Can the U.S. Navy Afford to Lose Its AMCM/Heavy Lift Helicopter Capability?

<p>The problem examined in this research paper addresses the potential impact to the U.S. Navy with the elimination of the MH-53E regarding the AMCM/ heavy lift capability. Research methodology used was the problem/ solution method. The problem is the Navy is continuing with the development of the MH-60S/R and is planning to eliminate the MH-53E due to cost of operation. The solution for the Navy is to procure a new AMCM/ heavy-lift helicopter to work with the MH-60S. Findings included information regarding the capability of the MH-53E and the status of the MH-60S and its AMCM systems. Also the Navy does not have a solid plan to replace the MH-53E with an equivalent heavy lift platform. However even though the new MH60S and its AMCM systems are behind schedule the Navy remains committed to their development and testing. There are two main conclusions. First the MH-60S and its five AMCM weapon systems have not demonstrated that they are capable of performing adequately in the AMCM role for future naval operations. Second if the Navy does not replace the MH-53E with an equivalent heavy lift helicopter it will lack the capability to adequately perform unique AMCM heavy lift fleet support and humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>