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1. High-Altitude Intercontinental Precision Airdrop: A Revolution in Mobility Affairs (Could AMC Learn from the B-2 PGM Model?).

Author

Garretson, Peter A.

Subjects
*AIRDROP, *STEALTH aircraft, *MILITARY science, *LOGISTICS, UNITED States armed forces
Abstract

The article reports on the union of precision-guided munitions and stealth technology that has brought about a revolution in military affairs that has affected the way the United States conduct warfare dramatically. Capability currently exists for strategic airlift assets to deliver airdrop loads from continental United States to overseas locations. These same assets are capable of precision airdrop. Airdrop can provide the sole method of resupply in a landlocked theater of operations and is likely to become even more critical in future conflicts given increases in range, speed, and responsiveness.

Published
2005

2. A Comparison of Air Force Organic Airlift and Commercial Air Express Distribution Performance.

Author

Condon, Travis and Cunningham, William

Subjects
*AIRDROP, *COMMERCIAL aeronautics, *TRANSPORTATION
Abstract

Determines if commercial express carriers have a significantly shorter total pipeline time than the United States Air Force organic transportation system. Major differences between commercial airlift and Air Mobility Command (AMC) airlift; Overall organic shipment times; Pipeline segments.

Published
1999

3. Expanding Aerial Delivery Capability in Afghanistan.

Author

Taylor, Jimmy

Subjects
*MILITARY transportation, *AIRDROP, *MILITARY assistance, *PARACHUTE troops
Abstract

The article discusses how aerial delivery in Afghanistan has been improved. The Supply and Services Branch of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) of the U.S. Army has identified locations that can support the operation in Afghanistan in which Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait is included. The 4th Sustainment Brigade, 101st Joint Logistics Cell, 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment, and parachute riggers worked together in making Ali Al Salem a possible location for aerial delivery.

Published
2010

4. Parachute Rigging in Afghanistan.

Author

Page, Jeffery S.

Subjects
*MILITARY transportation, *MILITARY supplies, *MILITARY assistance, *AIRDROP, *MANAGEMENT, *PARACHUTE troops
Abstract

The article offers information on the aerial delivery operations for the U.S. Army and civilians in Afghanistan. Parachute rigging or aerial delivery is the suitable approach in providing necessary supplies for survival. It discusses how the airdrop process handles the delivery procedure using skid board and parachute.

Published
2010

5. HIGH-ALTITUDE PRECISION AERIAL RESUPPLY BEING TESTED.

Subjects
*AIRDROP, *MILITARY transportation, *GLOBAL Positioning System, *MILITARY supplies, UNITED States armed forces
Abstract

This article reports that the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) is the subject of an advanced concept technology demonstration conducted by the United States Army, Air Force, the U.S. Joint Forces Command, and the defense industry. The JPADS combines a guided parachute system with the global positioning system (GPS). With its GPS-based aerial guidance unit and high-altitude airdrop capability, the JPADS can deliver supplies within 50 to 100 meters of the target while protecting crews against enemy fire that can endanger low-altitude runs.

Published
2005

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