Watchdog: Air Force F-22s handicapped by organizational problems
By CLAUDIA GRISALES | STARS AND STRIPES Published: July 19, 2018
WASHINGTON — Air Force F-22s could face increased combat risks caused by less available aircraft and pilot training time if the service doesn’t make necessary changes to the fleet’s organizational structure, a federal watchdog agency warned Thursday in a newly released report.
The Air Force has 186 F-22 aircraft, which is widely regarded as one of the world’s elite fighter jets.
“The Air Force’s organization of its small F-22 fleet has not maximized the availability of these 186 aircraft. Availability is constrained by maintenance challenges and unit organization,†according to the 38-page report by the Government Accountability Office, an investigative arm for Congress that routinely reviews U.S. agencies and programs. “The Air Force’s utilization of its F-22 fleet has limited pilot opportunities to train for air superiority missions in high threat environments.â€
https://www.stripes.com/news/watchdog-air-force-f-22s-handicapped-by-organizational-problems-1.538557
