Requirements for Unmanned Aerial Logistics in the Support of the United States Marine Corps
Abstract
The U.S. Marine Corps is responsible for fighting in remote, austere locations. When aerial resupply is the only option to reach these warfighters, timely and abundant replenishment is jeopardized. Furthermore, ever-increasing requirements for aircraft missions and strict maintenance cycles leave available manned air platforms scarce. The maturation of unmanned systems presents a solution for future replenishment of warfighters distributed throughout the battlefield. This thesis develops requirements for an unmanned aerial logistics system (UALS) that can be implemented in the Marine Corps logistics process in conjunction with doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy (DOTMLPF-P) considerations. Additionally, this research uses a systems engineering approach to develop design considerations for a future UALS platform. Finally, it provides recommendations for the DOTMLPF-P gaps identified from the Marine Corps Warfighting Labs capabilities development document and offers functional flow diagrams for successful UALS employment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1114697
Entities
People
- Alexander J. Preston
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School