AH-64 Apache

The command structure of Operation Anaconda was multi-headed and lacked unity due to the U.S. military presence not being fully established prior to, or during, execution which adversely effected the operation. According to College of Aerospace Doctrine, combat operations were directed by CENTCOM under General Franks, based at MacDill AFB FL, with 2 subordinate commands, Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC) and Coalition Forces Air Component Command (CFACC). CFACC was led by U.S. Air Force

Science, Technology and America’s Military When it comes to the latest and fastest computers there is one place that all that technology can be found, the United States Military. There is no doubt that the U.S. Military is one of, if not the most technologically advanced armed forces in the world. “Over our countries development we have changed from a “grind it out” fighting machine, to a more advanced, rapid tactical corps to meet the different battle situations found in today’s world

Introduction This paper will cover an accident that occurred on August 26, 2011 which involved a Eurocopter AS350 B2 helicopter owned by the Air Methods Corporation. The accident in question happened in Mosby, Missouri and resulted in four fatalities. This paper will provide a brief history on the company, aircraft and how it was equipped and human factors that contributed to the accident and a final conclusion of what could have been done to prevent the accident. Company Information The Air Methods

Do We Really Have Freedom Of Speech? Is Freedom Of Speech a true thing? You might want to think again. Over the past couple of centuries it has changed. You used to be able to say anything and everything you wanted. Now you say something and you are immediately thrown in jail. Like what happened to Bradley Manning over the past year and a half. He released documents about military killing innocent people and what does our government do? They threw him in jail. The military did not comment on the

INTRODUCTION WikiLeaks established in 2006 is a not-for-profit media organization. As per their website, their goal is “to bring important news and information to the public. We provide an innovative, secure and anonymous way for sources to leak information to our journalists. WikiLeaks has worked to report on and publish important information. We also develop and adapt technologies to support these activities. The broader principles on which our work is based are the defense of freedom of speech

The Apache helicopter has been the premier attack helicopter of the United States Army for the past thirty years. The Apache firmly secured that position in the opening moments of Operation Desert Storm by proving that it was capable of accomplishing missions well beyond its intended purpose. Due to its success in Desert Storm and subsequent conflicts, it is now the attack helicopter of choice for the United States Army and its Allies around the world. Its success has led to multiple subsequent

AH-1 pilots had reservation about the lack of door gunners and the completely enclosed cockpits. In the other helicopters in Vietnam there were door gunners that had the ability to providing protective fires and observation the flanks. The AH-1 was the first completely enclosed cockpit and the pilots would not be unable to hear gunfire until it was very close. The technique

AH-64 Attack Helicopter(Apache) Mechanic vs Civil Engineer. Katharine Whitehorn once said, ”Find out what you like doing best, and get some to pay you for it”(Torres). AH-64 attack helicopter (Apache) mechanic and civil engineer are the careers I am interested in because both apache mechanic and civil engineer would make me work harder than I am used too. These careers differ in what they do and pay; however, share similar requirements in education. The difference in an apache attack helicopter

Apache The Boeing AH-64 Apache is one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world. It has been in service since 1986 in the US Army. It fills multiple combat roles in different configurations, and is commonly used as an anti-armor aircraft, or to support friendly infantry. It was originally designed to replace the AH-1 Cobra, and has since been upgraded and adapted to the Apache Longbow. The Apache longbow is equipped with two 1,994 horsepower engines, which power it’s four bladed rotor

in the face of rebuilding post-Vietnam in the late seventies and early eighties, the pace was changing and the missions around the world where changing. The 101st Airborne Air Assault Division was commencing the transition from AH-1 Cobra Helicopters to the new AH-64A Apache Helicopter. During the process 1st Battalion of the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division where sent to Fort Hood, Texas to