RAND Research Brief: Supporting LANTIRN in the Expeditionary Aerospace Force

Abstract

The Expeditionary Aerospace Force (EAF) concept is designed to address several changes in Air Force operational needs. In addition to providing the Air Force with greater flexibility for operations, the EAF concept seeks to reduce personnel "turbulence" while controlling peace- time costs. RAND's EAF combat support research evaluates how alternative support structures, technologies, and methods affect EAF capabilities. Nearly all the issues that have led the Air Force to adopt the EAF concept are present in intermediate maintenance operations for Low Altitude Navigation Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pods. LANTIRN support easily lends itself to new structures such as consolidation that may improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the EAF support system: Such new repair structures may help the Air Force cut turbulence and provide more stable deployments for LANTIRN support personnel. Research on LANTIRN support issues can also offer insights on dealing with issues relating to aging equipment and technology obsolescence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA394998

Entities

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Attrition
  • Availability
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Deployment
  • Electronic Mail
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Low Altitude
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space