Marine Aviation and Operational Maneuver from the Sea.
Abstract
The MV-22 Osprey will be the centerpiece of Operational Maneuver From the Sea. It will give the Joint Force Commander the ability to maneuver throughout the battlespace striking directly at operational objectives and exploit critical vulnerabilities. It will enhance the JFC's mobility, speed, and deception. Although MV-22 brings much needed capability, it causes a serious rift in operational capability between the Osprey, Cobras, Hueys, and CH-53E's. This rift presents the JFC with employment problems that must be solved. The Marines are 'necking down' to fewer type aircraft and thus, must continue to modernize and close the capability gap created by the MV-22. To accomplish this the new 4BN/4BW will have to be replaced. The most reasonable idea seems to be a small tiltrotor with similar characteristics and capabilities to the MV-22. Additionally, the Marines must lighten the force and retire the CH-53E. Ultimately the Marines will have a triple punch aviation force of MV-22, MVLA, and JSF that will give much more credibility to the 9-1-1 Force when called and will make Operational Maneuver From the Sea true maneuver and power projection at the operational level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA328241
Entities
People
- Billy C. Bell
Organizations
- Naval War College