Maximizing the Aviation Combat Element of the Future

Abstract

The introduction of MV-22Bs and F-35Bs to the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) increases the aviation logistics footprint aboard ship and limits operational employment options by decreasing sortie generation rates and encroaching on the space available to conduct operational missions. Simply decreasing the number of aircraft assigned to the MEU will only serve to decrease sortie generation capability for the sake of space. Modifications to the ACE embarkation plans, aircraft support equipment, and aircraft maintenance capabilities aboard the LPD-17 class ship are required to increase sustainability for aviation assets during shipboard operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA602823

Entities

People

  • Jon B. Livingston

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Assault Ships
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Amphibious Ships
  • Employment
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Equipment
  • Naval Vessels
  • Navy
  • Radar
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space