The Tactical Versus Strategic Role of the C-17: An Analysis of Operation Joint Endeavor

Abstract

The objective of this research was to determine the best method of employment for the C-17. To accomplish this, actual airlift movements for Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR were analyzed with a linear programming model. The model was designed to minimize the total cost of cargo movements by determining the number of C-17 and C-130 aircraft sorties required to deliver the actual amount of cargo moved during the operation. Results from this analysis were used to determine if a tactical, strategic or direct sortie mission was the best method of employment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 05, 1998
Accession Number
ADA369433

Entities

People

  • Kevin R. Moore
  • Mark Shane Hershman
  • William A. Cunningham

Organizations

  • Air University

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Mobility Operations
  • Aircrafts
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Landing Fields
  • Linear Programming
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Planning
  • Military Operations
  • Mobility
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Streaming Media
  • United States
  • World Wide Web

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  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies