AV-8A concept of operations study
By: [Larry K. Grissett]
Contributors: United States. Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Development Center; United States. Marine Corps
Publisher: Development Center, Marine Corps Development and Education Command
Published: 1973
Place of publication: Quantico, Va
Language: eng
Subjects: United States; Aviation; United States. Marine Corps; Short take-off and landing aircraft; Vertically rising aircraft
Other titles: AD530310.
Description: "The objectives of this study were to: a. Develop a concept for employment of AV-8A aircraft abord suitable Navy Sea Bases. b. Develop a concept for shore based employment of the AV-8A. c. Determine changes required to the Marine Command and Control System in order to employ effectively the AV-8A ... The objectives of this study have been achieved." -- Transmittal letter.
Notes: "August 1973" -- Title page.

"Final report -- Tasks 1, 2, & 3" -- Title page.

"Project no. 54-69-01" -- Title page.

"6 May 1974" -- Transmittal letter.

Previously classified as: Confidential.

Includes bibliographical references.

Photocopy. [Alexandria, Va.] : DDC, 1974. 28 cm.

Sponsored by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. 1,2 & 3 54-69-01.
Table of contents: title: Basic report : Introduction ; Concept for sea based operation ; Concept for land based operation ; Related studies; title: Annex A. Mission requirements : Introduction ; Mission characteristics; title: Annex B. Aircraft characteristics : Aircraft description ; AV-8A performance ; Maintenance and reliability; title: Annex C. Ship compatibility : Introduction ; Ships suitable as sea platforms or sea bases ; Sea base characteristics ; Sea platform characteristics ; Sea base operations ; Summary; title: Annex D. AV-8A basing : Basing requirements ; Major support equipment and layout ; Preparation and installation ; Security; title: Annex E. Command and control : Introduction ; Command and control systems ; Command control during employment of the AV-8A; title: Annex F. Logistic support : Logistic requirements ; Maintenance concept ; Vehicle requirements ; Helicopter requirements ; Shipboard support ; Support ashore; title: Annex G. Weapons effectiveness : Introduction ; Missions ; Target descriptions and vulnerability ; Weapon candidates for the AV-8A ; Ordnance capacity and delivery accuracy of the AV-8A ; Weapon effectiveness ; Weapon selection ; Support equipment required to maintain the armament equipment of the AV-8A ; AV-8A air-to-air capability ; Conclusions; title: Annex H. Distribution : Distribution list.