| United States Army Aviation Organizational Changes |
06 Dec 2012 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
David Law; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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 | The primary goal of this study is to determine the factors that led to organizational changes in the helicopter section of U.S. Army Aviation. The study of changes in Army Aviation force structure is historically important. While Army Aviation should develop its organizational structure based on future requirements, the past often provides insights for a vision of the future. The author uses the case study method to compare Army Aviation ... |
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| Rapid Execution of an Analysis of Alternatives for NATO Special Operations HQ: A Smart Defence Approach |
Dec 2012 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Marcos A Cervantes; Christopher K Enderton; Joshua S Powers; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) determined a need for an air wing after years of conducting operations in Afghanistan. Air enablers are critical to Special Operations Force's combat effectiveness. This capability is not assembled overnight, and training and equipment are vital to mission success. Under the new national strategy for a Smart Defense approach, a Rapid Analysis of Alternatives is needed to find the best way to establish an NSHQ ... |
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| HQ Air National Guard Bureau Request for Hazardous Materials Waiver per AFMAN 24-204 for the MODS-75 |
28 Nov 2012 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Peter Lurker; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT
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| Headquarters Air National Guard Bureau Command requested the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine provide modeling data of the maximum oxygen concentration aboard mobility aircraft used by the Air National Guard (C-130, C-5, C-17, KC-10, and KC-135) when transporting a liquid oxygen unit, the Mass Oxygen Distribution System (MODS-75). The AIHA Press mathematical model for estimating occupational exposure to chemicals was used to estimate the maximum oxygen level in ... |
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| Fixed-Price Development Contracts: A Historical Perspective |
Sep 2012 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Jacques S Gansler; William Lucyshyn; Jiahuan Lu; MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to struggle to contain the costs of its weapons programs. In 2003, the Government Accountability Office found that the costs of major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) exceeded initial estimates by a combined total of $186 billion. By 2007, this figure increased to $302 billion, and by 2011, MDAPs exceeded their initial estimates by $402 billion. In its recent effort to reduce the costs of ... |
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| C-17 Weapons Instructor Course: Unit Basing to Optimize Operational Efficiency and Mission Effectiveness |
15 Jun 2012 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
Brian J Smith; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The Department of Defense faces budget cuts approaching one trillion dollars in the next year. At the same time, it retains the responsibility to maintain war fighting capability on a tumultuous international stage. Within this environment, the United States Air Force must seize opportunities to find efficiencies without decreasing mission effectiveness. This research identifies efficiencies for 57th Weapons Squadron flying operations, a small unit located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New ... |
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| A Linear Regression Model Identifying the Primary Factors Contributing to Maintenance Man Hours for the C-17 Globemaster III in the Air National Guard |
15 Jun 2012 |
124 pages |
| Authors:
James M Nasman; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The purpose of this research was to identify the primary correlating factors contributing to the amount of Maintenance Man Hours expended on maintaining the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the Air National Guard. The research question was answered through the use of statistical analysis comprised of multivariate linear regression modeling. A literature review was performed with limited results as, though there is literature available that addresses linear regression modeling and ... |
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| The C-27J Spartan Procurement Program: A Case Study in USAF Sourcing Practices for National Security |
15 Jun 2012 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Mona E Alexander; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Homeland Security and Homeland Defense affects all Americans, and all services. The purpose of this research is to shed light on the sourcing priorities for National Security capabilities by studying the C-27J Spartan aircraft procurement plan through a case study. A review of previous C-27J studies and research, published documents, news articles, and congressional testimony from military leaders is reviewed to lay the framework for analysis. The United States Air ... |
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| Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Savings Potential of Utilizing Multi-Modal Transport for Depositioning Cargo in the CONUS |
Jun 2012 |
116 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy M Gonyea; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This paper analyzes the benefits of utilizing a multi-modal approach (utilizing trucks and/or rail) for cargo transport from West/East Coast bases to inland CONUS cargo destinations rather than flying cargo to its final destinations. The author proposes that adjusting current operations to a more multi-modal model will provide significant savings in operational, variable, fuel costs, flying hours, and mission hours. The author performed a case study approach focusing on C-17 ... |
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| C-5M Super Galaxy Utilization with Joint Precision Airdrop System |
22 Mar 2012 |
146 pages |
| Authors:
Michael T Weitz; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The purpose of this research was to determine the viability of utilizing the Joint Precision Airdrop System with the C-5M Super Galaxy weapon system. Specifically, this thesis sought research the ability of the C-5M to use the Joint Precision Airdrop System and to answer four main research questions addressing a cost benefit analysis between the C-5M Super Galaxy and the C-17 Globemaster III. The research questions were answered through a ... |
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| Improving Knowledge of C-130 Aircraft Condition: A High Velocity Maintenance Case Study |
Mar 2012 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Marcus R McWilliams; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| High Velocity Maintenance (HVM) seems poised to revolutionize the way the Air Force schedules and performs depot-level maintenance on its aircraft. The four tenets of HVM -- Known Condition of the Aircraft, Supportability, Daily Standard Work, and High Burn Rate -- provide the basis for the Air Force's Air Logistics Centers (ALCs) to improve the quality of planning and scheduling that goes into each aircraft's depot maintenance visit. These tenets ... |
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| Hub and Spoke Logistics for Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Operations |
Dec 2011 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Sr Robinson Robert L; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research studies the ability of 11 combat logistics force (CLF) ships and four transport aircraft to support building and sustaining operations at four maritime patrol and reconnaissance military airbases throughout the African continent. We have implemented a traditional hub and spoke (H&S) concept with sample demand data provided by the staff of Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force Seventh Fleet, in a hypothetical situation where U.S. forces are required to ... |
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| An Independent Check of the Performance of Two M2208 Fatigue Meters |
Sep 2011 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Ian Powlesland; Quang Nguyen; Steve Galea; DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA) AIR VEHICLES DIV
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| Aircraft Structural Integrity section of Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (ASI-DGTA) has concerns about the current accuracy of the ageing M2208 electro-mechanical fatigue meters fitted to RAAF P-3C and C-130H aircraft. An examination of relevant documentation was undertaken and tests performed on two meters, one deemed unserviceable and the other fresh from an overhaul. The results of this investigation are presented and implications discussed. The variable frequency closed box style testing ... |
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| Qualification and Flight Test of Non-Chrome Primers for C-130 Aircraft |
17 Aug 2011 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Jones; LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS CO PINELLAS PARK FL
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| Study for Air Vehicles at High Speeds, Identifying the Potential Benefits to Transport Aircraft of a Continuously Variable Geometry Trailing-Edge Structure that can be Utilized for Aircraft Control, Trim, Load-Alleviation, and High Lift |
Aug 2011 |
133 pages |
| Authors:
Raj K Nangia; NANGIA AERO RESEARCH ASSOCIATES BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| One of the technologies emerging in recent years concerns variable aerofoil shaping (or morphing), using clever internal mechanisms. Previous studies have noted potential aerodynamic efficiency gains, gust loads alleviation, stagnation point control for laminar flow onset or Shock position / strength control. Previous work along some of these lines has also been in TACT & MAW programs. Although such mechanisms may provide a lower sectional Clmax, compared with a point ... |
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| C-130 Corrosion Prevention and Control Program |
Aug 2011 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Dave Peth; WARNER ROBINS AIR LOGISTICS CENTER ROBINS AFB GA
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| Compressor Modeling for Engine Control and Maintenance |
JUL 2011 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Carl Beckey; Roy Hartfield; Mark Carpenter; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This work describes a method for dynamically updating the compressor map for an advanced turbofan engine. The implementation of the method is illustrated using data from a transport aircraft powered by four turbofan engines. The compressor map is generated through projection pursuit regression and non-linear approximation, using Bernstein polynomial basis expansion regression. This approach allows for prediction options which would be useful to a controller algorithm. Results include the compressor ... |
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| Dual Role Airlift, Fee for Service? |
01 JUN 2011 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
William P. Triche; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This research paper explains the differences of funding and reimbursement between the Transportation Working Capital Fund and Operations and Maintenance to Air Mobility Command. Strategic airlift aircraft and dual role aircraft are utilized to move cargo but are reimbursed using different processes and value streams back to the unit providing the cargo airlift. Dual role aircraft, such as the KC-10, are reimbursed to the Major Command and the Major Command ... |
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| The Effects of Employing HVM on C-130 Aircraft at WR-ALC to Aircraft Availability |
JUN 2011 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald M. Llantada; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS)
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| The objective of this research is to evaluate the impact of increasing the labor burn rate, one of the High Velocity Maintenance (HVM) core tenets, and the transition of isochronal aircraft inspections from the field to the depots under the Single Maintenance Concept. This study focuses on depot maintenance data from WR-ALC for AFSOC C-130 aircraft to evaluate HVM effectiveness to improve the on-time delivery rate and increase aircraft availability ... |
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| C-5 Channel Delays: Analysis of Potential Causal Factors |
JUN 2011 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew T. Vann; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH DEPT OF OPERATIONAL SCIENCES
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| The C-5 Galaxy is a key contributor to channel mission success, but delays have plagued operations and reduced the effectiveness and efficiency of deliveries to the warfighter. Inappropriate manning levels and performance measurement techniques have hampered maintenance efforts at home-station and enroute locations. Additionally, current mission management practices increase the perception of unreliability in the C-5. However, even when considering only new and unique situations, the Galaxy has an inordinate ... |
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| Contingency Response Groups: An Analysis of Maintenance Training |
JUN 2011 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Brian P. Mayer; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The concept of a Contingency Response Group (CRG) as a "quick reaction force" is still relatively new. With the increasing involvement in humanitarian relief efforts and the increase in civilian aircraft used in these efforts, the proper balance of what aircraft CRG members are being trained and qualified on needs to be reevaluated. This paper is qualitative in nature and uses a case study approach to present the types of ... |
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| An Air Force Guide for Effective Meeting Management |
MAY 2011 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Heather D. Cooley; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The C-130 is a tactical airlifter and has been in steady use for decades in austere deployed locations. The inspection program to ensure its sustainment has faced increasing workload requirements due to structural issues related to heavy use and aging materials. The most in-depth inspection is the Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) inspection and is accomplished at two Air Logistics Centers (ALCs). In recent years, both centers have experienced increased maintenance ... |
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| Analysis of the Air Force Logistics Enterprise: Evaluation of Global Repair Network Options for Supporting the C-130 |
Jan 2011 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Ben D Van Roo; Manuel Carrillo; John G Drew; Thomas Lang; Amy L Maletic; Hugh G Massey; James M Masters; Ronald G McGarvey; Jerry M Sollinger; Brent Thomas; Robert S Tripp; RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE SANTA MONICA CA
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| Since the advent of the Expeditionary Air and Space Force concept in the 1990s, the Air Force has undergone numerous transformational processes and initiatives. Many of the initiatives have been local and the changes incremental. The independent effect of each incremental change is likely positive, but it is unknown whether the combined effects, viewed from a systems perspective, align with senior leaders desired future direction for the Air Force. In ... |
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| Suitability of Commercial Transport Media for Biological Pathogens under Nonideal Conditions |
Jan 2011 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Kyle Hubbard; Gregory Pellar; Peter Emanuel; ARMY EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER APG MD
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| There is extensive data to support the use of commercial transport media as a stabilizer for known clinical samples; however, there is little information to support their use outside of controlled conditions specified by the manufacturer. Furthermore, there is no data to determine the suitability of said media for biological pathogens, specifically those of interest to the US military. This study evaluates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) transport media based on sample ... |
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| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Funds Properly Used to Repair the C-5 Aircraft Ramp and Perimeter Drainage at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts |
09 NOV 2010 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The primary objective of the audit was to determine whether DOD and its Components were planning and implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) by meeting the requirements in the Recovery Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-09-10, "Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009", February 18, 2009, and subsequent related guidance. For this audit, we reviewed the planning, ... |
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| Toxicological Findings of Pilots Involved in Aviation Accidents Operated under 14 CFR Part 135 |
Aug-2009 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Robert D Johnson; Sabra R Botch; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OKLAHOMA CITY OK CIVIL AEROSPACE MEDICAL INST
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| Under the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), aircraft flown under Title 14 (Aeronautics and Space) Part 135 are operated as either commuter or on-demand flights. The rules governing the operation of and the crew members on board such aircraft are detailed within these regulations. Aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 135 include medical flights, on-demand cargo flights, on-demand air-taxis, and scheduled/nonscheduled domestic passenger flights with or without air ... |
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| Improving and Extending the Mobility En Route System |
Jun-2009 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Randy S Naylor; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This research project evaluates the improvements necessary to maintain and extend the effectiveness of the air mobility en route system. Previous research regarding limitations and requirements for air delivery of personnel and material are examined to establish the functionality of the en route system and methods for evaluating its effectiveness. Two previous projects that attempted to optimize location and infrastructure for the en route systems are compared against the most ... |
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| Analysis of Civil Reserve Airfleet Participation |
Jun-2009 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Scott S Lew; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Organizational slack is the cushion of actual or potential resources that allows an organization to adapt to internal or external pressures. Slack resources can come in many forms, such as excess capacity and unused capital. Commercial airlines possess slack in the form of excess capacity, also known as load factor. Due to the increasing pressures to reduce costs and eliminate excess capacity, the commercial carriers constantly try to increase their ... |
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| Modifying Intratheater Airlift for Irregular Warfare |
14-Apr-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Steven H Stater; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The U.S. Air Force (USAF) plays a vital role in irregular warfare (IW) and must change its focus to maximize its contributions. The USAF's greatest contributions in IW include the following: kinetic effects from a variety of aircraft; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); and airlift. Airlift provides a significant asymmetric advantage, enabling commanders to rapidly deploy, sustain, redeploy, and evacuate land forces. The primary form of airlift for these operations ... |
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| Agile C-17 Support of Special Operations |
12 FEB 2009 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel B. Hancock; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| "Children debate ownership," stated a high ranking Royal Air Force official while discussing the role of the Combined Forces Air Component Commander in a presentation to the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base. This statement provides clarity in an era of ever tightening budgets and limited resources. A future military leadership challenge will be the ability to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the limited but capable aviation assets ... |
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| China's Evolution Toward Becoming a More Responsible Global Stakeholder |
Jan-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew A Baldwin; MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
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| TITLE: The last several years have seen a noticeable rise in Chinese military investment that supports military operations other than war (MOOTW) on the part of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). Participation in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DA) and a first ever Maritime Security deployment are all aspects of China's realization that rising to become a global power requires increased responsible stakeholder in security ... |
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| Military Airlift: The Joint Cargo Aircraft Program |
10-Oct-2008 |
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| Authors:
Allan Hess; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) is a joint acquisition program between the Army and Air Force intended to procure a commercial off-the-shelf aircraft capable of meeting Army and Air Force requirements for intra-theater airlift. The C-27J Spartan, built by L-3 Communications, was awarded the JCA contract in 2007. This is an update of a report by William Knight and will be updated as conditions warrant. |
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| Initial Calibration of an F-16B Pacer Aircraft |
Sep-2008 |
232 pages |
| Authors:
Reagan K Woolf; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report presents the calibration results for the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) pacer aircraft. The responsible test organization was the 412th Test Wing, Edwards AFB, California. The overall test objective was to calibrate the F-16B, USAF S/N 92-0457, pacer air data system. The specific test objectives were to (1) determine the static and total source error corrections for the pacer Pitot-static systems, and (2) determine the total air ... |
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| Impact of Foreign Ownership on the Civil Reserve Air Fleet |
01-Apr-2008 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Schauber; Donald M Jr; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| Since the beginning of manned flight, the movement of personnel and equipment by air has been critical to U.S. national security. This realization led to the establishment of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) in 1951 to augment the military airlift fleet in times of national emergency. In the 56 years following its inception, the CRAF has proven itself numerous times as a critical enabler to U.S. military strategy. Recent ... |
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| Commonality in the CH-46E Community |
19-Feb-2008 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
D M Grosso; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| In the Marine Corps, the aviation combat element (ACE) of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is designed and built around a single CH-46E squadron. These Sea Knight helicopters and the Marines that maintain and fly them are said to be the backbone of the ACE. When one joins the CH-46E community as a young first lieutenant, he is fed this rhetoric from the moment he steps into the building of ... |
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| C-130 Ramp Test #3 of a Hydrema Mine Clearing Vehicle |
FEB 2008 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meldrum; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING DIR
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| This report presents the results of a third C-130 ramp test for the Hydrema Mine Clearing Vehicle. The test was conducted using a reconfigurable mock C-130 ramp. The objective was to determine if the Hydrema met the C-130 air transportable axle load limitations of 13,000 lbs per axle. Sixteen channels of instrumentation were recorded to determine the weight of the vehicle as it traversed up the test ramp and onto ... |
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| Hydrema Mine Area Clearance Equipment Vehicle Validation Load Approval |
FEB 2008 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas D. Simpson; AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH AIR TRANSPORTABILITY TEST LOADING AGENCY
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| This memorandum validates the results of the C-130 ramp test for the Hydrema Mine Clearing Vehicle. The objective was to determine if the Hydrema met the C-130 air transportable requirements. This memorandum provides loading and off-loading procedures for the MACE on a C-130 and gives validation load approval. |
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| DRMS World, Volume 33, Number 4, Fall 2008 |
01-Jan-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Twila C Gonzales; DEFENSE REUTILIZATION AND MARKETING SERVICE BATTLE CREEK MI
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| I want to talk about a part of our mission that is so central to our efforts that it sometimes is taken for granted: REUTILIZATION. You can't have DRMS without reutilization. It is at the heart of what we do. But when we talk to the public, our family or friends and say, "I work for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service," we get blank looks, followed by "What is ... |
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| Transforming AMC Test & Evaluation: Using Effects-Based Mobility and AFSO21 to Build a Direct Investment into Air Force Modernization and Recapitalization (Preprint) |
2008 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Ravi I. Chaudhary; Adam J. McMillan; AIR MOBILITY COMMAND SCOTT AFB IL
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| From 2008 to 2013, American taxpayers will spend over 30 billion dollars to increase the global maneuverability of the American Military. Central to this investment is verifying that dollars invested by the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) yield the effects they were intended to produce. Upcoming programs include the KC-X, Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA), and a variety of modernization/recapitalization (modern/recap) programs for the C-5, C-130, C-130J, KC-10, KC-135 and C-17. ... |
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| Military Aircraft: C-17 Program Background |
03 DEC 2007 |
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| Authors:
William Knight; Christopher Bolkcom; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The C-17 Globemaster III is a long-range cargo/transport aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force since 1993. To date, Congress has funded 190 C-17s for the Air Force. The C-17 program remains a key issue as Congress evaluates the needs of the Department of Defense's (DoD) strategic airlift force. This paper provides program background for the C-17. For more detailed analysis of current issues regarding the C-17 acquisition, see CRS ... |
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| Strategic Airlift Modernization: Analysis of C-5 Modernization and C-17 Acquisition Issues |
28-Nov-2007 |
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| Authors:
William Knight; Christopher Bolkcom; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Strategic airlift has played a pivotal role in U.S. national security strategy since World War II. Since then, strategic airlift has provided timely worldwide reach for both combat and humanitarian relief operations. The Department of Defense (DoD) currently operates a mix of C-5 and C-17 aircraft. C-5s were built in two production batches, designated the C-5A and C-5B, respectively. Both models of C-5s are scheduled to undergo two major modification ... |
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| Built-In-Test Equipment for Integrated Weapons Systems: Achieving Utility and User Acceptance |
SEP 2007 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
Nicholas Previsich; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The objective of this work was to determine whether a direct statistical or stochastic relationship between the following systemic characteristics of dedicated built-in-test-equipment (BITE) could be derived and quantified: annual maintenance costs, user acceptance, operational availability, and complexity (defined as total number of sensor interfaces per system). Three systems of ascending degrees of complexity from the USAF F-15A/BC/D, O/A-10A, and C-5A/B/C were analyzed, and based upon raw data acquired from ... |
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| Validation of FMTV Modular VHP/mVHP System and Fumigation Decontamination Process in a C-141B Starlifter Aircraft |
AUG 2007 |
124 pages |
| Authors:
Mark D. Brickhouse; Teri A. Lalain; Jerry W. Pfarr; Brian K. Maclver; John P. Lloyd; James E. Flowers; Brent A. Mantooth; Zach B. Zander; DAVID C. STARK; Matthew J. Shue; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DIR
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| The C141 test was designed to further demonstrate that decontaminating substrates contaminated with chemical and biological warfare threat materials, while maintaining a near constant hydrogen peroxide/ammonia fumigant concentration (500 ppm/30 ppm) and varying exposure durations during separately timed runs, was reproducible. The test was also designed to demonstrate the ability to consistently achieve effective kills on materials contaminated with biological and chemical challenges set by the Joint Portable Interior Decontamination ... |
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| Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Mission Suitability Using Dimensional Analysis of Historical Cargo |
11-Jun-2007 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher M Jones; AIR MOBILITY COMMAND SCOTT AFB IL
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| Overview: Informational Brief of AMC/A9's Analysis of Historical C-130 missions and legs that were analyzed for JCA suitability (GATES database, CENTCOM data, Jan 05 to Jan 06). Background; Methodology; Results; Questions. |
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| Limited Evaluation of an 802.11b Air-to-Air Wireless Data Link (Project Have HALO II) |
01 JUN 2007 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Robert A. Volesky; Jason W. Geitgey; Jason C. Vap; Douglas O. Creviston; Morikazu Kikuchi; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report presents the results of Project Have HALO II a limited evaluation of an 802.11b wireless air-to-air data link between two C-12C aircraft. This test program demonstrated the 802.11b wireless data link reception range under 1 Watt and 5 Watts of amplification, corresponding to 0.32 and 1.58 Watt effective isotropic radiated power. The test team also demonstrated the capability of transmitting still photos, streaming video, pre-recorded video and text ... |
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| Flexible Precision: Air Force's Answer to Army Transformation and Intratheater Airlift on the 21st Century Battlefield |
01 JUN 2007 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Mark A. Hering; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLL
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| The changing operational environment has motivated the Army to undergo its largest transformation since WW II. The Army decision to procure the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) has rekindled the "roles and missions" debate that first surfaced soon after the Air Force stood up as a separate service. Both the Army and Air Force have a legitimate requirement to recapitalize the average age of Army cargo aircraft is over twenty years ... |
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| Program Management Challenges in a Joint Service Environment |
10-May-2007 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Dorothy E Taneyhill; TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN INST FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
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| This paper provides a comparative analysis concerning Joint Service Acquisition Programs and the challenges presented when one service is teamed with another service to acquire the same system design or modifications of the same design. The Interim Defense Acquisition Guidebook defines a Joint Program Management Office as any defense acquisition system, subsystem, component, or technology program that involves formal management or funding by more than one Department of Defense Component ... |
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| Department of Defense and Energy Independence: Optimism Meets Reality |
APR 2007 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Kristine E. Blackwell; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The Department of Defense (DOD) is at the center of the nation's discussion about national energy security. DOD, the largest single consumer of fuel in the United States, recognizes that it plays a central role in national efforts to reduce the use of and reliance on fossil fuel. Aviation fuel makes up the largest portion of fossil fuel consumed by DOD and therefore represents the area of greatest potential savings. ... |
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| Development of the C-17 - Main Landing Gear Post Container, CNU-677/E |
APR 2007 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew P. Bozzuto; Susan J. Evans; AIR FORCE PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FACILITY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The Air Force Packaging Technology Engineering Facility (AFPTEF) was tasked with the design of a new shipping and storage container for the C-17 MLG Post in March of 2004. The new container is designed to replace the wood container that was previously used. The main problem with the wood design was corrosion due to inadequate environmental control and protection. In addition, there were two different container configurations to accommodate a ... |
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| The Long-Term Implications of Current Defense Plans: Detailed Update for Fiscal Year 2007 |
APR 2007 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
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| This presentation updates the analysis of current defense plans contained in the Congressional Budget Office's Jan 2006 document "The Long-Term Implications of Current Defense Plans and Alternatives: Detailed Update for Fiscal Year 2006" to account for changes incorporated in the President's budget for fiscal year 2007 and in the 2007 Future Years Defense Program. The briefing provides additional data not found in CBO's Oct 2006 publication "Long-Term Implications of Current ... |
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| An Iraq C-130 Aviation Advisor Mission and Lessons for the Future |
APR 2007 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J. Bauer; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| A Headquarters Air Force integrated product team recently reviewed a Coalition Air Force Transition Team proposal to build Iraqi airpower over the next two years. While the team looked at all aspects of the plan, this paper focused on the establishment of a dedicated predeployment training center for aviation advisors, development of a flying training capability inside Iraq, and implementation of training pipelines for Iraqi pilot candidates and maintenance supervisors. ... |
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