The Simulator: A Path to Preserve USMC Aviation Capability While Reducing Costs

Abstract

Considering the capabilities of existing simulators, the training models of the commercial aviation industry and KC-130J community, and available scientific research, creating a MV-22 training model that reduces or eliminates the requirement for a FRS is a realistic goal. In the face of looming budget cuts, the Marine Corps must find efficiencies to reduce costs while preserving current capability. Just in MV-22 flight hour costs alone, capitalizing on existing simulator technologies and proven training models could yield in excess of $200 million in savings over a 10-year period. To achieve this, the Marine Corps must mandate change and leverage the training models of the commercial aviation industry and the KC-130J community.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 2012
Accession Number
ADA600534

Entities

People

  • Ryan C. Pope

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Cost Reductions
  • Ear
  • Employment
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Pilots
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Scientific Research
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.