Air-to-Air Continuation Training in the Tactical Air Command

Abstract

The air-to-air training system in use today is the product of an 80- year evolution. in the past, peacetime air combat training was neglected due to budget constraints and a lack of emphasis in airpower doctrine. Since 1973, TAC has instituted unprecedented air-to-air training programs (Red Flag, Aggressors, DACT). Yet recent trends (accidents, weak areas during Aggressor visits) indicate shortcomings in day-to-day continuation training programs. This study has three parts: (1) a summary of the evolution of air-to-air training in the US; (2) an analysis of current problems external to squadrons that hinder the planning and execution of air-to-air continuation training programs, and some recommendations; and (3) a set of planning guidelines useful to squadrons in planning their program, based on current constraints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157151

Entities

People

  • Branford J. Mcallister

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Doctrine
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Tactical Training
  • Training Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.