Space Working Group FALCON PRIDE C h a r a c t e r – H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Kickoff Meeting 1 October 2003 Lt Col David Swanson DFAS

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Agenda Introduction by Col DeLorenzo Space Working Group Authority and Purpose Participants Working Group Charter Tasks Major Milestones Next Meeting

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Space Working Group (SWG) Authority and Charter Aug 03 – Memorandum of Agreement jointly signed by Brigadiers General Wagie and Weida in Aug The USAFA SWG is chartered to maximize the level of space awareness in each graduate of the Academy Review and coordinate all space education and training programs, efforts, and initiatives taking place at the USAF Academy. Ensure all mission elements are fully aware of each others efforts in space education and training (SE&T). Provide recommendations to leverage and coordinate these efforts to the greatest extent possible.

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Directed Participation Each of the following Departments/Units will provide a field grade officer or a civilian with academic rank of Assistant Professor or greater to serve on the SWG for a period of 1 year. 34EDG (and the function formerly known as - 34TRW/CCL) 34ES – Major Andrew Conn/Major Gerry Ward 50ES – Major Mark Salas/Major Richard VanHook DF Directorate of Education – Lt Col Gary Dameron Department of Aeronautics – Lt Col Steven Senator Department of Astronautics – Lt Col Swanson/Lt Col Van Wirt Department of Computer Science – Lt Col Jason Moore Department of Economics & Geography – Lt Col William George Department of Law - Major Christa S Cothrel Department of Physics – Lt Col Ryan Haaland/Professor Delores Knipps Department of Political Science – Lt Col Mick Gleason Additional members can be voluntarily added at any time to accommodate taskings such as program reviews or significant coordination efforts. Department of History – Major John Grenier Department of Engineering Mechanics – Lt Col Larry Butkus Directorate of Research – Lt Col Rob Fredell Chairmanship of the SWG will selected by members of the SWG and rotate every 2 years.

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e SWG Purpose 1. Draft an SE&T Strategic Plan and s taff for approval by 34TRW/CC and USAFA/DF. 2. Meet at least Quarterly. 3. Assess each SE&T program/effort/initiative and make recommendations for cross-mission cooperation and coordination. 4. Recommend changes to the SE&T strategic plan/vision when appropriate. 5. The SWG chairman should ensure that an annual report is produced that summarizes the group’s findings and discussions. 6. The SWG represents USAFA in cooperative efforts with AFSPC, Air University, AFIT, the Space Foundation, the Colorado Space Advocacy, the National Space Science Technology Institute, and other organizations promoting SE&T.

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Task Breakdown Strategic Planning Process USAFA Space Education and Training Mission Statement/Vision Strategic Analysis (SWOT) Strategy Formulation Long Term Objectives ( Space for All) Implementation Operation Plan Short term objectives to be incorporated Summer Space Program Review and Coordinate USFA Space Programs/Initiatives Project Launch Pad Project Aim Higher

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Strategic Planning Process

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e SWG Mission Statement Thoughts Coordinate and integrate USAFA’s education and training programs to maximize a cadet’s knowledge of military space capabilities. Graduate Air Force leaders fully able to exploit the ultimate high ground in support of US National interests.

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Elements of an SE&T Mission Statement Enhance the Academy’s airmanship and space programs to prepare cadets for their role as air and space power leaders (Core Goal 3) Ensure the Academy is prepared to fully support the Air Force integration of space into our Air Force (Core Objective 3) Increase emphasis on Space Projects at the USAFA Ensure cadets are grounded in the fundamentals of air and space power and joint warfare Enhance officer professional development in the area of space capabilities and operations Contribute to the creation of a stronger military space culture

C h a r a c t e r - H o n o r - I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Milestones SWG Kickoff Mtg Oct NovDec Jan FebMar Apr May Jun Operations Launch Pad Long-term Objectives Strategic Analysis Strategy Formulation Implementation Operations Plan