C-21 Fleet: Base Optimization
Abstract
This research reveals the optimal use of the C-21 in support of Distinguished Visitor transport of the highest ranking military and civilians in our nation is beneficial in many ways. Optimal basing of assets reduces flight hours resulting in a reduction of spending, an increase in flexibility and a more effective use of time. This research project analyzed over 1000 flights on over 350 missions conducted in 2014. Eight C-21s are currently assigned to the operational support airlift mission, located at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The missions flown from these bases in the last calendar year were compared against an optimal solution minimizing travel distance and time to determine the best allocation of the assets supporting the operational support airlift mission. Based upon the 2014 mission data, and the optimal basing ratio, four assets at both Scott and Andrews AFB is the optimal assignment. If nine total assets were optimized, five would be assigned to Scott AFB and four to Andrews AFB. Operating the 2014 mission set optimally, would have resulted in 299 fewer flight hours, a savings of $213,187 and 23 minutes of availability daily.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA619357
Entities
People
- Rebecca A. Wyffels
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology