Military Airlift: Savings Achievable by Eliminating Support Operations at Torrejon Air Base, Spain.

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DOD) increasingly relies on its global network of en route bases to provide logistical support to military airlift aircraft during contingencies. According to Air Mobility Command documents, two en route bases in Spain-Torrejon and Zaragoza-supported about 50 percent of the Air Mobility Command's airlift missions during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. However, according to Spanish government officials, Torrejon Air Base's proximity to Madrid, the capital of Spain, makes its use by the U.S. military highly visible and politically sensitive. This report addresses: (1) the future use of Torrejon Air Base in Spain for airlift operations, (2) the cost savings that would be realized if the Air Mobility Command's presence at that base was ended, and (3) alternatives the Air Mobility Command is considering to the current use of Torrejon Air Base.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA324500

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Fuel Systems
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Personnel Management
  • United States

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