Is Tactical Air Support of an Airborne Battalion Feasible in Adverse Weather.

Abstract

This study attempts to determine if tactical air support of an airborne battalion is feasible in adverse weather. The investigation is focused on an analysis of close air support, reconnaissance, and aerial resupply. Investigation reveals that the Air Force is capable of providing tactical reconnaissance and aerial resupply in adverse weather. Further examination reveals that the Air Force is only capable of very limited close air support in adverse weather. Hence, at the present time, tactical air support of an airborne battalion in adverse weather is not feasible. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076326

Entities

People

  • Howard D. Bernard Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Navigation
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Remote Detectors
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Side Looking Radar
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies