Accession Number:

ADA326918

Title:

The Acquisition of Strategic Airlift.

Descriptive Note:

Research rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Dillard, John T.

Report Date:

1997-02-20

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

The Force Projection component of our Post-Cold War National Military Strategy relies significantly upon increased airlift and sealift assets. The US Air Force C-17 Globemaster is an important enabling airlift resource now in mid-procurement. Despite its capabilities, now being demonstrated across the globe, this major system almost didnt come into being. This study looks at the details of the C-17 acquisition program and discusses the key factors that enabled its transformation from a business debacle to an overall success.

Descriptors:

• *JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• *AIRLIFT OPERATIONS
• *RAPID DEPLOYMENT
• MOBILITY
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• MILITARY STRATEGY
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• AIR LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• MARINE TRANSPORTATION
• CONFLICT
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• LOGISTICS PLANNING

Subject Categories:

• Transport Aircraft
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE