AERO 4801 - Leading National Security/Leadership Responsibilities
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40780,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Micah Cummins
Email: mcummi25@kent.edu
Course Description
4801. Leading National Security/Leadership Responsibilities. A look at the basic elements of national security policy and process. The comprehension of the air and space power operations as well as the role of the military including joint operations is discussed. Comprehension of the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander and selected provisions of the military justice system. Prereq.: Permission. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | AS400 Course Overview; Decision Briefing Requirements; Civilian Control of the Military | |
| 8/31 | National Security; National Security Strategy | |
| 9/7 | National Defense Strategy; Concepts in International Relations | |
| 9/14 | Terrorism; Global Hot Spots; Global Hot Spots Prep and Discussion | |
| 9/21 | Global Hot Spots Briefings | |
| 9/28 | The Department of War; Unified Combatant Commands | |
| 10/5 | ||
| 10/12 | Joint Operations; Military Planning Fundamentals | |
| 10/19 | How the DAF Deploys; Agile Combat Employment; Capabilities and Force Packaging | |
| 10/26 | Defense Support of Civil Authorities; Space Operations; Cyberspace | |
| 11/2 | Nuclear Operations; DAF Heritage Series; Decision Brief Preparation | |
| 11/9 | Decision Briefs, Group 1 | |
| 11/16 | Decision Briefs, Group 2 | |
| 11/23 | ||
| 11/30 | Decision Briefs, Group 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.