Strategic Airlift and the Objective Force Brigade
Abstract
This paper analyzes the projected inter-theater airlift requirements for the U.S. Army Objective Force brigade. The research focuses on analyzing these requirements and comparing them to the projected strategic airlift force structure in 2010 to determine if adequate airlift capability will be available to support the Army goal of deployment anywhere in the world within 96 hours. Background information describing the Army Transformation Program will present a framework for understanding the crucial role of the Objective Force brigade. This paper evaluates information obtained through military transportation organization interviews, articles, presentations, publications, and reports. Primary sources of information were the Air Mobility Command, United States Transportation Command, Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) documents, and the Boeing Company. The analysis shows that, although closure in 96 hours is possible in some cases, adequate strategic airlift capability will not be available to meet the Army goal for all possible worldwide scenarios. The baseline scenario required approximately 58% of available airlift to be allocated to successfully meet the 96-hour timeline. This is not a reasonable expectation given historical, current, and projected future airlift requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA430915
Entities
People
- Jeffrey J. Waters
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology