Aerospace Studies 401 Syllabus
All Sections
Fall Semester - 2011
Major Tortorici,
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Capt Reeves, (Course Coordinator)
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Phone number: 953-5005
Phone number: 953-5206
Email: peter.tortorici@citadel.edu
Email: jonathan.reeves@citadel.edu
Office Location: Room 236, Jenkins Hall
Office Location: Room 303, Jenkins Hall
Office Hours: MWF 0800-1100, 1300-1500
T,R: 1300-1500
Office Hours: MWF 1300-1500
T,R: 0800-1100, 1300-1500
Schedule: 0800, 0930 (T,Th)
Room 305, Jenkins Hall
Schedule: 0900/1000/1100 (M,W,F)
Room 305, Jenkins Hall
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Note: If you need accommodations because of a disability, please inform your instructor
immediately. Please see your instructor privately after class or at their office. Office locations
and office hours are displayed above. To request academic accommodations (for example, a
note taker), students must register with Academic Support, 101 Thompson Hall, 953-1821.
This office is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting
academic accommodations, and for accommodations planning in cooperation with students
and instructors, as needed and consistent with course requirements.
***THIS SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE***
CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
 BE ON TIME! Personal appearance/conduct will comply with Citadel standards.
 Classes will be called to attention when the instructor enters and anytime an officer
of higher rank enters the room.
 Only AS400 texts and pens/pencils will be on student desks during class.
 Jackets will be hung outside the classroom.
 Eating/drinking is permitted only if you clean areas when class ends.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
1. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty, 2011/2012 Edition (T-408)
2. Regional Studies Reader, Excerpts from the World in Transition series (T-413)
3. The Armed Forces Officer
4. The Constitution of The United States handout
5. Computer Based Training (CBT) disk
COURSE DESCRIPTION: AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies,
advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the
military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military,
preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionals. Continued
emphasis is given to the refinement of communication skills.
ROTC TRAINING DAY REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance at ROTC Training Day sessions is MANDATORY for contract seniors. Noncontract seniors considering an Air Force career are highly encouraged to attend as these
sessions will provide more detailed information about the Air Force.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Refer to regulations in the Student Catalog regarding class attendance. Any cadet with
absences in excess on 20% will receive an “F” for the course. Punctuality, attendance, and
participation contribute to your grade. There will be frequent hands-on activities and you
must participate in order to benefit.
GRADE COMPOSITION:
1. EXAMS: Two exams will be administered during the semester. These exams are
mandatory and each exam is 30% of your grade. Excused absences must be
coordinated with the instructor at least 24 hours PRIOR TO the test date. This
includes any cadets placed on special orders. Failure to show for the exam or
coordinate an excused absence will result in a grade of ZERO.
2. BRIEFING: Each student will present a professional PowerPoint briefing on a
region of interest using visual aids and support materials. In addition, each student
will prepare a talking paper on his or her briefing. Students will be graded on
briefing skills and the information presented. Grading will be based on a
standardized evaluation sheet. The briefing will account for 20% and talking paper
10% of the final grade.
3. CLASS PARTICIPATION: Class participation is 10% of your grade. Class
absences could negatively impact your participation score. You can't earn the full
10% if you don't participate during discussions.
GRADING CRITERIA:
GRADING SCALE:
EXAM # 1
EXAM # 2
Briefing
Talking Paper
Class Participation
30%
30%
20%
10%
10%
30pts
30pts
20pts
10pts
10pts
TOTAL
100% 100pts
90 – 100%
80 – 89.99%
70 – 79.99%
60 – 69.99%
59.99% and below
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D
F
COURSE SCHEDULES:
Capt Reeves - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Date
W Aug 24
F Aug 26
M Aug 29
W Aug 31
F Sep 2
M Sep 5
W Sep 7
F Sep 9
M Sep 12
W Sep 14
F Sep 16
M Sep 19
W Sep 21
F Sep 23
M Sep 26
W Sep 28
F Sep 30
M Oct 3
W Oct 5
F Oct 7
M Oct 10
W Oct 12
Lesson
1 – Intro
2/3 – CBT (No Class)
4 – U.S. Constitution
5 – Role of POTUS
6 – Terrorism
No Class
6 – Terrorism
7 – Culture Competence
8 – Handle Cult Shock
8 – Handle Cult Shock
9 – Exam Cult Domains
9 – Exam Cult Domains
10 – World Domains
11 – USCENTCOM
12 – U.S. Policy
11 – UCC Briefs
11 – UCC Briefs
13 – Making Strategy
14 – Principles of War
15 – Nature of War
No Class
EXAM # 1 Review
Date
F Oct 14
M Oct 17
W Oct 19
F Oct 21
M Oct 24
W Oct 26
F Oct 28
M Oct 31
W Nov 2
F Nov 4
M Nov 7
W Nov 9
F Nov 11
M Nov 14
W Nov 16
F Nov 18
M Nov 21
W Nov 23
F Nov 25
M Nov 28
W Nov 30
F Dec 2
Lesson
EXAM # 1
16 – DoD
17 – Total Force
18 – A&S Functions
18 – A&S Functions
19 – A&S Syst & Capabilities
20 – Force Packaging
20 – Force Packaging
21 – CBT (No Class)
22 – USPACOM
23 – AEF
22 – UCC Briefs
22 – UCC Briefs
24 – USAFRICOM
EXAM # 2 Review
No Class
Fall Break
Fall Break
Fall Break
24 – UCC Briefs
24 – UCC Briefs
EXAM # 2
Maj Tortorici - Tuesday & Thursday
Date
TR Aug 25
TU Aug 30
TR Sep 1
TU Sep 6
TR Sep 8
TU Sep 13
Lesson
1 – Intro
2/3 – CBT (No Class)
4 – U.S. Constitution
5 – Role of POTUS
6 – Terrorism
7 – Culture Competence
Date
TU Oct 18
TH Oct 20
TU Oct 21
TH Oct 27
TU Nov 1
TH Nov 3
TR Sep 15
8 – Handle Cult Shock
TU Nov 8
TU Sep 20
TR Sep 22
TU Sep 27
TR Sep 29
9 – Exam Cult Domains
10 – World Domains
11 – USCENTCOM
12 – U.S. Policy
13 – Making Strategy
14 – Principles of War
15 – Nature of War
Mid-Term Review
Mid-Term Exam
TH Nov 10
TU Nov 15
TH Nov 17
Nov 18-27
Lesson
16 – DoD
17 – Total Force
18 – A&S Functions
19 – A&S Syst & Capabilities
20 – Force Packaging
22 – USPACOM
21 – CBT
23 – AEF
24 – USAFRICOM
11 – UCC Briefs
22 – UCC Briefs
THANKSGIVING
TU Nov 29
24 – UCC Briefs
TH Dec 1
TU Dec 6
EXAM # 2 Review
EXAM # 2
TU Oct 4
TH Oct 6
TU Oct 11
TH Oct 13