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Air Force Aerospace Studies 401: National Security Affairs and Preperation
for Active Duty
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory J. Goar
Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC Detachment 925
goar@wisc.edu
(608) 262-3440
Fall 2013; Monday & Wednesday, 1600 – 1715; AFROTC Building, Rm. 140
1433 Monroe St, Madison, WI
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic elements of US national security organization, process and policy.
Through readings, lecture and guided discussion, you will also gain a better understanding of current
international issues affecting the military profession. The course further focuses on developing the
communication skills required of an Air Force officer.
Course Objectives:
1. Comprehend the basic elements of national security process and policy.
2. Comprehend the air and space power functions and competencies.
3. Understand selected roles of the military in society and current issues affecting the military profession.
4. Understand selected provisions of the military justice system.
5. Comprehend the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander.
6. Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-centric formats and situations with accuracy,
clarity, and appropriate style.
7. Understand the factors that facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life.
8. Increase understanding of language and culture differences of other regions of the world where the
United States has interests.
Texts / Reading Assignments: As readings will provide a framework for class discussion, I strongly
recommend you read the assigned selections before the relevant lecture. There may be a ‘pop-quiz’ or
activities that will require you to be familiar with the information.
T- 408 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty, 2013/2014 Edition
AFH 33-337 “The Tongue and Quill”
All reading assignments can be found on the Holm Center website (http://holmcenter.com). A
Yahoo or Google e-mail address is required to access the site material.
Classroom Rules of Engagement
1. Attendance: Cadets must attend at least 80 percent of scheduled class sessions to achieve a passing
grade. However, you should certainly strive to attend ALL classes, as doing the minimum necessary is
not encouraged either in AFROTC or in the operational Air Force. Academic only students (non-
AFROTC students) do not have a minimum attendance percentage. However, your class participation
grade will be influenced by your attendance.