Next Generation NAOC
Abstract
E-4B NAOC fleet satisfies the military need for an airborne operations center with communications capabilities that permit military and civilian leadership to monitor and control military and civil national assets during all phases of nuclear and non-nuclear conflict or natural disaster. The E-4B NAOC fleet also satisfies the military requirement to provide a highly survivable node of the National Military Command System (NMCS). E-4B NAOC lifecycle costs, particularly O&M costs, will increase substantially as the fleet ages and the Air Force assumes more sustainment support costs as the world-wide number of Boeing 747-200 class aircraft continues to diminish. Based on the recommendations of the E-4B NAOC Aircraft Replacement Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and the Executive Support study, both completed in late 2009, the Air Force requested RDT&E funds in FY10 to continue analysis of supportability and affordability of sustaining the current E-4B fleet as well as to explore options for a replacement fleet. Funds will be utilized to develop a Technology Development Strategy, Test and Evaluation Strategy, Systems Engineering Plan, Lifecycle Management Plan, Initial Capabilities Document, and other required documents leading up to a Milestone A decision. A number of risk reduction studies, such as a sustainability study and antenna/communications technology study, will also be accomplished.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 675301_0302015F_7_3600_PB_2011
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- Child Accomplishment: MAJOR THRUST: Develop documentation leading to a Milestone A decision as well as execute a number of risk reduction studies, such as a sustainability study and antenna/communications technology study.
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