2008-2009 Catalog - United States Air Force Academy

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No matter what your background, the cadet lifestyle is probably different from any in your experience. Individual dedication, sacrifice, and stamina are vital to meet the mental, ethical, and physical demands of daily living. You must organize your time and establish self-discipline. The Academy’s military environment requires structure, rules, and instructions to train you as a professional Air Force officer and leader. jacob a. schonig Cadet Wing Commander, Fall 2008 of 4,000 cadets. C1C Jacob A. Schonig is the proud son of Lillian McFarland and Frank Schonig. Born in Los Gatos, CA, he graduated from Los Gatos High School. Jacob is majoring in Space Operations and hopes to go on to graduate school, then Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and to fly jet fighters. He also aspires to one day become an astronaut. Jacob has served as FalconSat 3 Director of Operations, been a Gymnastics Team Captain, was twice an Academic and an Athletic All-American and is a USA Gymnastics National Champion on the rings. His military training has taken him to deployments at Patrick AFB FL, and Ramstein AB Germany. Jacob has been a Squadron First Sergeant, a Squadron PEER counselor and a BCT Group First Sergeant during his time at the Academy. After serving in Cadet Squadron 37 for the past three years, C1C Schonig is currently the Fall 2008 Wing Commander. As such he is responsible for directing and supporting the Cadet Wing comprised “The cadets of the United States Air Force Academy are the finest young men and women our Nation has to offer. The Academy’s mission is to develop these individuals into character-based officers, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our Nation. Upon acceptance, your limits will be tested, challenged and ultimately redefined. Only then will you join a proud heritage, a tradition of honor and a legacy of valor. Join our team, and be part of something great.” cadet schedule You’ll have four 55-minute periods each morning and three each afternoon. Breakfast and lunch are mandatory formations and after classes you’ll join in mandatory athletic activities. Unless you’re an intercollegiate athlete, you’ll play on an intramural team two afternoons a week after classes. The other three afternoons you have squadron activities or discretionary time. Intercollegiate athletes usually practice or compete every afternoon and frequently on weekends, too. Many cadets take additional academic instruction after classes or during other unscheduled times. You’ll also spend many evenings studying in your room or in the library. You must be in your room at taps, (the last bugle call before lights out). You’ll frequently attend parades and inspections and study on Saturday mornings, but you’re usually free Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Your fall and spring semesters last seventeen weeks each, and the summer term lasts ten weeks. Instead of a three-month summer break, you’ll have three weeks. During the summer term, you’ll take academic classes if necessary, or you may participate in one of various leadership and military training programs, depending on your class year. Many assignments include travel to Air Force bases, some of which are overseas. Some cadets stay at the Academy for summer flight training or to help train other cadets. Each year the new class enters in late June and begins an intense period of military training called Basic Cadet Training (BCT). leaves and passes You’ll have limited time away from the Academy during your first year. During the first five weeks, while you’re in BCT, you may not have visitors, or receive phone calls. After Parent’s Weekend, the restrictions relax somewhat. During your fourth-class year you may receive phone calls and have visitors on Saturday afternoons and evenings, as well as on Sunday mornings and afternoons. You may also invite friends to attend balls, concerts, and other live entertainment at the Academy. The athletic schedule provides many activities to enjoy with your friends. Your activity fee covers the cost of most events for you, and usually you may buy discount tickets for your friends. After your first year, when you become an upper-class cadet, your privileges gradually increase. As a third-class cadet, you’ll have limited chances to go into the local area; you’ll have more during your second-class year, and as a first-class cadet, you must still attend scheduled military duties such as parades, training, inspections, and football games. When you’re on a Friday or Saturday pass, you must return to the dormitory by 1:30 a.m. Your assigned squadron is 14 United States Air Force Academy Catalog
assessed twice each semester – the overall grade it receives will determine the number of passes you receive. Unsatisfactory performance in military training, academic studies, or athletics restricts your free time; above-average work increases your free time. Most cadets go to Colorado Springs during off-duty time. You may not own or maintain an automobile as a fourth- or thirdclass cadet, but you may rent one while on an authorized pass or privilege. Eligible second- and first-class cadets may own cars and keep them at the Academy. In most instances, you’ll receive three weeks of summer leave (except during the summer you enter), approximately two weeks of winter holiday leave, and one week during the spring. You may receive emergency leave if an emergency involves a member of your immediate family. Other requests for special leave are considered individually. recreation Opportunities abound when you can relax briefly away from the demanding schedules, discipline, and restrictions of cadet life. You may check out ski equipment and other recreation accessories from Cadet Recreation Supply in Vandenberg Hall for weekend outings. The Cadet Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) Office in Vandenberg Hall can help you book lodging and car rentals so you can get to the nearby ski areas. Transportation is also available from the Academy to airports in Denver and Colorado Springs during Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. The Cadet Recreation Lodge plus Lawrence Paul Pavilion, located just west of the cadet area, is available for squadron parties and picnics. Enjoy a fishing trip or picnic with friends at nearby Farish Memorial recreational area. Journey to a nearby resort area for fabulous skiing. Go on a weekend jaunt of sightseeing. Or just hike the hills and enjoy the scenery. Even if you can’t get away, Arnold Hall is near enough so upperclassmen can relax in the informal lounges and recreational areas. Arnie’s food court, game rooms, a sports bar, nightly movie showings and live entertainment in the theater and lounges offer you chances to unwind, visit with friends, and share the good times. In the cadet sports areas you can hone your golf or tennis game, play touch football, jog, and swim. You’ll quickly learn that recreation possibilities on and off the Academy are limited only by the time you have to participate. extracurricular activities, cadet clubs and sponsor program Voluntary cadet clubs and activities are available to develop your talents and interests outside the curriculum. Currently, there are over 80 extracurricular clubs and teams at the Academy. These clubs are run by cadets, for cadets, with oversight by officers and staff. While some of these clubs offer recreational releases, they all offer cadets the chance to engage in various competitive, professional and humanitarian projects. Mission Support Clubs Drum and Bugle Corps Falconry First Responders Team Flying Forensics Honor Guard/Sabre Drill Media (Yearbook and Video productions) Soaring (Cross-Country and Aerobatic Teams) Wings of Blue Mission Clubs Choirs: Catholic, Gospel, Jewish, Latter Day Saints, Protestant, Protestant Praise Team Chorale RATTEX (Entertainment Technician) Professional Clubs AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) Astronomy and Physics Biology (Tri Beta Honor Society) Chemistry Civil Engineering Forum French Geosciences History IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) International Club Mechanics Mock Trial National Space Society, Student Chapter Omega Rho Honor Society Psychology Russian Sigma Gamma Tau (Aero Engineering Honor Society) Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society) Tri Beta United States Air Force Academy Catalog 15
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Page 4 and 5: lieutenant general john f. regni Su
Page 6 and 7: The Air Force Academy is one of the
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iology major Are you interested in
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Biology 431. Microbiology. Studies
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Chem 200. Applications of Chemistry
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Chem 453. Instrumental Methods of C
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Suggested Course Sequence 3rd-Class
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Civ Engr 480. Project Management an
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING (Comp Engr) Of
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COMPUTER SCIENCE (Comp Sci) Offered
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Comp Sci 483. Operating Systems. Ex
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Econ 347. Quantitative Economic Met
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electrical engineering major The ba
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El Engr 360. Instrumentation System
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engineering mechanics major Enginee
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Engr Mech 432. Finite Element Analy
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English 330. Communication in the I
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environmental engineering major Con
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Civ Engr 467. Water Treatment Princ
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For Ar Stu 415. Advanced Model Arab
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For Lang 376. Survey of important w
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general engineering major The Gener
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geospatial science major The Geospa
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Geo 495. Special Topics. Selected t
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History 330. Historiography and Met
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History 372. Sea Power and Modern W
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humanities major The Humanities maj
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PHILOSOPHY (Philos) Offered by the
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Law 340. Business Law. In-depth stu
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issues like motivation, organizatio
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Mgt 485. Systems Acquisition Manage
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Math 152. Advanced Placed Calculus
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Math 465. Modern Algebra. Valuable
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meteorology major Meteorology is th
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MSS 463. Military Innovation and Em
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operations research major Operation
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philosophy minor The Philosophy min
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Physics 310. Principles of Nuclear
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political science major The Politic
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Pol Sci 462. Politics and Intellige
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systems engineering major Systems E
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dean of the faculty Dean of the Fac
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Golf Head Coach Mr. George Koury—
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