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This half-term course introduces the concepts and technology of air power, how they have been developed, used, and become a part of a country’s strategy. The course includes air power’s use in all military services, primarily of the U.S. military, linking, as well, the differing perspectives of air power by each service. Succeeding weeks will step though the major elements of air power: command of the air; air to ground operations (including strategic bombing, air interdiction and close air support); and the supporting structures of intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance, air refueling, and air lift. The course examines each of these elements through their uses in wars and crises as well as evaluating their future employment. The course will be taught by a combination of lecture and discussion. Each student will write an analysis of a specific aspect of air power (aircraft, role, doctrine, etc.) of his or her own selection. Further details will be provided in class. Grading is based on a paper, general class participation, and a final exam.