An Evaluation of Logistics Support for F-16 Aircraft Owned By Foreign Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to examine the logistics support provided by the United States Air Force (USAF) for F-16 aircraft owned by foreign countries. The research drew from historical trends and personal experiences to examine the ability of the U.S. to provide logistics support for F-16 aircraft owned by U.S. allies. The study found that timely, efficient support of FMS customers possessing F-16 aircraft does not appear to be a principal concern of the USAF logistics system. Complexity of processes, untimely responses, and failure to consider customer needs are common failings on the part of the USAF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246746

Entities

People

  • Paul Lyons

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commerce
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Investments
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Logistics
  • Military Aircraft
  • National Security
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.