Aviation Squadron Organization Development of the Navy's Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) Mk III

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Abstract:

This paper examines the evolution of the U.S. Navys SH-6OB, LAMPS Mk III aircraft and squadron methodology. It analyzes current HSL organization design and introduces alternative organization structures to support this new helicopter community when it is introduced in the fleet in 1983-84. It begins with a statement of the issue which includes a concise historical overview of the LAMPS program and discusses its tactical and support missions. It next examines the conventional naval air squadron organization methodology from which LAMPS squadrons are designed and manned. A statistical analysis of operational fleet HSL squadrons is presented which concludes that conventional squadron design methodology does not support the unique LAMPS community. Four general alternative organization models are proposed followed by a discussion of the possible utilization of the Naval Flight Officer in the LAMPS System. The paper concludes with a summary of the proposals from which organization redesign may result and offers recommendations to that process. Author

Author(s):
Bush, John Richard
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0183

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPS-54-81-017
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, *MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT, *SQUADRONS, STABILITY, NAVAL AVIATION, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, NAVAL PERSONNEL, PILOTS, TEAMS(PERSONNEL), THESES, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, MANPOWER, HELICOPTERS, LIGHTWEIGHT, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, NAVAL LOGISTICS, MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, AVIATION PERSONNEL, MULTIPURPOSE, ANTISUBMARINE AIRCRAFT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, Administration and Management, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Undersea and Antisubmarine Warfare
Keyword(s):
LAMPS AIRCRAFT, H 60 AIRCRAFT, SH 60B AIRCRAFT, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, HSL(HELICOPTER ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE LIGHT), FLIGHT OFFICERS, REORGANIZATION
Report Date:
1981 Dec 01