DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ROTC DETACHMENT 820 (AETC) 20 Jan 16 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL AS 400 CADETS FROM: AFROTC DET 820/APAS SUBJECT: AERS 4304 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty Syllabus 1. Introduction: This syllabus is an essential part of your AERS 4304 course material. It identifies the course focus, course texts, course requirements, grading criteria, class schedule, and several other pertinent items. To successfully complete this course, you must thoroughly review this letter and its attachments. 2. Course Focus: AERS 4304 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 professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. 3. Course Objectives: To successfully complete this course each student will: a. Comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process b. Comprehend the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander c. Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force particular formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style. d. Comprehend the factors that facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life 4. Course Texts: The following texts are available under references on your Cadet SharePoint: a. National Security Affairs and Preparation for AD (Air/Space Studies 400 2015-2016 ed) b. Military Customs and Courtesies c. Officer s Guide to Etiquette and Decorum d. AF Doctrine 1 e. The Armed Forces Officer f. Tongue and Quill AFH 33-337 5. Course Requirements: a. Preparation: AERS 4304 is absolutely dependent on your input and active role. You must arrive to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings.
b. Examinations: There will be two examinations during the semester. The questions on the tests will come from both assigned readings and lectures. All questions will relate directly to a Sample of Behavior (SOB) in your Student Study Guide (SSG) and be derived from the slides presented in class or the assigned readings. However, due to time limitations, all slides and readings will not necessarily be covered in class. The final may or may not be cumulative depending on my assessment of the students comprehension of the material. While group study is encouraged, the sharing of testing material is cheating and will result in an F for the course. Furthermore, no AFOQT group sudy sessions are permitted. No student may share AFOQT commercial study guides and/or personal study notes. No commercial AFOQT study guides may be stocked in the detachment libraries or placed on shared drives. c. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. They may be announced or unannounced. Quizzes generally will cover material from the assigned readings. Quiz questions will relate to SOBs in the Student Reader. d. Informative Briefing/writing assignments: TBD e. Course Completion: Students must complete ALL assignments ON-TIME. Failure to do so will result in the student receiving an F for failing to complete all course requirements. f. Instructor Points: I reserve the right to award or penalize students for classroom participation, conduct, effort, performance in assigned positions, and attendance/tardiness. 6. Grading and Evaluation: Course grades will be computed as follows: Tests (2x 100 ea) Regional Briefings (2x 100 ea) Background Papers (2x 25 ea) Instructor Points (Quiz & Participation) TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 200 points 200 points 50 points 50 points 500 points The grading scale to be used in determinations of your final grade is as follows: 90-100%: A (450-500) 80-89%: B (400-449) 70-79%: C (350-399) 60-69%: D (300-349) 0-59%: F (Less than 300) 7. Class Schedule: The class schedule is attached to this document. Schedule changes will be disseminated via TTU email and SharePoint. The schedule is designed under the premise that you will complete the readings and Samples of Behavior prior to attending the lecture each week. 8. Class Leader: Responsible for the overall smooth operation of the class and classroom. He or she is responsible for ensuring the room is prepared for instruction to include turning on all appropriate electronic devices. The class leader will also call the room to attention when required and submit an attendance report to me by the end of class. Lastly, the class leader is responsible
for ensuring the classroom is left in a clean and secure state. This includes turning off all powered devices and locking the doors. 9. Academic Freedom will be respected in the classroom. Air University supports academic freedom and non-attribution on any subject related to curricula within the school forum. The free exchange of opinions and ideas, even unpopular or controversial ones, is a crucial part of the educational process. Personal opinions voiced by guest instructors will not be specifically attributed to them in future discussions. However, non-attribution does not apply to students/cadets offensive remarks or irresponsible statements. 10. Classroom Behavior: a. Air Force customs and courtesies will be practiced at all times when in uniform, on or off campus. Although the classroom is an academic environment, you must remain in a military mindset while in class. Students will address me by my rank and surname or simply as Sir. It is only necessary to call the room to attention the first time I enter the classroom and again on my departure. b. Cadets must comply with Air Force grooming standards and appearance. The appropriate Air Force uniform or civilian attire (special students) will be worn to each class session unless other arrangements are made with me prior to class. The uniform will be worn properly at all times IAW AFI 36-2903. Cadets will wear the UOD (Uniform of the day) from 0630-1700 on days that they have Military Instruction i.e. all Aerospace Studies classes, Leadership Laboratory, and to any other specified military activity. c. Fall Semesters Only: All cadets will schedule a mid-term counseling session with me to review their Academic Plan NLT 30 Sep for the month of October. The mid-term counseling should take approximately 30 minutes. Prior to your counseling session, you will need to have updated your Form 48 (Academic Plan) and have it signed by your advisor. If you are a crosstown cadet, please bring a copy of your current transcript including your grades for the previous semester. d. If you bring a cell phone to class, it must be turned off or placed in a silent mode (not vibrate). Texting or checking email during class is not permitted. e. Food and drink is allowed in the classroom. However, its preparation, distribution and consumption must not be allowed to interfere with the lesson being presented. f. Attendance: I expect you to attend ALL AS 400 classes. Look at this course as a job interview with the Air Force being late or absent does not look favorable in regards to getting hired. Det 820 Cadet Attendance and Participation Policy, ALL students must attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled AS classes to receive a passing grade. Attendance at less than 80% of the scheduled classes will result in the student receiving an F for the course.
g. Absences: It is the student s responsibility to make up any examination, assignment, etc., scheduled the day of the observed absence. An absence is considered excused when you notify the instructor before the absence and you are: i) Participating in an official University or AFROTC activity, or ii) Medically confined or sick as verified by a physician, or iii) Responding to a family emergency, or iv) Absent for the observance of a religious holy day. h. Respect for peers: Cadre and cadets will treat each other with proper dignity and respect. Hazing, discrimination, sexual harassment, or other forms of maltreatment will not be tolerated, nor will a cadet merit/demerit system be used. All required applicants, cadets, ALOs, and cadre will have a current DD Form 2982 or 2983 (Prohibited Activities Acknowledgement) signed and on file. 11. Instructor Contact: I am available for student assistance at any mutually scheduled time. If any serious problems arise or if you need to talk to me for any reason, call 806-834-6148, or email me at judd.glover@ttu.edu. 12. Required Instructor Notifications: You must immediately report to me if any of the following occur: a. Police Involvement: Notify me of any infraction involving law enforcement officials within 72 hours and report to the Admin Section to update your Air Force Form 35. b. Class Changes/Failures: Notify me within 72 hours of any add, drop, or other change in your class schedule. I also need to know immediately if you believe you will get a final grade of an F, D, or I in any course. c. Medical Status/Injury/Illness: Notify me as soon as possible on my cellphone if you are injured, hospitalized, seriously ill or have any changes in your medical condition (medications, profiles, etc) 402-990-5767. Attachment: Class Schedule cc: AFROTC DET 820/EFC //signed/gjg/21jan16// GARY J. GLOVER, Maj, USAF Asst. Professor of Aerospace Studies
AERS 4303 Spring 2016 Class Schedule NOTES: 1. All classes will be held in Holden Hall Classroom 7 2. Class Times: Tues and Thur 1100-1220 or 1400-1520 3. All classes and schedules are subject to change. Follow SharePoint for currency. DATE LESSON TITLE Additional Reading 28 Jan 30 LOAC 31 UCMJ 2-4 Feb 32 Military Justice 33 Case Studies 9-11 Feb 34 Code of Conduct (COC) 16-18 Feb 35 USEUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) 23-25 Feb 36/37 Civilian Personnel/The Enlisted Force 01-03 Mar 38/39 Bullet Statements/Practicum 08-10 Mar Airman Comprehensive Assessment 40/41 Process/Enlisted Evaluation System 15-17 Mar Spring Break 22-24 Mar 42/43 Officer Evaluations/Concepts 29-31 Mar 44 USSOUTHCOM AOR 45 Info Assurance 5-7 Apr 46/47 Risk Mgt/NCO Perspective (Guest Speaker) 12-14 Apr 48/49/50 Air and Space Force/Def. Support/Cyberspace 51 Nuclear Ops 19-21 Apr 52 USNORTHCOM AOR 53 Oath of Office 26-28 Apr Ethical Deccision Making Case 55/56 Studies/Airmanship 3-5 May 54/Test Review Virtual Staff Ride: Battle of Roberts Ridge 10-12 May Final 17-19 May Atch 1