Maj Daniel C. Vogel
AFROTC Det 410
2115 Summit Avenue, Mail #5016
St. Paul, MN 55105
Major Vogel is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 410, at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. He is responsible for educating and training students from among fifteen universities and colleges for commissioning into the Air Force as second lieutenants.
Major Vogel enlisted in the Air Force Reserves in September 2003 as an Aerial Porter. In February 2004, he graduated from the Air Transportation Journeyman Technical School at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He earned a B.A. in Psychology & Education from Hamline University in 2008. He earned a M.A. in Education from Bethel University in 2012. He then earned his Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from the University of St. Thomas in 2014. Major Vogel received his commission from Officer Training School in 2010 and in 2011 completed Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
Major Vogel deployed as an Aerial Porter to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in 2005. In 2005, he was recognized as the 27th Aerial Port Squadron’s Airman of the Year for his deployment efforts. In 2014 and 2017, Major Vogel deployed as a C-130H Combat Systems Officer to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He has accumulated over 1,000 flying hours including numerous combat flying hours and air drops. In addition to his military duties, Major Vogel has worked and taught in the public schools in a variety of roles for over nine years. In 2014, Major Vogel was awarded So. South Paul’s Teacher of the Year Award.
EDUCATION
2004 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2004 Air Transportation Apprentice Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2008 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Education, Hamline University, St. Paul, Minn.
2008 Airman Leadership School, Lackland AFB, Texas
2010 Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training, NAS Pensacola, Fla.
2012 C-130 Navigator Initial Qualification, Little Rock AFB, Ark.
2012 Masters of Arts in Education, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn.
2014 Education Specialist degree, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
2017 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant February 18, 2010
First Lieutenant February 18, 2012
Captain February 18, 2014
Major February 20, 2018
(Current as of August 2019)
Summer 2019 Courses
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| AERO 450 - 01 | Field Training | |||||||
| Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:30014 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:2 Credit Hours Instructor:Daniel C. Vogel The Field Training (FT) course is an integral component of the AFROTC curriculum and serves to transition cadets from the General Military Course (GMC) into the Professional Officer Course (POC). It is a unique and transformational experience aimed at evaluating and preparing cadets to succeed and lead at their AFROTC Detachments. This seminal event drives the cycle of AFROTC cadet leadership development by giving purpose and focus to detachment-level cadet operations. The post-FT cadets in the POC, under the guidance of detachment cadre, plan and execute leadership laboratories and training events to prepare, mentor, and train GMC cadets to succeed. Successful completion of Field Training is mandatory for completing the AFROTC program and obtaining a commission in the Air Force. Prerequisite: AERO 212 Schedule Details
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| AERO 451 - 01 | Cadet Training Assistant | |||||||
| Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:30015 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:2 Credit Hours Instructor:Daniel C. Vogel A cadet who previously completed Field Training and who successfully competes to be assigned as a staff member in a 4- or 6-week field Training. Discharges staff responsibilities to meet the objectives described in AERO 450. Schedule Details
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| AERO 452 - 01 | Professional Devel Training | |||||||
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Course Registration Number:30016 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:1 Credit Hours Instructor:Daniel C. Vogel The objective of PDT is to provide opportunities to cadets to gain knowledge and appreciation for the human relations and leadership challenge encountered by junior Air Force officers. Further, the program is designed to motivate cadets in their pursuit of an Air Force career. Normally open to junior and senior contracted cadets who have completed Field Training. However, selected AERO 100 cadets may participate in some of the PDT programs. Schedule Details
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Fall 2019 Courses
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| AERO 200 - 01 | Leadership Lab | |||||||||||||
| Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets (e.g., students pursuing an officer's commission in the USAF) every fall and spring semester unless excused by the department chair for an authorized period of non-attendance. Leadership Laboratory complements each of the courses listed below by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences. Schedule Details
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| AERO 200 - 02 | Leadership Lab | |||||||||||||
| Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets (e.g., students pursuing an officer's commission in the USAF) every fall and spring semester unless excused by the department chair for an authorized period of non-attendance. Leadership Laboratory complements each of the courses listed below by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences. Schedule Details
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| AERO 201 - 01 | AFROTC Phys Fitness Lab | |||||||||||||
| Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
AFROTC Physical Fitness Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets (e.g., students pursuing an officer's commission in the USAF) every fall and spring semester unless excused by the department chair for an authorized period of non-attendance. AFROTC Physical Fitness Laboratory complements each of the courses listed below by providing cadets with leadership, followership, and teambuilding experiences while teaching them to maintain physical fitness required for military service. AFROTC cadets must attend two sessions per week to pass the course. In order to remain in the program and gain a commission, cadets must pass a physical fitness assessment each term. Schedule Details
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| AERO 321 - 01 | Lead People & Effective Com I | |||||||||||||
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This course builds on the leadership fundamentals taught in AERO 211 and 212. Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead people, gain experience applying leadership tools, and receive ethics training that will prepare them for becoming an officer and a supervisor. Additionally, students will continue to hone their writing and briefing skills. Prerequisite: AERO 212 Schedule Details
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J-Term 2020 Courses
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