School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

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School of Advanced Air and Space Studies Type: Educational Institution Parent organization: Air University Top organization: Department of the Air Force Employees: Executive: Commandant Budget: Address: 55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112 Website: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/SAASS Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

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Mission SAASS educates leaders in air, space, and cyber strategy, fostering scholars to lead in complex future security environments.

Services Advanced military education; strategic studies; research and scholarship

Regulations

School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS) is located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, under the Air University. SAASS is an elite, postgraduate-level institution for a select group of officers, focusing on the development of strategic thought and application in military operations, particularly in the domains of air, space, and cyberspace.

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Mission

SAASS's mission is to educate a cadre of strategic thinkers who can influence future military strategy, doctrine, and policy. The curriculum delves into the theory and practice of warfare, with an emphasis on the integration of air, space, and cyber capabilities into national security strategy.

Parent organization

SAASS falls under the Air University, which is part of the broader Department of the Air Force. Air University is responsible for the professional education of Air Force officers.

Legislation

SAASS was not established by specific legislation but has grown within the Air Force's educational framework, shaped by military educational policies and directives.

Partners

• Academic institutions for collaborative research and advanced study programs
• Other Department of Defense schools for cross-service strategic education
• International defense colleges for global strategic discussions

Number of employees

The specific number of SAASS employees isn't publicly detailed, but it includes a small, highly qualified faculty and support staff.

Organization structure

SAASS has a unique structure focused on intensive academic study:

Leader

The head of SAASS is the Commandant of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies.

Divisions

• The curriculum is largely managed by departments like Strategy, War Theory, and Technology

List of programs

• Master of Philosophy in Military Strategy
• Various research seminars and workshops

Last total enacted budget

Budget specifics for SAASS are not publicly disclosed, being a part of Air University's overall funding.

Staff

The faculty consists of scholars, many with advanced degrees, focusing on strategic studies, alongside staff supporting the academic environment.

Funding

Funding for SAASS is included in the broader Air University budget from the Department of the Air Force.

Services provided

SAASS offers an intense academic environment for studying military strategy, operational art, and policy, with a strong emphasis on independent research, critical analysis, and the application of theory to practice. It prepares officers to think critically about future warfare and national security challenges.

Headquarters address

55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112

History

SAASS was established in 1991 to provide advanced strategic education to a select group of officers, following the recognition of the need for deeper strategic thought after the Cold War. It has since become known for its rigorous curriculum and as a breeding ground for future military thinkers and leaders.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:School of Advanced Air and Space Studies
• Air University's Official Website