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Analysis: KC-135 Lean Fueling Operations.(contemporary issues)
Introduction
Over the past several years, fuel costs have risen dramatically. At the same time, United States Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) is facing some very significant challenges.
* Personnel cuts
* Engaging in the Global War on Terror
* Aggressively working to recapitalize its aging KC-135 tanker fleet
* Reduced budgets and ever-increasing oil prices
* Inefficient operational practices
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