The Joint Strike Fighter,

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Abstract:

The Joint Strike Fighter JSF program is responsible for producing the next generation of strike aircraft for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The research team concluded that the individual services are fixated on individual service needs at the expense of warfighting capability and mission requirements for the 21st century battlefield. This study examines the JSF program, then proposes that the mission of future strike warfare can best be accomplished by the short takeoff, vertical landing STOVL strike fighter. This development study initially intended to provide the United States Marine Corps US MC with recommendations for a more capable strike platform. However, the research team subsequently decided that parochial interests and USMC desires should not dominate the research effort. This modified focus produced a more holistic approach that applies to all three services. The critical development criteria promoted by the JSF program office and the individual services are thoroughly examined.

Author(s):
Avance, Derek W. ; Clay, Robert E. ; Grantham, David S. ; Kelly, David ; Rupp, John
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Pagination:
0067

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC/CAM/207/96-04
Monitor Series:
ACSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, *STRIKE WARFARE, *SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), MILITARY PERSONNEL, COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, MILITARY AIRCRAFT, COMBAT READINESS, TEAMS(PERSONNEL), COSTS, MISSIONS, OFFICER PERSONNEL, DEFENSE INDUSTRY, VERTICAL LANDINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
JSF(JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER), STOVL(SHORT TAKEOFF VERTICAL LANDING)
Report Date:
1996 Apr 01
Creation Date:
1997 Nov 26