The United Kingdom's Air Drop Capability

Abstract

The UK has gained considerable experience of air drop operations since the inception of the capability. The UK's capability has been driven by the requirements to deliver airborne and Special Forces however, increasing there is recognition that the ability to air drop stores and equipment during asymmetric operations provides operational flexibility when the use of ground manoeuvre units may be a higher risk option. The requirement to operate worldwide along with the need for greater precision (right place and time) is likely to drive the UK towards rationalisation of the current capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA476374

Entities

People

  • J. A. Potter
  • L. Giles

Organizations

  • Ministry of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Drop Operations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Geography
  • High Altitude
  • Impact Point
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Islands
  • Procurement
  • Second World War
  • Special Forces
  • Training
  • War
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Systems Analysis and Design