Maintenance Communications for the 1990's,

Abstract

This study details weaknesses in the present maintenance communications system, especially radio and telephone voice circuits and data links. This study contends that the present system is a 'force divider' that is not combat reliable nor effective in peacetime. Paper criticizes type of equipment not in use, system design, maintenance concept, and present procurement policy. Proposes and Advanced Maintenance Communications System using MILSPEC tactical equipment (TRI-TAC), hardened computers, encrypted data links, backup command-control radio circuits, and survivable maintenance control centers. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133978

Entities

People

  • Antonio R. Romero
  • Bascombe J. Dunlevy-wilson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Data Links
  • Electronic Mail
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procurement
  • Radio Equipment
  • Reliability
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Radios
  • Telephone Systems
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.