GMC 201 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I

Institution:

Manhattan College

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Description:

This course is designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the present. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the student with a knowledge-level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space power from an institutional, doctoral, and historical perspective. In addition, the students will be inculcated into the Air Force Core Values, with the use of operational examples, and will complete several writing and briefing assignments to meet Air Force communication skills requirements. Fall. (Cr. 1) 202. The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power. This course is designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the present. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the student with a knowledge-level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space power from an institutional, doctoral, and historical perspective. In addition, the students will be inculcated into the Air Force Core Values, with the use of operational examples, and will complete several writing and brief assignments to meet Air Force communication skills requirements. Spring. (Cr. 1)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattan.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 862-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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