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David T. Orletsky — Publications

How Can the Mobility Air Forces Better Support Adaptive Basing? Appendixes A–C, Supporting Analyses of Adaptive Basing, Soft Power, and Historical Case Studies 2023
How Can the Mobility Air Forces Better Support Adaptive Basing? Summary Analysis, Findings, and Recommendations 2023
Supporting Combat Power Projection Away from Fixed Infrastructure 2022
Meeting U.S. Coast Guard Airpower Needs: Assessing the Options 2020
Evaluating Future Trends in Support of the Air Force Strategic Environment Assessment: Discussion and Results from a Structured Workshop 2019
Confronting Emergent Nuclear-Armed Regional Adversaries: Prospects for Neutralization, Strategies for Escalation Management 2015
Cost-Effective Helicopter Options for Partner Nations 2015
Rescuing Downed Aircrews: The Value of Time 2015
Reducing Long-Term Costs While Preserving a Robust Strategic Airlift Fleet: Options for the Current Fleet and Next-Generation Aircraft 2013
Working with Allies and Partners: A Cost-Based Analysis of U.S. Air Forces in Europe 2012
Intratheater Airlift Functional Area Analysis (FAA) 2011
Intratheater Airlift Functional Needs Analysis (FNA) 2011
Intratheater Airlift Functional Solution Analysis (FSA) 2011
Upgrading the Extender: Which Options Are Cost-Effective for Modernizing the KC-10? 2011
Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness of Modernizing the KC-10 to Meet Global Air Traffic Management Mandates 2009
A Question of Balance: Political Context and Military Aspects of the China-Taiwan Dispute 2009
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for KC-135 Recapitalization: Executive Summary 2006
Analysis of Alternatives for Recapitalizing the Air Force's KC-135 Aerial Refueling Tanker 2006
Beyond Close Air Support: Forging a New Air-Ground Partnership 2005
Beyond Close Air Support: Forging a New Air-Ground Partnership 2005
Mapping the Risks: Assessing the Homeland Security Implications of Publicly Available Geospatial Information 2004
The U.S. Army and the New National Security Strategy 2003
The Stryker Brigade Combat Team: Rethinking Strategic Responsiveness and Assessing Deployment Options 2002
Balancing Strategy, Forces, and Resources: Lessons for the Current Defense Review 2001
Defense Planning in a Decade of Change: Lessons from the Base Force, Bottom-Up Review, and Quadrennial Defense Review 2001
The United States and Asia: Toward a New U.S. Strategy and Force Posture 2001
Dire Strait? : Military Aspects of the China-Taiwan Confrontation and Options for U.S. Policy 2000
Airbase Vulnerability to Conventional Cruise-Missile and Ballistic-Missile Attacks: Technology, Scenarios, and U.S. Air Force Responses 1999
The United States and a Rising China: Strategic and Military Implications 1999
Preparing the U.S. Air Force for Military Operations Other Than War 1997
Enhancing Air Power’s Contribution Against Light Infantry Targets 1996
Finding Needles in Haystacks: Enhancing Air Power's Contribution Against Light Infantry 1996
Space Transportation Systems, Launch Systems, and Propulsion for the Space Exploration Initiative: Results from Project Outreach 1991
Military Applications of Fiber Optics Technology 1989