USAFE Aggressor F-16 Transition: A Time for Change.

摘要

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of the Aggressor F-16 transition on Aggressor air-to-air training provided to United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) aircrews. I will begin with a look at the historical development of the Aggressor program in general. Next, I will examine 527th Aggressor Squadron and its' unique aspects which change, to one degree or another, with the F-16 transition. Then I will examine the Aggressor F-16 program and compare the same program aspects with those discussed in the F-5 section. This section will focus on what is happening during the transition, and what is projected for future Aggressor operations with the F-16. The comparison of F-5 and F-16 programs will examine the effects of the transition on Aggressor air-to-air training in USAFE. The last section will provide some proposed changes to F-16 program elements in order to improve Aggressor air-to-air training for USAFE pilots. Keywords: Reports, Military publications, Periodicals, Military requirements. (EG)