F/A-18D Hornet MAGTF (Marine Air-Ground Task Force) Force Multiplier of the 1990's.

Abstract

This article examines the impact the F/A-18D multi-mission strike-fighter will have on Marine Corps Aviation during the 1990's and beyond. As an authentic force multiplier to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander, the F/A-18D Hornet will offer a single source of reliability and effectiveness in the anti-air warfare, offensive air support, aerial reconnaissance, and air command and control missions. Specific areas addressed include: 1) The expanded VMFA (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron) mission statement; 2) The F/A-18D Hornet's capabilities; 3) The Naval Flight Officer's role; and 4) Future VMFA restructure and supportability. The article concludes that the dual-cockpit Hornet is potentially the most versatile and unique tactical aircraft in the world with its multi-mission capabilities. Keywords: Jet fighters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA181020

Entities

People

  • Robert R. Zimmerman

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Airframes
  • Combat Areas
  • Defense Systems
  • Detectors
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control