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Show December Dir(itfi&TO! roeidHoiess Responding to the expanding role of flight simulators in Air Force operational readiness enhancement, HQ AFLC directed the formation of a new System Management (SM) Division for Training Devices ai Ogden ALC Oct. 27. Col. Thomas Pulham D. has been imEii(ineed-b- designated system manager and chief of the new division in the Directorate of Materiel Management, which began operat:ons at the Ogden Air Logistics Center Nov. 6., The new division will be responsible for worldwide logistics support management of all aircrew and missile crew training devices, HILL TOP TIMES 1, 1978 no oiw y o Page 15 o tow target systems, and a wide range of ALC training devices resources to meet the Keen Interest of 270 has been for division. the Approximately 180 approved will be transferred from personnel positions The remaining positions will within as soon as be filled from outside official approval for hiring has been received. maintenance training devices and instructor training equipment. logistics support challenge presented by the simulator acquisition programs. An authorized strength The Air Force took a keen interest in of capitalizing on the potential trade-of- f aircraft flight hours for simulator training hours as an energy conservation measure during the early 1970s. That emphasis has evolved towards enhancement of aircrew combat skills and a means to prolong airframe life as a result of expanded research and development in simulation technology. OO-AL- C. OO-AL- C Support enhanced . . Support of simulators currently in use by active Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard units will also be enhanced. Benefits include more intensive management of depot programs and personnel resources AMONG THE NEW capabilities, creating a more realistic training environment, on the new generation of simulators are full visual displays via computer generated imagery; six degree-o- f freedom motion day-nig- and closer communication ht with using commands and other support agencies. -- bases; and simultaneous ACCORDING TO Colonel Pulham, a move to new facilities at Hill AFB is expected within the next 90 days; however, key personnel, office symbols, building numbers, simulator operations to permit formation flying or combat maneuver training. air-to-a- ir Ww A new and KC-13- 5 2 Weapon System will enable completely integrated Trainer B-5- missions and aerial refueling missions. The Training Devices SM Division will become an active participant in the acquisition, test and evaluation of new weapon system trainers and Class V Logistics Mgt. Branch (MMTM): Mr. Robert D. Stirland, Bldg. 1216, ext. 4352 capability of existing simulators. Seventeen major acquisition programs have already 5128 modifications that expand the training been approved, and seven additional programs are pending approval, for delivery :::::::::::::: Aircraft Flight Simulator (Photo, compliments Goodyear Aerospace Corp.) A for initial Training Devices SM Division (MMT): Col. Thomas D. Pulham, Bldg. 1216, Ext. 7179; Mr. Legrande Mondfrans, Bldg. 1216, ext. 7044 All phases NSisSifli extensions operations are listed below: aircrew training for simulated combat llflliBiiiil telephone to Air Force units over the next five years. THE NEW AFLC management structure will concentrate and add to existing Ogden Engineering & Reliability Branch (MMTH): Mr. Glen Steffen, Bldg. 1215, ext. 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