Accession Number:

ADA090723

Title:

An Analysis of the Lead-In Fighter Training Program.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Newberry,Robert J.

Report Date:

1980-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

Lead-In Fighter Training is the vital link for fighter pilots between basic flight school and primary weapon system training. This paper traces the recent expansion of Lead-In Flight Training from a squadron to a wing, discusses the objectives and dilemmas in the program, and lists a series of proposals to rectify the problems. The material is based on the writers personal experience as an instructor in the Lead-In Fighter Training program. Author

Descriptors:

• *FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
• *AIR FORCE TRAINING
• TRAINING
• FLIGHT TRAINING
• PILOTS
• AERIAL WARFARE
• ATTACK AIRCRAFT
• JET FIGHTERS
• TACTICAL AIR COMMAND
• JET TRAINING AIRCRAFT
• INSTRUCTORS
• MILITARY TRAINING
• FLIGHT MANEUVERS
• AIR TO AIR
• TRAINING AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Attack and Fighter Aircraft
• Training Aircraft
• Humanities and History
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE