Strategic Airlift Inefficiencies from Desert Shield to Vigilant Warrior.
Abstract
This study analyzes the strategic airlift inefficiencies of planning and basing from DESERT SHIELD to VIGILANT WARRIOR. With the increasing importance of strategic mobility in U.S. defense strategy, it is imperative that airlift be utilized in the most efficient manner possible. Planning is dividing into deliberate (long-term) planning and crisis (short-term) planning. These areas are further subdivided into such specific areas as OPLANs, TPFDLs, communications with airlift planners and the airlift users, closure rates, C2 systems, in-transit visibility, and JOPES use. Basing is divided into the availability of airfields and base infrastructure. These are further divided into the existence of enroute and forward operating bases, use of aerial refueling, stage bases, communications, us of Global Reach Laydown Packages, and trained personnel. This study compares the strategic airlifts of RESTORE HOPE, SUPPORT HOPE, UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, and VIGILANT WARRIOR using DESERT SHIELD as a benchmark. This study concludes that strategic airlift efficiency has improved because of the efforts of Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command, but more needs to be done.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 02, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA299378
Entities
People
- Philip A. Bossert Jr
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College