Air University Community College of the Air Force The Airman’s College We educate Airmen for life. 2017 – 2019 General Catalog Number 21 The Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama, is an institution of higher learning dedicated to the enlisted members of the United States Air Force. The Community College of the Air Force is accredited through Air University by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Current as of 11 May 17 (changes to pgs 3 & 17) The statements set forth in this catalog outline the current rules, regulations and policies of the Community College of the Air Force and are for informational purposes only. They should not be construed as the basis of a contract between the student and the college. While the provisions of this catalog will normally be applied as stated, the college reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog. It is the responsibility of each student to read and understand the provisions of this catalog. TABLE OF CONTENTS … Message From The Commandant ..................................................................... iv Message From The Vice Commandant ............................................................ iv Telephone & Staff Directory ............................................................................... v The main CCAF telephone numbers. The staff with titles and degrees. General Information ............................................................................................ 1 The history. The system. The advisory bodies. The policies. The education documents. The student. Degree Programs ............................................................................................... 19 The Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program codes. The master list of CCAF degree programs. Professional Credentialing ....................................................................................... 101 The CCAF role in professional credentialing and assistance in force protection. Affiliated Schools ............................................................................................. 111 The schools where CCAF courses are offered. Course Descriptions ........................................................................................ 115 The code index. The master list of all CCAF courses. Terms & Acronyms ..................................................................................................... 221 The definitions. Index ................................................................................................................. 225 The list of items by subject. Memberships ................................................................................................................ 229 The organizations where CCAF holds memberships. This catalog is available on-line at www.airuniversity.af.mil/au/Barnes/CCAF/ 2017-2019 CCAF General Catalog iii MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT … Welcome to the Community College of the Air Force! Our college is a federally-chartered degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Force’s enlisted total force. We partner with more than 110 affiliated Air Force schools, 256 education and training sections located worldwide, and more than 1,500 civilian academic institutions to serve more than 300,000 active, guard, and reserve enlisted personnel, making CCAF the world’s largest community college system. We strive to meet the demands of the Air Force’s increasingly expeditionary environment and at the same time help Airmen achieve their educational goals by capitalizing on job-related training and education as part of flexible degree completion programs. On the following pages you’ll find information about our associate of applied science degree programs, our professional credentialing programs, and our regional accreditation. So whether you’re a prospective or current student, an education counselor, a recruiter, or a commander, we’ve designed this catalog to provide valuable information about higher education opportunities with CCAF. Lt Col Nathan J. Leap MESSAGE FROM THE VICE COMMANDANT … Welcome to the Community College of the Air Force. Our team is proud to serve you as you leverage the greatest training in the world into academic credit and an associate of applied science degree in your Air Force Specialty. We look forward to continuing a relationship as you capitalize on your experience and training, in preparation for an outstanding career...and for life after. Our Air Force continues to develop and take on emerging and evolving missions, and the accredited education and training delivered through the Community College of the Air Force will ensure Airmen are always prepared for any challenge, no matter where in the world it arises. CMSgt Rye T. Bavin 2017-2019 CCAF General Catalog iv TELEPHONE & STAFF DIRECTORY … 100 South Turner Boulevard Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama 36114-3011 Point of Contact: (334) 649-extension DSN: 749-extension Fax: (334) 649-5101/5106 E-mail: (first name.last name)@us.af.mil CCAF Homepage: http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/barnes/ccaf/ Office Symbol Extension Commandant CC 5150 Commandant’s Secretary CCA 5150 Vice Commandant CV 5152 Academic Affairs DE 5153 Academic Programs DEA 5015 Superintendent DEA-1 5013 Education Services DEAC 5021 Credentialing Programs DEAL 5020 Military Course Management DEAM 5117 Air Force COOL Program DEAO 5115 Services Degree Programs DEAS 5030 Technical Degree Programs DEAT 5050 Course Management DEAT-2 5117 Curriculum & Training DEAX 5061 Campus Relations DEC 5112 Superintendent DEC-1 5154 Campus Affiliations and Accreditation DECA 5073 Program Assessments DECE 5067 Media and Distance Learning DECM 5074 Enrollment Management DES 5080 Superintendent DES-1 5078 Admissions DESA 5093 Student Services DESS 5066 Editor, Yolanda Alston CCAF Publications Office (334) 649-5075, DSN 749-5075 2017-2019 CCAF General Catalog v Command Section Services and Support Degree Programs MSgt Kimberly Warnsley ....... Chief, Services & Support Lt Col Nathan Leap ..................................... Commandant Degree Programs; 2AAS, CCAF; BS, Univ of So IL- BS, USAF Academy; MS and PhD, Air Force Institute of Carbondale; CPht Certification Technology; MS, Air Command and Staff College TSgt Bradley Hill .......... Asst. Chief, Services & Support CMSgt Rye Bavin. ...............................Vice Commandant Degree Programs; 2 AAS, CCAF 2AAS, CCAF; BS and MS Liberty Univ TSgt Geoffrey McLean ............ Asst. Chief, Services & SSgt Vanessa Glenn. ............................. Program Manager Support Degree Programs; 2 AAS, CCAF AAS, CCAF; BS, Park Univ TSgt Stephanie Berry ........................... Program Manager Gail Hughes ........................ Executive Secretary/Protocol AAS, CCAF, Occupational Certification Academic Affairs TSgt Steven Bazar ................................ Program Manager AAS, CCAF Stephen Harris ............................ Dean, Academic Affairs TSgt Andrew Brown ............................ Program Manager BS, Auburn Univ; MA, Troy Univ-Montgomery; EdD, AAS, CCAF Auburn Univ TSgt Rebecca Mercado ........................ Program Manager Academic Programs AAS, CCAF; BA, Ashford University Estel Breeding, Jr...Associate Dean, Academic Programs; SSgt Mindy Breedlove ......................... Program Manager AAS, CCAF; BS, Troy State Univ-Montgomery; MS, Air SSgt Paul Davis .................................... Program Manager University; FAA A&P and SpaceTEC Aerospace 2AAS, CCAF; BA, Ashford Univ Technician Certifications SSgt Kenton Disbrow........................... Program Manager SMSgt Terrance Boyd,...Superintendent, Academic AAS, CCAF; AS, American Military Univ Programs; 2AAS, CCAF; BS, Ashford Univ SSgt Kiah Evans .................................. Program Manager Gwen Lewis ....................................................... Secretary AAS, CCAF; BS, Univ of Phoenix Education Services SSgt Daniel Johnson ............................ Program Manager AAS, CCAF; AAS, Tarrant County Comm College; Evelyn Slaughter .................. Director, Education Services BBA, North Texas Univ BS, Fort Valley State Univ; MA, Webster Univ SSgt Erik Perthel .................................. Program Manager MSgt Antonio Hudson .............. AFRC Education Liaison AAS, CCAF 3 AAS, CCAF; PMC SSgt LaWanda Perthel ......................... Program Manager MSgt Derek Lacy ...................... ANG Education Manager AAS, CCAF 3 AAS, CCAF; BS, Columbia International Univ; MS, Trident International Univ; OIC and ISD Certifications SSgt LaShawndra Singleton ................. Program Manager AAS, CCAF MSgt Ellainne Bay .............................. Education Services 2 AAS, CCAF; BS, Trident Univ; PMC SrA Megan Ford .................................. Program Manager Curriculum and Training Technical Degree Programs Irene Lee ....................... Director, Curriculum & Training BA, Northwestern, State Univ of Louisiana; MA, MSgt Ryan Oyler ....... Chief, Technical Degree Programs Webster Univ AAS, CCAF; FAA A&P Certification William Byrd .................................... Education Specialist MSgt Christopher Williams ....... Chief, Technical Degree BS, Univ of Phoenix, MSEd, Trident Univ Programs; AAS, CCAF; PMC Stephen Mihal ................................... Education Specialist MSgt Matthew Smith ......... Asst Chief, Technical Degree 2AAS, CCAF; BS, Wayland Baptist Univ, OIC and PMC Programs; AAS, CCAF; BS & MSM,