Analysis of USAF Close Air Support Training.

Abstract

This study first examines the postulated characteristics of the modern battlefield and then proposes several close air support skill and knowledge requirements based upon the expected battlefield characteristics. The study next investigates the training requirements established in the current USAF close air support training program, TACM 51-50. A comparison between the close air support battlefield requirements and the current program reveals a lack of emphasis on joint training. The study also highlights several factors inhibiting unit accomplishment of the training programs. Mitigation of these factors is possible through centralized management of training program execution. Currently existing supervisory agencies are capable of assuming the execution management function. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076192

Entities

People

  • William C. Oberlin

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Organizations
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Tactical Training
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design