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Date
State
Wyoming
Category
ANG
Type Draft
New Resolution
State Association First Name
Nicole
State Association Last Name
Zoellner
Resolution No.
9
Item No
W
Fiscal Year
2028
State Association Email
State Association Phone Number
6083200976
Relating To
The Modernization of Air National Guard C-130 Aircraft
SME Email
SME Phone
3076309502
Task Force
Mobility Air Forces
State Association Title
CGO Liason
Proposal Statement
Support the modernization of all ANG C-130Js with both Increased Wing Fuel (IWF) and external fuel tanks to comprehensively enhance their fuel capacity and delivery capabilities, ensuring their continued effectiveness in support of both state and federal missions.
Recommendation Information
MISSION CRITICAL NEED – C 130 external fuel tanks are bolt on auxiliary tanks mounted under the wings to extend the aircraft’s range, endurance, and loiter time. They are especially important for long distance operations, dispersed basing, and missions in large theaters like INDOPACOM. The most relevant current information comes from modernization discussions around the C 130J, which emphasize the need for external tanks plus Increased Wing Fuel (IWF) to meet today’s operational demands
DEPLOYMENTJUSTIFICATION- Rapid Global Mobility: The ability to rapidly deploy and sustain forces across vast distances is paramount in modern conflict. Increased fuel capacity translates directly into extended range, allowing C-130Js to reach critical locations without multiple refueling stops.
• INDOPACOM Theater Challenges: The vast distances and island chains of the INDOPACOM region present unique logistical challenges. Extended range is essential for effective operations in this theater.
• Agile Combat Employment (ACE): ACE relies on dispersed operations and rapid redeployment. C-130Js with enhanced fuel capacity can better support ACE by transporting fuel and conducting specialized fuel operations for other Combat Air Forces aircraft, reducing reliance on fixed bases and vulnerable supply lines.
• Increased Payload Delivery: Increased fuel capacity, whether through IWF or external tanks, allows the C-130J to deliver more fuel or payload to forward locations, directly supporting combat sortie generation.
• Reduced Fuel Stops and Increases Loiter Time: More fuel means fewer refueling stops, which translates to less time spent on the ground and more time available for mission execution. Increased loiter time allows the C-130J to remain on station longer, providing crucial support to ground forces.
DEPLOYMENTJUSTIFICATION- Rapid Global Mobility: The ability to rapidly deploy and sustain forces across vast distances is paramount in modern conflict. Increased fuel capacity translates directly into extended range, allowing C-130Js to reach critical locations without multiple refueling stops.
• INDOPACOM Theater Challenges: The vast distances and island chains of the INDOPACOM region present unique logistical challenges. Extended range is essential for effective operations in this theater.
• Agile Combat Employment (ACE): ACE relies on dispersed operations and rapid redeployment. C-130Js with enhanced fuel capacity can better support ACE by transporting fuel and conducting specialized fuel operations for other Combat Air Forces aircraft, reducing reliance on fixed bases and vulnerable supply lines.
• Increased Payload Delivery: Increased fuel capacity, whether through IWF or external tanks, allows the C-130J to deliver more fuel or payload to forward locations, directly supporting combat sortie generation.
• Reduced Fuel Stops and Increases Loiter Time: More fuel means fewer refueling stops, which translates to less time spent on the ground and more time available for mission execution. Increased loiter time allows the C-130J to remain on station longer, providing crucial support to ground forces.
