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AAS Candidate Training Program

AAS Candidate Training Program. Knowledge Lesson 1: AAS History and Basic Information. Topics:. Early History Gen. “Hap” Arnold Organization Type AAS Missions AAS Purposes. Early History. 1947 Cincinnati Univ. proposes “Arnold Soc. Of Air Cadets” 1948

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AAS Candidate Training Program

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  1. AAS Candidate Training Program Knowledge Lesson 1: AAS History and Basic Information

  2. Topics: • Early History • Gen. “Hap” Arnold • Organization Type • AAS Missions • AAS Purposes

  3. Early History • 1947 • Cincinnati Univ. proposes “Arnold Soc. Of Air Cadets” • 1948 • Official recognition by USAF, new Squadrons formed • 1950 • First National Conclave in Cincinnati • 1952 • Creation of Angel Flight

  4. Gen. “Hap” Arnold • Born 25 June 1886 in Gladwyn, PA • USMA graduate, distinguished Signal Corps pilot • Made Commanding Gen. of AAF in March 1942 • Retired 20 June 1946

  5. Gen. “Hap” Arnold, cont’d • Made 5 Star Gen. on 7 May 1949 by act of Congress • Died 15 January 1950 • “It’s got to be done and done quickly, so let’s get it done.”

  6. Organization Type “Arnold Air Society is a professional, honorary, service organizationadvocating the support of aerospace power.” -Candidate Training Manual 1-1

  7. Organization Type, cont’d • Professional • AAS members intend to become USAF officers • Honorary • High standards are set for all members • Service • AAS provides for the community, campus, and officer commissioning programs

  8. AAS Missions • Obj. 1: To create a more efficient relationship between officer candidates in AFROTC • Obj. 2: To aid in the development of AF officers • Obj. 3:To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the US Air Force

  9. AAS Purposes • Provide leadership experience and training opportunities • Allow AAS candidates and members to become acquainted with AF officers • Develop esprit de corps within AFROTC

  10. AAS Purposes, cont’d • Participate with the AFA to aid members in understanding and appreciating aerospace power • Allow members to meet with others who have similar goals and a mutual objective

  11. Review • Early History • Gen. “Hap” Arnold • Organization Type • AAS Missions • AAS Purposes

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