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Author Losacker, Brandon T., author.

Title Combat search and rescue : restoring promise to a sacred assurance / Brandon T. Losacker, Major, USAF.

Publication Info. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama : Air University Press, Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, 2019.

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 100 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Wright flyer paper ; no. 68
Wright flyer paper ; no. 68.
Note At head of title: Air University, Air Command and Staff College.
"Accepted by Air University Press 2017 and published October 2019"--Page ii
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 96-100).
Contents Introduction -- Important terms -- History's introduction -- Equipping and organizing -- The four-phase proposal -- Closing thoughts.
Summary "This research paper analyzes historical data from Southeast Asia, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Allied Force to identify combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter shortfalls that endanger viable personnel recovery in a major theater war. It identifies still- relevant survivability requirements and suggests a helicopter fleet size based on historical asset density ratios. A comparative mission planning analysis reframes the benefit of increased helicopter speed in terms of reduced fighter and tanker requirements for long- range CSAR. This analysis of historical and contemporary issues informs a four- phase proposal to equip and organize the CSAR helicopter force for future relevance. The phased proposal leverages existing solutions--such as vectored thrust ducted propeller (VTDP) technology--to upgrade the forthcoming HH-60W at a significant cost and time advantage over other potential vertical lift CSAR solutions. Implementing the proposed upgrades to the HH-60W will produce 200-210 knot helicopters well suited for CSAR, Light Attack Support, and Strike Control. This multi- role utilization provides operational value and is aligned with Air Force precedent and existing roles and missions agreements. This paper assumes major war is markedly possible in the next ten years, but absent such a war, it still seeks to posture Air Force combat helicopters as an airpower contributor for lower- intensity conflict. Viable and effective CSAR is an asymmetric advantage during attritional air warfare; it is also a moral obligation. The current and planned CSAR helicopter fleet is not adequate to fulfill the Air Force's sacred assurance that it will not leave its warriors behind. Change is required, and time may be short."--Abstract
Note Online resource; title from PDF file (viewed on December 17, 2019).
Subject United States. Air Force -- Search and rescue operations -- Evaluation.
États-Unis. Air Force -- Opérations de recherche et de sauvetage -- Évaluation.
United States. Air Force. (OCoLC)fst00538280
Helicopters in search and rescue operations -- United States -- Evaluation.
Combat survivability (Military engineering) -- Evaluation.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Search and rescue operations -- United States.
Persian Gulf War, 1991 -- Search and rescue operations -- United States.
Kosovo War, 1998-1999 -- Search and rescue operations -- United States.
Operation Allied Force, 1999.
Hélicoptères dans les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage -- États-Unis -- Évaluation.
Surviabilité -- Évaluation.
Guerre du golfe Persique, 1991 -- Opérations de recherche et de sauvetage -- États-Unis.
Opération Force alliée, 1999.
Search and rescue operations. (OCoLC)fst01110359
Kosovo (Republic) (OCoLC)fst01695919 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRk49TkwVjwrGkrkFgyM
Serbia. (OCoLC)fst01692602 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJxxfMWwDQ89Mt7qyG9bh3
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
Kosovo War (1998-1999) (OCoLC)fst01715454 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vBb9MccrbGYWtPMQjDy
Operation Allied Force (1999) (OCoLC)fst01046295 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vBbr3Y6RMgMDgDGyPMX
Persian Gulf War (1991) (OCoLC)fst01058380 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vBbhpYvtywMDH9CxYwK
Vietnam War (1961-1975) (OCoLC)fst01431664 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vB9HVwcPb3whDTtrg7b
Chronological Term 1961-1999
Added Author Air University (U.S.). Press, publisher.
Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, issuing body.
Air University (U.S.). Air Command and Staff College, issuing body.
Added Title Restoring promise to a sacred assurance
Gpo Item No. 0422-K-09 (online)
Sudoc No. D 301.26/30:68

 
    
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