1. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 1 U.S. Air Force Academy Inspiring Officers of Character for Air, Space, and Cyberspace ASA Annual Meeting 12 April 2013 Col Robert DASH Kraus Chief Scientist and Director of Research

2. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2 Todays Learning Objectives Background USAFA Update Cadet Programs in Air, Space, and Cyberspace 3. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 3 Mission & Vision MISSION STATEMENT To educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation VISION STATEMENT The United States Air Force Academy the Nations premier institution for developing leaders of character 4. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 4 Athens and Sparta The nation that will insist upon drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking by cowards. Sir William Francis Butler 19th Century British Army Officer 5. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5 USAFA Scorecard World-Class Educational Recognition 5 US News & World Report: #3 Top Public Schools, Natl Liberal Arts Univ #1 Undergraduate-only Management Program #4 Undergraduate Engineering Program o #2 Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Program o #5 Civil Engineering and Computer Engineering Programs Princeton Review: top 5% Most Accessible Faculty for last 8 years! Forbes.com: #2 Best Value College in America 2012 Parchment Top Choice College Rankings: #2 Liberal Arts Colleges TheBestSchools.org 50 Best Colleges in the United States: Top 10 Air Force Association Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award for Aerospace Educ. Colorado Professor of the Year 9 of the last 11 years! 8 Fulbright Grants in the last 5 years Mongolia, Russia, Ireland, India Class of 2011: Truman & Holaday Scholarships Class of 2012: 1 Rhodes, 2x Marshall Scholarships, 1 Law Class of 2012: Post-graduate opportunities -- 117 total, 10.3% of class Class of 2012: 26 x to Medical School 2012 NSA Cyber Defense Exercise Champions; #2 at Collegiate Nationals 6. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAFA Curriculum B.S. = 131 146 Credit Hours Majors Courses, 45 Basic Sciences, 27 Engineering, 15 Energy/ Systems, 3 Social Sciences, 21 Humanities, 24 Mil Strat Stud, 6 Phys Educ, 5 6 (STEM, 45) 7. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 7 31 Majors and 3 Minors* Basic Sciences Engineering Humanities Social Sciences Applied Math Aeronautical Foreign Area Studies Behavioral Sciences Basic Sciences Astronautical English Economics Biology Civil Foreign Language* Geospatial Science Chemistry Computer History Legal Studies Computer Electrical Humanities Management Mathematics Environmental Mil Strategy Political Science Meteorology General Philosophy* Social Science Ops Research Mechanical Religion Studies* Physics Systems 8. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 8 Learning-Focused Approach 1. Goals / Learning Outcomes 2. Learning Experiences 4. Feedback 3. Assessment5. Improvement 9. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 9 Class of 2013 Academic Majors Sys Engr Mgt Management Civil Engr Biology Foreign Area Studies Aero Engr MechBeh Sci Econ Ops Research Poli Sci Geo Sci Astro Comp Sci Soc Sci History English Mil Strat Stds Humanities Legal Studies Chem/BioChem Physics Math Comp Engr Basic Sci Sys Engr 10. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 10 Class of 2012 by the numbers Graduate School (117) 40 Natl Comp Scholarships 1 Rhodes, 2 Marshall 3 JFK, 11 MIT, 3 RAND, 1 East-West 5 Endowed 26 Med / 4 Nurse / 1 Dental 19 GSP 15 Acquisition Accession 10 NRO 1 Law, 1 Wx AFSCs Pilot Tng 503 Casual Lts 33 Acq/Contr 103 Intel 75 Logistics 56 Space/Missiles 56 Engineer 54 Cyber 51 Medical Corps 38 Force Support 32 Civil Engineers 32 RPA 30 11. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 11 AIR UAS-RPA Airmanship UAS Research Flight Test SPACE FalconSAT, FalconOPS SPARC, CSSAR CYBERSPACE Cyber Ops Cyber Defense Hands-On Activities 12. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 12 13. HQ U.S. Air Force Academy I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAFA UAS-RPA Education and Research C1C Katie Tiedemann 14. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAFA UAS-RPA Mission Summary Educate, train, and inspire leaders of character Highly engaging and integrated training environment within which cadets develop leadership as AIRMEN Support AF/DoD mission priorities Meet our customers needs = USAF + nation + world 14 War is a horrible, horrible, horrible thing. There is nothing good about it, but it is sometimes necessary, and so somebody better be good at it. I am you better be Gen Mark Welsh, in a speech to USAFA cadets As the [UAS] program has developed we have realized its value extends well beyond UAS-RPA and unmanned ISR. This program uniquely provides USAFA cadets an incredibly realistic air combat experience. I dont believe any other program here gives our cadets a better glimpse into their futures as air power leaders. Lt Gen Gould, USAFA/CC 15. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 15 USAF Academy UAS-RPA Programs Research Institute for Information Technology Applications UAS Research Center of Excellence Operations Airmanship Programs [AETC] UAS-RPA Programs Overview 16. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAFA UAS-RPA Timeline 2009: Viking 300 (Bosh Global Services) June 2009, 25 cadets completed AM-200 Sept 2009, 24 cadets completed AM-201 2010: Scan Eagle (BGS lead, Insitu) June 2010, 24 cadets completed AM-202 90 cadets completed AM-200, 45 upgraded to IP 2011: Aerosonde Mk 4.7 (BGS lead, AAI) 45 cadet IPs completed delta training AM200: 250 cadets (180 summer, 70 during school year) 31 IPUG students Capacity is 300/year basic course; 48/year IPUG 2012: Aerosonde Mk 4.7 (BGS lead, AAI) 52 cadets enrolled in IPUG AM200: 250 cadets 2013: Presume direct award to BGS with GOCO Viking 400 2014+: AETC 17. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 17 UAS-RPA Airmanship AM-100 BCT - Familiarization for every cadet in all airmanship programs - 1000+ Cadets AM-200 Intro to UAS-RPA/ISR Ops (Summer, Fall, Spring) - Basic RPA flight operations, concepts basic TTPs - ~180 Cadets Summer, 72 Cadets (max) Fall, 72 Cadets (max) Spring AM-201 UAS-RPA/ISR Mission Planning/Execution (Fall) - C2 Concepts, dynamic TTPs, armed ISR in a joint environment - Target: 48 Cadets AM-202 Integrated UAS-RPA/ISR Operations (Spring) - Flight instruction techniques and procedures, leadership - Target: 48 Cadets 18. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAF Academy UAS-RPA Airmanship Program LAUNCH SITE GCS TACTICAL ROLE PLAYERS AOC / TOC 19. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e UAS-RPA Operations Cycle 19 Target Tasking UAS LRE Ops Cadet Sensor Operator Control & Assessment Assessment & Targeting, Kinetic Ops UAS Recovery, Intellige nce Dissemination, L2 Mission Tasking and Prep MCE/LRE Handoff Procedures Mission Programming 20. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAFA Cadet UAS-RPA Program Value Leadership laboratory Exposure: realistic/dynamic tactical environment Opportunity to integrate Airpower at USAFA: transformative, open-ended, relevant! 21. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Unmanned systems cost much less and offer greater loiter times than their manned counterparts, making them ideal for many of todays tasks. -- Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense The capability provided by the unmanned aircraft is game- changing. -- Gen Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the Air Force "Unmanned aircraft systems continue to significantly improve our war efforts, and demand for these specialized systems continues to rise." -- LTG James D. Thurman, USA, V Corps Commanding General "The future of how you use these unmanned systems or remotely piloted systems is really unlimited. -- Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR The Future is Now 22. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAFA UAS-RPA Mission Summary Educate, train, and inspire leaders of character Highly engaging and integrated education, training, and research Support AF/DoD mission priorities Meet our customers needs = USAF + nation + world 22 23. U.S. Air Force Academy I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cyber Education, Research, and Training 12 April 2013 C1C Michael Winstead Computer Science 24. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cyber Education @ USAFA Core Curriculum All Cadets Cyber in the Core Curriculum CS110: Intro to Computing -- 5 lesson CW emphasis (Info security, cryptography, cyber warfare/crime, def cyber ops) ECE315: Principles of AF Electronic Systems 2 lessons (Digital Comm, Circuit & Packet Switching, Cyberspace definitions) MSS 200: Military Theory and Strategy 2 lessons (Cyber in mil strategy; AF culture, conduct, & cyber capabilities) Cyber Electives MSS 470: Information and Cyber Operations Law 440: Cyber Law Poli Sci 495: Cyber Security Policy and Politics 25. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cyber Education @ USAFA Comp Sci-Cyber Warfare Major USAFA Computer Science Major Programming, computer architecture, networks, operating systems, information storage and retrieval Computer Security and Information Warfare taken by all Cyber Warfare track chosen by 80% of Comp Sci majors Requires two specific Computer Science electives Network Security Cryptography # of Comp Sci majors: 2013: 31 2014: 38 2015: 36 Graphic credit: www.dailygalaxy.com 26. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Academy Center for Cyberspace Research Academy Center for Cyberspace Research Mission is to develop cyber innovators Director + 2 senior researchers + 2 teaching faculty to download regular faculty conducting research $850K/yr from DoD sponsors: DARPA, DIAP, AFOSR, NRO, NSA Involve students in research through Independent studies Course projects Cadet Summer Research Program 27. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Student Cyber Research Every CS cadet conducts research project in Information Warfare class Teams of 2 with faculty mentor Work on real project: inception through reporting Every project presents poster at CSURF 2-3 publish and present at CS conferences Sample project: detecting keyboard pattern password Independent study Work one-on-one with faculty Work toward a publication 28. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cyber Training @ USAFA Provide Cadets hands-on opportunity to learn Created 500+ Node Training Range to practice against Training material developed internally from Operational Experiences Starting with the class of 2015, ~1/4th of the Cadet Wing will receive some additional Training in Cyber Cyber Warfare Club since 2008 125 cadets in all majors; 30 very active Isolated network to practice cyber ops Hands-on cyber training modules Opportunities to compete AF, DoD, & industry speakers 29. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Basic Cyber Training Basic Cyber (Cyber 256) Objectives Motivate cadets toward AF career Understand cyber vulnerabilities Develop cadet leadership skills First offering Summer 2011 Developed by CS Dept faculty Taught by faculty and 1-deg cadets Taken by 83 new 3-deg cadets Changes for Summer 2012 150% more throughput: 210+ students Shortened schedule: 5 days Completely led by cadets 30. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cyber Competition Team 1* - Nathan Hart (Captain), Frank Adkins, Josh Christman, Luke Jones, Mike Winstead 2* - Chase King, Sam Kiekhaefer, Keane Lucas, Chad Speer, Ryan Zacher 3* - Kevin Cooper, Ryan Good, William Parks, Chris Parsons, Evan Richter 31. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2012 Cyber Competitions Mar 2012 Rocky Mtn (@Denver) Collegiate Cyber Defense1st of 7 Apr 2012 2nd of 109 teams nationally National Collegiate Cyber Defense (@ San Antonio) Apr 2012 Won NSA Cyber Defense Exercise (+ grads) Sep 2012 1st of 331 undergrad teams US/Canada NYU Poly CSAW CTF!!! Oct 2012 Hack.LU (2nd of 80+ US/Canada) 17th of 575 Nov 2012 5th place NYU Poly CSAW CTF finals Nov 2012 4th of 75 worldwide, top US, RWTH CTF Dec 2012 Top US team, #4/75 worldwide in RWTH CTF Dec 2012 49th of 494 worldwide, Positive Hack Days 32. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Cyber @ USAFA Summary USAFA provides basic cyber education to every cadet Comp Sci-Cyber Warfare majors enter the AF with a deep understanding of cyber technologies and operations Basic Cyber training greatly increases cyber operations exposure and is available to all cadets Advanced, hands-on cyber training and competitions are available to interested cadets, regardless of major USAFA is educating, training, & inspiring future Air Force officers of character for cyber operations 33. U S A F A Space Systems Research Center 33 Space Systems Research Center (SSRC) Overview David J Barnhart Lieutenant Colonel, USAF SSRC DirectorMartin E.B. France Colonel, USAF Permanent Professor & Head Steven Hart Bernard Schriever Chair for Astronautics 33 34. U S A F A Space Systems Research Center SSRC Learn Space by Doing Space Real-world, Hands-on Experience Cradle-to-Grave Space Missions Mission Concept Selection & Design Payload and Subsystem Development Assembly, Integration & Testing Launch & On-orbit Operations Program Management Support DoD space science and technology objectives as well as operational concepts! Real US Air Force Program Pursue Real DoD science and future concepts Corporate Air Force funding investment 12/4/2012 34 FS-3 T-VAC tests at Kirtland AFB FS-5 first contact, Nov. 20, 2012 Our graduates are educated, trained, and inspired to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace 35. U S A F A Space Systems Research Center FalconSAT Development 12/4/2012 35 Flight Model Environmental, functional & operational testing Ship to launch site, integrate with booster, ready for launch! Launch and execute mission! Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Structural Engineering Model Mech/Vibe testing-no avionics SEM I and II tests Parts procurement Critical sub-system risk reduction tests Avionics Test Bed Supports software, key sub-systems and payload development and test Ground Station development and mission readiness 36. U S A F A Space Systems Research Center FalconSAT-3 Launched 8 Mar 07, 5.7 yrs on orbit Orbit: 560 km circular orbit, 35.4 inclination Test & demo advanced space propulsion Collect plasma sensor science data 600+ cadet operators since launch 12/4/2012 36 37. U S A F A Space Systems Research Center FalconSAT-6 Real DoD space program executing space physics experiments, maturing space technology, and repeating FS-5 propulsion demonstration! SPCS-2: SSA Tech Experiment Busek HIPE: Ionospheric Propagation USAFA/DFEC Two thermal radiators added 15 motorized Lightband separation system M5-FCE: Solar Array Tech Maturation LM-SSC/ASI CME: Contamination Characterization NGAS CERBERUS: Thruster Plume Detection USAFA/DFP Two thermally isolated solar arrays BCR, Radio, ADCS, and CPU improvements 12/4/2012 37 38. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 38 FalconSAT-7 Cube Sat 10x10x30 cm Photon Sieve Zero-g tested Planned Aug 14 launch 39. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 39 STEM Outreach National Crisis USAFA Center for K-12 STEM Outreach and Research Established 2010 Reaching 25,000+ students per year All of the Above approach 40. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 40 STEM outreach by Departments Summer Seminar Tours, workshops for kids, civic groups Solicit / coordinate external funding for K-12 STEM outreach from local / National sources Lead and coordinate local K-12 STEM outreach via CCESSE (501.c3) Create and export scalable, flexible model K-12 STEM forum for faculty support USAFA K-12 STEM OUTREACH CENTER Personal outreach by Faculty and Cadets Tours, workshops for kids, civic groups USAFA STEM mission at undergrad level Recruiting and admissions Curriculum Professional development You cant have this Without this. 41. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Effective, Clone-able USAFA / CCESSE Partnership 41 USAFA K-12 STEM Outreach Faculty Council ~$1M input from NDEP 3rd annual K-12 STEM Educator Bootcamp: July 2012 Helping Other communities 42. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 42 Final Thoughts Mans flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge 43. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 43I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e