AERO 3701 - Leading People/Effective Communication
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40779,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dustin Moore
Email: dmoor141@kent.edu
Course Description
3701. Leading People/Effective Communication. Study of leadership, professional knowledge, and communication skills required for an Air Force officer. The role of a leader as supervisor and counselor is discussed along with military ethics. Prereq.: Permission. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| Required | Students will be provided with a PDF containing required readings for each lesson. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Welcome/Course Overview Informative Briefing Requirements DAF Writing, Part I |
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| 8/31 | DAF Writing, Part II Leadership Development II |
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| 9/7 | Motivation Creative Thinking |
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| 9/14 | Inspiring Action Inspiring Action Briefs, Part I |
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| 9/21 | Inspiring Action Briefs, Part II DAF Heritage Series; Communication Skills and Writing Workshop |
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| 9/28 | Establishing Expectations OPSEC |
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| 10/5 | Feedback Social Media and Disinformation |
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| 10/12 | ||
| 10/19 | Peer Feedback Strategic Communication for Officers |
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| 10/26 | DAF Evaluation System Communication Skills and Performance-Writing Preparation |
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| 11/2 | DAF Counseling Performance Statement, Part I |
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| 11/9 | Performance Statement, Part II Performance Statement Practicum; Informative Brief Preparation |
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| 11/16 | Informative Briefs, Group 1 | |
| 11/23 | ||
| 11/30 | Informative Briefs, Groups 2 and 3; Administration/Testing; Final Exam Preparation | |
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.