For this assignment, you will choose a past or present military operation and conduct research on the Air Force’s (or air component’s) contribution to the success of the operation. The product of your research will be to develop a prepared briefing that covers the following:
1) The Military Operation: Describe your chosen operation.
2) Air Force Contribution: Using lesson concepts, describe the Air Force’s role in or contribution to the selected operation (or the air component’s if operation is prior to establishment of the Air Force).
3) Mission Command: Recalling lesson concepts, identify and explain what principles of mission command were evident and how they were utilized.
4) Delivery Mechanics: The presentation must meet the following requirements:
a. The presentation must contain a purpose, outline of main points
b. The presentation must flow logically through main points to the conclusion
c. During the presentation you must demonstrate professionalism and use appropriate language (i.e., limited use of acronyms and jargon).
d. Your presentation must be 6 to 10 minutes in length.
5) Visual Aid & References: You must develop a visual aid to assist in conveying your message and enhances your presentation.
a. Any sources/references used must be credible (Reddit, blogs, Wikis are not considered credible sources). Consult AFH -33-337, The Tongue and Quill, Ch. 4, Research Your Topic, for further guidance
b. Sources/references must be provided in your visual aid and cited in the Chicago Manual of Style format.
Significant Operations: A listing of operations to choose from can be found at:
https://www.afhistory.af.mil/History/Significant-Operations/
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