COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
SS481 | POLITICS OF DEFENSE POLICY | 2019 | 2 | Social Sciences | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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This seminar is a survey of the politics that shape America's policy decisions over war and peace. We study the domestic influences of foreign policy and the international political dynamics that shape why and how America intervenes. It is an examination of American national security policy and institutions using theoretical, historical, and practical perspectives. Drawing from various literatures, we examine and evaluate the choices our nation makes in defense policy decisions. We address questions concerning military innovation and adaptation, change and transition in the armed services, defense resources, and capacities of actors in the defense policy arena. Using the lens of "grand strategy," we examine how defense policy decisions are influenced by a broad and complex array of political and economic factors and how these decisions shape future domestic and foreign policy environments. | |||||||||
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
Analytical writing requirements; compensatory time provided. |
TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
PRE REQUISITE | |||||
SS202 | 1979 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS360 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS386 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | Y | |
SS252 | 1979 | 1 | 2 | Y | |
SS360 | 2017 | 1 | 2 | Y | |
SS386 | 2017 | 2 | 2 | Y |
AYT | #SECT/SIZE | CPBLTY | ENRLD | WAIT | SEATS | CLOSED | DETAILS | ||
2024 - 2 | -1 | 18 | -18 | 0 | 0 | -18 | Y | Hours | |
2025 - 2 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | N | Hours | |
2026 - 2 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | N | Hours | |
2027 - 2 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 8 | N | Hours | |
COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
SS481 | AM GRAND STRAT/DEFENSE POLICY | 2013 | 2 | Social Sciences | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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This seminar is a survey of the politics that shape America's policy decisions over war and peace. We study the domestic influences of foreign policy and the international political dynamics that shape why and how America intervenes. It is an examination of American Grand Strategy using theoretical, historical, and practical perspectives. Drawing from various literatures, we examine and evaluate the choices our nation makes in defense policy decisions. We address questions concerning military innovation and adaptation, change and transition in the armed services, defense resources, and capacities of actors in the defense policy arena. Using the lens of "grand strategy," we examine how defense policy decisions are influenced by a broad and complex array of political and economic factors and how these decisions shape future domestic and foreign policy environments. | |||||||||
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
Analytical writing requirements; compensatory time provided. |
TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
CO REQUISITE | |||||
SS360 | 2004 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
PRE REQUISITE | |||||
SS202 | 1979 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS252 | 1979 | 1 | 2 | Y |
COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
SS481 | AM GRAND STRAT/DEFENSE POLICY | 2011 | 2 | Social Sciences | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
SCOPE | |||||||||
This seminar is a survey of the politics that shape America's policy decisions over war and peace. We study the domestic influences of foreign policy and the international political dynamics that shape why and how America intervenes. It is an examination of American Grand Strategy using theoretical, historical, and practical perspectives. Drawing from various literatures, we examine and evaluate the choices our nation makes in defense policy decisions. We address questions concerning military innovation and adaptation, change and transition in the armed services, defense resources, and capacities of actors in the defense policy arena. Using the lens of "grand strategy," we examine how defense policy decisions are influenced by a broad and complex array of political and economic factors and how these decisions shape future domestic and foreign policy environments. | |||||||||
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
Analytical writing requirements; compensatory time provided. |
TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
CO REQUISITE | |||||
SS360 | 2004 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
PRE REQUISITE | |||||
SS202 | 1979 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS252 | 1979 | 1 | 2 | Y |
COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
SS481 | DEFENSE POLICY AND POLITICS | 2008 | 1 | Social Sciences | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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This integrative seminar focuses on a current political and policy challenge of immense scope and importance to US armed forces, particularly to the US Army. That is, during the period of a "long war" against the forces of radical Islam how do military institutions adapt culturally and innovate technologically and organizationally to such a markedly changed security environment? Drawing from the literature of several sub-disciplines within the political sciences, cadets will review case studies of previous military adaptations to insurgent wars, both those successful and those unsuccessful. They will then apply the various theories of organizational change to the intensely political environment of current US defense policymaking with particular focus on the emerging counterinsurgency focus of the US Army. All research and writing requirements will be done within the cadets' Army branch of choice to better prepare each one for their initial years of professional service, as well as to bring the central themes of the course down to the Army and branch level. This course will bring together theoretical perspectives acquired during earlier studies and will provide future Officers the opportunity for a synthesis of their Academy experience. | |||||||||
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
Analytical writing requirements; compensatory time provided. |
TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
CO REQUISITE | |||||
SS360 | 2004 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
PRE REQUISITE | |||||
SS202 | 1979 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS252 | 1979 | 1 | 2 | Y |
COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
SS481 | POLITICS OF DEFENSE POLICY | 2004 | 1 | Social Sciences | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
SCOPE | |||||||||
This seminar focuses on a current policy challenge of immense scope and importance to US armed forces, particularly the US Army. That is, following the builddown of Cold War capabilities how, and how fast, can the three American military professions ýtransformý into the capabilities needed for the security challenges of the 21st Century? Restated, the question is, how do military institutions adapt culturally and innovate technologically and organizationally to a markedly changed security environment? Drawing from the literature of several disciplines, cadets will review case studies of military change from the interwar years and study the various theories of organizational change in the intensely political environment of US defense budgeting and policymaking. Most all research and writing requirements will be done in the cadets' Army branch of choice to better prepare each one for their initial years of professional service, as well as to bring the central themes of the course down to the Army and branch level. | |||||||||
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
Analytical writing requirements; compensatory time provided. |
TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
CO REQUISITE | |||||
SS360 | 2004 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
PRE REQUISITE | |||||
SS202 | 1979 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS252 | 1979 | 1 | 2 | Y |
COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
SS481 | POLITICS OF DEFENSE POLICY | 1984 | 1 | Social Sciences | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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This is the Capstone course for American Politics majors and field of study cadets. This integrative seminar focuses on a current policy challenge of immense scope and importance to US armed forces, particularly the US Army. That is, during the period of "long peace" how do military institutions adapt culturally and innovate technologically and organizationally to a markedly changed security environment so that they are prepared some years hence for the next major security threat to the nation's global interests? Drawing from the literature of several disciplines, cadets will review case studies of military change from the interwar years and study the various theories of organizational change in the intensely political environment of US defense policymaking. All research and writing requirements will be done in the cadets' Army branch of choice to better prepare each one for their initial years of professional service, as well as bring the central themes of the course down to the Army and branch level. This course will bring together theoretical perspectives acquired during their earlier studies and will provide cadets an opportunity for a synthesis of their Academy experience. | |||||||||
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
Analytical writing requirements; compensatory time provided. |
TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
CO REQUISITE | |||||
SS360 | 1975 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
PRE REQUISITE | |||||
SS202 | 1979 | 1 | 1 | Y | |
SS252 | 1979 | 1 | 2 | Y |