The Face of the ACE: Restructuring the Aviation Combat Element's Rotary and Tilt-Wing Composition

Abstract

This study serves as an examination of the need to optimize the organic rotary and tilt-wing composition within the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in order to provide the MEU commander the utmost flexibility and support in the accomplishment of any assigned mission. In order to achieve this end, this paper recommends that the ACE deploys (8) MV-22, (4) UH-1Y, (4) AH-1W/Z, and (4) CH-53E in support of MEU operations. Deploying less MV-22 assets creates additional maneuver space on confined amphibious shipping while enabling the ACE to deploy on a single LHD/LHA. The ability to mass aviation assets allows the MEU commander greater flexibility in the utilization of those assets towards mission accomplishment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2012
Accession Number
ADA601074

Entities

People

  • Matthew P. Capodanno

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Assault Ships
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Electronic Mail
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Naval Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Tilt Wings
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Space