Air Power Fundamentals and Applications Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding of the historical development and key principles of air power.
• Analyze the roles of air power in offensive, defensive, and support operations.
• Evaluate the integration of air power with land, sea, and space domains.
• Apply air power concepts to contemporary security challenges and operational scenarios.
• Assess the impact of technological advancements on air power capabilities and doctrine.

Target Audience

This course is designed for military personnel, defense analysts, security professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the strategic and operational dimensions of air power. It is also suitable for students of military science or those pursuing careers in defense and security.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals provide learners with simulated experience in air operations planning, target identification, and the use of mission planning software. These exercises reinforce theoretical concepts and develop decision-making skills in a controlled environment.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Flight Principles Simulation — Learners use a flight simulator to experience basic flight principles (lift, thrust, drag, weight) and perform simple manoeuvres. (4h)
• Practical 2: Air Tasking Order (ATO) Exercise — Learners participate in a simulated ATO cycle, from target nomination to mission execution, using a computer-based planning tool. (6h)
• Practical 3: Close Air Support (CAS) Simulation — In a simulated environment, learners act as forward air controllers and pilots to coordinate and execute CAS missions. (6h)
• Practical 4: Air Defence System Setup and Operation — Learners set up and operate a simulated air defence radar system, identifying and tracking aircraft, and executing engagement procedures. (4h)
• Practical 5: Mission Planning and Debrief — Learners plan a composite air operation using mission planning software, then present and defend their plan, followed by a simulated debrief. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.