A Methodology for Estimating the Effect of Aircraft Carrier Operational Cycles on the Maintenance Industrial Base

Roland J. Yardley ; John F. Schank ; James G. Kallimani ; Raj Raman ; Clifford A. Grammich

RAND Corporation

RAND Corporation

关键词: National Security;    Military Logistics;    Terrorism and Homeland Security;    Aircraft Carriers;   

ISBN  :  978-0-8330-4182-1
RP-ID  :  TR-480-NAVY

学科分类：自然科学（综合）

美国|英语

来源: RAND Corporation Published Research

【 摘 要 】

The U.S. Navy has implemented the Fleet Response Plan (FRP), which provides for an increased surge capability by Carrier Strike Groups. Although regularly scheduled six-month deployments still occur, aircraft carriers achieve a high state of readiness early and sustain the readiness for a longer period. This increased readiness provides the Navy with a more responsive aircraft carrier fleet and with the ability to employ aircraft carriers more flexibly.