United States Air Force Weapons School F-16 Division Revised Flying and Academic Syllabus Flow

摘要

This study investigates the potential benefits associated with altering the flow in which the F-16 Division (WSF) of the USAF Weapons School executes their flying and academic syllabus. It analyzes the potential for increased instructional quality within the F-16 Division as a result of syllabus flow alterations. The F-16 Division of the USAF Weapons School currently executes two twelve-man student classes per calendar year. Their mission is to produce weapons instructors who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide weapons and weapons-related systems, and tactics expertise at the squadron, wing, and headquarters level. These graduates are highly trained in communications skills and effective instructional techniques both in the academic and flying environment. They are well versed in the structure and policies of the Combat Air Force and can interface with all elements to bring about effective combat ready forces. This study analyzes the current F-16 Division flying and academic syllabus flow for training and instructional shortfalls. It proposes a revised flying and academic syllabus flow designed to increase student learning, reduce student-based attrition, increase flying event continuity, and maximize student academic retention and application throughout its execution. These benefits are necessary given the comprehensive nature of the F-16 Division's mission, their finite training cycle allotment. and the ever-increasing repertoire of F-16 weapons systems and missions.