Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
AMUN-0034
Organization's ID:
DM581
Organization:
American Military University - Part of The American Public University System
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
106 hours (15 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Defense Resources Management
Description

Objective:

To provide the student with a thorough understanding of the role of the federal government in developing small arms for the American military to include an historic overview of small arms manufacturing and application of machinery in the production of firearms.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain U.S. small arms research and development from the time of the post Revolutionary Period to the current era
  • Analyze the impact of the Springfield Armory on the development of American small arms systems
  • Assess whether or not American inventors and soldier-technologists have adequately responded to U.S. ground combatants with regards to the development of combat effective small arms systems
  • Analyze the symbiotic relationship between the private sector and government small arms developers
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
Supplemental Materials