A Study of Curriculum Development

There is a perception amongst senior military leaders that professional military education is a career-long educational process best executed progressively along a continuum of education. The purpose of this research project is to determine the appropriate curriculum to best address the gap currently existing within the Air Force officer Continuum of Education between the Aerospace Basic Course (ABC) and the Squadron Officer School (SOS). The Wing Squadron Officer Course is the title of the newly developed program. Careful analysis led to numerous conclusions and ultimately a curriculum that will bridge the existing gap and enhance each Air Force officer's professional military educational experience.