Airpower in Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations: Considerations for Low-Tech Aircraft for Effective Close Air Support in COIN

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA600683 | Open PDF

Abstract:

Developing a low technology CAS asset for COIN operations can optimize the U.S. armed forces and allow the air component of the military to provide effective and efficient CAS in COIN. As the United States armed forces continue to deal with irregular and insurgent threats, employing a low-tech aircraft in CAS in COIN is the future for the air components of the U.S. armed services. Developing and fielding a turboprop aircraft for CAS in COIN will provide effective use of airpower in a COIN environment. By providing the effective CAS, this airframe will increase the efficiency of the armed services air components

Author(s):
Herrmann, Peter G.
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0057

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USMC/CSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR POWER, *CLOSE SUPPORT, *COUNTERINSURGENCY, *MILITARY AIRCRAFT, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), MILITARY OPERATIONS, TURBOPROP ENGINES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Aircraft Operations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
THESES, *COIN OPERATIONS, COIN(COUNTERINSURGENCY), LOW TECH AIRCRAFT, *CAS(CLOSE AIR SUPPORT), TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT, LAAR(LIGHT ATTACK ARMED RECONNAISSANCE), *LAAR AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
2011 Mar 30
Creation Date:
2014 Jun 16