Battlefield Logistics System for Aviation 2000 (BLSA 2000) Optimizing Support tothe Division Aviation Brigade

摘要

This monograph investigates the organization and capabilities of the Armyaviation support battalion and answers the question: Can the proposed aviation support battalion provide single source logistics to the divisional aviation brigade in accordance with the requirements of current and future doctrine. The modernization of Army Aviation with enhanced capability aircraft, coupled with emerging doctrine, mandate a revision of aviation logistics doctrine and support structure. The monograph first considers the objective data from a 1992 field evaluation of two test aviation support battalions by the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command. Shortfalls between aviation brigade logistics requirements and aviation support battalion capabilities are highlighted. Secondly, the battalion is evaluated in a subjective manner with capability measured against the five logistics imperatives: anticipation, integration, continuity, responsiveness, and improvisation. Finally, battalion capabilities are evaluated against the logistics expectations of AirLand Operations--logistics that are proactive, tailorable, streamlined, and offer improved maintenance--and the subordinate concept of Battlefield Logistics System for Aviation 2000.