Potential Improvements in the Logistics Acquisition Process of the European Fighter Aircraft: An Italian Perspective

Abstract

This thesis was aimed at developing recommendations to improve the implementation of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) concept and the application of the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) tasks during the current acquisition of the European Fighter Aircraft (EFA) by the Italian Air Force (IAF). The research was conducted through a wide overview of the ILS philosophy and implementation, specifically focusing on the USAF experience in acquisition logistics and the lessons learned from the European TORNADO program in the area of support. Although a successful model ready to be introduced in the IAF was not found, some recommendations for the EFA program and some general guidelines applicable to the wide IAF acquisition logistics environment were identified and discussed. The aspects related to the personnel education in acquisition logistics, the computerization of all support functions, the emphasis on ILS contracting, and the integration of different logistics standards were the most significant findings applicable to the IAF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246681

Entities

People

  • Pierluigi Ciardelli

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Control Systems
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design