Peace Hawk: A Case Study of a Foreign Military Sales Program and Its Management
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to present an FMS case study which provides a comprehensive synthesis of the management structure and functions of Peace Hawk. The effectiveness of Peace Hawk is examined against its objectives of providing F-5 aircraft to Saudi Arabia and enabling the Saudis to achieve maximum self-sufficiency in all facets of F-5 operations, training, and support. To accomplish this purpose, this study begins with a discussion of the Peace Hawk environment and then chronologically develops the six phases of Peace Hawk. Phases I, II, IV, and VI involved the sale of F-5B/E/F aircraft to Saudi Arabia. Phases III and V involved maintenance, training, and construction in support of those F-5 aircraft. Many organizations, including the DOD, HQ USAF, AFSC, AFLC, the United States Military Training Mission in Saudi Arabia, San Antonio Air Logistics Center Detachment 22, the Northrop Corporation, and the Peace Hawk Project Office of the Royal Saudi Air Force have had active roles in Peace Haw. The functions of these organizations and their impact on Peace Hawk are discussed. Several Peace Hawk problem areas also are listed, and actions taken to correct them are noted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA044210
Entities
People
- Harry T. Drury Iii
- Peter J. Glenboski Jr.
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology