Introduction to AS200:

1. Introduction to AS200: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power

2. Course Objectives • Know the key terms and definitions used to describe US air and space power. • Comprehend the events, leaders, and technical developments which surrounded the evolution of US air and space power. • Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. • Comprehend the Air Force core values and examples of their use throughout the evolution of USAF air and space power.

3. Course Overview • Concepts • Air Force Doctrine • Principles of War • Tenets of Air and Space Power • Air Force Roles • Air Force Missions • Air Force Functions • Core Competencies • Distinctive Capabilities

4. Rules of Engagement • Be prepared for class • Drinks and food permitted in classroom • Classroom is non-attribution environment • Military customs/courtesies at all times • Class called to attn at beginning/end of class • Address each other as “Cadet ____” • Special students address as “Mr.__” or “Ms.____” • For visitors, call class to attn if military officer on Active Duty or retired officer

5. Rules of Engagement (cont’d) • 80% min attendance for passing final grade • Wear mil uniform for classes and LLAB • Be on time for class • Late when the door closes • If late, enter quietly and be seated; see me after • If absent from class, then PRIOR to next class, submit an MFR IAW The Tongue and Quill

6. My Availability • In-person, phone, or e-mail • Office phone: (229) 333-5954 • Office e-mail: mlaleem@valdosta.edu • Home phone: 757-553-4857 • Home e-mail: marshaaleem@yahoo.com • 24 hours per day, 7 days a week • DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME

7. Textbook The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power, 2008

8. Mid-Term/Final Exams • Combination of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer • Based on lessons’ main points and samples of behavior • Drawn from your readings, textbooks, classroom discussion, lectures, and videos

9. Scoring Percent: Grade 90 -100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C 60 - 69 D 00 - 59 F

10. Grades PointsPercent • Exam 1 100 20% • Exam 2 100 20% • Briefing 100 20% • Official memorandum 100 15% • Class participation 100 10% • Quiz 1 100 7.5% • Quiz 2 1007.5% Total 700100%

11. Extra Credit • Blood Drive 2% • Professional Reading 5% • Read a book from Det172 Library (2nd Floor) or • A book from CSAF Professional Reading Program 2006-2010 and discuss in class (5 min) • Link: http://www.af.mil/information/csafreading/

12. Counseling • Required each semester with instructor • Review your Form 48 • Discuss any other matters you wish • Make a counseling appt to see me NLT 24 Sep • Counseling sessions in Oct and Nov

13. Introductions • Name • What city/state are you from? • What is your major? • Do you have prior active-duty military experience? • Is this your first or second year of AFROTC? • Why are you enrolled in AFROTC? • What would you like to do in the Air Force? • What are your career goals? • What are your hobbies? • Is there anything else you’d like to share?

14. Questions Introduction to AS200: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power