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Week 10: March 23rd - March 27th
AT 219 Autonomous Aircraft Technology and Maintenance 2
In AT 219, we read and discussed two article.
In lecture on Tuesday, we went over operational planning, reviewed our approved FAA waiver, and checklists. We also went over out lab for the week and went over proper hand-launching techniques. On Thursday, we debriefed the Tuesdays lab and then applied instructional fixes for the Thursday’s section. In lab this week, we watched a Believer demonstration. The RPIC, provided a demo for takeoffs, landings, go-arounds, low passes, and pattern flight. In addition, we go to practice being the GCS operator and SPAS operator for the RPIC. We also practiced our launching techniques to adequately prepare us to launch the Believers in the coming weeks. Finally, we performed a site and risk assessment for our future flight operations.
AT 319 Unmanned Aerial Systems Applications, Data, and Documentation
In AT 319, we had no assigned lecture or lab this week. Instead, we had an individual lab assignment to work on throughout the week. This lab utilized ArcGIS Pro, to teach us how to perform a terrain analysis. In this lab we derived slopes, hillshades, and aspect surfaces. In addition, we identified location in an area of interest to meet certain criteria. We also generated contour lines to represent elevation changes and created viewshed rasters to visualize this. Below are the layout maps created.
AFT 361 Leading People and Effective Communication
In AFT this week we had a guest speaker talk to us about a future year long job in the Air and Space Force that is dedicated to recruiting future cadets in ROTC and Airman. We also had lectures on change management, bullying, and critical thinking. Furthermore, we used conspiracy theories to engage in further discussion about critical thinking. Finally, we talked about how to find credible sources to apply to future use.
AT 381 Aviation Security
In AT 381, we talked about Air Cargo Security. We identified key risks and vulnerabilities within the air cargo supply chain, explained major legislation and TSA programs, described the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders, and summarized the evolution of security strategies and emerging technologies. Furthermore, we learned about the critical nature of air cargo, the air cargo industry ecosystem, core security programs, and some persistent challenges. Finally, we left understanding that air cargo is a high-value target, security is a multi-layered approach, screening is mandated by legislation, and the future of security depends on technology, information sharing, and adaptable policies.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
In ROTC this week, I held an informational session to teach my squadron how to play ICARUS. ICARUS is an advanced, high-intensity wargaming exercise that blends dodgeball with air-to-air combat simulations. It teaches cadets how to play strategically, improve on rapid decision-making, and understanding how the Air and Space Force achieve air superiority. This was to prepare us to play ICARUS at our Physical Training sessions this week. In addition, this weekend, March 28th and March 29th, we have OBM. Which is a two day long field training exercise, designed to train, evaluate, and prepare cadets. It provides hands-on experience in leadership, field tactics, team building, and combat scenarios.
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