In 2015, the USAF plans to start its first class of F-35A Initial Qualification Training (IQT) students immediately following their graduation from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT). This class will signify the beginning of F-35A...
After accumulating mishap data from the 1990's, accident investigations are revealing that pilot error causes approximately 80% of aviation mishaps. But, apply a bit more aggressive critical analysis into the type of human errors occurring...
This project focuses on integrating flying requirements,
duties, and training accomplishments on a microcomputer to produce an optimized weekly flight schedule. The thesis includes research for and examination of earlier attempts to solve this...
This study attempts to determine the considerations the Air Force would face in implementing a specialized pilot program. En route to this objective, one chapter of this thesis is devoted to each of five major factors. They are the importance of...
This study investigates the feasibility of consolidating the Air Force Fighter-Bomber and the Navy Fighter-Attack pilot training tracks. Excluding Navy Carrier Qualification training, the core training in these two undergraduate fighter training...
Purpose of study is to examine on a limited scope the development of the policies governing FAC operations which resulted in two diametrical combat situations; to associate elements of these situations and the questions which they bring up with the...
Recent changes to Army publications have emphasized the importance of gaining flying experience, particularly in earning designation as pilot-in-command, for commissioned Army aviators. Based on those changes, this study evaluated the factors that...
This document was produced by the Third Photo Group in order to promote a better understanding of photo reconnaissance and to present the system and developments which have evolved out of their experiences. The report presents a survey of the...
Headquarters, Third Photographic Group, Reconnaissance
The 3rd Photographic Group Reconnaissance is a combat organization assigned to the 12th AF. This Group is committed to the supplying of Photo Intelligence to all demanders in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operations. However,...
With the end of the Cold War, the threat of imminent conflict diminished greatly. The United States, no longer immediately threatened by any nation, significantly decreased defense spending and reduced its military forces. However, the number of...
The U.S. Army is paying incentives under the Aviation Career Incentive Act (ACIA) (to attract and retain qualified aviators) that are no longer justified. The research was designed to determine the Army's need to pay aviators ACIA in order to...
Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence, Historical Division
This is one of a series of studies prepared as first narratives in the over-all history of the AAF. It details the heavy bomber and its influence on transition, transition procedure under the expansion program (1939-1941), WWII and the trend of...
The U.S. Air Force's poor air combat results in Vietnam prompted more realistic training programs to improve our fighter pilots' air combat effectiveness. The establishment of dissimilar air combat training conducted by a professional "aggressor"...
This study investigates the problems associated with development of an optimized continuation training (CT) framework in an operational F-16 squadron. The end result of the study is a suggested CT framework that efficiently utilizes the limited...
The written history of most service schools can be best developed in a chronological manner due to the ongoing nature of the schools. However, the attendant problems of creating an Armyservice college from scratch requires that the initial written...
This study investigates selection criteria for selecting female aviators for training in combat helicopters (AH-64, AH-1, OH-58D, and RAH-66). Selection for such training would occur as either a part of the multi-track program of instruction used...
Searchlights may be classified broadly as Coast Defense Searchlights (used normally against naval targets) and Antiaircraft Searchlights (used normally against aircraft).
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Public Information Division)
This document was prepared in the historical section, public information division, United States Coast Guard Headquarters. This paper describes assistance and rescue operations by the U.S. Coast Guard. There are many charts showing the U.S....
The Air Force's ability to execute global attack is critical. The Air Force markets global attack as a key contribution to the nations military effort. The execution of global attack, partly necessary because of the decline of total force structure...