Cracking the Rice Bowls: Expanding Joint Service Support for Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance.
Abstract
The essay includes a discussion of the current regulatory responsibilities and Service specific doctrinal requirements governing the employment of rotary wing maintenance. The historical examples of Operations JUST CAUSE, DESERT SHIELD, STORM, and PROVIDE COMFORT are reviewed to highlight theater maintenance procedures in different situations and the costs associated with the Services taking care of their own. It concludes that the CINC must execute his authority to establish centralized management of theater rotary wing maintenance requirements. A recommendation is also made for the CINC to designate a 'predominate service', fixing responsibility for providing the base structure for theater maintenance maintenance. It is understood that an evolution towards joint maintenance during crisis situations will require changes in training and adjustments to Service doctrine. However by creating an atmosphere in which task organizing maintenance is as readily accepted as task organizing combat forces the CINC will expand his operational capabilities.... Cracking The Rice Bowls, Expanding Joint Service Support for Aviation Maintenance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA264287
Entities
People
- James P. Mcgaughey
Organizations
- Naval War College