Bomber Flexibility Study

Abstract

This briefing is an 8-month progress report on a 2-year study of modernization options for the heavy bomber force. In addition to reporting on the study's progress, it is intended to stimulate discussion about our approach to the problem, as well as about system-related details. The objective of the RAND Bomber Flexibility Study is to provide the U.S. Air Force with guidance for the long-term improvement of the bomber force as an integral element of U.S. conventional military strategy. The analysis will focus on integrating the heavy bomber force within a consistent joint military doctrine that exploits the unique capabilities of the bomber force while capitalizing on the existence of other friendly forces; identify the effective operational concepts for employing the bombers; and, place bomber modernization plans within a realistic set of budgetary constraints

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283724

Entities

People

  • Charles Neerdaels
  • David Frelinger
  • Gary Liberson
  • Joel Kvitky

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Direction Finding
  • Electronic Intelligence
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground Moving Target Indicators
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Navigation
  • Satellite Guided Weapons
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Target Recognition
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Weapon Control

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design