following Departments/Units will provide a field grade officer or a civilian
with academic rank of Assistant Professor or greater to serve on the SWG for a
period of 1 year.
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34EDG (and the function formerly known as - 34TRW/CCL)
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DF Directorate of Education – Lt Col Gary Dameron
Department of Aeronautics – Lt Col Steven Senator
Department of Astronautics – Lt Col Swanson/Lt Col Van Wirt
Department of Computer Science – Lt Col Jason Moore
Department of Economics & Geography – Lt Col William George
Department of Law - Major Christa S Cothrel
Department of Physics – Lt Col Ryan Haaland/Professor Delores Knipps
Department of Political Science – Lt Col Mick Gleason
Additional members can be voluntarily added at any time to accommodate taskings
such as program reviews or significant coordination efforts.
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34ES – Major Andrew Conn/Major Gerry Ward
50ES – Major Mark Salas/Major Richard VanHook
Department of History – Major John Grenier
Department of Engineering Mechanics – Lt Col Larry Butkus
Directorate of Research – Lt Col Rob Fredell
Chairmanship of the SWG will selected by members of the SWG and rotate every 2
years.
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SWG Purpose
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Draft an SE&T Strategic Plan and staff for approval by 34TRW/CC
and USAFA/DF.
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Meet at least Quarterly.
3.
Assess each SE&T program/effort/initiative and make
recommendations for cross-mission cooperation and
coordination.
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Recommend changes to the SE&T strategic plan/vision when
appropriate.
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The SWG chairman should ensure that an annual report is
produced that summarizes the group’s findings and discussions.
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The SWG represents USAFA in cooperative efforts with AFSPC,
Air University, AFIT, the Space Foundation, the Colorado Space
Advocacy, the National Space Science Technology Institute, and
other organizations promoting SE&T.
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Task Breakdown
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Strategic Planning Process
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USAFA Space Education and Training Mission
Statement/Vision
Strategic Analysis (SWOT)
Strategy Formulation
Long Term Objectives (Space for All)
Implementation
Operation Plan
Short term objectives to be incorporated
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Summer Space Program
 Review and Coordinate USFA Space Programs/Initiatives
 Project Launch Pad
 Project Aim Higher
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Strategic Planning
Process
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SWG Mission Statement
Thoughts
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Coordinate and integrate USAFA’s education and
training programs to maximize a cadet’s knowledge of
military space capabilities.
Graduate Air Force leaders fully able to exploit the
ultimate high ground in support of US National
interests.
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Elements of an SE&T Mission
Statement
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Enhance the Academy’s airmanship and space
programs to prepare cadets for their role as air and
space power leaders (Core Goal 3)
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Ensure the Academy is prepared to fully support the Air
Force integration of space into our Air Force (Core
Objective 3)
Increase emphasis on Space Projects at the USAFA
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Ensure cadets are grounded in the fundamentals of air
and space power and joint warfare
 Enhance officer professional development in the area of
space capabilities and operations
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Contribute to the creation of a stronger military space
culture
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Jun
May
Apr
Mar
Feb
Jan
Dec
Nov
Oct
Operations Plan
Implementation
Long-term Objectives
Strategy Formulation
Strategic Analysis
SWG Kickoff Mtg
Milestones
Operations
Launch Pad
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