The Air University Catalog Academic Year 2011–2012 October 2011 The Air University Catalog is the official Air University publication for disseminating infor- mation on Air University educational programs, including professional military education. This catalog is supplemented by the following publications: Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Catalog; Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Catalog; and Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning (AFIADL) Catalog. The Air University Catalog serves as both a source document and a planning document for Air University schools and staff personnel. It serves as a public relations medium for Air Force, Department of Defense, and civilian audiences. The catalog also provides a brief description of the schools and professional organizations that make up Air University. Finally, it sets forth the educational opportunities available in each school, the work performed by each related organization in carrying out the educational objectives of Air University, and a brief description of all Air University educational support organizations. The statements set forth in this catalog outline the current rules, regulations, and policies of Air University and are for informational purposes only. They should not be construed as the basis of a contract between the student and the university. While the provisions of this catalog normally will be applied as stated, the university reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog. The Air University Catalog and other information about Air University organizations are available over the World Wide Web on the Air University home page: http://www.au.af.mil/au. Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, from precommissioning to the highest levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for of- ficers, enlisted, and civilian personnel throughout their careers. Air University is accredited by the Commission on 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 De- partment of Defense policy. It is intended as a compilation of Air University academic information. Cleared for public release: distribution unlimited. ii Contents Page INTRODUCTION TO AIR UNIVERSITY Air University Key Staff . vii Air University Advisory Bodies . ix Air University Academic Units . xv General Information . xvii Air University Admission Requirements . xxvii AIR UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONS . 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 . 24 Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education . 26 Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development . 28 AIR UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAMS . 29 Master of Philosophy in Military Strategy . 31 Doctorate of Philosophy in Military Strategy . 31 Master of Strategic Studies . 41 Master of Military Operational Art and Science (Resident) . 74 Master of Military Operational Art and Science (Online) . 84 Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering . 99 Air Force Institute of Technology . 109 AIR UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS . 111 Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course . 113 Airman Leadership School Resident Program . 117 Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Program . 121 Noncommissioned Officer Academy Resident Program . 124 iii Page NCOA Distance Learning Program . 127 AF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Resident Program . 130 SNCOA Distance Learning Program . 135 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course . 138 USAF First Sergeant Academy . 141 AIR UNIVERSITY NONDEGREE PROGRAMS . 147 Air War College Distance Learning . 148 Air Command and Staff College Nonresident IDE–Nonmaster’s Program . 156 Squadron Officer College Faculty Development . 163 Squadron Officer School Resident Program . 166 Squadron Officer School Distance Learning Program . 171 Squadron Officer College Leadership Development Program Professional Continuing Education . 175 International Officer School . 180 Officer Training School Academic Instructor Course . 186 Officer Training School . 189 Civilian Acculturation and Leadership Training Course . 197 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps . 199 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor and Orientation Courses . 202 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Academic Instructor Course . 207 Ira C. Eaker Center Academic Instructor Course . 211 Commanders’ Professional Development School . 213 Air Force Human Resource Management School . 216 Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School . 220 iv Page USAF Chaplain Corps College . 223 National Security Space Institute . 226 Joint Flag Officer War-Fighting Course . 228 Joint Force Air Component Commander Course . 233 Combined Force Air Component Commander Course . 237 Senior Joint Information Operations Applications Course . 241 Contingency Wartime Planning Course . 249 Joint Air Operations Planning Course . 252 Information Operations Fundamentals Application Course . 254 Air Force Senior Executive War-Fighter Perspective Seminar . 256 Cyberspace Operations Executive Course . 259 Senior Leader Airpower Doctrine Seminar . 261 ACADEMIC SUPPORT . 265 Air University Registrar . 267 Directorate of Education Logistics and Communications . 268 Air Force Research Institute . 269 Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute . 271 Air Force Historical Research Agency . 272 Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center . 274 AIR UNIVERSITY FACULTY . 277 School of Advanced Air and Space Studies . 277 Air War College . 278 Air Command and Staff College . 283 USAF Test Pilot School . 293 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS . 299 v Introduction to Air University AIR UNIVERSITY KEY STAFF Maj Gen David S. Fadok Commander Maj Gen Maurice H. Forsyth Vice-Commander; Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education Commander Dr. Bruce T. Murphy Chief Academic Officer Dr. John A. Shaud, Gen, USAF Air Force Research (Ret.) Institute Director Maj Gen Scott M. Hanson Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education Commander Brig Gen Roger H. Watkins Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development Commander Brig Gen Walter D. Givhan Air Force Institute of Technology Commander Col Stewart S. Price Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education Commander Col John M. McCain Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development Commander Col Noel Zamot USAF Test Pilot School Commandant Col Brian M. Killough 42d Air Base Wing Commander vii AIR UNIVERSITY ADVISORY BODIES Command Board of Advisors The Air University (AU) Command Board of Advisors provides the commander of AU with feedback from the customer per- spective of the major commands (MAJCOM). Board members inform the AU commander 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 periodi- cally at Maxwell AFB, AL or the Department of Defense (DOD) at the Pentagon. The membership is comprised of the vice-commanders of the MAJCOMs, as well as the Air National Guard deputy director. The Air Force deputy chief of staff, personnel; and the US Air Force Academy vice-commander advise them. Members Vice-Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Chair Vice-Commander, Air Combat Command Vice-Commander, Air Force Space Command Vice-Commander, Air Force Materiel Command Vice-Commander, Air Mobility Command Vice-Commander, US Air Forces Europe Vice-Commander, Pacific Air Forces Vice-Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command Vice-Commander, Air Force Reserve Deputy Director, Air National Guard Advisors Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel Superintendent, US Air Force Academy ix Board of Visitors 2011 The Board of Visitors is chartered to provide advice, views, and recommendations on the educational, doctrinal, and re- search policies and activities of The Air University. The board meets with and advises the secretary of the Air Force on mat- ters of policy regarding the mission of The Air University. The board meets at least twice a year—in the spring and the fall—at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. The board presents a written report with its views and recommendation to the Air University commander. This report is then presented to the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, and to the Secretary of the Air Force. The membership is selected from the fields of education, business, industry, the professions, and public service. Members normally serve annual renewable terms up to a maximum of nine years. Dr. Jack Hawkins, Chair Chancellor, Troy University, Troy, AL Mr. Norman Augustine, Chair-Elect Former Chairman and CEO Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD Dr. Tito Guerrero III, Past Chair President, Cambridge College, MA Dr. Susan Aldridge Dr. Kyle T. Alfriend President, University of Maryland Professor of Aerospace Engineering University College Texas A&M University Adelphi, MD College Station, TX Col Robert Beasley, USAF, Ret Reverend Edward Beauchamp Principal Research Engineer President, University of Portland Georgia Tech Research Institute Portland, OR Atlanta, GA xi Mrs. Mary Boies Gen Charles Boyd, USAF, Retired Attorney-at-Law, Boies & McInnis, Former President and CEO LLP Business Executives for National Armonk,