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Military Strategic Studies

Professional Learning Outcomes

 

Working to accomplish the mission the United States Air Force Academy, the Department of Military Strategic Studies ties all MSS learning outcomes to the USAFA outcomes. In doing this, we strive to provide the preeminent learning experience in Military Strategic Studies for all cadets.

USAFA Mission DFMI Major Outcomes
USAFA Outcomes DFMI Core Outcomes

 

U.S. Air Force Academy Mission
USAFA mISSION STATEMENT

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U.S. Air Force Academy Outcomes

Commission leaders of character who embody the Air Force core values . . .

… committed to Societal, Professional, and Individual Responsibilities

- Ethical Reasoning and Action
- Respect for Human Dignity
- Service to the Nation
- Lifelong Development and Contributions
- Intercultural Competence and Involvement

… empowered by integrated Intellectual and Warrior Skills

- Quantitative and Information Literacy               - Stamina
- Oral and Written Communication                        - Courage
- Critical Thinking                                                     - Discipline
- Decision Making                                                     - Teamwork

… grounded in essential knowledge of the Profession of Arms

- Human and Physical Worlds
- Heritage and Application of Air, Space and Cyberspace Power
- National Security & Full Spectrum of Joint &Coalition Warfare
- Civic, Cultural and International Environments
- Principles of Science and the Scientific Method
- Principles of Engineering and the Application of Technology

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DFMI Major Outcomes

1.  Effectively integrate information literacy with oral and written communication.

2.  Apply critical thinking to develop judgment for effective decision making.

3.  Analyze the broad environmental context of military power to include all relevant socio-economic, technological, and global aspects.

4.  Synthesize the full spectrum of joint and coalition warfare with the professional application of air, space and cyberspace power.

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DFMI Core Outcomes

MSS 100 Objectives
... in Support of  the USAFA Outcomes 

- Comprehend, demonstrate and integrate the fundamentals of military and force application in current and future war fighting domains.

- Comprehend the theoretical foundation of military strategy.

- Comprehend military subordination to civilian authority.

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MSS 400 Objectives
... in Support of  the USAFA Outcomes 

- Analyze the contemporary threat environment and potential joint and coalition military responses.

- Analyze contributions and force employment concepts of the US Air Force, US Army, US Navy and US Marine Corps.

- Apply the concept of military subordination to civilian authority.

- Analyze and demonstrate operational force application in joint and coalition warfare, employing effects-based methodologies.

 

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