Intro to US Armed Forces credit:

3 Hours

Surveys the four major branches of the United States military (Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force) and their historical development into “Professions of Arms.” Topics include historical surveys of each branch highlighting key historical developments, organization, structure and customs. Other topics include a discussion of the United States National Command Authority. United States joint military operations and structure, the relationship of the United States Military with its civilian constituency and a survey of emerging Department of Defense issues. Same as AFAS 120 and NS 120 . This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities - Hist & Phil