C-17 Aircraft (IF)
Abstract
The C-17 can perform the entire spectrum of airlift missions and is specifically designed to operate effectively and efficiently in both strategic and theater environments. Airlift provides essential flexibility when responding to contingencies on short notice anywhere in the world. It is a major element of America's national security strategy and constitutes the most responsive means of meeting mobility requirements. Specific tasks associated with the airlift mission include deployment, employment (airland and airdrop), sustaining support, retrograde, and combat redeployment. Not only can the C-17 deliver outsize cargo to austere tactical environments, but it also reduces ground time during airland operations. The C-17 will perform its airlift mission well into this century. C-17 RDT&E funding efforts support, but are not limited to: Operational Flight Program (OFP); flight test activities and facilities; aircraft performance improvements and airspace access mandates (i.e. Communications/Navigation Improvements); development of solutions for obsolescence and safety of flight issues; systems engineering/program management administration support; block development/change management; proposal preparation for new projects; cost estimating; technical studies (as directed) and Technology Integrated Change Roadmap (TICR) efforts. The C-17 Operational Flight Program (OFP) cycle is designed to implement a consistent and regular schedule for software/hardware development and sustainment with a bi-yearly software release. Costs include design, development, flight testing, and implementation of scheduled updates for software/hardware. OFP line includes software candidates such as, but not limited to Air Improvement Program (AIP), Fire Filter Fix/Fuel Economy Improvement program, and Communication Navigation Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) mandates and improvements. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because requirements include development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0401130F_7_3600_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY12 - Funds reprogrammed for higher Air Force priorities FY14 - Cost savings resulting from implementation of the Operational Flight Program and restructuring of the flight test program into Edwards AFB and Boeing flight test lines.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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