Accession Number:

AD1155046

Title:

Unmanned Aerial Systems: Air Force Should Take Additional Steps to Improve Aircrew Staffing and Support

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

United States Government Accountability Office

Personal Author(s):

• Farrell, Brenda

Report Date:

2020-06-25

Pagination or Media Count:

62

Abstract:

High demand and constant combat operations have created challenges for Air Force RPA pilots and sensor operators who conduct missions across the world. In January 2017, the Air Force approved a combat-to-dwell policy to better balance RPA units time in combat with non-combat activities. It plans to fully implement the policy in 2024.

Descriptors:

• health services
• unmanned aerial vehicles
• personnel management
• air force
• military science
• students
• unmanned aerial systems
• anxiety disorders
• medical personnel
• military medicine
• warfare
• enlisted personnel
• flight training
• military personnel
• traumatic stress disorder
• employment
• ground control stations

Subject Categories:

• Pilotless Aircraft
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]