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The Air University Catalog Academic Year 2013–2014 October 2013 Copy Editor The Air University Catalog is the official Air University publi- Sandi Davis cation for disseminating information on Air University educatio- nal programs, including professional military education. This ca- Cover Art, Book Design, and Illustrations L. Susan Fair talog is supplemented by the following publications: Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Catalog; Community College of the Composition and Prepress Production Air Force (CCAF) General Catalog; and Air Force Career Develop- Nedra O. Looney ment Academy (AFCDA) Catalog. Vivian D. O’Neal The Air University Catalog serves as both a source document Print Preparation and Distribution and a planning document for Air University schools and staff per- Diane Clark sonnel. It serves as a public relations medium for Air Force, De- partment of Defense, and civilian audiences. The catalog also provides a brief description of the schools and professional orga- nizations that make up the Air University. Finally, it describes the AIR FORCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE educational opportunities available in each school, the work per- formed by each related organization in carrying out the educatio- AIR UNIVERSITY PRESS nal objectives of the Air University, and all Air University educa- tional support organizations. Director and Publisher The statements in this catalog outline the current rules, regula- Allen G. Peck tions, and policies of the Air University and are for informational purposes only. They should not be construed as the basis of a Editor in Chief contract between the student and the university. While the provi- Oreste M. Johnson sions of this catalog normally will be applied as stated, the univer- Managing Editor sity reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog. Demorah Hayes The Air University Catalog and other information about Air University organizations are available over the World Wide Web Design and Production Manager Cheryl King on the Air University home page (http://www.au.af.mil/au). Air University Press The Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, 155 N. Twining St., Bldg. 693 provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, from Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6026 precommissioning to the highest levels of professional [email protected] military education, including degree-granting and pro- http://aupress.au.af.mil fessional continuing education for officers, enlisted, and http://afri.au.af.mil/ civilian personnel throughout their careers. The Air University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Disclaimer This catalog is nondirective and should not be used for quoting Air University, Air Force, or Department of De- fense policy. It is intended as a compilation of Air Univer- AFRI sity academic information. Cleared for public release: dis- Air Force Research Institute tribution unlimited. ii Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE AIR UNIVERSITY vii Air University Key Staff vii Air University Advisory Bodies ix Air University Academic Units xiii General Information xv Air University Admission Requirements xxvii THE AIR UNIVERSITY 1 School of Advanced Air and Space Studies 3 Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education 3 Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education 9 Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development 21 Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education 23 Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development 25 Air Force Institute of Technology 26 USAF Test Pilot School 27 AIR UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAMS 29 Master of Military Strategy and Doctorate of Philosophy in Military Strategy 31 Master of Strategic Studies 38 Master of Military Operational Art and Science (Resident) 67 Master of Military Operational Art and Science (Online) 75 Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering 85 AIR UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 93 Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course 95 Airman Leadership School Resident Program 98 Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Course 102 Noncommissioned Officer Academy Resident Program 105 Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distance Learning Course 108 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Resident Program 111 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distance Learning Course 115 iii CONTENTS USAF First Sergeant Academy 118 Air Force Career Development Academy 120 AIR UNIVERSITY NONDEGREE PROGRAMS 123 Air War College Distance Learning 124 Air Command and Staff College Nonresident IDE–Online Distance Learning Program 130 Squadron Officer College Faculty Development 136 Squadron Officer School Resident Program 139 Squadron Officer School Distance Learning Program 142 Squadron Officer College Leadership Development Program Professional Continuing Education 146 International Officer School 150 Advanced Nuclear Concepts Course 154 Senior Leader Nuclear Management Course 156 Officer Training School Academic Instructor Course 158 Officer Training School 160 Civilian Acculturation and Leadership Training 165 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor and Orientation Courses 168 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps 171 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Academic Instructor Course 174 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 176 Ira C. Eaker Center Academic Instructor Course 179 Commanders’ Professional Development School 180 USAF Personnel Professional Development School 184 Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School 193 USAF Chaplain Corps College 196 National Security Space Institute 201 AFSO21 Black Belt Certification Course 204 Joint Flag Officer War-Fighting Course 205 Joint Force Air Component Commander Course 209 Combined Force Air Component Commander Course 212 Senior Joint Information Operations Applications Course 215 Contingency Wartime Planning Course 222 Joint Air Operations Planning Course 224 Information Operations Fundamentals Application Course 225 iv CONTENTS Cyberspace Operations Executive Course 227 Senior Leader Airpower Doctrine Seminar 229 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 231 Air University Registrar 231 Air Force Research Institute 232 Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute 234 Air Force Historical Research Agency 235 Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center 236 AIR UNIVERSITY FACULTY 239 School of Advanced Air and Space Studies Faculty 239 Air War College Faculty 240 Air Command and Staff College 245 USAF Test Pilot School Faculty 254 ABBREVIATIONS 257 v INTRODUCTION TO THE AIR UNIVERSITY Air University Key Staff Lt Gen David S. Fadok Commander and President, the Air University Maj Gen Walter D. Givhan Vice Commander, the Air University; Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education Dr. Anthony C. Cain Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Air University Mr. Allen G. Peck Director, Air Force Research Institute Maj Gen Brian T. Bishop Commander, Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education Brig Gen Robert D. Thomas Commander, Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development Col Jeffrey J. Smith Commandant, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies Col Jefferson Dunn Commander, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education Col Roland K. Van Deventer Commander, Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development Col Lawrence Hoffman Commandant, USAF Test Pilot School Dr. Todd I. Stewart Director/Chancellor, Air Force Institute of Technology Col Trent H. Edwards Commander, 42d Air Base Wing vii Air University Advisory Bodies Command Board of Advisors The Air University (AU) Command Board of Advisors provides the com- mander and president of AU with feedback from the customer perspective of the major commands (MAJCOM). Board members inform the AU commander and president about the educational needs of their respective commands and their degree of satisfaction with AU’s products and programs. The board is advisory in nature and generally meets periodically at Maxwell AFB, AL, or the Department of Defense (DOD) at the Pentagon. The membership is comprised of the vice-commanders of the MAJCOMs, to include the Air National Guard and AF Reserve Command, and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force. The Air Force deputy chief of staff for man- power and personnel, the superintendent of the US Air Force Academy, and the vice president for academic affairs at Air University are advisors (nonvot- ing members). Voting Members: Vice-commanders (or equivalent) of the following major commands and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force (or designee) Air Education and Training Command Air Force Materiel Command Air Combat Command Air Mobility Command Air Force Global Strike Command Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Air Force Space Command Pacific Air Forces Air Force Special USAF Forces in Europe Operations Command Advisors (nonvoting): Deputy chief of staff, Air Force Manpower and Personnel Superintendent, Air Force Academy Vice president for academic affairs, the Air University Advisee (nonvoting): Commander and president, the Air University ix Air University Board of Visitors 2013 The Board of Visitors is chartered to provide independent advice and rec- ommendations on the educational, doctrinal, and research policies and ac- tivities of the Air University. The board meets with and advises the secretary of the Air Force and the AF chief of staff on matters of policy regarding the mis- sion of the Air University. The board meets several times throughout the aca- demic year. The board presents a written report with its views and recom-