The USAFE Aggressor F-16 Transition: A Time for Change

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of the Aggressor F-16 transition on Aggressor air-to-air training provided to United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) aircrews. I will begin with a look at the historical development of the Aggressor program in general. Next, I will examine 527th Aggressor Squadron and its' unique aspects which change, to one degree or another, with the F-16 transition. Then I will examine the Aggressor F-16 program and compare the same program aspects with those discussed in the F-5 section. This section will focus on what is happening during the transition, and what is projected for future Aggressor operations with the F-16. The comparison of F-5 and F-16 programs will examine the effects of the transition on Aggressor air-to-air training in USAFE. The last section will provide some proposed changes to F-16 program elements in order to improve Aggressor air-to-air training for USAFE pilots. Keywords: Reports, Military publications, Periodicals, Military requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA221024

Entities

People

  • Richard O. Burroughs

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Central Europe
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Nato
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.