Abstract
Abstract : Over the last 10 years Air Mobility Command's KC-135s have been plagued by deteriorating performance which is causing shortfalls in current air refueling capability. Air Mobility Command is now forecasting the retirement of KC-135s to begin in FY2013. There is no plan to address air refueling capability shortfalls in the near-ten%. Additionally, there are some problems inherent to the assumptions Air Mobility Command planners are making about the replacement for the KC-135, dubbed KC-X. This research paper accomplishes three tasks, First, it addresses the importance of air refueling to national security. This is accomplished by demonstrating air refueling's contribution to America' 5 ability to rapidly project and employ power on a global scale. Secondly, this paper presents an explanation of current and forecast air refueling shortfalls. These shortfalls are presented in conjunction with Air Mobility Command's long-ten% plan to address these shortfalls and the weaknesses of Air Mobility Command's plans. Finally, this paper presents a unique solution to the current air refueling shortfalls civilian contract air refueling.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
