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AOASF Curriculum: 

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006 As of 6 JUN 05

Advanced Operational Arts Studies Fellowship (AOASF): 

Advanced Operational Arts Studies Fellowship (AOASF) Within the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), CGSC Senior Service College (SSC) level course Attended by centrally selected LTCs and COLs Mostly former battalion/squadron level commanders Participating Services*: Army, USMC, USAF One international officer, to date Focuses on the operational and strategic levels of war Includes travel to the regional combatant commands Unlike typical “fellowships” (i.e.,Harvard, Georgetown) *Navy stopped attending seven years ago

Changes in the Environment: 

Changes in the Environment National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2005 allows JPME II at Senior Service Colleges JPME II does not include Service Fellowship programs at Intermediate Level Colleges This will require one of the following: Slate only JPME II officers into AOASF Have all AOASF officers attend the short JPME II course after departure from SAMS or before attendance at the Fellowship Extract the required 6 weeks from the program to attend TDY JPME II course during first or second year of Fellowship Gain JPME II credit for AOASF program

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006: 

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006 Fellowship Outcomes: Competent senior leaders who: 1. Understand and can leverage the multi-national, joint and interagency contemporary operational environment for accomplishment of national security objectives, including success in current operations. 2. Are knowledgeable of Joint doctrine for theater-strategic and JTF planning. 3. Can apply land power, airpower, maritime, special operations and information components of modern operations. 4. Are confident in their ability to plan large formation operations across the spectrum of conflict. 5. Can lead planning groups, to include teaching and mentoring junior officers in appropriate planning skills and tactical, operational, and theater-strategic analysis.

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006: 

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006 The course explores four significant themes – Contemporary Operations Developments in military decision making, inter-agency planning and coordination, and the effects of Joint interdependence on the application of US and Coalition power in all forms International Affairs in the first half of the 21st century The GWOT and American and Coalition global influence and the rest of the world. Culture, religions, ideologies and governance in the 21st century The Western concepts of freedom of religion, democracy; failing and failed states; global influence of the liberal democratic ideal today and in the future; understand the moral, ethical, and practical issues involving confrontation in the COE. Human cognition and education The role of officer education in SAMS, how to optimally influence the majors in the AMSP course, and the development of functional awareness of both the contemporary and future operating environments.

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006: 

AOASF Curriculum 2005-2006 The course facilitates professional and personal development through travel, in-class discussion, and directed research and analysis projects. Travel is focused on the planning and conduct of current and future operations at Joint and Service levels. Directed research and analysis is the foundation for development of Fellow’s ability to understand the contemporary and future security environments and to best educate general staff officers. The directed research incorporates appropriate writing requirements. Independent research is at the option of the individual Fellow. For Fellows who already have a Master’s degree, research may culminate in a paper suitable for presentation at a conference or publication in a reputable journal, or specialized projects as approved by the Director, SAMS. For MMAS credit, research must result in a scholarly monograph.

Learning Areas: 

Learning Areas Learning Area 1 -- National Security Strategy Learning Area 2 – National Military Strategy and Organization Learning Area 3 – Joint Warfare, Theater Strategy, and Campaigning Learning Area 4 – National and Joint Planning Systems and Processes Learning Area 5 – Integration of Joint, Interagency, and Multinational Capabilities Learning Area 6 – Information Operations, C2, and Battlespace Awareness Learning Area 7 – Joint Strategic Leader Development Drawn from CJCSI 1800.01B: JPME II Learning Areas for Service Senior-Level Colleges

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 1 of 4): 

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 1 of 4) General Learning Objectives: Analyze and evaluate techniques for leading strategic change and building consensus among key constituencies, including service, coalition and interagency partners, given the changing nature of conflict and national security. (JPME, JAWS, Learning Area 5, Appendix I to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate technological means, methods, and processes that can lead to rapid adaptation, change, and innovation in organizations to achieve competitive advantage. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 2, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate how enduring philosophical and historical American principles contribute to US strategic thinking. Analyze the foundations and operation of democratic government, the US Constitution, and the design of the national security establishment. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 1, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Analyze the nature of the ever-changing domestic and international security environments, and their implications for the formulation and implementation of future national security strategy. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 1, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate national security organization and strategy and the instruments of national policy to achieve US objectives in peace and war by applying historical lessons learned. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 1, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B)

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 2 of 4): 

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 2 of 4) National Security Learning Objectives: Comprehend the roles and influence of international organizations and other non-state actors. (JPME, NWC, Learning Area 2, Appendix F to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate key military, non-military, and transnational challenges to US national security. (JPME, NWC, Learning Area 2, Appendix F to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate how joint and multinational campaigns and operations support national objectives and relate to the national strategic, theater strategic, and operational levels in war. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate the national security decision-making system and the policy formulation process and evaluate how effective they are in establishing and supporting US national security objectives. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 2, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate the national economy and the national budget process. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 2, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B)

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 3 of 4): 

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 3 of 4) Theater-Strategic, Operational and Tactical Learning Objectives: Synthesize the capabilities and limitations of all Services (own Service, other Services—to include SOF) in achieving the appropriate strategic objectives in joint, interagency, and multinational operations. (JPME, SLC, Learning Area 5, Appendix E to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate the responsibilities and relationships of the interagency and the joint community and evaluate their implementing policies and processes for planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing national security strategies. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 2, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B)

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 4 of 4): 

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 4 of 4) Theater-Strategic, Operational and Tactical Learning Objectives: Synthesize national military strategies, with emphasis on mobilization and logistic requirements, across the range of military operations. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 3, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Apply an understanding of the combatant commander’s perspective of the resources required to support campaign plans, to include mobilization, deployment, and sustainment. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate the organization, responsibilities, and capabilities of military forces available to the JFCs. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Analyze the integration of IO, C2, and battlespace awareness to theater campaign development. (JPME, SLC, Learning Area 5, Appendix D to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B)

AOASF 2005 - 2006 – travel ~ 14 (+) weeks: 

AOASF 2005 - 2006 – travel ~ 14 (+) weeks Mod 1 DC (Joint Staff, NSC, Congress, CIA, Army Fellowship Orientation) Jul 05 Mod 2 DC – DOD and DA staff, AWG visit Sep 05 Mod 3 US GWOT HQs (CENTCOM, SOCOM, Third Army, FORSCOM, Fort Bragg) Sep 05 Mod 3 Europe regional study 10 – 21 Oct 05 Mod 4 Middle East regional study Dec 05 Mod 5 Pacific and Asia regional study Feb –Mar 06 Mod 5 STRATCOM (visit during in-class week) tbd Mod 5 TRANSCOM (visit during in-class week) tbd Mod 5 NORTHCOM (visit during in-class week) tbd Mod 6 USAF red flag exercise at Nellis tbd Mod 6 USN at sea training exercise tbd Mod 6DC Trip 3 – second visit to some locations, first to others Apr 06

AOASF and JPME II Requirements: 

AOASF and JPME II Requirements 2005 NDAA Legislative Changes: JPME II Faculty and Student Composition (60/40):  Host military department faculty and student representation not more than 60% host service population. AOASF has no military faculty. We use all civilian PhDs, of whom some are retired officers.  AOASF consists of eight US Army, one USAF one International officer and one USMC officer every other year. No naval officers attend due to no JPME II Credit. 2005 OPMEP (Draft) JPME II Guidance: Faculty-to-student ratio: JPME II requires 1:3.5. AOASF meets this ratio. JPME II learning areas:  AOASF needs to review its curriculum to determine if it meets this requirement. Currently, AOASF meets one of the three requirements for JPME II.

Possible Consequences of No Change to JPME II: 

Possible Consequences of No Change to JPME II JPME II credit awarded to students attending SSC except AOASF and other Service fellowship programs This may impact volunteer rate for AOASF Volunteer quality may decline Officers no longer ambitious for flag promotion Possibility that only JSO officers will apply Volunteer quantity may decline drastically

Questions and / or Comments ?: 

Questions and / or Comments ?

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 5of 6): 

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 5of 6) Doctrinal analysis and practical application weeks: a. Evaluate how joint and multinational campaigns and operations support national objectives and relate to the national strategic, theater strategic, and operational levels in war. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) b. Synthesize joint theater strategies to meet national strategic goals, with emphasis on logistic requirements across the range of military operations. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) c. Apply an understanding of the combatant commander’s perspective of the resources required to support campaign plans, to include mobilization, deployment, and sustainment. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) d. Evaluate the organization, responsibilities, and capabilities of military forces available to the JFCs. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) e. Analyze the integration of IO, C2, and battlespace awareness to theater campaign development. (JPME, SLC, Learning Area 5, Appendix D to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) f. Synthesize the capabilities and limitations of all Services (own Service, other Services—to include SOF) in achieving the appropriate strategic objectives in joint, interagency, and multinational operations. (JPME, SLC, Learning Area 5, Appendix E to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B)

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 6 of 6): 

War College - level Learning Objectives (p 6 of 6) Visits to COCOMs and RCCs Synthesize joint theater strategies to meet national strategic goals, with emphasis on logistic requirements across the range of military operations. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 4, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Evaluate the force structure requirements and resultant capabilities and limitations of US military forces and the associated risks that affect the development of national military strategy. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 3, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Conduct strategic assessments of selected international regions, states, or issues and develop security policy options that integrate the elements of national power and the instruments of national policy in support of the national security strategy. (JPME, ICAF, Learning Area 1, Appendix G to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B) Comprehend the major social, cultural, political, economic, military, technological, and historical issues in selected states and regions. (JPME, NWC, Learning Area 2, Appendix F to Enclosure E CJCSI 1800.01B)

Europe Trip for AOASF 2005-2006: 

Europe Trip for AOASF 2005-2006 NATO and EU Brussels for two days Weekend battlefields Ardennes 1940 and 1945 Verdun Meuse-Argonne EUCOM Monday German Perspective Berlin ??

Middle East Trip for AOASF 2005-2006: 

Middle East Trip for AOASF 2005-2006 ______

Asia Trip for AOASF 2005-2006: 

Asia Trip for AOASF 2005-2006 Hawaii Fly on Tuesday visit on Wed, Thur, Fri Asia Pacific Center for a day Pacom for a day Pacaf on Fri AM; CINCPAC on Fri PM Fly out on Sat (arrive Sunday) Korea Arrive on Sunday Visit on Mon, Tue, Wed Mon C/U/J staff Tue DMZ Wed OSAN and ROK Fly to China on Thur China Arrive Thur Visit -- Fri Embassy and DAT staff Tourist stuff Sat & Sun Visit Mon & Tues – PRC/PLA war college, ……. Return on Wed

New books and questions for AOASF 2005-2006: 

New books and questions for AOASF 2005-2006 Locher, Victory on the Potomac David Galula, Counterinsurgency Warfare UQ06 – full participation (AMSP too) or nothing Questions: Date of Eisenhower – or replacement (Fletcher ?) How long is necessary history and theory block sets ? Exercise frequency, number and duration: 11 Fellows Each Fellow to be lead – two groups as norm Each Fellow to be OC – 11 Fellows Requires 6 (opt) or 4 (min) exercise events Could be 5 in 2 groups and one large group Could be 3 in 3 groups and 1 in 2 groups

AOASF Curriculum Approval Process: 

AOASF Curriculum Approval Process Requirements: Each element of the course meets the learning requirements of the outcomes of the Fellowship Each element has appropriate internal learning objectives which build on the previous elements, serve as foundations for the following elements, and support the course outcomes. Each element learning objectives will be written by the course author in collaboration with the Director, AOASF. These learning objectives will then be approved by the Director, SAMS. Each faculty input to the element will be reviewed and approved by the Director, AOASF. Initial course element discussion will be 8 weeks out. Final approval will be at 6 weeks. Final posted copy of advance sheet at 3 weeks out. Should be part of the active ACM process – if it exists next year !

This last year – AOASF 2004-2005: 

This last year – AOASF 2004-2005 Trial efforts: Jointness through two-week long exercise blocks -- much more useful when fully effective as an exercise – need to establish the right procedures early in the year (July ?) to set the right tone Monday – Thursday – Friday schedule – trial balloon? -- retain, expand, make “routine” schedule for most weeks Not quite right: Operational art taught based on campaign design -- still remains a general weakness – add some T-H-D crosswalk sessions Sequence of instruction needs to be more than just trips in a random sequence – sort out sequence, then organize trips accordingly Eisenhower Conference not helpful – replace with some other event Reorganize sequence for DC events – do this in the proper sequence, driven by outcome not by calendar…. OSD civilians; Joint Staff; CIA (keeper); Pasquale, etc; Guest speaker program for the Fellowship – pulling from HQs and other locations

New Ideas for AOASF 2005-2006: 

New Ideas for AOASF 2005-2006 Add significant planning practice, including several efforts at UEx and UEy levels – partial prep for seminar leading, partial Army transformation skills – as well as continue to develop theater and JTF exercises… SOD, Adaptive planning; EBO; MDMP; Integration with AMSP students in exercises Systems ? How to integrate / when to integrate Integrate new classroom capabilities – make the Thursday schedule a PE in part with appropriate homework – once a week practice application in “academic” weeks Adjust trips to make them cultural awareness experiences – perhaps sacrifice some of the headquarters to find the proper balance of TDY and at - Leavenworth time – modify Europe… abbreviate Hawaii – travel out on Sat… If China/India/Israel/Egypt or Jordan added, then remove several headquarters… ? Regional centers ? New system for USAF and USN fam – red flag/Nellis and at sea trials for Navy – can I get this done?

New Ideas for AOASF 2005-2006: 

New Ideas for AOASF 2005-2006 Sequence of instruction thoughts: Course intro: Human cognition, instruction, change over time Strategic arts – theory, history of Goldwater-Nichols, current practice DC visit – Joint Staff, Congress, CIA, HLS, (Fletcher ?) Sun – Fri ? Campaign planning --- theory, historical case study, current doctrine, practice – Change over time – classical to industrial to mechanized to current UEy / UEx issues and instruction – focused on AMSP teaching skill set GWOT – Middle East regional study Islam and Middle East study period(s) CENTCOM/SOCOM/FORSCOM/Third Army/JSOC (w/o German) Israel, Egypt Jordan trip Current transformation Key Commands – NORTHCOM (RCC); STRATCOM; TRANSCOM USAF and USN field experience and familiarity with their transfomation Regional studies and cultural awareness Europe October fit is good Asia and Pacific Instructing operational art Instruction by DAD – special course for Fellows – work with Ellen

A typical week - academic: 

A typical week - academic Monday: Assess the themes of the week and discuss relevant sources and methodologies 0900-1200 Fellows assigned individual and group readings and given guidance for the week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Individual research and reflection time as required Friday: Meet to discuss, critique and assess the themes of the week 0900-1500 brown bag Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Alternate week schedules are at the option of the course author

A typical week – doctrine and practice: 

A typical week – doctrine and practice Monday: Discuss the nature of the problem for the week and identify solution parameters and methods 0900 – 1100 Friday: Meet to present and critique results of group work and assess the themes of the week 0900-1200 and 1300-1500 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Group work as practice – exercise, practicum, or project related Alternate week schedules are at the option of the course author

Course Material 2005 - 2006 (p 1 of 4) : 

Course Material 2005 - 2006 (p 1 of 4) Module 1 – National Policy Decision Making Intro -- Human cognition, theory construction and COE (1 week) Schifferle and Butler-Smith Political development and Inter Agency National Security Planning (1 week + 1 week visit) Gregor and Burbach Module 2 – Evolution to Contemporary Operational Practice Doctrinal analysis and practical application – issues of UEy to JTF and HQ transitions (1 week) Garrett Evolution of Contemporary Operational Practice (3 weeks) Schifferle / Garrett / Gregor Module 3 –US Strategy and Operations for the GWOT GWOT, national and theater-strategic issues and current operations (1 week) Butler-Smith / Challans / Schifferle Complexity and the COE – EBO, SOD and theoretical issues (1 week) Schifferle GWOT, Islam and Culture (1 week) Butler-Smith US headquarters and the GWOT (1 week visit) Schifferle / Butler-Smith Black = academic weeks Blue = practice and exercise weeks Green = TDY visits

Course Material 2005 - 2006 (p 2 of 4) : 

Course Material 2005 - 2006 (p 2 of 4) Module 4 – Europe and the GWOT Regional Development and US policy – Europe (1 week + 2 week visit) Burbach / German Fellow / Schifferle Module 5 – Campaign Planning, Team Building and Officer Education How to teach campaign planning (2 weeks) FDP / Schifferle / Garrett / Gregor Campaign Design – Classical to the Current (1 week) Schifferle / Garrett / Gregor Doctrinal analysis and practical application – issues of transitions from combat operations to post-conflict operations (1 week) Gregor / Garrett / JSOU Black = academic weeks Blue = practice and exercise weeks Green = TDY visits

Course Material 2005 – 2006 (p 3 of 4) : 

Course Material 2005 – 2006 (p 3 of 4) Module 6 – Middle East and the GWOT Regional Development and US Policy – Middle East and Islam (1 week + 2 weeks visit) Butler-Smith / Challans Module 7 – Asia Regional Study and Expeditionary Warfare Deployment Case Study – Rwanda (TRANSCOM visit) (3 days + 2 day visit) Schifferle Doctrinal analysis and practical application – issues relevant to defeat of a nation state as an expeditionary force (2 weeks) Weaver / Gregor / Schifferle Regional Development and US foreign policy – Asia, the Pacific Rim, China and the Korean Peninsula (1 week and 3 week visit) Babb / Bjorge / Butler-Smith Black = academic weeks Blue = practice and exercise weeks Green = TDY visits

Course Material 2005 – 2006 (p 4 of 4) : 

Course Material 2005 – 2006 (p 4 of 4) Module 8 – Movable items – separable weeks for flex in POI Asymmetric threats and homeland security and defense (NORTHCOM visit) (3 days + 2 day visit) Butler-Smith / Burbach Global influence (STRATCOM visit) (3 days + 2 day visit) ? Moral, ethical and lawful warfare (1 week) Challans Red Flag (1 week visit) USAF Fellow USN sea trials (1 week visit) USMC Fellow Blank space on the calendar (2 weeks) TBD Module 9 – teaching AMSP Teaching the 2006-2007 AMSP curriculum - (3 weeks + 1 week visit) Includes involvement in AMSP BCTP exercise as senior leaders Benson and Faculty Black = academic weeks Blue = practice and exercise weeks Green = TDY visits