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Discussion of Program Goals Discussion of Program Goals USC DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES February 2019 I NT ROD UCT I ON The United States Air Force was the last of the military services to be formed, but has evolved into the most dynamic and comprehensive fighting force on the planet, constantly innovating to meet the challenges of rapidly developing technology and changes in how war is waged. The vision for the 60th Cadet Wing is to become the program that produces strategic leaders: Cadets who will grow into senior leaders. In order to accomplish this, our mission becomes producing quality officers who are the most educated and globally-attuned. Exposing them to experiences that will help shape the way they think and collaborate in a diverse environment. Aligning with USC’s Strategic Vision, we aim to transform our ROTC program into the premier detachment by enhancing the cadet experience with special opportunities and connecting them to the world through foreign and domestic engagement. The opportunities listed in this proposal are prioritized starting with those experiences that we believe will offer the greatest benefit. Dollar figures in this proposal are based on a current enrollment of 80 cadets. Future projections are based on an enrollment goal of 150 cadets. ELEVATED TRAINING EXPERIENCES Trip to Our Nation’s Capital, Washington D.C. (for 16 cadets, 2 cadre) An opportunity to visit our nation’s seat of government will have a profound effect on their commitment to becoming the future leaders of our military. They will be able to connect to our heritage by visiting the memorials and historical places in the area, as well take a tour of the Pentagon, the Department of Defense’s main headquarters, and meet with their assigned Congressman. Our cadets will swear an oath “to support and defend the Constitution of the United States” – to give their lives to protect the system of government established by it, if called upon to do so. A trip to Washington D.C. would certainly include a visit to the National Archives to lay eyes on the document itself. While at the Pentagon, our students will sit down with senior leaders and gain their perspective on current issues, leadership, and how the Air Force mission evolves to meet the needs of the nation. They will learn about the challenges of balancing the needs of Airmen, limited resources, and the public’s right to information and access. Finally, a meeting with a Congressional representative will offer a perspective most military officers rarely experience in person until they attain the most senior ranks – the Legislative Branch perspective on worldwide military operations, the military intelligence apparatus, and defense spending. Flights (5-day roundtrip, LAX – DCA): $10,800 ($600 per person) Lodging (5 days): $10,800 ($600 per person) Meals: $6,750 ($75 per person x 5 days) Transportation: $1,040 ($520 per 15-pax van, 2 vans) Estimated Total: $29,390 2 Trip to Dover Air Force Base, DE (for 16 cadets, 2 cadre) One of the primary missions at Dover AFB is Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, also known as the Department of Defense Port Mortuary. AFMAO's mission is to fulfill the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen, and care, service and support to their families. A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival, from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle, to honor those who have given their lives in the service of the country. The vehicle then moves the fallen to the Port Mortuary at the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs. Touring the Port Mortuary and potentially witnessing a dignified transfer will be a humbling and unforgettable experience, exposing cadets to the costs of war. Other missions at Dover include the Eagle Wing, which provides strategic airlift capabilities with the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircrafts, the DoD’s largest Aerial Port, moving more cargo than any other airlift hub in the military, and the multitude of mission support functions that exist on most bases. Cadets do not get many opportunities to visit Air Force bases prior to graduating, so the opportunity to meet Air Force officers and see what they are doing abroad is influential to their career choice decisions, which they make at the end of junior year. Flights (4-day roundtrip, LAX – PHL): $7,200 ($400 per person) Lodging (on base, 4 days): $4,320 ($240 per person) Meals: $5,400 ($75 per person x 4 days) Transportation: $1,180 ($590 per 15-pax van) Estimated Total: $18,100 Note: Could combine D.C. and Dover trip (7 days), estimated cost ~$47,490 Trip to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during summer break (8 cadets, 1 cadre) An overseas trip provides the opportunity to not only see how the U.S. military operates abroad, but also an opportunity for cultural immersion and understanding. Germany is a centrally located European nation with a diverse population, hosting one of the largest overseas bases in our Air Force, possibly DoD. While at Ramstein, cadets will learn more about the significance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and working with allied nations to maintain security, and get to see what that looks like in the operational environment. Ramstein is headquarters for U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), which supports both U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Flights (7-day roundtrip, LAX – FRA): $18,000 ($2,000 per person) Lodging: Ramstein Inns (DoD rate $60 x 5 $1,800 ($200 per person) rooms, 2 cadets per room, 6 nights): Meals: $4,725 ($525 per person) Transportation: ~$2,000 (~$222 per person) Estimated Total: $26,525 at current Detachment size $53,050 doubled for Detachment growth (2 trips or 16 cadets, 2 cadre) 3 Trip to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, during summer term (8 cadets, 1 cadre) An overseas trip provides the opportunity to not only see how the U.S. military operates abroad, but also an opportunity for cultural immersion and understanding. Hawaii offers exposure to people from all over the world, as well as an extensive military presence of all four branches of the military and is home to a Joint Base with an array of missions. Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam is the seat of strategic air mobility and operational missions for U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), one of ten Major Commands that comprise the Air Force. Cadets do not get many opportunities to visit Air Force bases prior to graduating, let alone Joint Bases, so the opportunity to meet officers from all branches will be influential on their understanding of the interoperability and cultural differences of all the services. Flights (7-day roundtrip, LAX – HNL): $6,939 ($771 per person) Lodging: Navy Lodge Pearl Harbor (Rate $99 $2,970 ($330 per person) Note: Can only reserve x 5 rooms, 2 cadets per room, 6 nights) NET 30 days out Meals: $4,725 ($525 per person) Transportation: $1,503 ($167 per person) Estimated Total: $16,137 at current Detachment size $32,274 doubled for Detachment growth (2 trips or 16 cadets, 2 cadre) Trip to Creech AFB and Nellis AFB, NV, ideally during a RED FLAG (80 cadets, 3 cadre) On this trip, our cadets will get special insight into Remotely Piloted Aircraft missions, as Creech is home to the 432nd Operations Group which employs remotely piloted aircraft in 24/7/365 Combat Air Patrols in support of combatant commander needs and deploys combat support forces worldwide. “RED FLAG” is an international training exercise where flying squadrons from all over the world go to Nellis AFB to practice air superiority and engage in a mock war to hone pilots so they are prepared for real missions. There are many opportunities to see how different functions come together to complete missions, and see firsthand what our Air Force is capable of. Transportation: $6,000 (charter bus for a day trip) Meals: $6,557 ($79 per person) Estimated Total: $12,557 at current Detachment size $25,114 doubled for Detachment growth 4 Trip to Vandenberg AFB, CA, ideally during a launch (80 cadets, 3 cadre) The main mission at Vandenberg AFB is the 30th Space Wing. If timed right, we could expose our cadets to a rocket launch, and learn more about experimental launch technologies and capabilities of the Air Force. While on base, we can coordinate with officers involved in the launch and learn how the Air Force provides affordable, reliable, and assured access to space for the United States. Transportation: $3,200 (charter bus for a day trip) Meals: $6,557 ($79 per person) Estimated Total: $9,757 at current Detachment size $19,514 doubled for Detachment growth Note: Could rotate between local base’s each year, i.e. visit Creech/Nellis in Fall ‘19, Vandenberg in Fall ‘20 Catalina Expeditionary Training Fri-Sun trip (80 cadets, 3 cadre) The intent of this training would be to provide the cadets with basic survival skills and build esprit de corps within the cadet wing. It would also provide many opportunities for cadets to practice logistical and mission support functions, as well as accomplish community service by volunteering for the Catalina Island Conservancy. This type of program combines traditional military training with fun and has the potential to attract prospective students to join Detachment 060, if it becomes an Airmen of Troy tradition. Notes: Securing campsite access would require coordination from the Catalina Island Conservancy and may incur additional fees. Furthermore, in exchange for volunteering with the conservancy (manual labor such as erosion repair or brush clearing), we may be able to negotiate a deal for reduced rates.
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