An Algorithm for Determining Delay Imposed on Ground Forces due to Interdiction Air Strikes Revisited.
Abstract
This technical paper presents modifications to the methodology concerning delay imposed on ground forces due to interdiction air strikes as presented in CACDA TP 3-79. That paper presented the rationale underlying the development of a new delay methodology for TALON. The methodology involves four types of mutually exclusive, exhaustive delay events that were imposed upon regiments due to air strikes. This paper briefly reviews the computations for three of those delays and presents a new technique for computing delay caused by crater-producing munitions. This paper also details the resultant delay from the interaction of consecutive but separate flights of two to four aircraft. The total regimental delay is the sum of the four types of delay in the case of an air strike against an undelayed regiment. However, if the regiment is currently in a delay status from a previous air strike then the resultant total delay for the regiment depends on the type of delay being imposed at the time of the subsequent strike. Example delays are given for attacks of one, two, and four aircraft. The methodology is equally applicable for Blue delay due to Red air strikes as well as Red delay due to Blue air strikes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA081181
Entities
People
- David W. Bash
- Richard E. Garvey