Long-Term Planning Concept for Integration of Non-Defense Missions Into Aeronautical Systems/Subsystems

The objective of this project is to examine the feasibility of developing a long-term planning concept for determining the utility of incorporating non-defense related mission equipment into future Air Force weapon systems. This project will concentrate on the addition of equipment necessary to conduct a counterdrug mission using special operations aircraft designed to support A-Team and Seal Platoons. To develop functional capability requirements for a joint special operations/counterdrug aircraft, this project will examine the following areas: - Wide Area Surveillance - detection of drug movements - Tactical technologies - day-to-day operation enhancements This effort to be accomplished during Phase I will include the definition of an integrated concept for planning for the co-development of non-defense functions during pre-Milestone I planning; and a utility assessment for determining the impact that non-defense devices and missions have on the design of future aircraft weapon systems.