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Air UniversityCommunity College of the Air ForceThe Airman’s CollegeWe educate Airmen for life.2017 – 2019 General CatalogNumber 21The Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama, is aninstitution of higher learning dedicated to the enlisted members of the United States AirForce. The Community College of the Air Force is accredited through Air University bythe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award theassociate degree.Current as of 25 Jul 19: change made to page 88(30 Jan 19 page change to: iii, iv, vi, 23, 88 & Appendix added)
The statements set forth in this catalog outline the current rules,regulations and policies of the Community College of the AirForce and are for informational purposes only. They shouldnot be construed as the basis of a contract between the studentand the college. While the provisions of this catalog willnormally be applied as stated, the college reserves the right tochange any provision listed in this catalog. It is theresponsibility of each student to read and understand theprovisions of this catalog.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Message From The Commandant. ivMessage From The Vice Commandant . ivTelephone & Staff Directory . vThe main CCAF telephone numbers. The staff with titles and degrees.General Information . 1The history. The system. The advisory bodies. The policies. The educationdocuments. The student.Degree Programs .19The Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program codes. The masterlist of CCAF degree programs.Professional Credentialing . 101The CCAF role in professional credentialing and assistance in force protection.Affiliated Schools. 111The schools where CCAF courses are offered.Course Descriptions . 115The code index. The master list of all CCAF courses.Terms & Acronyms . 221The definitions.Index . 225The list of items by subject.Memberships . 229The organizations where CCAF holds memberships.Appendix . 231Goals and learning outcomes of the each degree program.This catalog is available on-line 9 CCAF General Catalogiii
MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT Welcome to the Community College of the Air Force! Our college is afederally-chartered degree-granting institution that serves the United StatesAir Force’s enlisted total force. We partner with more than 113 affiliated AirForce schools, 525 education services offices located worldwide, and morethan 1,500 civilian academic institutions to serve approximately 268,643active, guard, and reserve enlisted personnel, making CCAF the world’slargest community college system.We strive to meet the demands of the Air Force’s increasingly expeditionaryenvironment and at the same time help Airmen achieve their educationalgoals by capitalizing on job-related training and education as part of flexibledegree completion programs.On the following pages you’ll find information about our associate of applied science degreeprograms, our professional credentialing programs, and our regional accreditation. So whether you’rea prospective or current student, an education counselor, a recruiter, or a commander, we’ve designedthis catalog to provide valuable information about higher education opportunities with CCAF.Lt Col Nathan P. ShermanMESSAGE FROM THE VICE COMMANDANT Welcome to the Community College of the Air Force. Our team is proudto serve you as you leverage the greatest training in the world intoacademic credit and an associate of applied science degree in your AirForce Specialty. We look forward to continuing a relationship as youcapitalize on your experience and training, in preparation for anoutstanding career.and for life after. Our Air Force continues to developand take on emerging and evolving missions, and the accreditededucation and training delivered through the Community College of theAir Force will ensure Airmen are always prepared for any challenge, nomatter where in the world it arises.CMSgt Rye T. Bavin2017-2019 CCAF General Catalogiv
TELEPHONE & STAFF DIRECTORY 100 South Turner BoulevardMaxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama 36114-3011Point of Contact: (334) 649-extension DSN: 749-extensionFax: (334) 649-5101/5106E-mail: (first name.last name)@us.af.milCCAF Homepage: SymbolExtensionCommandantCC5150Commandant’s SecretaryCCA5150Vice CommandantCV5152Academic AffairsDE5153Academic ProgramsDEA5015SuperintendentDEA-15013Education ServicesDEAC5021Credentialing ProgramsDEAL5020Military Course ManagementDEAM5117Air Force COOL ProgramDEAO5115Services Degree ProgramsDEAS5030Technical Degree ndentDEC-15154Campus Affiliations and AccreditationDECA5073Program AssessmentsDECE5067Media and Distance ssionsDESA5093Student ServicesDESS5066Course ManagementCurriculum & TrainingCampus RelationsEnrollment ManagementEditor, Yolanda AlstonCCAF Publications Office(334) 649-5075, DSN 749-50752017-2019 CCAF General Catalogv
Services and Support Degree ProgramsCommand SectionMSgt Kimberly Warnsley . Chief, Services & SupportDegree Programs; 2AAS, CCAF; BS, Univ of So ILCarbondale; CPht CertificationTSgt Bradley Hill . Asst. Chief, Services & SupportDegree Programs; 2 AAS, CCAFTSgt Geoffrey McLean . Asst. Chief, Services &Support Degree Programs; 2 AAS, CCAFTSgt Stephanie Berry . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF, Occupational CertificationLt Col Nathan Sherman . CommandantBS, Brighamton Univ; MS and PhD, Air Force Instituteof TechnologyCMSgt Rye Bavin. . Vice Commandant2AAS, CCAF; BS and MS Liberty UnivSSgt Vanessa Glenn. Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; BS, Park UnivGail Hughes . Executive Secretary/ProtocolAcademic AffairsTSgt Steven Bazar . Program ManagerAAS, CCAFStephen Harris . Dean, Academic AffairsBS, Auburn Univ; MA, Troy Univ-Montgomery; EdD,Auburn UnivTSgt Andrew Brown . Program ManagerAAS, CCAFAcademic ProgramsTSgt Rebecca Mercado . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; BA, Ashford UniversitySSgt Mindy Breedlove . Program ManagerSSgt Paul Davis . Program Manager2AAS, CCAF; BA, Ashford UnivEstel Breeding, Jr.Associate Dean, Academic Programs;AAS, CCAF; BS, Troy State Univ-Montgomery; MS, AirUniversity; FAA A&P and SpaceTEC AerospaceTechnician CertificationsSSgt Kenton Disbrow . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; AS, American Military UnivSMSgt Terrance Boyd,.Superintendent, AcademicPrograms; 2AAS, CCAF; BS, Ashford UnivSSgt Kiah Evans . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; BS, Univ of PhoenixGwen Lewis .SecretaryEducation ServicesSSgt Daniel Johnson . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; AAS, Tarrant County Comm College;BBA, North Texas UnivEvelyn Slaughter. Director, Education ServicesBS, Fort Valley State Univ; MA, Webster UnivSSgt Erik Perthel . Program ManagerAAS, CCAFMSgt Antonio Hudson .Education Liaison3 AAS, CCAF; PMCSSgt LaWanda Perthel . Program ManagerAAS, CCAFMSgt Derek Lacy. ANG Education Manager3 AAS, CCAF; BS, Columbia International Univ; MS,Trident International Univ; OIC and ISD CertificationsSSgt LaShawndra Singleton . Program ManagerAAS, CCAFMSgt Ellainne Bay. Education Services2 AAS, CCAF; BS, Trident Univ; PMCSrA Megan Ford . Program ManagerCurriculum and TrainingTechnical Degree ProgramsIrene Lee . Director, Curriculum & TrainingBA, Northwestern, State Univ of Louisiana; MA,Webster UnivMSgt Ryan Oyler . Chief, Technical Degree ProgramsAAS, CCAF; FAA A&P CertificationWilliam Byrd . Education SpecialistBS, Univ of Phoenix, MSEd, Trident UnivMSgt Christopher Williams . Chief, Technical DegreePrograms; AAS, CCAF; PMCStephen Mihal . Education Specialist2AAS, CCAF; BS, Wayland Baptist Univ, OIC and PMCCertificationsMSgt Matthew Smith . Asst Chief, Technical DegreePrograms; AAS, CCAF; BS & MSM, Bellevue UnivTSgt Brett Hafemeister . Asst. Chief, Technical DegreeProgram; AAS, CCAFTSgt Aaron Holden . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF, FAA A&P CertificationJeffrey Offhaus . Education SpecialistAAS, CCAF; BS and MSEd, Troy Univ-Montgomery;ISD CertificationTSgt Jordan Rayman . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF2017-2019 CCAF General Catalogvi
Program AssessmentTSgt Timothy Wilson . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF2d Lt Daniel Pitts . Strategic PlanningBS, Austin Peay State UnivMSgt Catrina Nicholas . Program Assessments3 AAS, CCAF; AS, Central Texas College; BS, Univ ofMarylandSSgt Kayla Bailey .Program Manager2 AAS, CCAF; AS, Eastern Florida State UnivSSgt Rionrico Campbell . Program ManagerAAS, CCAFCampus AffiliationsSSgt Jacob Deffee .Program ManagerAAS, CCAFMSgt Alicia Barley . Chief, Affiliated Schools Manager2 AAS & PMC, CCAF; BS, Troy University; MS,Trident UnivSSgt Billy Dykes.Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; FCC CertificationTSgt Jarmeea Otten . Affiliated Schools Manager2 AAS CCAFSSgt Jeremiah Dykes . Program ManagerSSgt Joel Metran .Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; A , Net , Sec , Project , Linux CertificationsTSgt Jamie Pfeifer . Affiliated Schools ManagerAAS CCAF; BS & MS, National American UnivSSgt Summer Melillo . Affiliated Schools ManagerAAS, CCAFSSgt Levi Rose . Affiliated Schools ManagerAAS CCAF, BS, Eastern New Mexico UnivSSgt Blake Pollok .Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; FCC CertificationCredentialing ProgramsJason Smith . Director, Credentialing ProgramsAAS, CCAF; BS Colorado Tech Univ; MS, Univ ofPhoenix; MSEd, Troy Univ; EDS, Liberty Univ, FAAA&P Certification; PMCMSgt David Sykes Flight Chief, CredentialingPrograms; AAS, CCAF; PMC; FAA A&P CertificationTSgt Cliff Jaggernauth . Program Manager,Credentialing Programs; AAS, CCAF; BS; AmericanIntercontinental Univ; MS, Univ of ArkansasTSgt Justin Sherman .Credentialing Programs; AAS,CCAF; FAA A&P CertificationTSgt Jacob Taylor .Credentialing ProgramsAAS, CCAF; FAA A&P CertificationMedia and Distance LearningBenny Seawright . Chief, Media & Distance LearningBS, Tuskegee Institute; MS, Alabama State UnivYolanda Alston . PublicationsBS, Univ of Alabama; MSM, Troy Univ-MontgomeryEnrollment ManagementDavid Turner . Associate DeanAAS, CCAF; BS, Southern Christian UnivMSgt Jay Tudela . Superintendent2AAS, CCAF; FAA A&P CertificationsAdmissionsCourse ManagementGwendolyn Ford .Chief, AdmissionsBS; Alabama State Univ; MS, Troy Univ-MontgomeryMartha Babb. Lead Education TechnicianDonna Jones . Lead Education TechnicianPam Corley. Education TechnicianChristopher Cox . Education Technician2 AAS, CCAFMitzie Findley . Education TechnicianSharon Hooper . Education TechnicianClerical Tech, JP Tech CollegeEartha Howard . Education TechnicianPasty Imler . Education TechnicianMarie Lacayo . Education TechnicianBS, Winston-Salem State Univ; MBA, Strayer UnivPatricia Webster . Education TechnicianKathy Wright . Education TechnicianMSgt Nicholas Waldmann .Chief, Course ManagementPrograms; 2 AAS, CCAF; AAS and BS, AmericanInterContinental Univ; Certified Mgt and PMCSSgt Ashley Massey . Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; BS, Univ of PhoenixAir Force COOLRussell Gray . Chief, Air Force COOL ProgramsAAS, CCAF; BA and 2 MA, Ashford UnivBenito Perez .Air Force COOL, Program ManagerAAS, CCAF; BS Univ of Puerto RicoCampus RelationsWilliam Nicholas .Associate Dean, Campus Relations2 AAS, CCAF; AS Wallace; AA & BA, St. Leo College;MS, Troy UnivMSgt Jason Fowler . SuperintendentAAS, CCAF; PMC, FAA A&P Certifications2017-2019 CCAF General Catalogvii
Student ServicesTSgt William Bozarth . Chief, Student Services2 AAS, CCAFSSgt Tyler Acton . Student ServicesSrA Richard Major-Oliphant . Student ServicesSrA Matthew Richards . Student ServicesA1C Charisma Doyle . Student Services2017-2019 CCAF General Catalogviii
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION The United States Air Force (USAF) has always recognized the positive effects of education on AirForce personnel and continually established various programs to meet the needs of the Air Force, itspersonnel and society as a whole. One of the most notable programs is the Community College of theAir Force (CCAF). The college is one of several federally chartered degree-granting institutions; however, itis the only 2-year institution exclusively serving enlisted personnel. The college awards the associate inapplied science degree (AAS) after a student successfully completes a degree program designed for an AirForce specialty.CCAF MissionOffer and award job-related associate in applied science degrees and other academic credentials thatenhance mission readiness, contribute to recruiting, assist in retention and support the career transitionsand professional growth of the Air Force enlisted corps.Core ValuesThe Air Force core values are:Integrity FirstService Before SelfExcellence in All We DoCCAF Vision for the future is to continue to be:The community college of choice, providing a path to higher learning for those with a calling to serve.AccreditationThe Community College of the Air Force is a part of Air University. Air University is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (1866 Southern Lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4500) to award associate, master’s, and doctor ofphilosophy degrees. Air University achieved regional accreditation in 2004. Previously, the CommunityCollege of the Air Force was separately accredited by SACSCOC from 1980-2004.HistoryThe “Community College of the Air Force” concept evolved in the early 1970s as a means of gainingrecognition for Air Force training. Led by General George B. Simler, commander of Air Training Command(ATC), Air Force visionaries recognized the need to enhance the skills of noncommissioned officers astechnicians, leaders and citizens. Representatives of Air Training Command, Air University (AU) and the AirForce Academy held a series of conferences in 1971 to discuss the need for increased development ofnoncommissioned officers as managers of Air Force resources. The conferees recommended the founding ofan Air Force community college and on 9 November 1971, General John D. Ryan, Air Force Chief of Staff,approved the establishment of the Community College of the Air Force. The Secretary of the Air Forceapproved the activation plan on 25 January 1972, and the college was established 1 April 1972 at RandolphAFB, Texas.2017-2019 CCAF General Catalog1
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe seven major Air Force training schools—the five Air Force Schools of Applied Aerospace Sciences, theUSAF School of Health Care Sciences and the USAF Security Service School—provided the technicalportion of CCAF’s credential when the college was activated. The program model combined the technicaleducation offered by Air Force schools, a core of general education from accredited civilian institutions ofhigher education and management education from Air Force or civilian sources.The college mailed its first official transcript on 9 November 1972 and issued its first credential, the CareerEducation Certificate, on 23 August 1973. As the college gained prestige, increasing numbers of enlistedpeople registered and more Air Force technical, special and professional schools joined the CCAF system. Asa result, as many as 143 such schools have been affiliated with the college after meeting rigorous standardsfor participation. The SACS Commission on Occupational Education Institutions accredited the college on12 December 1973.By the mid-1970s, many civilian consultants were reporting that CCAF standards exceeded the minimumrequirements of associate degree programs in civilian community colleges and the Air Force sought degreegranting authority for the college from Congress. President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-361 on14 July 1976 authorizing the ATC commander to confer the associate in applied science degree.A site review committee, composed of nationally recognized educators appointed by the US Office ofEducation (USOE), evaluated the college in October 1976. After favorable recommendations by thecommittee and successful public hearings in Washington DC, the Commissioner of Education certifieddegree-granting authority in January 1977 before the USOE. Success of the effort can mainly be attributed tothe testimony given in USOE hearings by Lieutenant General John Roberts, Chief Master Sergeant of the AirForce Thomas Barnes, Dr. Jerome Lysaught (chairman of the CCAF Advisory Committee) and Colonel LyleKaapke. The college awarded its first AAS degree in April 1977.Since charter clarification in 1975 limited the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions tonondegree-granting institutions, the college immediately began the transition to the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). After CCAF underwent a rigorous self-studyand met accreditation standards, the SACSCOC accredited the college on 12 December 1980 to award theAAS degree. During this accreditation process, the administrative offices relocated to Maxwell AFB,Alabama, on 1 April 1979. The SACSCOC reaffirmed CCAF’s accreditation on 9 December 19
Air University Community College of the Air Force The Airman’s College We educate Airmen for life. 2017 – 2019 General Catalog Number 21 The Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama, is an
