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AF Competencies CONOPS

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AF Competencies CONOPS

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    1. AF Competencies & CONOPS

    3. Air Force Mission Statement To defend the United States and protect its interests through Air and Space Power

    4. CONOPS Strategic Assumptions Operational Assumptions CONOPS Enablers Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power Overview

    5. Air Force CONOPS The Air Force CONOPS of “full spectrum Air and Space Expeditionary Forces” provides a coherent concept of operations that captures guidance from higher levels in government and out­lines the future role of air and space power and its contributions to our National interests.

    6. Strategic Assumptions Deterrence Expeditionary Culture Integration of Air, Space, and information Operations Humanitarian Operations Freedom to Operate

    7. Operational Assumptions Access Precision Full Spectrum Operations

    8. CONOPS Enablers People Expeditionary Nature Robust Communications Command and Control Infrastructure Modernized Equipment

    9. Global Vigilance, Reach and Power Central Themes The FOUNDATION -- Our People and Our Values The DOMAIN – Air and space The METHOD - Expeditionary Air and Space Force The BUILDING BLOCKS - Our Core Competencies The APPROACH - Innovation and Adaptation The COMMITMENT - Keeping the Trust

    10. Core Competencies are the Building Blocks of our new vision The U.S. Air Force’s fundamental service to the nation is in its ability to develop, train, sustain, and integrate all of the elements of air and space power to provide its core of competencies of: Developing Airmen: The heart of combat capability Technology-to-warfighting: The tools of combat capability Integrating Operations: Maximizing combat capabilities

    11. Developing Airmen The ultimate source of combat capability resides in the men and women of the Air Force

    12. Technology-to-warfighting As a leader in the military application of air, space, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance technology, the Air Force is committed to innovation to guide research, development, and fielding of unsurpassed capabilities

    13. Integrating Operations Effectively integrating the diverse capabilities found in all four service branches remains pivotal to successful joint warfighting

    14. Points to Remember CONOPS Strategic Assumptions Operational Assumptions CONOPS Enablers Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power

    16. Next Time No Class Thursday, 30 Sep 04 Midterm Exam: Tuesday, 5 Oct 04 Multiple Choice 25 Questions covering 11 lessons At least one question per topic Derived from lesson objectives and samples of behavior Focus on significant theme, idea, topic, etc. Identify, define, list, according to . . .

    17. Course Objectives Know basic National Security Process Know Air/Space functions and competencies Understand the roles of military in society and current professional issues Comprehend responsibilities of an Air Force CC Apply listening, speaking and writing skills Understand factors for a smooth transition to military life

    18. Midterm Exam Review U.S. Constitution Role of Pres & Exec Branch Role of Congress Civilian Control of Military Evolution of U.S. Policy Making Strategy Principles of War , Tenets of Air & Space Power Writing for Impact War and the American Military Dept of Defense Air Force Competencies and CONOPS

    19. U.S. Constitution Describe Locke’s general principles embodied in the Constitution List Ways to Amend the Constitution List the Five parts of the Declaration of Independence

    20. Role of President & Exec Branch Comprehend the role of the President and the executive Branch in foreign policy affairs Explain how the President’s constitutional and political powers influence the foreign policy process Summarize the growth of executive dominance in foreign affairs Describe the extent of influence the President exerts on defense policy and spending Identify selected Presidential defense policies

    21. Role of Congress Comprehend the key historical events, structure, organization, key members, and elements that have contributed to the evolution of the U.S. Congress Describe the key historical events of the U.S. Congress from 1787 to present Identify the structure, organization, and key members of the U.S. Congress Describe key constitutional powers of the U.S. Congress State the usual procedure for when a bill or joint resolution is introduced in the House to its enactment into law List the major differences between the two legislative houses Identify the constitutional roles and duties of both legislative houses Summarize the role and impact of Congress in today’s American society Describe the executive branch’s reports required by Congress’ oversight compliance Explain the provisions of the War Powers Resolution

    22. Civilian Control of the Military Comprehend the importance of civil-military relations as they pertain to the civilian control of the military Describe how the U.S. was able to continue its commitment to civilian control prior to the 20th century Describe the criteria that govern civil-military relations in democratic states, according to Luis Smith Distinguish the different roles of the President and the legislative branch of the U.S. have in civil-military relations under the U.S. Constitution

    23. Evolution of U.S. Policy Know the past foreign policies of the United States Identify the main ideas of our six foreign policies from 1776 to the present Identify the main ideas of each of our deterrent strategies

    24. Making Strategy Know the basic process of formulating a military strategy List, in order, the five steps in the strategy process State how a nation determines its national objectives Identify external factors that influence the strategy process

    25. Principles of War Know how the Principles of War and Tents of Air and Space Power contribute to warfare State what the Principles of War provide to Airmen Define each principle of War State how the Tenets of Air and Space Power complement the Principles of War List the Tenets of Air and space Power

    26. War and the American Military Objective: Know the basic characteristics of war Samples of Behavior Define war according to Clausewitz List the elements of war State the three enduring truths that describe the fundamental nature of war

    27. The Department of Defense Objective Know the critical organizations and personnel in the DoD Samples of Behavior Identify the role of the President, SECDEF,and JCS State the relationships between the President, SECDEF, CJCS unified commanders, and the component commanders Define Unified and Specified Command

    28. Rules Five rounds with 7 questions/round Question will be read until a cadet raises hand Once recognized, cadet has 10 seconds to answer Correct answer = + 10 points Incorrect answer = - 5 points If incorrect answer, opposing team has 1 chance to answer correctly, but cadet must be recognized If cadet answers correctly, cannot participate in next question Questions with dates must be answered in month/day/year Score will be kept and announced at end of each round Team with most total points after all rounds WINS!

    29. Round 1 Question: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Answer: Thomas Jefferson Question: The first national Thanksgiving Day was established on Nov 26, 1789. For what reason? Answer: To give “Thanks” for the new Constitution Question: Who was the oldest person to sign the U.S. Constitution and how old? Answer: Benjamin Franklin (81) Question: Who was the youngest person to sign the U.S. Constitution and how old? Answer: Jonathan Dayton (26)

    30. Round 1 Question: On what date did the signing of the Constitution take place? Answer: September 17, 1787 Question: How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention? Answer: 55 Question: What are the two ways to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Answer: By the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. By a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.

    31. Round 2 Question: Who is considered to be the “Father of the Constitution?” Answer: James Madison Question: How many times does the word “democracy” appear in the U.S. Constitution? Answer: None Question: What part of the Constitution begins with the words “We the people . . .?” Answer: Preamble

    32. Round 2 Question: In what document was the term “United States of America” first used? Answer: Declaration of Independence Question: What did “The Great Compromise” call for? Answer: Proportional representation in the House and 1 representative per state in the Senate Question: Where was the Constitution signed? Answer: Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), Philadelphia, PA Question: How many delegates signed the Constitution? Answer: 39

    33. Round 3 Question: Which of the U.S. Constitutional Articles covers the Judicial Branch? Answer: Article III Question: What event in 1786 prevented the circuit court from sitting at Northamption, MA and threatended the arsenal at Springfield? Answer: Shay’s Rebellion Question: When was George Washington inaugurated as the first President of the United states? Answer: April 30, 1789 Question: Which Article of the Constitution establishes the process by which it can be amended? Answer: Article V

    34. Round 3 Question: On what date did the first Presidential election take place? Answer: February 4, 1789 Question: Which of the Bill of rights gives people the right to bear arms? Answer: Amendment II Question: Which three plans did the Great Compromise solve thus allowing the Constitutional Convention to draw up a draft constitution? Answer: The Virginia, New Jersey and Hamilton Plans

    35. Round 4 Question: Where in the Constitution (Article and section) is it stated that Congress has the power to declare war? Answer: Article I, Section 8 Question: How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution? Answer: 27 Question: Which Article of the Constitution describes the citizenry, age, and residency requirements of the President? Answer: Article II Question: When do the terms of President and Vice President end? Answer: 20th day of January

    36. Round 4 Question: What term refers to the apportioning of power between the federal government and the states? Answer: Federalism Question: Which amendment to the U.S Constitution abolished slavery? Answer: Amendment 13 Question: How many Articles are there in the Articles of Confederation? Answer: 13

    37. Round 5 Question: Name the three John Locke principles the early settlers took for granted Answer: Equality, Natural Law/Natural Rights, Social Contract Question: In what year did the First Congress of the U.S. adopt the first ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights? Answer: 1789 Question: Which principle in the U.S. Constitution ensure no one branch grows too powerful and dominates the national government? Answer: Checks and Balances

    38. Round 5 Question: Name the three branches of the U.S. government Answer: Executive, Legislative, Judicial Question: What principle in the U.S. Constitution ensures the principal powers of the government are not concentrated in the hands of any single branch? Answer: Separation of Powers Question: What do military officers “ . . . solemnly swear to support and defend?”

    39. Oath of Office

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