Specializations Published April 18, 2025 Specializations ACSC offers seven specializations which take the place of electives in one continuous year-long format. Cyber Advanced Operational and Strategy Seminar (CAOSS) – A two-track specialization (operational and strategic) that combines academic and real-world research and experience. Gathering of Eagles (GOE) – Students will research, select, and interview airpower champions to participate in ACSC’s capstone event prior to graduation. These ‘Eagles’ share personal stories of courage, perseverance, and innovation. Begun in 1982, past ‘Eagles’ have included Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Doolittle, and Chuck Yeager. Space power – Introduces students to the use outer space and space strategies to advance national power. Project SAGE: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Leadership (DSAIL) – Creates officers who can lead teams at the operational level, in developing data science and AI strategies. PACAF Planning – Students will analyze real-world challenges in the INDOPACOM AOR and propose solutions to PACAF planning staffs. USAFE Planning - Students will analyze real-world challenges in the EUCOM AOR and propose solutions to USAFE planning staffs. SOUTHCOM Planning - Students will analyze real-world challenges in the SOUTHCOM AOR and propose solutions to SOUTHCOM and Interagency planning staffs. HOMELAND Defense - Students will work with the University of Southern California (USC) and USNORTHCOM to analyze real-world challenges impacting NORTHCOM and NORAD and will propose solutions to planning staffs. Political-Military Affairs Strategist (PAS) – A SAF/IA directed program with follow-on assignment in a PAS billet. Selection occurs prior to ACSC.