Precision Guided Weapons Training and Employment

Abstract

A historical review of the requirement and use of precision guided weapons in Vietnam begins with a discussion on three current guided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the GBU-15, the GBU-24 and the AGM-65. The need for adequately trained aircrews and current constraints on that training is reviewed prior to a discussion on employment of these weapons. A look at future capabilities of weapons is enough. The conclusion reinforces the need for increased training of aircrews for future conflicts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202101

Entities

People

  • Barry L. Ream

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bombs
  • Guidance
  • Guided Bombs
  • Laser Guidance
  • Laser Guided Weapons
  • Laser Spots
  • Munitions
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Procurement
  • Target Acquisition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Devices
  • War Colleges
  • Weapon Control
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design