Field Sustainment Support Ed

Abstract

This project supports the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of critical capabilities for cargo aerial delivery for identified theater distribution and services capability gaps, improve unit sustainability, and increase combat effectiveness. Project supports the demonstration of engineering development models and Type Classification of cargo parachutes, airdrop containers, sling load equipment, and other aerial delivery equipment to improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of airborne operations. This project develops critical enablers that support the Army in executing future movement and maneuver operations and distributed sustainment support and the Army's Modular Force Capabilities by maintaining readiness through fielding and integrating new equipment. This project also ensures Army Expeditionary Forces are capable of rapid deployment by providing aerial delivery initiatives and reduces sustainment requirements, related Combat Support/Combat Service Support (CS/CSS) demands in lift, combat zone footprint, and costs for logistical support. Funding supports modernization of current cargo aerial delivery systems by investigating technology insertions that increase accuracy, collision avoidance, in flight communications, and reliability. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of operational requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement concepts.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: L39_0604804A_5_2040_PB_2024

Tags

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.