RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

Resolution No. 09-14

C-130J Tactical Airlift Modernization (Equipment)

WHEREAS, Congress has recognized the need for Total Force modernization of Navy, Marine, and Air Force tactical airlift aircraft by funding new C-130H/J aircraft to replace obsolescent C-130’s aircraft each year since Fiscal Year 1978;

WHEREAS, many of the Total Force tactical airlift C-130 aircraft are in excess of 35 years old; and

WHEREAS, the cost to upgrade these aircraft is close to the cost for a new airframe that would give the services a longer operational lifespan; and
 
WHEREAS, Total Force C-130s have performed exceptionally well in numerous past and ongoing contingency operations and demonstrated very high Mission Capable Rates; 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, chartered by Congress, urge the Congress to provide funding for multi-year procurement of the most current tactical airlift and required spares for the Total Force; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, chartered by Congress, urges the Congress to continue funding Total Force Tactical Airlift Modernization after the current C-130J Multiyear Contract concludes.

Renewed by the National Convention: 11 July 2009
Updated by AF Staff (DS) and National Resolutions Committee: 8 July 2009
Adopted as 06-07 by National Convention, July 22, 2006
Original Source: AF Staff: JS  Revised by Naval Services Section, July 20, 2006

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