Date of Award

9-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Craig M. Brandt, PhD

Abstract

This thesis was aimed at developing recommendations to improve the implementation of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) concept and the application of the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) tasks during the current acquisition of the European Fighter Aircraft (EFA) by the Italian Air Force (IAF). The research was conducted through a wide overview of the ILS philosophy and implementation, specifically focusing on the USAF experience in acquisition logistics and the lessons learned from the European TORNADO program in the area of support. Although a successful model ready to be introduced in the IAF was not found, some recommendations for the EFA program and some general guidelines applicable to the wide IAF acquisition logistics environment were identified and discussed. The aspects related to the personnel education in acquisition logistics, the computerization of all support functions, the emphasis on ILS contracting, and the integration of different logistics standards were the most significant findings applicable to the IAF.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LSM-91S-9

DTIC Accession Number

ADA246681

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science

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