Defense Transportation: Operational Support Airlift Requirements are not Sufficiently Justified

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DOD) has identified a wartime requirement for 391 aircraft to transport passengers and cargo on short notice when other military and commercial flights are not able to provide transportation in a time-sensitive manner. These aircraft are referred to as operational support airlift aircraft. Although DOD's policy specifies that the number of support aircraft are to be based on wartime requirements, DOD uses these aircraft during peacetime for crew training as well as passenger and cargo support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 2000
Accession Number
AD1175334

Entities

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  • Carol R. Schuster
  • David Moser
  • Howard Deshong
  • Madelon Savaides

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Air Platforms

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  • Accounting
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  • Air Transportation
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  • Department Of Defense
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  • Military Strategy
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  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transportation
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  • United States
  • United States European Command
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