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1 online resource (1 volume) |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"Fairchild paper." |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This paper focuses on the unique and vital capabilities of the US Air Force's KC-135 tanker fleet. It analyzes historic and current tanker usage, tanker operational employment, and the capability of today's tanker fleet, with emphasis on force structure and force management. In light of decreasing budgets, aging airframes, increase downtime for maintenance, and an explosion in the operations tempo, this paper proposes a four-pronged methodology addressing tanker vision, organization, training and employment, as the correction needed to get the KC-135 weapon system back on centerline. This will allow the tanker to effectively aid the Air Force in successfully deterring conflict and, if needed, quickly win the nation's future wars. |
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Print version record. |
| Subject |
KC-135 (Tanker aircraft)
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Airtankers (Military science) -- United States.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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Airtankers (Military science) (OCoLC)fst00803877
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KC-135 (Tanker aircraft) (OCoLC)fst00985548
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Cohen, David M., 1965- Vital link. Maxwell Air Force Base, AL : Air University Press, 2001 9781585660889 1585660884 (DLC) 00054834 (OCoLC)45630155 |
| ISBN |
9781435611986 (electronic bk.) |
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1435611985 (electronic bk.) |
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DEBBG BV040921751 |
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NZ1 13111898 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0422-K (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 301.26/6:2004000970 |
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