This study developed a SLAM airfield tailored for airlift operations. The model is formulated as a network and models loading, fueling, and maintenance of airlift aircraft. Only C-130, C-141, and C-5 aircraft can be considered. The primary model inputs are aircraft input rates, and the availability of ramp space, maintenance team, load team, and k-loader resources. The output includes average ground-time, resource usage, and pallets airlifted from the airfield. An experiment is made to identify a 'best' strategy for aircraft input rates through a fixed airfield. The results show that any one of five input strategies out of 64 examined are of equal effectiveness. (Author)


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