Airlift in Grenada.

Abstract

Airlift played a substantial role in the U. S. military intervention in Grenada in 1983. This paper outlines the events leading to the military action, reviews and analyzes the way in which airlift forces were employed,and applies the insights gained to future airlift involvement in low intensity conflict in Central America and the Caribbean. The author's intended purpose is that those responsible for planning, directing, or executing such future operations might benefit from the analysis presented in this paper.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA193582

Entities

People

  • Hugh B. Willeford

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Business Administration
  • Central America
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • El Salvador
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Military Training
  • Navigation
  • Small Arms
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.