HC/MC-130 Recap
Abstract
HC/MC-130 Recapitalization will replace the aging USAF fleet of combat rescue HC-130P/N and special operations MC-130E/H/P/W and AC-130H/U/W aircraft for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Air Force Special Operation Forces, which are experiencing airworthiness, maintainability, and operations limitations. The RDT&E portion of the Recap program funds three major thrusts to include but not limited to Continuous Improvement Program and Civ Pay. HC/MC-130J Recap funding also supports innovation activities to include studies, analyses, requirements definition, and quick-reaction capability prototypes/ demonstrations to accelerate planning for technology transition, technology insertion and future acquisition programs. It also covers integration and certification for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Materiel Solutions [DMSMS] and other development activities under the Continuous Improvement Program [CIP] as needed to keep the AC/HC/MC programs effective against emerging threats. This development funding covers associated aircraft costs for testing purposes to include, but not limited to field level maintenance such as day-to-day launch, recovery, inspection, servicing, and removal and replacement of LRUs within the capabilities and qualifications of its maintenance team, support equipment needed to support flight test, maintenance repair team support during the transfer ferry sortie if the aircraft diverts and all test related aircraft flying hour costs, RDT&E permits the initiation and employment of rapid acquisition authorities to respond to emerging threats and requirements, as needed. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, and 0606398F. In FY 2023 $0.000 million was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY 2024 $0.000 million is forecast for civilian pay expenses in this program element.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 675006_0605278F_7_3600_PB_2025
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