SPACE WARFIGHTER PREPARATORY COURSE (SWPC)

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1 SPACE WARFIGHTER PREPARATORY COURSE (SWPC) Syllabus Current as of: 16 May 2017 Approval ASOpS/DOK Expired certificate Signature X KRISTOPHER K. KAINOA, M... SWPC Flight Chief Signed by: KAINOA.KRISTOPHERMICHAEL.KAEHUAHIAH ADVANCED SPACE OPERATIONS SCHOOL Peterson AFB, Colorado Page 1 of 10

2 Table of Contents I. SWPC... 3 SWPC Goal... 3 Course Objectives... 3 II.Academic Policies and Procedures... 3 Attendance Policy... 3 Student Participation... 4 Student Assignments/Homework... 4 Course Material... 4 Evaluations... 4 Graduation... 4 Academic Freedom... 5 Non-Attribution Policy... 5 Instructor-Student Relations... 5 III.Subject Matter Areas... 5 Block I Introduction to Space Operations and Planning... 5 Block IIA Communication Networks for Theater Operations... 6 Block IIB Space Control... 6 Block III Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) for Theater Operations... 6 Block IV Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)... 6 Block V Missile Warning and Defense for Theater Operations... 6 IV.Notional SWPC Schedule... 7 Page 2 of 10

3 I. SWPC The SWPC is designed to prepare space professionals to effectively augment theater Air Operations Centers during exercise and real-world contingencies. This course provides both academic instruction and hands-on equipment training needed to prepare graduates to integrate air and space power in support of theater commanders globally. SWPC GOAL Provide students with an understanding of space systems and how those system capabilities are used to support global joint military operations COURSE OBJECTIVES After graduating from the SWPC, students will be able to: - Know the capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities of adversary threats to US space systems - Comprehend the capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities of selected US and foreign space systems used to support joint theater operations - Comprehend the organizations and processes required to plan, integrate and execute space capabilities in support of combatant commander objectives - Apply knowledge of space systems, threats, tactics, and operational considerations to plan the effective employment of space in support of joint and coalition theater operations II. Academic Policies and Procedures ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance during all class sessions is mandatory in order to successfully graduate from SWPC. Students are expected to be on time to all lessons. Absences from class time must be preapproved by the Flight Commander. Routine medical/dental appointments should NOT be scheduled during class time. Unexcused absences can result in elimination from the course. Students missing more than 10% of the course hours will be assessed and a recommendation forwarded to the ASOpS/CC for dismissal by an Elimination Board. The Elimination Board is comprised of the SWPC Flight Commander/Flight Chief, ASOpS/DO, ASOpS/DE, and ASOpS/CC. Page 3 of 10

4 STUDENT PARTICIPATION The lesson format includes interactive informal lectures, guided discussions and hands-on device training. Your participation is critical to the success of you and your classmates in reaching the learning objectives since students typically bring a wide variety of experience and perspectives to the class. Do your part by being prepared and contributing to the class discussions. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK Students must complete the Distance Learning lessons listed in the ASOpS provided welcome letter prior to the start of class. It is highly recommended that all students review the course material from each day to study for quizzes and tests. COURSE MATERIAL Students will receive a copy of the unclassified courseware on computer disk on the first day of class. Paper copies of courseware will not be distributed or made available for student use. Students who wish to study outside of the classroom should print their own copies of the courseware or access the material using their own personal computer. Please do not bring the disc containing the unclassified courseware back to the classroom. EVALUATIONS There are seven closed-book written multiple choice tests at the knowledge and comprehension levels of learning in this course. There are four block exercises and one end of course exercise at the comprehension and application level. Minimum passing grade for written tests is 75% and a minimum rating of satisfactory for the block exercises and capstone event. Students will be provided additional training should they fail a written test or exercise and be given the opportunity to take an alternate measurement. If a student fails the second test or evaluation, an academic board will be convened with the lead government instructor, ASOpS/DO, ASOpS/Dean, and ASOpS/CC to determine if the student is allowed to continue. GRADUATION Successful completion of the SWPC is followed by a graduation ceremony. ASOpS may authorize a waiver of graduation requirements when students can not complete them due to extenuating circumstances. Consideration will be given to what is in the best interest of the government, service, unit, and the student. All graduating students should plan on attending graduation. The uniform for graduation is standard class attire, not travel clothes. Page 4 of 10

5 ACADEMIC FREEDOM Academic freedom is the privilege of debate with discretion on any subject related to the ASOpS curriculum within the classrooms. Guest lecturers, faculty, and students are encouraged to support or criticize any objective, policy, or opinion in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, but with dignity and respect. Bottom line: be professional. NON-ATTRIBUTION POLICY Non-attribution Definition: Treating statements made in a school forum (including but not limited to seminar discussion, CD-ROM, and online) as privileged information. Do not attribute any statements to a specific individual. Non-attribution Policy: Statements, disagreement, and other comments made by individuals or groups in the school forum are safeguarded through the practice of non-attribution. It is acceptable to say a "previous speaker" made a particular statement, but the speaker's name will not be divulged. Student Responsibility: Individuals who violate the non-attribution policy are subject to adverse administrative and disciplinary action. Military personnel subject to the UCMJ who violate the non-attribution policy are subject to disciplinary actions under the UCMJ. Cases involving civilian personnel will result in a memorandum to the civilian's supervisor describing their violation of the ASOpS academic freedom policy. Students are also subject to faculty board action under AFCAT , USAF Formal School, and AFI , Boards of Officers. INSTRUCTOR-STUDENT RELATIONS Students are encouraged to consult with instructors concerning problems with subject matter, grade computations or academic assignments. The SWPC faculty is extremely interested in student success, and will make every effort to help settle any issues. The chain of command for resolving conflicts in academic matters is the instructor, the Flight Commander/Flight Chief, ASOpS/DO, and the ASOpS/CC. III. Subject Matter Areas BLOCK I INTRODUCTION TO SPACE OPERATIONS AND PLANNING This is a general block that describes military command structures, air operations, and organizations that aid in integrating space capabilities into theater operations. Additionally, this block sets the framework for mission planning that s used throughout the remainder of the course. Page 5 of 10

6 Block I Goal The goal of this block is to know the command structure, functions, and organizations essential to execute space capabilities in support of theater operations and comprehend the processes and products required to plan, integrate and execute space capabilities in support of combatant commander objectives. BLOCK IIA COMMUNICATION NETWORKS FOR THEATER OPERATIONS This block provides an introduction to communications and the foundational aspect of the science of space communications. Block IIA Goal The goal of this block is to comprehend the characteristics of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum and how space operations exploit it and comprehend the characteristics of selected joint systems and their reliance on communication networks to support operations. BLOCK IIB SPACE CONTROL This block discusses the space control mission area, the organizations involved, and the threats to our systems. Block IIB Goal The goal of this block is to know the threats to US and foreign space systems, comprehend the role of offensive and defensive space control in gaining and maintaining space superiority, and comprehend the processes, systems, and organizations that aid in resolving Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). BLOCK III PNT FOR THEATER OPERATIONS Block III discusses PNT and how it applies to theater operations and the warfighter, the organizations involved, and the threats to our systems. Page 6 of 10

7 Block III Goal The goal of this block is to comprehend how the PNT mission area supports theater operations, know select foreign Satellite Navigation (SATNAV) systems and threats to GPS, and comprehend the organizations, products, and processes available to assist in planning, integrating, and executing GPS operations. BLOCK IV ISR This block discusses the different aspects of ISR, the intelligence collection process, the organizations, and how ISR supports different theater operations and the warfighter. Block IV Goal The goal of this block is to know select foreign ISR capabilities, comprehend how ISR systems support military operations, and comprehend the Joint Intelligence Process for ISR systems. BLOCK V MISSILE WARNING AND DEFENSE FOR THEATER OPERATIONS Block V discusses Missile Warning and Defense and how Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) supports the warfighter, and the threats to our systems. Block V Goal The goal of this block is to know foreign missile systems and doctrine for selected countries, comprehend the employment considerations for OPIR systems, and comprehend theater missile warning/defense architectures and processes. IV. Notional SWPC Schedule (Students will receive a current schedule on day 1 of the course.) Lesson Title/Activity Day 1 SWPC Intro & Admin SWPC CC Welcome CBT Test Introduction to Joint Doctrine and Operations Intro to AOC and ATO cycle JSpOC Support to Theater Operations Intro to TTP Page 7 of 10

8 Day 2 Joint Weapons and Aircraft Joint TST operations JADOCS Agile Client (SA) Intro to Problem Solving and Mission Planning Space Planning Space Support to the Land Component Day 3 Block 1 Test Block 1 Exercise EM Spectrum Cyberspace Operations Day 4 SATCOM to the Warfighter Tactical Data Links and Broadcast Unmanned Aircraft Systems Friendly Force Tracking MMC Tour 16 SPCS Day 5 Block 2A Test Principles of OSC Principles of DSC Foreign Counterspace Travel to 16 SPCS 16 SPCS Operations Day 6 EMI Resolution JFCC Space EMI Resolution Information Operations Block 2B test GPS Application to the warfighter Page 8 of 10

9 Day 7 Threats to GPS Foreign Navigation Systems GIANT JNWC GPSOC Day 8 Block 3 Test Block 3 Exercise Fundamentals of Space-Based Remote Sensing Weather Support to Theater Operations Day 9 National Systems Collection Management Personnel Recovery ISSA TRS Dashboard Day 10 Airborne ISR Block 4 Exercise Block 4 Test Day 11 Foreign Missile Systems Theater Missile Warning IR Exploitation Theater Missile Defense JTAGS Tour Day 12 Agile Client (OPIR) PDS-M Block 5 Test Block 5 Exercise Day 13 Al Udeid DS4 Telecon Multi-National Operations AOC Roundtable Discussion A3T Deployment Brief Capstone Planning Page 9 of 10

10 Day 14 ADF-C Tour 2 SWS Tour Day 15 Open Lab Time w/scenarios Capstone Execution Graduation Capstone Remedial Training Capstone make up Page 10 of 10